Steinway Hall is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

1. Steinway Hall

9.0
109 W 57th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Music Store · Theater District · 4 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “With more than twelve thousand individual parts, including Canadian maple, Bavarian spruce, and Swedish steel, each piano takes nearly a year to assemble,” at the factory in Queens. Read more.

Carl G.Carl Griffin: The ceiling was absolutely stunning.

Nick L.Nick Lee: Closed. It's a shame, this place was legendary.

Guitar Center is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

2. Guitar Center

8.6
218 West 44th St (7th Avenue), Manhattan, NY
Music Store · 10 tips and reviews

Leo W.Leo Waka: Wonderful stock... So many gears :) ... Vendors are very kind... Ask for Tim on the guitar effects area... He is the man! Will help you to get the right pedal for sure!! Loved buying there :)

Shred N.Shred Notes: Great place for guitars, guys! I use their stuff on stage and for teaching! Read more.

Kelvin F.Kelvin Fadul: The people that work here are very helpful, musicians that know what there doing.

Rudy's Music Soho is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

3. Rudy's Music Soho

8.3
461 Broome St (btwn Mercer & Greene St.), New York, NY
Music Store · SoHo · 19 tips and reviews

Andreas K.Andreas Kanakis: If you appreciate fantastic craftsmanship, history and surprisingly relaxed and friendly staff, this is the place to go.

Jen M.Jen Meola: The Best Music store in NYC! Rudy’s Music is an authentic music shop specializing in Vintage & Custom guitars. It's been a New York City landmark since 1978. Read more.

Steve D.Steve Dean: Absolutely beautiful venue.

TR Crandall Guitars is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

4. TR Crandall Guitars

8.2
179 E. 3rd Street (btwn Avenue A and Avenue B), New York, NY
Music Store · Alphabet City · 3 tips and reviews

Marc J.Marc Jacobs: Top-rate repair shop, especially for vintage or acoustic instruments. Oh, and they sell stuff too.

Omar R.Omar Rodriguez: Is the best for classic guitar we looking for 1977 telecaster y so fine I’m like. The stor

Bailey C.Bailey Current: TR Crandall Guitars will be open in March! Come for the best in vintage guitars and good vibes.

The Music Inn is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

5. The Music Inn

8.3
169 W 4th St, New York, NY
Music Store · West Village · 4 tips and reviews

Exploring T.Exploring Terra: Very knowledgeable staff, great set of instruments.

Tash K.Tash Kouri: Ask to see the ocean harp! It sounds like The Matrix.

AlberuAlberu: Instruments I never thought existed. This place is tryp to another world.

David Gage String Instruments is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

6. David Gage String Instruments

8.1
36 Walker St (Church Street), New York, NY
Music Store · Tribeca · 6 tips and reviews

Alan-Arthur A.Alan-Arthur Aurelia: Amazing staff, it's like going into double bass heaven. Quality work and resonable rates. They also sell acessories like rosin and wheels for your bass.

ChristianChristian: great shop, will probably end up getting my upright repaired here.. they also specialize in selling Realist pickups

Sam F.Sam Finlay: Try the Realist SoundClip for bass or cello. Best easy way to get a great amplified sound.

Sam Ash Music is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

7. Sam Ash Music

8.0
333 W 34th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Music Store · Chelsea · 25 tips and reviews

Felipe B.Felipe Barrientos: Go to the room in the back and try out the speakers. You're guaranteed to have a good time with smooth operator.

Lindsay W.Lindsay Williams: Much better selection and staff than Guitar Center.

Harsh M.Harsh Mall: Talk to an employee- you'll learn so much! Really well informed and helpful staff here which is I way I choose it over Guitar Center every time.

Rivington Street Guitars is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

8. Rivington Street Guitars

8.0
73 E 4th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Music Store · East Village · 6 tips and reviews

Marc E.Marc Epstein: Fantastic vintage guitar selection. Staff is friendly and professional staff. Honest opinions and reasonable prices. Geoff is a great guitar teacher. Totally recommend.

Rosa D.Rosa Daza: Hi Howie! DR Strings are available here! Read more.

Mark D.Mark Davis: Sweet vintage guitars!

Dan's Chelsea Guitars is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

9. Dan's Chelsea Guitars

7.6
224 W 23rd St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Music Store · Chelsea · 7 tips and reviews

BbBb: Amazing guitars and a cool staff

Rosa D.Rosa Daza: Hi Dan & Matt!DR Strings are available here! Read more.

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: A travesty that the money-mad real estate whores kicked this legendary place a few doors to a much smaller storefront. Still a great staff and lots of rare and cool instruments -- a must for musicos!

Guitar Center is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

10. Guitar Center

7.3
25 W 14th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Music Store · Union Square · 31 tips and reviews

Anastasia W.Anastasia Wylie: Super friendly and helpful staff. It feels like they are all Midwest natives plunked down in Union Sq

Maya J.Maya Jimenez 😬: Check out The Features' new album "The Wilderness" - in stores NOW! For fans of Kings of Leon and The Whigs!

Russ P.Russ Palmer: Rock out on the most expensive guitars they have for as long as you want..just treat those babies well

Rudy's Music Stop is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

11. Rudy's Music Stop

7.2
169 W 48th St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Music Store · Theater District · 11 tips and reviews

Matt W.Matt Walsh: Rudy's is one of the best independent music shops in NYC. I purchased a mandolin from here. The customer service was great. The salesman really knew his stuff when it came to mandolins (rare).

Mindy L.Mindy Learnard: Be sure to check out the bass dept!

Rosa D.Rosa Daza: Hi Dean! DR Strings are available here!!

A-1 Records is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

12. A-1 Records

8.3
439 E 6th St (Ave A), New York, NY
Record Store · East Village · 26 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Scannura: Great used record store in the East Village. Large collection spanning many genres and styles. I went for the promising selection of old house and techno cuts. Will be back!

Ghostly InternationalGhostly International: Ask for Ron, tell him Michna sent you. If you're looking for deep cuts, there isn't a genre he doesn't know.

MeganMegan: Without a doubt the best selection of records in the area.

Academy Records is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

13. Academy Records

8.0
415 E 12th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Record Store · East Village · 12 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: This Academy Records Store focuses on jazz and classical music, although it also has other genres as well. Large quanities of both vinyl and CDs. Read more.

DJ CNCDJ CNC: I'm in the Hip Hop section!

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: It’s becoming harder to justify trawling through the city’s record stores. But for a dusty-fingered DJ dig, Academy has huge selections of everything and only good records make it to the floor.

The Juilliard Store is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

14. The Juilliard Store

7.6
144 W 66th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
College Bookstore · Lincoln Square · 5 tips and reviews

Kathy L.Kathy Liu: Pretty good collection of classical sheet music. Really helpful staff who can point you in the right direction.

Rayford H.Rayford Horne: A great store for newcomers to the area and aspiring students. However. I highly recommend that they improve on their customer service or have some unconscious bias training for their employees

LarryLarry: It's a campus bookstore, I like being able to order and pick up in person, and peruse school spirit items. Friendly staff and great support for online store! If you have questions, just call.

Radio West Broadway is one of The 15 Best Music Stores in New York City.

15. Radio West Broadway

7.4
331 W 21st St Apt 4FE (9th av), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 1 tip

Ludovic U.Ludovic Ulrich: The bathroom floor is magic...