Music store near Litchfield, CT.

For Litchfield families, George's Music Center in Torrington is about 15 minutes away on Route 202. Instruments on the walls, a school rental program, private lessons downstairs and a repair bench, all in one store.

Region 20 band and orchestra families can rent their student's instrument here on a rent-to-own plan, so the rental fees count toward owning it. Pick it up in Torrington with the method book and supplies, and bring it back to the bench if it needs service during the school year.

Kids and adults from Litchfield can take private 30 minute lessons each week on guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, and band and orchestra instruments. It's one trip a week, and the store is right upstairs if a string breaks or a reed runs out.

Players can bring a guitar in for a setup or an amp in for repair, and try gear in person before buying.