Founded in 1988, McCutcheon Music has been the result of Jim and Debbie McCutcheon's desire to create a music store where families can come for personal attention, excellent service, quality products and teachers who are professional musicians and the sort of individuals who can help take the guesswork out of finding the right music teacher.Jim and Debbie McCutcheon moved their family to the Centerville area in 1988, in part because of the excellent music program in the schools and also because of the area's commitment to the arts. Jim served on the Centerville Arts Commission for five years, and now works with the Arts Commission in hosting the annual GuitarFest in Stubbs Park. They have a musical float in Centerville's Americana Parade every year.
Originally housed at 18 East Franklin Street, we soon needed more space and in 1992, McCutcheon Music opened its doors at 42 and 44 Marco Lane in Washington Township. We later expanded to 34 and 38 Marco Lane in 2002 with a larger band, orchestra and guitar showroom and full-service repair shop.
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The Jumbie Jam Steel Pan is an easy-to-learn, ready-to-play kit for all ages and musical abilities. High quality and made in the USA! For more details watch our sales associate, Chris, demonstrate the Jumbie Jam Steel Pan below! Brent Benfield began woodworking in 1972 and has been creating guitars since 1992.
Jamie is our Rental Contract Coordinator. Born and raised in Dayton, OH she was a percussionist in her high school marching band but now enjoys playing orchestral instruments. Jamie is an active volunteer for the Centerville Orchestra Program and loves taking care of her kids! Gene is a sales associate for McCutcheon Music.
McCutcheon Music first introduced its repair shop in 2002. Our Highly skilled technicians can repair and restore brass, woodwind, orchestral, and fretted instruments. Our technicians have serviced every instrument for sale at McCutcheon Music and they are all ready to play. However, because every player is different, the instrument you purchase can be adjusted to your playing preference. We are very sad to share the news that our friend and long-time instrument repairman, Jim Roetter passed away last week.
For over 30 years McCutcheon Music has offered music lessons for the greater Dayton area for people of all ages. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or an advanced player seeking to learn something new, one of over 50 highly skilled and educated teachers can help you reach your goals to be the best musician you can possibly be!
Laura Baggette MT - (BC), graduated from the University of Dayton in 2005. She began a music therapy private practice in 2006 called Music for Health and Harmony. Laura works with diverse populations, groups, and individuals and her mission is to bring health and harmony to each unique individual she works with.
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We currently have over 40 professional, experienced teachers and a staff of fine individuals who are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers. Rich Ervin directs our full-time repair service, and fixes band and orchestra instruments as well as guitars. Rich and his staff offer one of the best turnaround times available anywhere.
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Reviews (21)
Sriharsha Gudimetla
Mar 28, 2022
Amber Church
Feb 22, 2022
Mike Hovey
Nov 09, 2021
Corey S.
Oct 29, 2021
We have been paying McCutcheon Music for a trumpet for about two years now I no longer play band so we don't need the trumpet anymore and we went in to return it and at first they couldn't even find our file and when they did they were very rude and short with us and it was completely unprofessional and we ask a few questions and they get very rude with us because they didn't have the answers 10/10 wouldn't recommend this place if you are looking for an instrument or looking for any advice for your instruments.
Jenn T.
Aug 08, 2021
Great store! They have a good selection of instruments and affordable monthly payments. They offer maintenance and repair, as well as instruments, music, and anything you'd need for your instrument. The employees have always been friendly and knowledgeable. We've been going here for years, and it's always a good experience.
Tina Baker
Apr 26, 2021
Jami Pereira
Apr 14, 2021
Madeleine Demetriades
Jun 05, 2020
Terri Runner Roberts
Feb 07, 2020
Brett Greenwood
Jun 07, 2019
Everyone is very friendly and willing to help you here. They also have a wide variety of good and services available to anyone. They also have quite an extensive teaching staff that offer private lessons in almost any instrument (including voice). Definitely check this place out for all of your music needs. The owner is a very gifted guitarist and musician and is known widely in the area!
Mark Fink
May 23, 2019
Lori Brennan
Dec 26, 2018
Minimesuv
Dec 16, 2018
Larry M.
Sep 21, 2018
Best music store ever! They never disappoint! I bought five guitars from them this week! Who does that? A guitaraholic! That's who. I just got a Kremona Rosa Luna and could not be more happy. I grew up with strats, Les Pauls, Martins and Ricks, but since my BFF plays nylon? I drank the kool ade and this bad boy is so expressive! f-get about it. I love it. Maybe a few fret dots could help as am too lazy to count frets.
Linda Beeler
Apr 03, 2018
What a great place! Replaced pads on daughter's flute timely and reasonably priced. A friendly & knowledgable gentleman helped us and explained the repairs that were performed. Flute was cleaned and in perfect playing condition in 4 days! The store has a good inventory of music and supplies and equipment for every instrument.
Kimberly S.
Mar 28, 2016
My son plays two different instruments that we rent from McCutcheon music and I couldn't be more pleased. My billing is always correct and the staff is most friendly. My son also takes two different private lessons and I am thrilled with his teachers. I do realize that the building is small, but you don't need a big building to sign up and rent instruments for your kids. In my opinion I believe that McCutcheon music is the place in town to go for music lessons and instruments. A very knowledgeable staff.
Janet Munro Golart
Jan 25, 2016
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Our private lesson teacher said she trusts you for quality repairs, and we agree! As orchestra students at Stivers and DPYO members, our sons have gotten bows re-haired and a violin and viola repaired. Always an estimate given, and a friendly phone call when the work is complete. When friends ask where to go, we say "McCutcheon!"