Al’s Music Shop has been serving Port Jervis and the Greater Hudson Valley since 1988 as a family-owned destination for musicians seeking quality instrument repair and hard-to-find musical gear. Founded by Al and his wife Patti, both active musicians in the Irish folk scene, the shop maintains a genuine musician-to-musician approach that sets it apart from typical retail operations.

The repair department handles everything from guitar setup and fretwork to comprehensive instrument repair across multiple categories. Dan Verbecke serves as the shop’s luthier, managing all stringed instrument repairs including guitars, mandolins, banjos, and orchestral strings. Sean Mason, a former student of the shop, handles all band instrument repair work, providing essential orchestra and school band instrument support for students and professionals throughout the region.

Beyond guitar tech services, Al’s specializes in unique folk instruments, Irish traditional gear, and the kinds of specialty items that larger chains don’t stock. Their expertise extends from acoustic guitar repair to brass, woodwinds, and everything in between, backed by decades of hands-on musical experience and a commitment to personalized service that only a family operation can provide.