Bought my guitar here years ago and try and get there when in town. Was there 10/22 and was playing a lot of the Fenders. Rome, the Manager let me play one of the expensive ones and allowed me to jam in a sound room. Way cool. It made even me sound good. Thanks. A great place. See you again..

Its safe to say that shopping here was one of the best experiences shopping that Ive ever had. The staff here is awesome and very knowledgeable as well as patient (Specifically Mike Marino). With me being a 1st time guitar buyer & new learner I didnt know a lick about guitars when I went into the store. I just knew I wanted to get one and learn!I was approached by Mike and he sat down with me and played various guitars and broke everything down to almost a science. Then we compared brands and features and he helped me pick out the best guitar for my needs and ambitions! 10/10!I would recommend this store to anyone!

First time visiting, what a wonderful surprise. I had a list of three items I wanted and the customer service representative swiftly guided me to them as well as options...no kidding in less than five minutes. Price was the same as best price on internet and supports local businesses. Purchases were swift and efficient. The extra time gave me a chance to peruse all the cool gear! Thank you.

Great local shop. Its hard to find quality independent music stores these days, but these guys and gals fit the bill. Professional and helpful staff, GREAT prices (really can find some great deals here), and all around friendly place. This is from a former pro musician.

Mainstay of the area! Reliable service and good folks

Just shopped there the other day. I go buy music gear about once a year. I love world of music and everyone who works there is knowledgeable and kind. Steve helped me pick out an electric guitar and amp. it was an awesome price and he was extra helpful.

Ive always had a good experience here. Theres a lot of different instruments to choose from. The staff are very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.

Mike had a lot of patience with me choosing a guitar. I was there 2 hours picking his brain and trying different guitars until I was sure. Thank you!

Purchased my K Yairi CY-140 classical guitar & hard shell case (brand new) from Adam Salaga, a real pro, back in Nov 2007... ser.#70207... and this fantastic classical beauty has served me well over the years and has been a purchase that I will always treasure in my collection of guitars! I love it! It still plays like velvet, excellent tone. I use it mainly for softer, finger picking for the classics, and will never part with it fer sure! (still looks and frets like I unpacked it..brand new). I also have a vintage 1962 genuine Brazilian rosewood Martin D28, which I prefer, for its louder, voicing, & tone quality when Im playing bluegrass!Dont know if the CY 140 Yairi is still being made today,...but it has sure made my day over the years!I rate it for an ezee 5...and Adam also for a big 5! J. Cahoon , Chesapeake, Va. USA.

Locally owned family music store!! Mike was fantastic!! I will definitely go back!!

Support local! WOM has been providing eries musicians with the best gear & service for as long as i can remember. the staff is always willing to give every customer individual attention & personalized advice.

Always a nice place to shop. Good service, good people, lots of product for a small city.

Exceptional customer service! Very happy!

As a whole the place is nothing short of phenomenal... the team, equipment, attitudes are nothing less than exceptional; my experience with lessons have been great, as content but as teachers too, and I’m hard to accommodate, they never failed! I highly recommend it!

Super friendly knowledgeable staff, family owned and local! Great selection and if they dont have it for you they will get it!!

Great selection, and friendly, knowledgeable employees.

Cant beat the service here! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

A locally owned business. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have great sales several times a year. I will buy from them before online any day of the week.

WOM has amazing and kind workers!

Great Music Store. Wonderful People, Awesome Inventory. Locally Owed. What more can I say?

Love the store...if your looking for an instrument this is the place...they have great team to help all your needs!

Excellent customer service, professional staff, great products with focus on customer satisfaction! A perfect model for how businesses should operate. Thank-you all, and especially Trevor! Awesome sales gentleman. Thanks Katie. The best of the best!

Excellent service! Knowledgeable staff! Great selection of products.Can’t be anymore happier with our purchase and great service we received with these guys!

Considerate and helpful staff are what shine at this store. The store has changed with the times, but the most basic instrument needs are in stock, and the staff is always willing to assist in anything you might be looking for.

Forget the big box stores. Best selection in the area, period. Friendly very knowledgeable staff. Travel 90 miles to shop here. Support local!

Great service, Rome was awesome to deal with.

Great locally owned business that offers a wide range of music equipment, lessons, repairs, and postings if you are looking to find others to jam with.

I have purchased a new Taylor with assistance from Mike and also experienced the technical expertise of Tom concerning repairs. Both have extreme professionalism, knowledge & courtesy. These guys are the best! Do yourself a favor and check out World of Music. You wont regret it.

Great experience getting a set of drums for our sons birthday. Steve did a great job helping us choose the right fit for him.

Coolest, most helpful music store Ive ever been in. Great sales and awesome stock.

No longer play out but own several axes from World of Music. When it’s time for a repair or upgrade Tom is my man. Selection always nice. I only play for my dogs but the store treats me like a Rock Star. Nothing but good to say about this place. Wanted to add to my review. Took in a custom made axe from overseas and asked Tom to Make it a Player and he did just that. He knows what it takes to make me happy with an axe and doesnt sell me something I dont need. You need to give him a try, because he gets the job done and knows what hes doing.Took another barn find in for Tom to make into a player. He went over it and installed the new pickups I purchased. WOW, this thing is a Rock and Roll machine now. He did a great job as always. Sure you can go to the Big Box Music Store, but lets keep the small guy in business. They spend their money here and Erie, you should too.

Before even entering the store we came around to the handicapped entrance and we were yelled at for ringing the doorbell and using that entrance. Mind you it said this was the wheelchair entrance RING DOORBELL! (I’m in a wheelchair)Then once in the store we were looking for drum sets for my child and we were yelled at for trying the one drum set and were told they don’t mind us playing the other one though. Once my child was trying it as were deciding if we want to spend $500 in the store we were yelled at again for them to stop playing it! He said that’s why you buy it and take it home and practice my boss wants them to stop. Because of that I won’t spend a dime in that store! YOUR the reason kids would rather play video games than learn to play an instrument. She was so excited about the drums but when he yelled at her to stop he really upset her. My daughter is Autistic and doesn’t like to try new things so when she wanted to try something new I was all excited. It’s not a library it’s a music store if the kids can’t try it out how do you expect them to see if they want to play it? As a parent I’m not spending $500+ in your store if I can’t touch it. P.s. we were going to buy it as a gift and surprise her..... you lost a sale.

Went in on Black Friday to get my guitar restrung and tuned. The store looked amazing...clean, organized and very well staffed. The staff was the best I have ever seen and I was in retail management for almost 30 years. I was looking for a harmonica and found one with no problem and helpful advice from the staff. My daughter bought a ukulele that day. The prices were very competitive and advice was given when we asked questions. I will/would recommend World of Music to ANYONE! By the way, an hour after I got home, they called me and my guitar was ready for pick up. Bravo to the owner and top notch staff.

What a wonderful place to get started! Great reviews from my accomplished musician friends as well as beginners in my class. No such thing as a stupid question here. Knowledgeable and patient staff members who sincerely work to help provide you with an enjoyable learning experience with a purchase or a class. And what a candy store with a wide range of quality options!

Ive been a customer at world of music for 10 years. I am a drummer and have gotten all of my drum sets from world of music. All the staff are nothing but respectful. They are helpful and will provide you with what you need. They have a large selection of musical instruments and can order anything you want that they may not have in the store. I highly recommend world of music for any musician.

Good service, ample selection, fair pricing.

I absolutely love this place! I go in almost every weekend just to play around. The staff is awesome and are always willing to help and sometimes even just chat about music while you play. The selection could be better but what do you expect from a small town music store, its not guitar center. But what this place has is something I respect and will continue to give my business.

Thank God that Guitar Center is opening here soon. World of Mediocre has a lacking selection of in store products, regardless of them being able to order it online...anyone can do that, and usually for a lower price.I was told the compressor I wanted wasnt that good but the one they had in store was (even though the one I wanted was the same brand and has way better reviews online).The staff is 50/50. Some are knowledgeable and professional, while others look at you like they dont want to be bothered. I love supporting local businesses, but not this one.Its about time!

Absolutely great place to shop and try out gear. I have been a loyal fan of World Of Music for nearly 20 years now. The staff are awesome, when I come in (regardless if I buy or not) I am treated with respect and courtesy. After reading some of the negative reviews on here it seems like those reviewers are just upset they didnt get their way. I have never had a rude staff, my trade in values have always been fair or better and there selection of instruments is always great. They will work with you in a multitude of ways in order to get you what you want and help you out with payments, layaway etc. Its stores like this that deserve our support not your local mega-mart guitar center (shift labor employees and techs that have no technical experience). World of musics sales staff are outstanding and Tom (guitar tech) is the only guy that I will trust my babies too when I am not able to perform the service myself. Browsing or buying, these guys will go the extra mile to help you out. Just to note a reference from a previous review The expensive guitars are on the higher racks for a reason, would you want your child to grab your 3k+ PRS from the wall and drop it? No I dont think so. Want to play a specific guitar? Just ask. I couldnt tell you how many times I have had Mark, Adam, Rome or one of the other guys grab me down and Axe so I could jam out. Never once has anyone told me no. I truly hope this local treasure is around as long as me, simply great place to shop.

There is an enormous difference between a big-box store that sells music stuff and a local, professional, full-service music store. World of Music is Eries only real choice for all of your music needs.They consult, recommend, repair, and teach... all things music. Their team of staff is personal and professional, and they provide customer service that is second to none. They go above and beyond expectations to ensure that their family of customers is able to maximize the equipment and services they receive.Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned musician, do yourself a favor - shop at World of Music in Erie, PA and experience first hand the individual care the fine staff continues to provided the musical community in NW Pennsylvania. Youll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your soul and still have some money in your wallet.

Made the drive from Jamestown, NY to check the place out. I was greeted immediately by a staff member and ended up getting a Gibson Explorer at a fantastic price. Highly recommended.

Ive done business with World of Music for years. I am a drummer whos played in many local bands. Ive purchased drums, percussion instruments, guitars, and a considerable amount of pro audio gear from World of Music.The staff at World of Music always does whatever it takes to help me. They work with me, and thats what counts. I also find their pricing to be competitive with mail order companies. Overall, I would highly recommend the World of Music.

Friendly and knowledegable staff. They do a lot for the community, too - encouraging young people to develop their interest in music. Their stuff is priced fairly; the only qualm I have is that they dont give you very much on trade-ins; youre much better off selling it yourself on eBay.

Best music store around!

The largest instrument store that Erie has to offer... and for good reason. They have a great selection of instruments (especially guitars). Do they have everything?.. of course not but, they have an amazing selection, for a store in a city thats the size of Erie. The prices are competitive and reasonable. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, as well. If thats not enough, they have a music school that has over 20 teachers, with the combined capabilities to teach just about any instrument that you could think of. Absolutely, a local store, worth supporting!

Very friendly staff and unique instruments made for a pleasant experience. I broke a string tuning an instrument and they were very understanding and kind. They refused to let me pay for it.

Awesome store - has really shaped up since I visited as a teenager 10 years ago. Staff were really friendly and helpful and allowed you to explore the store without micromanaging. Only suggestion is to update inventory from time to time on their website. Keep up the good work!

I Have been a customer for 10+ years. This is the 2nd time that I have made the 30 minute trip to find nothing that I need. I was able to scrounge the shelves to get by for a gig tomorrow. The service has gone down the tubes. They have lost a customer to online shopping. Its not worth the aggravation.

We try to shop local whenever possible and looking for good stereo headphones, we contacted World of Music to see if they had what we were looking for. Steve responded and said he could help us. I actually did some research online first and then visited the store to see what they have in stock and found exactly what I needed. Steve showed us what our options are and explained the differences with each model and it made our choice easy as we came away with some great headphones. The surprising thing was that I would not have thought that they would carry these kinds of items, but found out that they offer more products than I realized. Its a great store with a great selection and a staff that knows exactly what you need and help you understand your purchase. You cant get that online and the prices are very competitive. We plan to always check here first when looking for any products we think they may carry.

If you need a guitar or bass to be repaired or graded, this is the place to go--bar none! The guitar technician is very knowledgeable about electronics, and your ax will sound better when you pick it up than it did when you dropped it off. Not only that, but the price is very reasonable. World of Music rocks!

Wonderful store. Clean,organized, and in general just fun to look around.You feel a fun vibe when you walk in the door with people playing instruments throughout the store. Please read this entirely. As a musician, Ive personally purchased many instruments here and have sent many friends to the store. Needless to say, I will not return. Recently I went in and met with an employee to view my instrument and see If he could help me sell it on eBay. I called the day prior and was instructed to come in. I was Very disappointed with how he communicated with me. Made me feel like my instrument was junk, and he stated we are here to sell instruments not show them. He didnt even play my instrument. He told me he could try to sell it for 30% commission but again made it clear It was more of a hassle than anything else. My instrument is worth a lot and I have had people show interest in it recently so that is posative. I appreciated this young mans time, but being kind will get you further in life and you never know who your talking to or how much that instrument means to some one. We all have a story. I am kind to every single person that crosses my path aspecially in my field of work. I am trying to simply show others how to be kind and hope for respect in return. There are ways to be tactful and respectful. This was not It.I wont be back... I have shared my experience with friends and family as well...

Its OK the staff there tends to look down on you of you dont have a million bucks to buy a brand new instrument plus policy on returns is a bit messed up we bought a music book on friday for one instrument and daughter changed her mind on saturday on what instrument she wanted to play had to go back and buy a second book because they wont take a music book back or even exchange them so ended up only buying the books from there and went to guitar center and bought over 600 bucks in drum equipment

Go in when Matty B and John are working! They are so nice and great people. Everybody really knows their stuff there, and they are like a family.

Ii was visiting Erie to see my cousin who suffered a stroke that has affected hus language, but not his love for music. Someone gave him a guitar, and we took it into this place. The staff was so kind to us. Knowledgeable technician explained the issues to us, and helped us with a few minor tweaks. Hes there on Tue & Friday. I wish I had time to go back again. They also offer music classes.

Great music store! Mostly newer guitars and amps, not much vintage. Stop in and get a Tune it or Die Shirt!

Eries gem of a music store. No pressure sales and a nice selection of instruments. Very friendly staff. Mike Marino is exceptionally adept at explaining the pros and cons of a multitude of different instruments, amps and accessories. Forget the big box, get to WOM , make some new friends and score a great deal on your new gear!

As a band teacher, I can count on the quality of their instrumental rentals for my students. The staff is always professional and friendly. They are Eries go-to music store.

Wish we had a guitar center. I wont even go here to buy a pick. Ok, heres my review. Wanted to purchase an acoustic bass guitar. Was told no such thing exists. The salesman, a long haired guy who says hes a bassist, tried to sell me a squier electric bass and amp. Guess what? I got my acoustic bass from another music store. Now you see why I wont even go there to buy a pick. You tried to sell me something that I was not looking for.

The employees are so nice and they let you play on pretty much any instrument. They dont hassle you and they have amazing prices for the quality of their instruments, eapecially for used guitars.

The employees are extremely knowledgeable and so very helpful and friendly!! My daughter takes drum lessons and we love it!!

It was great. The people that work there wereVery nice and friendly also.

Our family has been going to World of Music for decades. Our 3 children took music lessons there for years. All their teachers were extremely encouraging and gave them an interest in music that will last them for their lifetimes. I make it a point to purchase any musical equipment from WOM. Not only do you get to try the instruments, etc., hands-on, but their staff is so musically expert that their personal opinions are ultimately the reason for purchase. We will always use World of Music for our musical needs. Thank You. M. Trott and Family.

The sales associates have it out for each other; they work as extremely poignant and awkward as possible. I tried getting the same person who helped me before, but because someone else automatically started helping me as soon as I went in, I was unable to get the help I really sought because they didnt want to steal the first persons sale.The women were friendly.

Always have a pleasant experience there and they come forward as very professional.

Amazing selection of instrument and they run a loan till you own an instrument programmed designed for kids in music programs but for the average person also

Excellent staff and wonderful store! Thanks guys and gals :)

The staff is extremely helpful and take their time to make sure you are satisfied

Absolutely amazing!!!! The workers are so nice and happy to help. And lessons are always fun and encouraging!!!

The staff there is wonderful. They went out of their way to help me find something I needed for a school concert and cannot thank them enough.

Im an internet guy and I shop online for many things - and yes, you can buy musical instruments online and get lessons online but if youre within driving distance of World of Music at all, it is absolutely in your best interest to come in there personally.The place is run by musicians for musicians and from the top to bottom of the organization they have people that get it and that truly care about getting you better. I know from personal experience that they offer the best gear for the best prices and that their teachers are not only very good at getting you better but also have a lot of patience.Sure, surf around and see what you can find online because I know you will anyway, lol, but stop into World of Music and give them a chance too - I believe that youll ultimately forget about online like I did.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who genuinely want to help you become a better musician. Great teachers if youre looking for lessons and fair prices if youre just shopping for gear.

Employees were very nice and friendly. Helpful. Seemed pricey for music lessons.

Very helpful and informative!

They sell music instruments and bring classes fo 80 $ a month.

To keep things Quick and to the point.I have been going to the World of Music for 20+ years Mike and Linda are the Best and have a good staff working for them.with that said i have went no where else, and all my gear/ Guitars Marshall Stacks etc.to make your ears bleed at all of are shows.Thanks again guys World of Music ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!.

Rome was very helpful and friendly! Great place.

Had a great time. Im not going to say that I didnt see the sales tactics... they were there, but seriously...it is there job. That said, I had a great experience. It wasnt like other places (eh em...Guitar Center) where they treat you like royalty until they know that all your doing is looking in which case your chopped liver. My guide to finding my new guitar was a man named Rome Caccamo. Fantastic customer service. I was there for nearly 3 hours playing numerous guitars and he was helpful and patient all the way. Also, they gave me a good deal on two items, a Earnie Ball Music Man Axis and a Yamaha Piano. Very happy!!

Disappointed with staff communication. Dropped off a violin to be fixed on May 9th, was quoted $29 to repair and assured that they will call me if anything changes or to update me on the progress. The violin wasnt finished until June 27th for a cost of $77. Now the length of time isnt what upsets me, they could take as long as they want. It was the fact that I had to be the one to call them three times to see what the story was. The woman on the phone didnt seem like she knew what the repairman was doing, but would assure me well call you and let you know but as I said, never received one phone call until it was finished. No offense to the repair tech or the quality of workmanship, simply the lack of communication on WOMs part that was frustrating. Other than that, of course its a great store with a huge selection and knowledgeable staff. I bought my guitar here and had the action lowered and was happy with the work done to it (which is why I came back)... but this instance deserved to be noted for constructive feedback. Please keep the customer in mind with better communication.

World of Music happens to be the only music store in Erie that sells a variety of instruments. That being said, many of the guitars are guarded by the employees and whenever I do sit down and play I am watched like a hawk. It seems more like the employees are waiting for me to put the guitar back on the wall as opposed to actually purchasing the item. Additionally, I wish some of the sales associates would at least put in a modicum effort at matching a guitar to their customers style of music. I once had an associate confront me and ask what kind of music I like. I answered with rock and blues so the associate proceeded to grab an Ibanez with a Floyd Rose off of the wall and tune down to dropped D so he can show off his sick djent skills br0. I didnt even know what to do with myself so I just walked away. Also, the guitars everyone wants to play are higher on the wall than most people can reach. We are forced to ask the reluctant associates to grab a guitar so they can watch you like a hawk while you play At a low volume so they can hear in the phones. Also the prices are easily 20% higher than any other vendor because World of Music is going to make money regardless since theyre the only music store in Erie. Lower your prices and your guitars while youre at it.

The best local music store, everyone is always helpful.

Great store, helpful staff, great selection of all kinds of instruments.

Just want to know the price of gitar peggs

I like them there very nice

Great staff, took care of my guitar on the repair, awesome used and new instruments.

RIPOFF dont ever try to sell your equipment here. they offer 10 cents on the dollar. My business goes elsewhere. thanks adam for being a cheapskate!!

They have reasonable prices in the service is friendly

The most unprofessional business ive ever experienced. i will not mention names, as my complaint is towards the majority of the staff...the staff has belittled me to other employees as well as guests in earshot of me. the majority of the staff have always been rude, and have generally a bad attitude towards me. they insult your taste, and actually are condescending in their interaction. watch out if you dont play a common style, as several of the staff have made fun of me numerous times when testing guitars, yet i would come back on a later date and observe the staff attempting to play what they were making fun of. the manager was always friendly, and listened to my complaints, yet the issues persisted, this must mean he was just humoring me, so i would assume that he must obviously be of the mindset of his staff. i understand erie is a small town, so not too many music stores, and this has to be one of the reasons for their arrogance, unprofessionalism and all that encompasses those terms. i would not recommend this business to anyone unless you were desperate and needed something asap(strings, etc).EDIT: Guitar Center just opened in Erie, and the staff is fantastic, my god, polar opposites of this WOM. i for one will be euphoric when WOM closes...its coming, and ill be there to celebrateUpdate: the new Guitar Center in erie is polar opposites of WOM, really, what a breathe of fresh air...hope the clock is ticking on WOMs closing

Alright, I understand Erie is a small town. So we dont have many music stores. Let alone instrument stores. But my experiences there are absolutely unacceptable. Last time I was there I asked one of the staff for the item I was looking for. And they completely insulted me for wanting said product. I was looking for Schecters Synyster Gates Custom guitar. The insulted the company Schecter and me for wanting said crappy item. Ive also had problems prior to that visit. Staff kept looking at me as if I did something. They also over price their products personally. On the used racks I saw a Schecter guitar. Not sure what it the specific guitar was. But they wanted $300-500 for it. The body was beat up unbelievably bad. One of the frets was sharp. And the pickups in the guitar claimed to be EMG. They were either fake or really crappy EMGs. Which I doubt. Either way, my point is that the staff insulted me and my taste for no reason. And I dont see myself going back there. Theyre unprofessional and just want to get a kick out of peoples taste. I would never recommend going there. Ever.

Lots of nice gear you cant afford because everything is 20% more than it should be. Stop gouging us just because youre the only music store in Erie.

The only actual music store in all of Erie. They dont carry Gibsons unless someone brings in a used one, they keep all of the guitars worth playing 13 feet in the air, and there is one member of the staff named Mark, I believe. He has been the Bane of my existence for the last few years. They keep all of their CF Martins in a seperate room and he guards those things like they were his children. Im a loyal customer (kind of forced to be) Ive never caused any fuss at that store and yet he will not let me within 10 feet of the coveted Martin room. The other staff couldnt be any less helpful, either. The only ones who actually walk around and make sure everyones finding what they need are Mark and Adam Salaga, and Im giving you his last name because he is the single saving grace for that store. Whenever I buy anything there, I buy it through Adam. There was one other guy I really liked but he had the brains to quit. All of the staff are just plain rude. I remember asking if they carried pickups for electric guitars (which they dont) and this staff lady looked at me and said I dunno, what do I look like, a damn guitar expert? Bottom line, we need a Guitar Center. Rude staff, some pretty awful guitars, small selection...

Great service and great prices! Stop by and check them out.

Great staff, great selection, great environment! The place to be for Erie musicians.

Great working Mike Mamarino.

Great place! Stop in and check it out!

Quality products/knowledgable staff

They buy used instruments.

UPDATE ... The 1954 Gibson SJN that I was offered $800 for ... was sold for $5500.

Good tunes🎶🎵🎶

Its the musicians disney world. Enough said.

Very friendly and all music teachers are professional