when my husband found his dad's clarinet that hadn't been played since... 1970?! I thought, "this…read moreis a lost cause." but then I remembered Jim Mettler who used to repair our shop's instruments in Pasadena (decades ago). I googled him & lo and behold not only was he still around but he had his own shop! In San Dimas!! I sent pics of the moldy & crusty clarinet thinking I'd be told to take a hike, nope :) they were like, "no problem! bring it in!" they did a great job & the crew that works there is awesome, just awesome. I highly recommend! :D - a couple before & after pics:

Always so nice and helpful here. If it's something simple they do not charge. Which I am grateful…read morefor but I feel that they are doing the work they need to be paid. It's their experience and even if only 5 minutes of their time. That is their time and experience going into that 5 minutes. So I tend to "tip" them.

Went in today to get a bridge placed on violin The bridge…read morewas too big and they kindly replaced it with the right size at no charge. Bri and the gentleman that helped us were so helpful and kind. I give this store a 10/10! I highly recommend this store. Exceptional service

Went in with a friend and the employee was dismissive and not treating my friend respectively. How…read moreare people supposed to buy a high ticket item if they are not allowed to try?

Had a problem with my Fender J-Bass Rosewood fretboard. Went in to see Dan, and he did an amazing…read morejob with the repair while I waited! I'm so glad to find GMP Guitars. They build one of a kind guitars that are rare works of art. If you want a guitar that will gain in value over time, and one that your family and friends will admire at the incredible craftsmanship, go see Dan at GMP Guitars.

From the owner: GMP Guitars strives to produce the highest quality custom instruments on the market today! With the…read moreexperience and talents of our GMP Team combined you can expect the finest built custom guitars and basses possible to offer our customers. We take great pride in each and every guitar and bass that we make. From our incredible finishes.... to that sweet tone and playability that you will always find in a GMP! "GMP... Say it Proud... and Play it LOUD™!"

Friendly & sincerely helpful people.My kids occasionally get life lessons from the gentleman behind…read morethe counter. No apple pay,no biggie. Don't pick the low hanging fruit of Amazon & get the sweetest one(KYR).

Very kind! Restrung my guitar right there and I purchased a new one; very helpful in discussing the…read moredifference between options!

My daughter has taken lessons here for several years, starting with piano, and we've had mostly…read moregreat experiences with the teachers. When one teacher wasn't the right fit, the staff was flexible and supportive in helping us make a change. The director and front desk are thoughtful, accommodating, and always focused on what's best for the students. Recently, my daughter switched to cello and absolutely loves it--her teacher, Jasper, is genuine, respectful, and makes learning the cello feel relaxed despite its challenges. Recitals are fun, and we're so happy with the program and its affordability that we plan to enroll our other kids in piano group lessons for music theory. We'll update this review then!

We signed up through the city recreation program. It was advertised as Introduction to Piano. It…read morereally should be Introduction to musical instruments since other instruments were introduced. I felt mislead, but my daughter ended up enjoying it. She really wanted to play the piano so we continued to take the classes. The way they teach piano is by scales, Solfège. The monthly tuition at the moment is $137 per month for 1 hour lesson once a week. They take zelle, card, or cash. The classes are pretty big in my opinion. Maybe 10 kids per class. I think it's way too big. Especially with little kids. Should be 5 kids per class or maybe 4. I say that cause I can see the instructors are trying to keep it together when the littles get out of order. One of them rebuked my 6 year old child for touching some instrument. I couldn't see what she was doing, so I didn't say anything. It was quite embarrassing. I'm the parent I could have taken my kid out to speak to her and tell her not to touch anything and spared her the embarrassing rebuke in front of the whole class, but anyways. There is another music school in Walnut that teaches piano by letters. Might be a good choice for a kid that wants to learn piano seriously. It's called Tchaikovsky school of music. The price is reasonable for 30 min private lesson depending on what level of instructor you choose. Which is better for little kids cause it's shorter. They'll also work with you if you need reschedule, and wont charge for days the instructor is on vacation. Music N Smart is a decent music school, but it's only 1 out of several you can choose from. They wont work with you if you need to reschedule and will still charge full price if they are on vacation.

It was my first time at guitar center and I needed a restring on an old guitar. It's $35 which is…read morepretty affordable. I came late on a Saturday so the tech was out but I was able to drop it off pick it up another day. Overall the staff were super nice and the process was quick and easy. They have a decent selection of guitars, drums and keyboards that you can check out and play with.

Came in to pick up a storage bag i had ordered on line for my daughter's band instrument…read more My first impression was, WOW! This place is huge! Every guitar, every amplifier, keyboard etc.. was well organized, price tags were clearly visible, well-stocked and properly displayed throughout the store. Stores employees were extremely friendly and professional and efficient. During my visit, I observed one employee educating two, young future DJ's on the proper use of specific pieces of equipment and which affordable items to purchase (no upsell observed) One item on my bucket list is to learn to play the bass guitar. With the big selection of bass guitars, amps and great pricing, I am tempted to return this coming week to purchase my bass guitar and amp so I can be a rock star :) Great and positive shopping experience

High praise for QRG Repair! After searching for a reliable, affordable, personable, and honest…read moresource to repair a damaged bass, I am lucky to have found Trevor! Exceeded all my expectations. It now looks great, plays fantastically, and I can't put it down. Trevor has vast knowledge, skills, and the ability to transform your instrument. Whether a complex repair or simple setup, your gear will get the TLC it deserves.

You can't find anyone who's very professional and his work speaks for itself. Thank you again. Will…read moredefinitely be using him in the near future again.

I had such a great experience at Forte Strings today! The owners are so sweet, and clearly care…read moredeeply about their craft and their business. I've been looking for a place to get my fingerboard taped, and was so relieved when I called and they said that they could help me out! Not only did she help me with this, she also helped me tune my violin and, noticing the bridge was crooked, put it back in place. When I offered to pay, she said it was for free. I was really blown away by this, and insisted on at least buying something. I came home with a ready-to-play violin and a beautiful new rosin! Thank you, Forte Strings, for such a great experience. Really looking forward to my next visit!

A few months back I purchased an intermediate violin. The price was reduced and I got an amazing…read moredeal on such a beautiful instrument. The owners are great people and the quality of bow/violin is just amazing. The more I play "break it in" the better it's sounding. Give this place a try if you're looking to purchase new instruments!

Perfect match. Very professional and a great teacher. I hope to continue my music journey with herread more

I had online lessons for about 2 months off and on....and with that small amount of time I learned…read moreso so much! I love how educated and helpful Michelle is. Very direct and encouraging . She's truly amazing. I am hoping to do lessons again, but this time vocal and piano. For anyone who would like to learn....I suggest trying one lesson. You won't regret it!