Founded in 1955 Buds Music Center has been serving the Twin Cities for over 53 Years. Located in Hopkins, just 9 miles from downtown Minneapolis, Buds is perfectly positioned to serve the western suburbs Musical Needs. Whether your from Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley etc... Buds is close by for:   Lessons- Our instructors teach over 15 different instruments! Instrument Rentals - Not sure of your son or daughter is going to stick with the trumpet, or even what kind to buy? Rent one! Our Instrument Rentals are affordable and guaranteed to work! Instruments and Accessories:  We are an Authorized Yamaha dealer carrying a large selection of their Acoustic guitars. We also carry Alverez Acoustics, Takamine, Cort Acoustics, and Electrics and some used guitars. See our FEATURED ITEMS for a list of our Instruments.