Business Details
Your Pittsburgh Music Store Since 1888
Volkwein's Music has been a family-owned pillar of Pittsburgh's music community since 1888. Our team of over 30 skilled professionals, many of whom are active musicians, provides comprehensive solutions for musicians at every level. We specialize in instrument sales, rentals, and repairs, offering a vast inventory of woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, and accessories. Our dedicated repair center employs 15 specialists who handle everything from minor adjustments to full instrument overhauls.The store's educational focus is exemplified through its school rental program, which has introduced countless students to music by making instruments accessible. Our Pittsburgh-based team offers local delivery and pickup services for rentals, ensuring convenience for schools and families. With deep roots in the community, we combine generational expertise with modern service standards to support both amateur and professional musicians across western Pennsylvania.
Services
Instrument Rentals
Music Sales
Percussion Repairs
Woodwind Repairs
Brass Repairs
String Repairs
Custom Manufacturing
Sheet Music Sales
Accessory Sales
Instrument Tryouts
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1888 with generational music industry expertise
- 15 dedicated repair specialists handling all instrument types
- Comprehensive school rental program serving Pittsburgh students
- In-house manufacturing of signature percussion products like Tom's Pad
- Local delivery and pickup service for rental instruments
Services
Instrument Rentals
Our school rental program makes music accessible with flexible payment options. Students can rent woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion instruments with three pricing tiers. Group 1 instruments start at $24.99 initial payment plus $25/month, while larger instruments fall into higher groups with corresponding rates.
Percussion Repairs
Our specialized percussion repair shop restores all types of drum kits and percussion equipment. Technicians handle everything from drum head replacements to complete kit overhauls. We also offer custom manufacturing services for unique percussion products like Tom's Pad.
Woodwind Repairs
Our 15 repair specialists service all woodwind instruments including flutes, clarinets, and saxophones. The in-house repair center handles minor adjustments to complete restorations. Technicians maintain optimal performance through pad replacements, key adjustments, and mechanical repairs.
Brass Repairs
Comprehensive brass instrument maintenance covers trumpets, trombones, and tubas. Services include valve cleaning, slide repairs, and dent removal. Our technicians ensure proper airflow and mechanical function for optimal performance.
Custom Manufacturing
We produce signature percussion products like Tom's Pad, a tunable practice pad originally designed by Pittsburgh drummer Tom LaFlame. The manufacturing process uses Russian birch and standardized metal components to maintain consistent quality across all custom and standard color options.
Questions
What rental instruments are available?
We offer woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion instruments including flutes, clarinets, trumpets, violins, and drum kits through our school rental program.
Do you repair all instrument types?
Our repair center services woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion instruments with 15 specialized technicians handling everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls.
Are there payment options?
Our rental program offers three pricing tiers with initial payments ranging from $24.99 to $104.99 and monthly payments between $25 and $65 depending on instrument size.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide local delivery and pickup for rental instruments within the Pittsburgh area to accommodate school programs and families.
What special products do you make?
We manufacture Tom's Pad, a signature tunable practice pad originally designed by Pittsburgh drummer Tom LaFlame, available in standard and custom colors.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday-Thursday 8:30AM-5:00PM, Friday 10:30AM-5:00PM, and Saturday 8:30AM-5:00PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
