I couldn't be more ecstatic with my experience with Daryl and his Salty Strings Studio. I've…read morealways wanted to learn electric guitar but have procrastinated forever. I finally decided to do something about it and luckily I found Salty Strings. He keeps our sessions fun by teaching me the basics and also how to play riffs from my favorite bands. I honestly love it and look forward to my lessons.

From the owner: Salty Strings Guitar Studio offers one-on-one private lessons for guitar, bass and ukulele taught…read moreby instructor Daryl Bond. ​ Daryl's positive approach to teaching makes learning guitar a fun, enjoyable experience for his students. Daryl works together with his students to build a repertoire of music they want to learn while developing fundamental musicianship skills such as rhythm, scales, chords, improvisation and sight-reading along the way. No two students are alike, which is why lessons are customized to suit each individual student's interests, goals and experience level. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned shredder, Daryl will help you take your playing to the next level. ​

I took lap steel lessons with Chris for about a year and it was a great experience! Chris helped so…read moremuch with steering me in the right direction as far as technique, players to check out etc. The majority of my lessons where focusing on playing along with records (always the best way to get better) and I loved all the tunes he recommend for me to study and I still use them today in my regular practices. I'm a professional bass player, but since I've started playing lap steel I've been offered some great performing/recording opportunities due to my new found interest in lap steel and I owe a lot to Chris in helping me out in the beginning stage of understanding the instrument.

Chris is THE MOST natural guitar teacher I've ever seen. He has helped instill a love for the…read moreguitar with my son who cannot keep an attention span for more than 5 seconds. He makes it easy for the boy. The proof? My son REGULARLY picks up his guitar to practice on his own. Thank you Chris...

Emilie is a Super teacher!! Knowledgeable, helpful, and enthusiastic! She's a great choice!…read more Really fun to work with!!!

Best place for musical advice and instruction in the Bay Area. Emilie is incredibly talented and…read morepatient.

I was actually Rachel's very first piano student as a kid and after a 30 year hiatus I found my way…read moreback to her as an adult student of both piano and guitar. Taking lessons with her again has been such a gift. Rachel is an absolutely incredible teacher. I have taken lessons with her both in person and remotely and they are equally excellent. She has an amazing ear and can instantly hear exactly where you are getting tripped up even over video. Her ability to pinpoint issues and explain them clearly makes learning feel approachable and motivating rather than intimidating. Beyond her technical skill, Rachel is just the best human. She truly cares about her students as people and always takes time to check in and connect. She encourages you to explore whatever styles of music you are passionate about. With her I played everything from classical to show tunes to jazz and I even took a brief detour into folk guitar. Her openness and enthusiasm make lessons fun personal and creatively fulfilling. She is also wonderful with kids and I genuinely cannot wait until my son is old enough to start lessons with her too. If you are thinking about taking lessons with Rachel do not hesitate. You will not regret it.

Rachel has been our sons' piano teacher for years and is FANTASTIC! It's always been key to us…read morethat our son not only know how to play piano...but that he appreciates and understands the JOY of music. We all know people that had started learning and then quit...and later regretted it (and we didn't want that to happen). Rachel can not only teach and inspire ...but she also retains students (yes even boys :) Rachel is amazing because she makes piano interesting and FUN. The beautiful thing is that she comes from a legend piano family, so music and creativity is in her veins. She is fluent in many, many musical styles, and teaches guitar as well! We are crushed that she left our area...but our loss is your gain! We highly recommend her to inspire and teach your little ones or YOU! (What a fantastic New Years' gift for your whole family)

Josh was the best! He was so patient and sweet with our children. Both of which have ADHD and can…read morelose interest quickly. Josh kept them laughing, engaged and on task throughout their back to back sessions. I love the virtual training option via video conference, and honestly they would not have excelled so quickly and proficiently if we had to drive out to his music studio with our very busy schedules. Josh is very talented and was even featured on "American Idol" Give Laughing School of Music a try- you won't be disappointed- I guarantee it!

I have attended many social Fusion dancing events that Josh was hired to perform at in and around…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area as well as in Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia, Denver, and Vancouver. At these events, Josh performed his own original electronic music for huge crowds of dancers. He is a very talented musician, and has great stage presence. I love his original songs!! I have also listened to him play great covers on the piano as he leads a group thru some late night karaoke sing-alongs :) Recently I contracted him to help me record and produce a song of my own, and he really guided me every step of the way. Josh is also a music teacher offering piano, drum, guitar and ukelele lessons out of his home studio. I couldn't recommend him more as both a performer and a teacher!!

Got my guitar restrung here. The service was excellent and fast. They have a wide range of guitars,…read moreincluding less expensive ones. I appreciated that considering where we live.

Love these guys! I've bought two beautiful instruments from them and the experience both times was…read morefantastic. They are very chill, supportive, and helpful. It's a beautiful place to find just the right guitar :) And they have a fantastic selection of ukulele's and baritone ukulele's as well!

We were referred to Lark in the morning by another music shop. We had an old autoharp we needed…read moretuned and possibly repaired. Thorn the manager put us in touch with Steve. We brought the autoharp and a guitar in for repair. Steve examined both carefully. He explained what he discovered and what work he would do. He was friendly and very informative. We left the autoharp and guitar with him to repair. The price he quoted us seemed reasonable and fair.

Excelente store!! So many instruments from different parts of the world. A true gem! From a tres…read morecubano - to native flutes and world percussion.

There are a lot of great music classes for kids, however none of them have the extra special touch…read morethat Music Makers offers--exposure to guest musicians, music theory and opportunities to play on "real" kids sized instruments. Have you ever seen a kid-sized cello? My toddler was completely amazed by the opportunity to play on this tiny instrument. He sat in the chair, grabbed the bow and began to "play" and sing Twinkle Little Star. There is a different instrument each week, for my son to "check out." Where else can you have a rich experience like this? Music Makers gives us a delightful exposure to music, movement and singing AND is an excellent primer for my child to learn more advanced study of music when the time comes. Cindy has been teaching for over 25 years, and has all kinds of tricks/gifts to keep the kids focused and engaged. I always learn something too! Check out her free preview class and see for yourself!

Awesome music class for kids (1.5-6 years old)! My 3-yr-olds attended the Music Makers summer class…read moreseries and absolutely loved it. The class CD is their music of choice for the car, and they keep asking about 'their' class over and over, despite that the series is now over. We signed up for the upcoming fall session and can't wait for it to start. Cindy, who teaches all the classes (together with a piano accompanist), is excellent in keeping all the kids engaged. She uses all kinds of clever interactive approaches that even the most distracted kids get intrigued, and want to participate. I like that she emphasizes the learning aspect - so kids, while having fun, also get to learn about music and try a variety of different instruments. I am not easily impressed with classes, but this one is a really good one. If you want to get a taste before committing, Music Makers offer free preview classes.

This store is a treasure. A small business with people who care deeply about guitars. I got to try…read moremany older guitars, and was helped by a very patient and kind person. Unfortunately the model I had come in to try was not in stock, so I did not end up purchasing a guitar, despite wanting to support their business. I hope others support this shop - we are lucky to have them in our region.

It's a great store with tons of vintage acoustic guitars. Also, the owners are super friendly. Was…read moregreeted by Nicolas and had a great conversation about the guitars they have in stock as well as the custom Schoenberg acoustic Definitely coming back!

Karma is an extraordinary teacher. She loves the physics and anatomy of singing ("vocal geek…read morestuff") but will also gladly go beyond and help you bring out the soulfulness and emotion of your voice. From the very first lesson I came away with deep & useful tips that I expect to use for as long as I'm singing. If you want to connect with your voice and use your singing to connect with other people (especially if, like me, you're not already in love with your own singing voice) you'll get something great from her coaching. Full disclosure: Karma is a friend, via our shared music community. But that just tells you that she's also a really warm and kind person as well as a great teacher.

Karma is an excellent vocal coach! She takes a lot of technical knowledge about the anatomy and…read morephysiology of the voice and vocal tract and applies it in an approachable way to help you achieve your singing goals. She taught me a lot about how to use my voice and breath support in new ways to improve my singing voice. I always leave her lessons excited about what I've learned and ready to go home and practice more. Highly recommended!