Kidder Music has been serving Central Illinois musicians since 1974, when founders Jim and Ede Kidder established their commitment to creating music makers throughout the region. While the Peoria-based shop specializes primarily in orchestra and school band instrument support, their comprehensive instrument repair services extend across multiple categories. The store employs NAPBIRT member technicians, ensuring professional-grade repairs backed by National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians standards.

Beyond their core focus on band and orchestral instruments, Kidder Music maintains a full-service repair department capable of handling guitar repair and other stringed instrument needs. Their experienced instrument repair team works alongside the store’s rental program, lessons, and retail operations to provide complete support for student and adult musicians alike. The shop’s technicians handle everything from routine maintenance to more complex restoration work, making them a reliable resource for guitar setup, fretwork, and general luthier services in the Peoria area. With five decades of experience supporting school music programs throughout Central Illinois, Kidder Music brings that same dedication to quality and customer service to every repair that comes through their doors.