With 50 years of service and thousands of quality products, Ron Leigh’s Music Factory is the Premier Melbourne music store and music lesson provider.

With a passion for helping musicians and excellent customer service, the team at Ron Leigh’s pride themselves on servicing and educating musicians in the Bayside area.

About Ron


Ron Leigh established the store not long after finishing school and has now developed the business into a home for musicians of all ages. Ron began his musical journey in the early 70’s as a music teaching school. Ron’s rich experience from studying classical guitar saw him teaching in some of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools.

Ron also worked as Musical Director for Colleen Hewett and John Farnham (including a Royal Command Performance for Prince Charles).

Throughout Ron’s career, he has played guitar for hugely successful musicals such as Godspell and Pippin, played and recorded guitar for jingles, commercials, albums and even live television performances from the Sydney Opera House with Tommy Tycho.

Ron has studied and subsequently taught at the world famous Guitar Institute of Technology (now re-named Musicians Institute) in Los Angeles USA. In addition, Ron co-managing the careers of Tommy Emmanuel, The Badloves, Russell Morris and John Farnham. During this time, he worked with the community in developing alcohol free and drug free events.

Ron and his team pass this extensive experience and knowledge through the shop and can offer a music expertise unlike any other in Australia!

Ron Leigh’s Music Factory offers music lessons in a wide range of instruments, as well as, a music store that specialises in instrument sales, service and repairs. The team at Ron Leigh’s have decades of experience and knowledge in all areas of musical instruments and can assist you in developing your craft.

With a reputation of creating exceptional musicians, Ron Leigh’s Music Factory has become a leading music school in Melbourne. Our dedicated teachers have a wide range of professional experience coupled with formal qualifications. Whatever your abilities or age, our team will tailor a music program dedicated to your ambitions. At Ron Leigh’s, you will not just be learning an instrument, but gaining the confidence to perform and an insight into the field of music!

Discover why Ron Leigh’s Music Factory has become one of the top music stores in Melbourne. Visit our shop and let our team help you become an exceptional musician!.

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Adam Sinclair
June 1, 2024
Our daughter loves her music lesson here every Saturday.
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Melbourne Music Centre
May 13, 2024
Ron has always given us great service and assistance and is as honest as the day is long. We highly recommend him ....high praise indeed from another music store
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Amanda Sheppard
April 25, 2024
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Karen March
October 27, 2023
Just ordered a Cordoba 25T ukulele over the phone from South Australia. They were so helpful over the phone, replaced the high G with a low G string for me , packaged it up securely and got it to the courier quick smart. I received it today after only purchasing it Wednesday (2 days ago) Great service. I’m so happy with my new instrument.
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ian imcmullan
October 4, 2023
I purchased a set of strings "on line" from Ron Leighs, it all went well, the order was dispatched and delivered (to me) promptly, the price of the item was competitive and so was the postage cost. I will buy from here again. Thanks to everyone at Ron's
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Alex Dean RMT
September 27, 2023
Humble, friendly and approachable people in the store. In a lot of other music stores you can often find massive egos but not here- I’ve found particularly Chris and Ron to be incredibly down to earth and helpful, and don’t make you feel silly for asking questions!
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Luke
September 25, 2023
Sold me an instrument with very sharp frets that should never have passed quality check, took two weeks to respond to my concerns, did not confirm they had received the returned instrument until pressed, and lied about processing my refund. Almost two weeks on from when they claimed to have refunded me, still nothing, and are now not responding to any of my contact attempts. Very poor.