Every time I go into Wise Music, I am greeted by people who are genuinely happy to see you and…read moreshare their knowledge. Bryan has been great at handling my overcomplicated upgrades for my Schecter and old Ibanez and pointing me in the right direction with the techs. He was also a pleasure to talk to on the phone when he called to provide updates. Their tech Alex was super helpful when discussing an upgrade I didn't think was possible. I asked, on the off chance, if we could put active pickups in a 25-year-old passive Ibanez. Alex accepted the challenge with positivity and excitement. He said it would be no problem and explained what he was going to do. He also went ahead and installed some custom Guyker locking tuners on my Schecter. They are red and chrome, matching my body. He did a fantastic job! Robert is a dedicated guitar tech. I first met him when I came in to upgrade my Schecter. I had a complex humbucker set unad he was so positive and confident that I knew I had found the right place. I went back on a whim to see if I could replace my old Ibanez passive humbuckers with the ones he removed from my Schecter. I genuinely thought I was going to be laughed out of the shop. However, Alex and Robert both thought about it and were once again positive and enthusiastic. I handed over my guitar and parts, and the shop just had a very can-do attitude. I got a call after a few days to say it was done. I'm amazed at their turnaround time, as the technician's room always looks stacked with axes. Robert also went above and beyond when installing the active humbuckers in my Ibanez. I originally asked to keep the middle pickup just to be kept in but dead because I didn't want a big hole in my body. Not only did he get the actives in, but he also managed to wire it so the middle passive is still live! So my old, crappy guitar can now shred but also go back to my old punk-pop days . It also now has six voices to choose from, combining the passive and active pickups. Madness.... I highly recommend this music store! For all your guitar teaching needs, just ask for Robert

Frank is the best! He knows everything I needed to repair my guitar's neck that needed an artistic…read moretouch. He is one of the best luthier's around.

You know that feeling of walking into a store not knowing what to expect only to have your jaw…read moredrop? That happened to me today. I thought, "guitar store, huh?" Yeah, guitar store. Nationals, Martins, Guilds, banjos, mandos, some incredibly gorgeous hand-carved thing from Bali... all packed into a compact shop. Then Bernie starts talking and it's like the bookseller who's read every damned book in his store. A luthier with endless knowledge and experience running a guitar store. What a concept. And what a gift for local pickers.

Today I picked up my Randy Roads V, I had a new nut and a set up done on it and it plays…read morefantastic. They did a great job. Steve G

John did a great job on setting up a new 5 string bass I recently acquired. Even had it done the…read moresame day! Very reasonable price as well.

Great costumer service and a great collection of guitar gear, came in and bought a used 2x12 after…read moretesting it out and it sounds fantastic. Thank you so much!!

Brad is the best ever. He is very with my children and they are doing amazingly well at playing the…read moreguitar. His kind mannerisms and thoughtful demeanor will make him very popular with children and parents alike. We as parents are impressed. He teaches our son on Skype and used to teach his Del Rey Oaks home. Happy Parent

I've been taking my son to Stephanie's Music Together class since he was 6 months old. Four years…read morelater, he still loves going! If he emerges from childhood with any musical talent, she is 100% responsible for its development! Stephanie is one of the most patient and generous people I've ever met. As a class of little kids, it can sometimes be a high energy environment. Yet Stephanie is always steady and calm, in a warm way that brings out the best in everyone. Whenever I meet new parents trying to find their way with a little one, Stephanie's classes are my first recommendation!

Stephanie is passionate about Music and Teaching children, the perfect combination for Music…read moreTogether classes that you will remember forever. If you want to help your child benefit from the power of music there is no better opportunity in California than Bella Quattro Strings in Carmel!

I'm a fan of this private music studio. El offspring had his first lesson and he is hooked. He…read morethinks his teacher is one cool cat. Lessons are a fair price from a credentialed music teacher who has elected to teach privately. The teacher came highly recommended from friends in music circles as well as other parents. (Update... still taking lessons and it is June 2012!)

Todd is a fantastic teacher! He loves his job and is really great with kids. He helped my 10 year…read moreold daughter prepare for her school holiday school performance, and we are continuing on with lessons because she enjoys them so much. Todd's lessons have given her confidence, skills, and an enthusiasm for playing music!

You can't go wrong if you want music related stuff. Bookmark Music will fill the need. There is…read moresheet music galore. Music related collectibles, gifts and other nic-naks. Marcia and her team of expert musicphiles will steer you into the right direction. And if it is something that you need specially (music for that next choral concert of chamber music gig, Marcia will order it up for you. Hot off the grill. You can get anything you want at Marcia's Bookmark Music (except Marcia!). Thank you Arlie G

We're so lucky in PG to have this wonderful music store! They recommended my kid's violin teacher…read moreand we buy all our music books there. Very reasonable prices, great selection, and incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff. My child plays the flute and the violin and we've been very fortunate to have this place so close by; they also generously support local music studios putting on recitals and give the kids gift certificates for participating. We are lucky to have them.

I remember Mr. Z's commercials for his jewelry business years ago when watching television after…read moreschool as a child. Mr. Z would speak really fast in the commercial, which lasted less than a mintute, and just before it ended he'd say his catch line, "nobody nobody nobody" really quickly, which meant nobody had better prices, quality, etc. He had an accent, which today I'd guess was an Arabic one. One day, I was taking the escalator down in the American Tin Cannery Outlet shopping center, back in the nineties or even late eighties. Suddenly, I looked down saw Mr. Z. himself in a booth with some jewelry on display. That was a celebrity moment for me, and I called out to him, "Mr. Z!" He looked and smiled at me warmly, and replied "Nobody nobody nobody!" really fast just like in the commercial. That was a special moment I'll always remember. I wish Mr. Z and all his family the very best.

Excellent service. Jean and George are warm, friendly, and caring. I had a ring that needed to be…read moremade larger. The workmanship was excellent and the addition blends in perfectly with the original piece.