Illinois
Guitar Stores and Lessons in Arlington Heights, IL
3 guitar and music stores, 5 music schools and lesson studios in Arlington Heights, Illinois, independents first. Verify hours before you go; shops change fast. Buying your first guitar? Read the first guitar buying guide before you walk in.
Guitar and music stores
Instrument retailers, from dedicated guitar shops to full-line music stores.
Park Violins
1306 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-5250
Quinlan & Fabish Music Company
59 W Seegers Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-3916
Choice Exotic Guitars
203 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1967
Guitar lessons and music schools
Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.
Betty Haag Academy of Music
3255 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Arlington School of Music
320 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Breaking Ground In Music
1325 E Davis St Ste B, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2100
El Rey Music Center
1335 E Davis St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Tritone Music School
1040 S Arlington Heights Rd #102, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Chain stores and franchise schools
National and regional chains. Big selection and consistent pricing; the independent shops above usually win on setup quality and advice.
Guitar Center
2375 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
School of Rock Arlington Heightslessons
17 E Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1405
Bach to Rock Arlington Heightslessons
65 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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