We are Rhode Island's only family owned and operated "Mom & Pop" Music Shop. Serving Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts musicians since 1975. We carry ONLY the highest quality instruments in the area. We are Rhode Island's only authorized Gibson Guitar Service Center. We are so pleased to offer private instruction for every musical taste!

Offering Guitar & Bass Guitar instruction. Private one on one instruction. Professional & Fun lessons. No pressure. Learn at your own pace. Beginners of all ages welcome. It's never too late to learn Guitar. Trial "See If You Like It Lessons." No investment in an instrument needed until you "See If you Like It." We can provide Guitars & Bass Guitars for you to play at your trial lesson, for no additional cost. An easy, low cost way to see if Guitar Lessons are right for you , BEFORE you spend money on an instrument. Of course, we invite you to bring your own instrument, if you already have one. Beginners, intermediate, hobiest, weekend warriors, having a mid life crisis, in need of a refresher course, or you can't wait to be the next big thing, all welcome!

Greetings and welcome from all of us at Empire Guitars! Owner Jeff Keithline has been a professional musician for 40-plus years and an avid participant in all aspects of music making. When he and business partner, Michael Goldstein opened a new Empire Loan location in 2006, Jeff saw an opportunity to expand Empire's modest vintage guitar retail business into the store he had always dreamed of. Jeff and manager Mike Samos have created a space that's not just about selling instruments, but also about knowledge sharing and community; a place where guitar experts and guitar lovers congregate and musicians come to discuss the tools of their trade. Since its humble beginnings, Empire Guitars has grown into one of the best vintage and used instruments stores in the New England area. Our guitar

The Music Store of Rhode Island opened February 1, 2010. We sell fine acoustic string instruments such as acoustic and classical guitars, mandolins, violins and ukuleles. We also have an entire section for children's instruments including many sizes of classical guitars, violins and a beautiful harp. We carry many different types and brands of strings including some specialty strings such as flat wound mandolin strings, sets for twelve string guitars and ukulele strings. Services we provide include consignment of instruments and lessons. For further information, visit our website at www.musicstoreri.com