Great guy! Gave me excellent advice on the condition of my old 1965 Martin. Thank you.read more

Dey fixed my 355, made the UPS mistake disappear completely. Thanks again! Years later still…read moreHolding up and invisibles

We've had an absolutely amazing experience at Guitar Center in Palm Desert, and I felt compelled to…read moreshare how special this place has been for our family. Their guitar instructor, Dave, is truly one of a kind. He has an incredible ability to connect with kids, make learning fun, and build real confidence through music. My son Tristan absolutely loves his lessons and especially enjoys playing bass with Dave -- it's become something he genuinely looks forward to every week. Dave's patience, encouragement, and passion for music shine through in every lesson. You can tell he cares not just about teaching notes and technique, but about inspiring creativity and helping students fall in love with music. The entire staff has always been welcoming and supportive, creating an environment where beginners and young musicians feel comfortable and excited to learn. Seeing Tristan grow more confident and excited about music has meant a lot to us as parents. We're incredibly grateful to Dave and the Palm Desert Guitar Center team for making music such a positive part of his life. Highly recommend to any family looking to get their kids started with music or anyone wanting a great instructor!

Josh was great! Nice Helpful despite it being pretty busy. Would come again, nice environmentread more

25/11/25-14:00-Awesome selection of vinyl and tees amongst other sundries. I got a super far out…read moreBeetles tee shirt hanging on the rack outside for $5!! 3XL too! A must visit! Don't miss out!

It was amazing they are very welcoming and have such a love for music not to mention they perform…read moreamazing songs with great vocals.10/10 recommend if your looking for a place with good music good people and scenery come here, they even coach people on vocals.

Gary was knowledgeable and very helpful. We brought in my son's guitar for a full service. He was…read morehaving issues with a fret as well. I don't know what it was exactly but he was able to fix it, and service it in a timely manner. Thanks, Gary For your help. I am sure we will be back with our other guitar.

Gary is a master at his craft. Brought in a 12 string acoustic and custom shop 6 string electric…read morethat were in desperate need of some love and he brought these high-end instruments back to life. He delivered above and beyond expectations. Awesome guy who is passionate & knowledgeable about the industry. He is now my go to tech for all of my guitars. Thank you!

I discovered Pete's Music completely accidentally- random- unplanned…read more Just passing by and noticed a music store and I needed some strings anyway. Guitar Center is a Zoo. Smaller stores are better for some purposes. Customer service. Plus Plus Plus. 5***** Selection is what I accepted. Price. Amazing. Next time I'm in the area of this store, I'm getting some strings again. Nice people to say hello to. I really like this store and location ( not so much location, I'm 80 miles away,) b I'm in San Diego. Second visit. A+

Twice I've gone in to have a guitar set up and Twice I've been denied…read more I have a new guitar and would have liked Mike to work on it. I have a kind of set up that I wanted to ask about but I can't get past the people in front. All I get is "A set up is 75.00." For some reason they won't allow me to talk with him. Guess I'll take my money elsewhere. Twice is enough.

Hands down THE most thorough and well explained service I've ever had performed on one my Strats…read more(or any piece of gear I own for that matter). I am incredibly picky when it comes to who I can trust with work on my guitars. Jack took the time to chat with me about my issue and what I needed fixed/was having issues with, and I immediately knew I could trust him with the work. He is incredibly detailed and ensures you know everything he did to your guitar. It was a true pleasure working with him and I will 110% be a repeat customer!

Jack is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He clearly knows vintage Fender amps inside and…read moreout and takes pride in doing things the right way. He explains things clearly, is honest about what does and doesn't need attention, and doesn't try to oversell work. It's hard to find someone you trust with tube gear -- Jack is one of those people. Highly recommend.

Good guy, serious, resourceful, talented. Always a good experience. He is well deserving of your…read morebusiness.

Took my Yamaha guitar in for fresh strings and a proper setup. Was greeted professionally,…read moreexplained what I wanted. got a price quote & was told it'd be done in about an hour. Figured that'd be a bit optimistic...got a call back 25 minutes later saying it was done. Granted, the instrument needed very minimal adjustments, but still... Went back to pick it up, didn't really need to strum it - one look told me it was set up properly. Paid the gent (pretty nominal fee BTW), took it home...massive difference in playability. Needless to say I'll be doing future business with Redlands Guitar Shop. Well done & well recommended.

I check Rocky's every few months to see what they have. Friendly staff. They have a good variety of…read moremerchandise. It's about time for me to visit there again.

Buyer beware!! I purchased a gold chain necklace that had…read morebreaks throughout the chain and could not be fixed. They charged $400 for it. I didn't wear it right away and when I put it on It broke immediately. I took it to a jewelry store and they said the chain was in terrible condition, had breakage throughout the chain, and wasn't worth fixing. I did call Rocky's Pawn shop, Indio, to see if they would honor the fact that they sold broken jewelry, but they said no. Not good business to sell broken jewelry.

Village Music is one of those rare, old-school gems that's getting harder and harder to find. The…read moremoment you walk in, you feel that true family-run, mom-and-pop music shop vibe -- knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about music. They've got loads of vintage equipment, guitars, amps, and gear that you just don't see in big-box stores. If you're into classic tones and retro pieces, this place is a dream to browse. The vinyl selection is especially impressive -- a solid mix of classic rock, jazz, blues, and deep cuts that make crate-digging actually fun. You can tell real care goes into curating what's on the shelves. Bonus points for the location -- it's walking distance to the village, so it's easy to make this a stop while you're out exploring. Whether you're a serious musician, a vinyl collector, or just someone who appreciates a true old-school music store, Village Music is absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend supporting this local staple!

The old man who works here is fried and rude. Definitely seemed drunk won't come back, also the new…read morelocation has potential people working it are just unbearable and unwelcoming.

Read the fine print. They charge monthly and don't tell you. DO NOT do business with this…read moreorganization. On top of that, the instructor was bad.

I went in for an "intro" lesson today. A 15 minute trial that I thought wouldn't get much past a…read morehandshake and "how long have you been playing?" Well, I was so wrong!!!!! My lesson was with Felix and we chatted for a few minutes and then he wanted to see where I was as far as BEGINNER skills. We went through some basic things, cords, leads, a touch on theory. We chatted about the guitar(s) I have at home. Felix not only made me feel good about what I've done on my own but really gave me some great idea on things to do at home. Felix showed me how easy it was to move from a basic pentatonic scale to actually creating some leads over a track and more! I wish I could say I got my money's worth, but the lesson was free! I left with more confidence than when I went in and plan to set up some hour lessons with Felix. THANKS FELIX!