The best book, hobby & craft shops in Jackson County

Whether you’re eyeing a Yamaha grand, an upright that fits the living room, or a Clavinova or hybrid that lets you practice at midnight with headphones, Artistic Piano Gallery has the lineup plus legit guidance, quality-checked used options, and lessons.

From the Medford newsletter, October 6, 2026

If your sketchbook’s feeling neglected, The Artist Attic / ScrappyCraft is the spot for professional-grade paints (Golden, Daniel Smith, Winsor Newton), inks, papers, and scrapbooking goodies, plus a dedicated classroom with classes in watercolor, acrylic, drawing, and card making taught by local artists.

From the Medford newsletter, September 5, 2026

Whether you’re hunting a responsive digital from Kawai or Roland, a character-filled pre-owned upright, or a grand from Kawai, Baldwin, or Pearl River, Piano Studios and Showcase has been matching Medford players with pianos since 1988...

From the Medford newsletter, October 13, 2026

Chris Pearson Music Services keeps Rogue Valley instruments behaving with clean setups, dependable repairs, and the kind of attention that saves your next rehearsal from going off the rails. If your strings are cranky, keys feel sticky, or a mystery rattle appears, drop it here and get back to making noise.

From the Medford newsletter, October 24, 2026

Musical instrument shop (with guitar sales and repairs) where the staff of musicians are helpful.

The RetroWormhole is Medford’s little time machine, with crate-dig-worthy vinyl, retro and modern video games, comics, toys, and trading cards. Drop in when you need a dopamine hit from childhood... or a new obsession you can trade, spin, read, or play.

From the Medford newsletter, October 27, 2026

Retail chain specializing in guitars, basses and drums as well as keyboards, lighting gear and amplifiers.

Central Art is the spot locals hit when a project needs the right paper, paints, or that obscure pen you swear only exists in catalogs. Their custom framing saves finished pieces from closet exile, and the classes and gallery keep inspiration on tap.

From the Medford newsletter, September 29, 2026

Main Street Music has the gear to kickstart practice season this week, from guitars and ukuleles to strings, reeds, sticks, and even digital pianos. They also do easy rentals for band and orchestra, so your kid's trumpet or your secret violin comeback gets rolling without drama.

From the Medford newsletter, October 25, 2026

When your algorithm starts feeling like beige wallpaper, Rogue Records & Music nudges you to discover the sound of rebellion by actually browsing and trusting your ears. Take a quick local detour this week, find a soundtrack that makes Tuesday feel suspiciously like Friday.

From the Medford newsletter, October 20, 2026