Who Do You Trust? Music Makers

"Good music comes out of people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it. You have to sweat over it and bug it to death. You can't do it by pushing buttons and watching a TV screen." — Keith Richards

It's in that spirit we bring you the latest installment of "Who Do You Trust?," our weekly roundup of local businesses up for rating and review on Patch. We have a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town.

If you're looking to purchase a musical instrument, you're going to want some professional help in making a selection. Because those mass-produced, entry-level instruments at big box stores might come at a discount, but they're basically toys with a limited sound quality.

And buying the wrong size guitar almost guarantees you'll fumble awkwardly through the few lessons you actually muddle through before quitting. Oh, and choosing a lesser quality likely means the instrument will wear out before you do.

So, here's a look at just a few places around town that can help you make the best choice. Please consider visiting their Patch listing page and leaving a review.

• 815 Garfield St. in Oak Park
• . 906 Madison St. in Oak Park
• , 325 Harrison St. in Oak Park
• , 1142 Chicago Ave., Oak Park
• , 400 Lake St. in Oak Park