Ward-Brodt Music | Rent, Buy & Repair Instruments in Madison

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Our Vision

At Ward-Brodt Music Company, we weave stories into every note. Committed to unmatched excellence in instruments, rentals, and repairs, we nurture musical dreams and foster deep community ties. Join us in orchestrating a harmonious future.

Dedicated to being instrumental to the community and schools we serve.

We're Ward-Brodt Music. A full-service musical instrument store that offers repairs, rentals, and more to the music lovers of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Founded in 1927, we’ve been around the block a few times. You’ll notice that depth of experience in every little thing we do for you.

What are customers saying?

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Love Ward-Brodt. Always very friendly and helpful staff.
-Christina H.

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Very friendly and helpful staff with a great selection of instruments. The repair techs are the best !
-Steven K.

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Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Work on my clarinet was completed quickly.
-Marla A.

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Very professional and helpful!
-Mary B.

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Fast response, good explanation of options. Works awesome with our school.
-Natalie B..

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Solid local shop. Only have bought so far from them and haven’t yet used their repair services. Pricing are reasonable for the quality you’re getting.
-Kevin S.

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Received an email that I could purchase my daughter's rented Saxaphone at a discount price. The link didn't take my card or work properly so I wrote the company. Within minutes, one of the employess got back to me and stayed on until I was able to get my card to work. Amazing customer service 😊
-Leelee R.

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I loved the option to text for assistance and the staff was accommodating and returned communication quickly!
-Theresa P.

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Super-nice people, very helpful and happy to wait on me!
-Lynn C.

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Love Ward-Brodt! Even when we messed them up, they took it in stride and helped us out! We highly recommend them for instrument rentals and accessories!!!!
-Trisha K.

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Extremely accommodating, professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
-Maggie U..

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Great business with a fast response.
-Alan B.

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Great service! Very good job assisting in the communication between me and the seller of the consignment item I purchased.
-Mary S.

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Knowledgeable. Kind. Helpful. Explains details thoroughly. We’ve been really happy with the service over the past five years.
-Erin G.

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Friendly staff was very helpful to assist me with deciding what beginning piano methods are recommended.
-Donna W..

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Always friendly and helpful, excellent selection of musical instruments. We have also used the instrument rental and instrument repair services as well.
-Kevin P.

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I had to order a part for my daughters clarinet. I’m clueless about instruments but I spoke with a gentleman on the phone who was very kind and talked me through my bumbling about what I needed. Very very helpful and patient!
-Corrie V.

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They were super helpful getting me the info and book we needed to start learning! As well as getting our violin ready for the school year.
-Tabitha S.

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We rented with Ward-Brodt for 7 years and our experiences were nothing but amazing! Highly recommend them for any instrument needs.
-William B.