Welcome to West Music
West Music started out in 1941, selling select instruments and sheet music as Peterson-West Music Company in Iowa City, Iowa. But we’ve grown a bit since then. Over the past 80+ years, we’ve made changes big and small to meet the growing needs of music teachers, directors, musicians, music therapists, and students so people of all ages and abilities can Play Now, Play for Life.
What our Customers Say
My husband and I recently visited the store and purchased a drum set for our son. Thaddeus helped us pick the perfect set and got us everything we needed! He was so patient and knowledgeable—answered all our questions and made the whole visit smooth and easy—he even gave up his break! Javi helped us with picking everything up and even helped us get cases brought over from the warehouse! These guys were super to work with and made it such a pleasant experience!! Thanks Thaddeus and Javi!
I was helped immediately when I entered the store. What I was looking for was not in stock at the store but Evan took my order and we set it up that he would contact me once the order was completely fulfilled.
It’s so nice to have a local, family-owned business that always has what I need for my guitar and home recording studio needs! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and I love that there's a great selection of gear! For me, it's also great to know I can get my instruments serviced with confidence; that's a huge plus. I’d also add that West has great starter bundles for new players, which some of my guitar students have recently taken advantage of!
I wanted to take piano lessons and Evan has been incredibly helpful and patient with me. My teacher Matt Mason is also an incredible teacher and person. I highly recommend West Music in Coralville. Incredible atmosphere and I always leave with a smile on my face!
It was our first visit to West, we found it by accident while visiting town. Everyone in the store greeted us as we would walk by them and the 3 back in the guitar area were VERY helpful. Made an unplanned PRS purchase. We will be back.
Best music store in miles, with a great tradition of excellence and a wide variety of music instruments in different categories, as well as accessories, books, and lessons. My son explored the different rooms and tested several instruments, he was excited to find the coqui wooden percussion and other instruments. There was a steady flow of customers on Saturday and staff was diligent and knowledgeable. Thanks!