Ziggie's Music — Attraction in Phoenix

If you like music, and have the opportunity to visit Ziggie's, I hope you` visit. If you're lucky, you may show up when others are having an impromptu jam session, or possibly other patrons and staff are just chatting or joking around. This is such a warm and welcoming place to be. I used to stop by when, I still lived in Arizona, after work, all the time and continued to do this as did many other people, for decades! It was so much fun just to look at all of the instruments and chat with the staff and teachers. They are all so very nice and informative! Dionne Hauke, the owner, is a wonderful person that is one of the kindest and most intelligent people I've ever met! Very "down to earth" people, all of them. This is a place where many people would just stop in and leave their children for lessons and come back to pick them up later, or many of the parents would hang out and chat too. There are "swap meets" on the first Saturday of each month where there are usually refreshments and fun too... The pricing is normal, and in many cases modest. Dionne will buy or trade instruments too. Chuck Hauke, does all the electronic repairs of amps and such, where Dionne repairs the accordions. There are other repair staff too, for any sort of necessary repair, but I don't know them all. John has been a major part of Ziggie's for at least 20 years that I know of... He and Dionne are a great team and he is also very kind. Megan Hauke is now the 4th generation to be working in the store. I know many of the teachers, and there are YouTube videos that are made from time to time too, that people post from the store of jam sessions, etc. Dionne is very easy to work with, and versatile as far as if you need something for a gig, or if you need a repair quickly, they will bend over backward to help you where I can't say this of any other store there. I now live in Nashville, and can't say I have ever come across another store like this one. That's probably why it has been part of the Phoenix landscape since the 1920's when Ziggie opened the store... These people genuinely care!...

This is one of those almost extinct mom and pop family owned music stores that caters to the true established working musician. Their accordion repair services are excellent, and internationally recognized as being top tier. Accordion player will drive for over 1000 miles from Mexico to have their instruments serviced and or repaired by Dionne, who was trained by Hohner factory employees. Dionne has a great electronics repair man, who takes the guitar amps, PAs, and other stuff home, repairs it and returns it to the shop. That man is her husband, Chuck. Chuck uses tools and diagnostic equipment most shops don't even know about, let alone use. Her guitar repair guy is also very skilled too. This is NOT Guitar Center or Sam Ash, so don't expect a wall full of instruments. This is a shop for people who play professionally, already own gear, and need to keep their gear running, so they can work. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING MUSICIAN'S MUSIC STORE. IT IS ALSO DYING INSTITUTION. Ziggie's exemplifies what music is all about. I see Mexican musicians who play Tejano musica, and other traditional Mexican style music, rock & roll musicians, C&W, pop, top 40s cover bands, etc. Ziggies also rents studio space for lessons, and there are several great people who give lessons. People show up, sit around and jam, chew the fat, look back on old times of days gone by in the Phoenix music scene. The Saturday Swap Meet is great, and happens the first Saturday of each month. If you have some gear to sell, or trade, bring it on over, at 8:00 or 9:00 AM, and see what happens. Summer is kind of the off season, but there are deals to be had. It's all free, with no table rental space charges, or any of that nonsense. It is a community thing sponsored by Dionne, and the Ziggie's family legacy, of being part of the community. This shop is a piece of Phoenix history, and it's a true gem. You don't stay in business for over 80 years, unless you are doing...

Place is amazing. A small little shop that has houses tremdous surprises. You can find vintage equipement to latest marvels. Friendly atmosphere and local family feel. Need repaired or purchasing an instrument or just a set of strings. Everything I found there was in great descent shape. A variety of Instruments from accordians to brass to strings instruments of all sizes. Plus nice sortment of great name brands and nice selection of amps as well. I noticed that the instruments were all tuned and not looking all pawed by tuns of people. The person behind the counter I believe was the owner. She gave me a nice discount and a great story. I can share lil. Every first Saturday each month THEY hold a community event were locals and anyone out of town can participate in the Vintage swap and trade meet. Right there out on the side walk and the street next to them. Amongst the other little story she shared. Great nice little place...