Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Premier Music School & Retail Store in Bethel Park
South Hills Music has been serving the Pittsburgh community since 2002, offering comprehensive music education, instrument sales, and repair services from our location in Bethel Park. Our team of experienced instructors provides personalized lessons for over a dozen instruments, catering to students of all ages and skill levels. We maintain a curated selection of new and pre-owned guitars, basses, drums, and school instruments, each receiving a professional setup before sale to ensure optimal playability. Our commitment to musical excellence extends to event services through Pittsburgh Wedding Music, providing customized live performances for special occasions.With over 70 combined years of repair expertise, we specialize in guitar and bass setups, instrument refurbishment, and technical support for brass and woodwind instruments. Our founder Erik Loeffert has established a reputation for personalized service, demonstrated through free lifetime neck adjustments on purchased guitars and community-focused teaching methods that foster creativity and performance opportunities. We emphasize transparency in pricing, convenience through special order options, and customer education about proper instrument maintenance.
Services
Music Lessons
Instrument Sales
Guitar Repairs
Event Music
Online Lessons
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 23 years of local music education expertise since 2002
- Free professional guitar setup with every purchase
- Experienced instructors with personalized teaching approaches
- Community-focused environment with performance opportunities
- Comprehensive repair services with 70+ combined years of expertise
What people say
Patient teaching style
Engaging lessons
Quality instruments
Community atmosphere
Performance opportunities
Services
Music Lessons
Private music lessons for over a dozen instruments including guitar, piano, drums, and violin. Our experienced instructors provide personalized instruction for all skill levels. Lessons focus on technical development, musical theory, and performance preparation while maintaining an engaging, student-centered approach.
Instrument Sales
New and pre-owned guitars, basses, drums, and school instruments from trusted brands. Every instrument receives a professional setup before sale including string replacement, neck adjustment, and intonation. Special order options available for custom instrument requests.
Guitar Repairs
Professional guitar and bass repair services including setups, fretwork, and electronics maintenance. Our technicians provide free lifetime neck adjustments for purchased instruments. We also service brass and woodwind instruments with expert refurbishment capabilities.
Event Music
Customized live music services for weddings and special events. Offerings include ceremony musicians, cocktail hour performers, and full bands. Pittsburgh Wedding Music coordinates professional musicians to match event themes and client musical preferences.
Online Lessons
Remote music lessons available for students seeking flexible learning options. Our online platform maintains the same personalized instruction quality as in-person lessons. Sessions accommodate various instruments and skill development goals.
People
Erik Loeffert
Owner & Guitar Instructor
Owner and lead guitar instructor with 20+ years teaching experience. Specializes in personalized lesson plans and instrument expertise. Known for creating welcoming learning environments and community performance opportunities.
Questions
What instruments do you offer lessons for?
We provide instruction for guitar, piano, drums, bass, trumpet, saxophone, banjo, baritone, flute, clarinet, ukulele, and voice.
Do you sell instruments?
Yes, we carry new and pre-owned guitars, basses, drums, school instruments, and accessories with professional setup included.
Are repairs available for all instruments?
We specialize in guitar and bass repairs but also service brass and woodwind instruments with expert technical support.
Do you provide wedding music services?
Yes, our Pittsburgh Wedding Music division offers customized live music solutions including ceremony musicians and full bands.
Are online lessons available?
We offer virtual instruction maintaining the same quality as in-person lessons with flexible scheduling options.
What makes your store unique?
Free professional guitar setups, lifetime neck adjustments, and community-focused teaching with performance opportunities set us apart.
