Setup and lessons in Champaign IL?

[aries753]

Does any one know where I can get a good setup and a few lessons in the Champaign area?

Need a few lessions to make sure I am developing all the really BAD habits.

Thanks

[rixter]

aries753:
When I lived there any work that I needed done on my mandos I took to Rosewood Instruments and they did a pretty good job of it there. Not sure who's doing their work nowadays since I've been gone for 7 years. You might also inquire there about Jordan Kaye for lessons. He's an excellent guitarist/banjoist but also did some mandolin lessons with me at one time and is very hip to Django and Jethro.

[withak]

Ask at Corson Music for Matt Stewart if you are looking for a teacher. He plays guitar and bouzouki primarily but gives mandolin lessons as well. He can probably also recommed someone to work on your mandolin. I know of one guy who does restoration stuff, but he may just do it for friends, not as a business.