About Us

High Strung Music is the area’s premier music shop for roots music of all kinds.  Formed by Dave & Jamie Harp in April of 2006, High Strung has become the favorite one-stop shop for bluegrass, folk, celtic, and americana.  In the fall of 2009, High Strung Music joined forces with Bill Jackson & The Percussion Shop, the area’s best pro drum shop!  Now, the two stores reside in one convenient location at 1913 E Seminole in Springfield, MO.

High Strung Music & The Percussion Shop buys,  sells, and trades musical equipment of all varieties including, fretted instruments, amps, violin family, and drums/percussion! We will pay CASH for desired guitars and will give top value on Trade-In’s! Come Visit us, you will make a friend!

We also offer lesson for all kinds of instruments. Check Out our Great Lineup of Instructors here at High Strung Music!:

  • Banjo: Bill Chapman (The Chapmans), Mark Cassidy (The Hillbenders)
  • Mandolin: Jeremy Chapman (The Chapmans)
  • Guitar: John Chapman (The Chapmans)
  • Fiddle/Violin: John Chapman (The Chapmans), Molly Healey (Big Smith), Ashley Hull (Old-Time Fiddle)
  • Drums/Percussion: Dennis Winkle,  Steve Bell, Emerson Spiller,  Dave Harp
  • Bass: Jason Chapman (The Chapmans)

Call High Strung Music for more info on the area’s BEST music educators: 417-866-1150