Guitars, drums, pianos, pool tables, scale trains, and western wear! Its a one stop shop for a handful of my favorite things! Definitely stop in if youre in the area. Its such a unique store.

Good little hometown vibe music store. Staff is kind and very helpful. Some items seem a little over priced, compared to reverb and such, but other than that, its a great. Independently owned music store, definitely not run of the mill, also... the guitar tech is amazing, helpful, and very knowledgeable in his expertise from Luther work, to setups, hes a beast.

The best experience in awhile, Sidney was polite and helpful. Plus a huge score we found the viola my daughter needed 🎻

This past week was my daughters sweet 16, with that in mind, I wanted to get her a dream guitar level of instrument (she plays acoustic) . I went down to the Emporium hoping to find the one. Shes already got a pretty nice little Yamaha that she has been playing a couple of years, but I wanted something that would WOW her.To make a really long story, a short story...I ended up finding an absolutely BEAUTUFL Breedlove Concertina. Rick (owner of the store) did me solid #1 with the sale....but that is not why I am writing this review. I am writing this review because of what happened a couple of days later when I gave my daughter the beautiful guitar. Which is that we realized that something was not right, the neck had an ever so slight warp in it down by the body (not the bow that is common and fixable with a truss adjustment) this was a legit, really weird warp. I should have caught it when I was playing it, but to be honest I didnt look it over as good as I should have.At any rate, the neck was warped and I was SICK about it. I took the guitar back to the store....no BS, no fuss, nothing but apologies and class. The guys at the store agreed that the neck was warped, apologized for the issue, told me to come back and talk to the owner (he wasnt in). 2 Days later I went back in and talked to the owner, he was apologetic. Gave me a refund, again, no fuss, no BS, nothing but class.I dont write reviews as a general rule and I dont really make a judgement on things when a transaction goes smooth....I make judgements when things DONT go smooth, that is when you see the true nature of a business, that is when people show their true colors. I was bummed about the guitar but I dont hold that against the store, they sell a pile of instruments, I dont expect them to go over every guitar they sell with a fine tooth comb before they sell them. Stuff happens....its how a business acts when things go wrong that make them a stand up business, a class act.Rick and the guys cemented my business by handling the whole deal with class. And as a side note...I ended up saving the day by finding another Breedlove dealer who had the EXACT same guitar in stock, so I went and got it....for a hundred bucks more than what I paid at Emporium the first time.Emporium has been and will continue to be my go to spot. These guys rock.

The staff was very helpful. I needed a few specific items and they helped me find exactly what I needed. I was able to get in and out very quickly. Plus, they sell trains! I love trains.

Stopped by to see what they could help me with as a beginner wanting to learn how to play guitar. The staff seams great and the gentleman who helped me was awesome. He helped me pick a guitar, amp, guitar bag and a few other things as well. Will definitely stop back for any future needs, thank you guys so much!

You guys were cool kind helpful everything worked out fine

Quick and friendly customer service. Set us up for instrument repair service and answered all my questions.

Pretty nice music store, mostly focused on guitars and guitar equipment. There is also a piano room with a decent selection of sheet music. Not too much in terms of brass/woodwind products. You can still find a pretty wide variety of items in here though.

Took a Yamaha mixing board in for repair. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Awesome place and great staff

Dropped off my acoustic guitar to have a setup file the bridge and restring. setup wasn’t bad but they scratched my headstock with the string winder pretty dang good, I payed good money for this guitar so it was kinda upsetting. Also one of the bridge pins were sticking up pretty good compared to the others, an easy fix no big deal loosen up a bit and push it down. Would recommend but you should ask them to be careful

Great people.really know the equipment they sell!

Although small, this is the place to go. Our 12 year old wanted to buy a new electric guitar with his Christmas money. The gentleman that helped us out took his time gave us good info and helped us make a decision without feeling pressured. My son loves his new guitar!

The only music store in the area... Very nice employees. Plenty of instruments & accessories available in store. Workers definaitely know their business & how to best assist you. Individual lessons are also offered by experienced musicians in an array of different instruments, for fair prices.

Has the guitar supplies I need ... and so much more! 🙌

The place has hardly changed over the last decade. As soon as I walk in I instantly want to start playing with everything on display. I only play a handful of instruments but, when I am here I look at them all longingly. If they dont have what you need on hand they will help you get it. Great staff, great place! *Disclaimer*: Your inner-musician-kid may make themselves known during your visit, you have been warned.

Very experienced and knowledgeable

Nice place to go wish we had more of a selection of music shops though.

We visited to look for a pair of cowgirl boots for my wife in the western section of the store. They had some really nice boots, but were limited on sizes. Sales assistant was very nice and helped us right away. Sections of store were easy to find.

The goal in the Altoona dealer store is not to sale a piano, it is to bend the customer over the piano. The store is a tax write off for the owner. The run around the customer is given is a gross representation to Yamaha products. Due to the treatment recieved; I am more inclined to never purchase or recommend to have anything to do with yahama products & this store. This store does reflects poorly upon yahama and does warrant a look into yahama dealer representtation.

Friendly helpful staff although I havent had much luck with the electric guitar teachers.

Great customer service. Friendly staff! Very helpful!

I went into the store looking for my first intermediate level guitar with a budget of about $500-700 and was pretty sure that I knew what I wanted from my own research. However, when they took me back to their guitar room I was blown away with the selection. There was a great variety for such a small local store. I was able to find a Yamaha that was originally over $1000 for just over $700. Unofrtunately, within a month, I had dropped the guitar and cracked the top. I took it back to get it repaired and was given back my guitar in stunningly condition within two months! I love these guys and when it comes to guitars especially, they know what they are talking about and are willingly to haggle a bit which is super nice! I will always buy my stuff from them

Plenty of guitars and gear to pick from. Very knowledgeable staff. Comfortable environment

Very unhelpful staff with very passive aggressive workers. Have small signs that say not to touch the instruments so you better ask or they’ll complain to each other about you loudly. As a common customer I assumed that there would be no problem with me picking up a $150 guitar to noodle on. Upon putting it back right where I found it after some very light playing I hear a worker say loudly so I heard “I love when people pick up the guitars without asking.... it’s my favorite thing.” No products worth checking out and seeing either. Ill give them a star for them having some boss pedals that I wouldn’t DARE to even ask to play.... because then I’d have to touch a guitar...... save your money and shop somewhere else/online.

Good model railroad supply shop with nice amount of items in stock.

Ive been there 2 times. The first time they were very helpful. The 2nd time they wouldnt talk to me and I was ready to make a purchase, so I left.

I realy like this place its nice a little small but there is alot of stuf for the size an the prices are not that bad

Very nice.Good selection, helpful staff.

Awesome staff, good selection, pricing could be better but its a mom and pop type shop. Overall a nice place.

Has everything we need and more. We purchase guitar parts/accessories. They also have billiard and HO scale train items that weve purchased on occasion.

As a DJ..i always find what I need here

Very good deals and upstanding sales and the employees are very helpful.

Great place for musical equipment fair pricing great staff!

Love this place. Friendly helpful staff!

Awesome selection of guitars, wonderful knowledgeable staff

Good store. Most of the people behind the counter are friendly and knowledgeable

Great experience, staff was helpful and not pushy at all. I bought an bass amp there, it didnt meet my expectations, they exchanged it with no questions asked. My next purchase will be a drum kit for my kido, and I will be buying it from the Emporium. Very satisfied with their service.

A great place for any musician. The staff are very knowledge and are willing to help with any questions you may have.

Very helpful staff and great selection.

What a tremendous staff and selection! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Take everything you hate about shopping for new gear and toss it out the window chief! These guys and gals will help you find every single thing you could want AND MORE! YOU WANT A GUITAR? CHECK! YOU WANT BOOTS? CHECK! HOW BOUT A POOL CUE? CHECK! WHATS THAT? TRAINS?? CHOO CHOO IM IN!

Great help! They know music!

The manager and all of the workers will do anything they can to help and are extremely nice

Great music store. We were passing through and not really buying, but the staff was very helpful and we enjoyed the product selection.

Alot of things to see.Kids percussion optionsKazoosTrain whistlesPool tables.Karen TempleArtist SculptorLoveJester

Friendly, helpful staff, my daughter loves this place and we will be buying her first acoustic here for her birthday! Thanks for making her day

One of the best musicians store in Altoona! Quality gear & VERY knowledgeable staff!

Not an overall large supply of musical equipment, nor an overly educated staff. The staff are, however, all too willing to push whatever they have in stock, even if its not what you want!

Great place to take music lessons :)

Great customer service and good times! Stop in for strings and caught up with an old friend!

I had to return a few items that was shipped to me because one was the wrong color and the other ones were damaged. I was never refunded, given a store credit or shipped back the correct items...not even an apology or call back from management. I tried calling several times and was given the run around! I will never buy from them again. Ill spend my money with a company who does right by their customers. Contacting the BBB

Always very helpful and friendly.

Nice store, been through there quite a few times over the years.

Helpful staff, great selection.

Went to get a part for my daughters violin and they didnt have the right part said theyd order it but its been over a month and still nothing

Fast check out and friendly staff!

Awesome place to buy picks, strings, and a whole lot more.

My local hobby shop

Good selection and service. Repair service is excellent.

Bought a trombone for our son. Staff always friendly and courteous.

Nice and friendly atmosphere when ive gone in there and have spent an enormous amount of money in there over time. Never have had an issue when ive gone in there looking for things ive needed and wanted. And if it was not currently on the shelf it was made aware that it could be ordered within reasonable time. Most local stores havent had the capability of carrying a wide variety of name brand products such as Keiths Country & Music Emporium. I would recommend this store if you are in or around the area and are in need of any of the products they have to offer. Great staff and have always seemed willing to help out as much as possible either by phone or in person.

People were nice, fair prices on everything.

Always VERY helpful and friendly.They dont make you feel stupid if you ask questions!!

Very helpful staff

Very friendly atmosphere and beautiful layout

Great guitars and good prices

Great service with great people

Nice ho train selection

Good selection and service great job

.My favorite place to shop for music instruments

Not a wide variety of electric guitars but a lot of accessories and the staff is friendly

If you live in Blair county, this is the place to go.

Always has what i want when i go there.

Had the patch cords I was looking for and was open till 6 pm on a Saturday.

Really nice staff, bit expensive, far out there location, but Id never avoid going there.

Good assortment of gear

Really great selection

Had an ok experience

Everything i asked,and needed was provided!

Great Buy

Good place

Nice but expensive

Love it

Great Place