The best book, hobby & craft shops in Anderson

“From used uprights and shiny new pianos to Hammond organs, Kurzweil digital pianos and keyboards, and Leslie speakers, George Smith's Music Center Inc. is the spot for Anderson musicians, with knowledgeable service that gets your instrument singing again before the next Sunday set.”

From the Anderson newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Ping's Music has been Indy’s independent repair go-to since 2015, tackling setups, pickup installs, custom wiring, and fretwork on guitars, mandolins, banjos, lap steels, violins, violas, ukuleles and more, with parts and accessories to match. Swing by this week and get your instrument singing again.”

From the Indianapolis newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Whether your kid's starting clarinet or you're eyeing a pro-level upgrade, Quinlan and Fabish Music Co. makes it easy with school-ready rentals, director-curated supply lists on QPage, and legit repair services using eco-friendly ultrasonic cleaning. Need a fix fast, they'll even pick up repairs from school.”

From the Muncie newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Retailer providing new and used guitars, lighting and sound equipment and lessons.”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Long-running, independent outfit selling new-release & secondhand recordings in roomy surrounds.”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Hip, industrial-chic shop offering new & used records, plus live shows, coffee, wine & beer.”

“Instrumental repairers and retailers serving beginners, pros and school band students since 1948.”

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

“Vibrant store with yards of fabric, patterns, quilting & sewing supplies & design kits.”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Music store with a selection of guitars, drums, cymbals, amps and audio gear.”

“Store selling guitars and other musical instruments, such as drums, keyboards, and recording equipment.”

“Store carrying a variety of art supplies, including calligraphy materials, and offering a loyalty program.”

“Enduring shop offering guitars, strings, drums & other musical instruments, plus repairs & lessons.”

“Vinyl and CD store stocking new and used titles, along with cassettes, T-shirts, socks and stickers.”