Bernunzio Uptown Music

Wow, I cannot say I received the same warm treatment here others said they did in their reviews. There are other guitar stores in Rochester and based on my experience when I went there I will be giving my business to one of them. Very disappointing to not be treated well by the owner of a business.

Went for a ukulele meet up with my 12 yr old son. We received such a warm and genuine welcome by the staff. This place has a great feel, and an excellent selection.

This slice of music heaven is a locally owned gem right in the thick of Rochester’s talent section. Plan to spend time browsing the vast array of stringed instruments, many made specifically for the shop and school of music students, most of which exceed their expectations.
There are accessories galore and always a friendly person to help in any way. There isn’t any sales pressure, which is smart, because often it takes many visits trying different models before selecting one for purchase. And no one likes to be followed around during the process, which thankfully they do not do. But if you need a demo or have questions, they’re there.
Bernunzio’s Uptown Music website is informative and easy to navigate, with contact information clearly stated. You’ll find a listing of jam sessions, vintage instruments, flea market, parts, and more.
The emailed newsletter is short, which I appreciate, and contains info about community music events. They host many well known musicians that teach a workshop in-​house, and the newsletter lists what’s on sale or what’s new in the store, and events or performances to watch for.
After much trying out, I purchased the perfect instrument for me at Bernunzio’s. They helped with set up and strap placement, very personal service.
Note that you’ll only be disappointed if you arrive on Sunday, since that’s the day they’re closed.

I’m not a musician but I appreciate local businesses offering a venue for local events (fringefest). The owner and staff are very pleasant.

Bernunzio has a very impressive selection of guitars and other music instruments, new, used, and collectible. From the moment you walk in the door and see the hundreds of guitars hanging from the wall, you want to become a rockstar… or at least I do. But, of course, my musical talent consists of operating the scroll wheel on my iPod (just kidding, I’m an Android guy). So, I can’t really speak too much in terms of their selection of musical equipment.
But, I can say they have really great live music events quite often. Just recently, I went to see one of my favorite Rochester original artists, rap duo Garden Fresh. Normally, at most venues when I go to see them, it’s really crowded and dark and my feet keep getting stuck on the sticky floor. So I loved their show at Bernunzio. Not only are there folding chairs if you arrive early enough to get one, but they’re those fancy ones with really thick padding so your butt doesn’t hurt after sitting on them for a couple of hours.
In addition to their live shows, they also have jam sessions for artists to rock out. And, if you don’t have an instrument, I’m sure they’d be happy to get you started.
I really appreciate that there’s a locally owned place for musicians to get quality instruments, but even more than that, that someone musically un-​talented like me can also go there and listen to some really great live music.