Cadenza Music is a long-standing, community-focused music store that has been keeping the sounds of St. Paul sweet since 1974. It provides top quality instrument leasing and sales, music lessons, repairs, kids music classes, events and more. The store is clean and kid-friendly, carrying all the most popular method books, newer pop music, and the most essential accessories for band and orchestra students. The owners and staff are deeply caring, genuinely passionate, and always warm, knowledgeable, and supportive. They are dedicated to nurturing a love of music in children. Their rental service offers an affordable alternative for families, allowing students to explore an instrument without a significant financial investment. The quality of the rental instruments is superb, and the service includes comprehensive, inexpensive insurance that provides invaluable peace of mind for parents. Customers have had exceptional, amazing, and wonderful experiences, whether renting a viola, taking guitar lessons, or joining a welcoming ukulele group. The repair shop is highly regarded, and the store is a pleasant place for browsing music and supplies. An integral part of the community for decades, Cadenza Music has everything a family needs to succeed.
I love cadenza! I like getting my instruments (mandolin and violin) repaired here and have always left happy. I wish they did violin bow rehairs (that would make it 5 stars for me!) I have taken both mandolin and violin lessons here and have really enjoyed it.
March 2026
My trumpet hadn't been professionally cleaned in longer than I care to admit. When I got it back I was amazed at how detailed the cleaning and polishing was. Will definitely be back here when I need repair services.
December 2025
We absolutely love Cadenza Kids music classes with Ms. Christina! Perfect for our growing toddler, and very inclusive. Enjoyable for parents, too!
