This place is probably the number 1 best music place in Modesto. I repaired my saxophone and it…read morelooked brand new I also got an AirTag and 3 reeds. The guy at the counter was very nice and patient even though I asked a bunch of annoying questions to him. So I think if your ever in search for an instrument in Modesto come to Langlois!

I really want to support local music stores over big box retailers or online sellers, and as a…read morelocal, experienced musician I generally try to start local first. Unfortunately, my recent experience at Langlois Music Co was disappointing due to their outdated return policy. In today's market, where most reputable music retailers offer reasonable return or exchange options, their no refunds (or exchange) policy makes it difficult to justify purchasing gear here. I bought some speaker cables that turned out to not be an option for me. I hadn't even used them and they still wouldn't let me return or offer to exchange them or even store credit. Very odd. The staff was courteous, but policies matter, and this one ultimately pushes me away from advocating local in this case. I'm sharing this so other musicians are aware before making a purchase. I hope the store modernizes this policy in the future, because I'd prefer to support a local shop rather than a big box store or online retailer.

Modesto~ I took 2 stars off for the excessively LONG wait…read moretime to sell a guitar. The 3 stars are for Javi who was very sweet to work with. The poor employees are definitely lacking support in this establishment. I tried calling for 3 solid days with no answer at all. We thought they had gone out of business so I drove over to check and see. Once I got there, I realized why they do not answer their phone. They are swamped with customers and not enough employees. I waited patiently for 1 1/2 hours to sell my cool guitar. I think it should have been worth more because it was 20 years old, pristine condition, and left-handed, but after I waited there such a long time I figured I just wanted to get out! They have to wait on people who are paying customers before they will wait on anybody else. Makes sense...BUT...My tip would be to have a completely separate area where one person is doing all the buying. That's very logical and should happen immediately. I saw people get frustrated and leave. If you plan to go to this place, pack your patience!

It's really nice to have a music store, not just Amazon, I really appreciate that. It's cool to…read morebrowse all of the guitars, drums, lights, amps, etc. The guy who was helping us was very knowledgeable. The store was busier than I expected at 2pm on a Wednesday, so I guess business is good. Parking is easy, so no problem there. I recommend stopping here for any of your music needs.

This is the only place to do business. The owner & his family are people of high skill & even…read morehigher integrity.

Stopped in to get my first real guitar! The woman working was very helpful and pointed me to the…read moreguitar I looked at online. I played it and fell in love. They tuned it for me and made sure I had all the gear I needed. Really helpful. Thank you!

Rude over the phone when I wanted to make a last minute booking. He said " I know musicians and…read morethey wouldn't do a last-minute booking " Which is untrue because I have booked musicians the day of no problem. He didn't even give me any recommendations and is speaking on behalf of musicians. If you're lazy, just say that next time ‍

I tried to sell my guitar* because the action was too high for me. I learned that the bridge…read morestarted pulling off the body when I unsuccessfully tried to put it on consignment. I took it to Vessel. He told me the bridge issue was relatively common. He repaired the bridge AND lowered the action on the guitar. Now it is comfortable to play and I don't want to sell it. Outstanding work! When I first visited his shop, I saw Vessel sanding the inside front of a cello he is building. He is an accomplished craftsman who also plays mandolin. This is a Modesto treasure. Bravo, dude! *Alvarez AGE95CESHB Grand Auditorium Artist Elite acoustic-electric

Buck's is a well-known little hole-in-the-wall on McHenry, where one can find old guitars and trade…read moreeffects pedals and amps. Charming little place worth visiting at least once. The complete opposite of your typical big box store, loved by all local musicians.

Been in there once. The new owner was totally cool and the place was very homey…read more They are hardly ever open it seems. I drive by there a lot, and the sign always says closed. I hope they are not going out of business.

Roger Coss is an excellent piano teacher! I have been taking online piano classes with Roger during…read morethe pandemic and am an adult learning piano for the first time. Roger is a wonderful teacher to work with -- he listens to my goals and allows for a lot of flexibility in setting my path and choosing pieces, while providing the guidance I need to achieve those goals. I am learning classical piano and Roger always provides fantastic advice on whatever piece I'm working on. He drives me to learn pieces thoroughly without being pushy. As an adult, fitting piano into a busy lifestyle can be challenging, but Roger knows how to provide motivation and strategize with me to make sure I practice every day. He's also extremely knowledgeable about many styles of music and music theory and recommends a number of resources -- books, podcasts, videos, etc, during and outside-of lessons, to support my learning. Roger and I get along really well, so I always look forward to our lessons! Taking virtual lessons with Roger has been fantastic. His studio has multiple camera angles, with one that provides a birds-eye view of his keyboard. I live in NYC, so the virtual lesson arrangement is essential for me, and it's great to work with someone who has tailored their program for virtual learners. My playing has come a long way since we started lessons together and they are 100% worth the price -- if you're an adult learner on the fence about taking lessons, DO IT!

I do not know this person and I picked him because of the level of professional displayed. I was…read morewrong. The email I received stated I would receive a phone call to further discuss lessons. Responded with my phone number and waited for the call. No phone call. As a former professional when I told a client I would call. I called. 9 times out of 10 I was told thank you, I have been waiting for your call. I had no reason to believe otherwise because of the displayed "professionalism." If you are new, if you are an individual such as myself looking for a music instructor know you will more than likely not receive that phone call. Take the risk.

This is definitely the better of the Guitar Center Stores in the area these days. Nicely kept,…read morepretty good staff.

From the owner: Guitar Center is the largest retailer of musical gear in the world. More than any single company,…read morewe're inspiring millions of individual musical dreams, journeys and success stories, large and small. In short, we empower our customers in ways no one else can. With our unrivaled hands-on store experience, unique consultative expertise and matchless commitment to making gear easy to buy, we are bringing more music to the planet. We offer a variety of special services, including lessons, musical instrument repair, professional musician services, and musical instrument rentals, designed to help musicians achieve that indescribable feeling that comes from making music. At Guitar Center, we don't just sell guitars or drums or keyboards. We sell something far more important. We sell the unexplainable feeling of sheer joy that comes from playing music. Or, simply put, at Guitar Center, all we sell is the Greatest Feeling on Earth.

If I could leave a negative 5 I would. Horrible service and teacher. Over priced and charge a…read moredeposit! Very unpleasant experience. Teacher talked more than actually teaching her how to play.

Sent my boys (6&8) for their "build a paper rollercoaster" over the summer. They loved it. The…read morestaff was so patient and wonderful... it was creative- has them use their minds and is just a great feel. We will definitely be back!