This is a great guitar store. I was visiting family in the area and I was going to play some…read moreguitar with my brother and nephew at a BBQ. So I went there to have new strings put on my Taylor. Johnny was very helpful and explained a lot on how to care for the neck while changing the strings. Then I spotted an Orange bass amp, so I couldn't resist and bought the amp also. Johnny did a great job with my acoustic Taylor and cleaned up the neck at stringing it. Thanks Johnny! Steve from Antelope, Ca.

I visited this place last week, nice set of guitars and very friendly. Prices seem very reasonable.read more

It's such a great place. I've been going there for years for guitar strings and, more recently, for…read morea major repair of my late mother's vintage classical guitar. They did such a great job, and they have the most lovely staff there (I mean ALL of them), but I had a special interaction with Ben, who helped me out and found me a used guitar case for a good price (which I needed desperately). I highly recommend this store. It's the kind of service you just don't get anymore. Everyone there really cares. Go there before any other big box stores. You'll thank me later.

My son and I have been visiting this store for some time now, and always enjoy every trip we take…read morehere! It's a bit of a hike for us, but the selection is fantastic and the pricing is very competitive, so the drive is totally worth it for us. We have bought a number acoustic and electric guitars, as well as, a bunch of other gear here, and appreciate all the help that John and his staff have given us along the way!

I called looking for a drum teacher and they went out of their way to connect me with all of the…read morepossibilities in and around my area. Very sweet.

OMG!!! I don't know where to start.... First off sweet sweet place, the owner whom I totally…read moreforgot his name but such a sweet gentleman and very knowledgeable in guitars really helped me out as a first time player. But let me tell you , this guy name les, he was angel!!! He fixed my guitar up flawlessly and sold me all my gear within my budget and made sure I was all set. I felt like I was at home. They will be in my life forever:))). Check them out please!!! Thanks again

I have been a customer for 10 years. Not anymore. Placed an order and this store sent me used gear…read morein place of what I purchased being New gear. On top of that, the order was incorrect. I will no longer be shopping from guitar center ever again due to this store selling used gear at the price of New. never.

Good luck finding someone to help you. Every time I walk into the store I'm shocked that it's still…read morein business. It has to be online sales keeping this place alive. But for those of us who live in this town, it would be really nice to get some help when we walk in.

I am very satisfied with the awesome customer service I received at Stage 1 Music. I recently…read morepurchased a harmonica because I wanted to try something a little bit different and something new to add to my repertoire. Well, within a week I had broken it already and they took care of me right away!! I was so embarrassed, but they made me feel like it was not a thing at all

When it comes to music supplies/equipment I prefer to support small businesses! I will NOT spend a…read moredime at the big chain stores. Thank your great service. Lincoln adjusted the intonation and action on my bass and did an amazing job!

I've been there three times and, despite being the only person there and being there for 20…read moreminutes, no one said a word to me. No "hi" "how can I help you" "what are you looking for", anything. In fact, it takes 10 minutes for an employee to even come out. I get that they teach lessons, but if you double as a store, you should also have a designated employee at the counter, at least to prevent theft. As a drummer, their selection of sticks is pitiful. As a Promark user, the fact that they only sell Vic Firth irks me and they're always out of 5A sticks. As far as practice pads, they only have the Evans Realfeel pad, which has way too rebound for my liking. They also charge more for it than I've seen any other retailer charge for it. Granted, it's a $5 difference ($25 as opposed to $20), but still. Their selection of drumheads was decent, at least carrying more than just Remo. Their selection of guitars looked a little better, but I'm barely even a novice in the guitar world, so I couldn't tell you for certain A little wider variety of products and a little more hospitality is all they need to add, but those are pretty sizeable omissions, so that's why I'm rating them unfavorably.

Great customer service. Beautiful facility. Very nice people to work with…read more I highly recommend.

I needed a replacement pad for a saxophone outright without installation. I called Hensons and the…read morelady I spoke with was super helpful and friendly. She took down the sizes I needed, verified she had them and put them in a bag at the front counter waiting for me. Pricing was fair and when I picked up she was super helpful with giving tips on replacing techniques. I would definitely recommend Hensons!

My family bought various instruments for twenty years from Henson's Music Store in Camarillo, CA…read more We always loved this family owned music store because of the loving care we received. My four older children developed a lifelong passion for band and music because of this lovely store. Henson's family run music store is deeply missed in Camarillo. The Camarillo music store staff helped my four children survive and thrive after the death of a sibling. Music helped my surviving children so much! Music can be so healing. Music helps students academically in math and reading and to focus well when children play instruments beginning in fourth grade or sixth grade through twelfth grade. Playing in band or orchestra helps students be organized and concentrate. it improves self esteem too. Again, music helped to save my four surviving children emotionally. Thank you to the wonderful Henson family! It is truly rare to find such knowledgeable and caring staff in a special family music store. There are many young sales people at other music stores who seem to lack the ability to care about other human beings or develop any concern to learn much about instruments. It appears to be just a job for these sales people. So, it is such a blessing to know Lisa at Henson's Music Center in Oxnard who absolutely understands customer's needs and has excellent values to help them continue loving music. It is their passion to help people gain a love for music and playing instruments. Excellent job Oxnard for having such a great family run music store! I highly recommend you drive to Oxnard to meet Lisa, Lucy, her mother and their caring, knowledgeable staff or extended family. That is why loyal customers keep returning to Henson's Music Center in Oxnard. Customers never need distant or seemingly uncaring music store salespeople. People need knowledgeable and caring music professionals to help transform their lives through music. Thankfully, Henson's Music Center is still in Oxnard. Lisa Henson looked over an almost brand new Yamaha Tenor Sax 480 to check how well it worked. She is a remarkable person. My fifth child and youngest son, is forever grateful to Lisa Henson for her help. The Henson family at Henson's Music Center and their caring staff in Oxnard put so much loving effort into excellent repairs on instruments, lessons and every interaction with all customers. Their authentic nature shines through in all their interactions with people. I highly recommend you drive to Henson's Music Center in Oxnard and avoid any sales people in nearby music stores. The drive to Oxnard especially on side streets, past lovely fields is enjoyable. Plus, the parking is great near this inviting and warm music store. You will be forever changed by the entire knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Everyone I've spoke to in the local area said this place was awful and too start away. My normal…read moresupplier was out of stock, so I bit my tongue and called Nick Rail to get a pad for my saxophone. The person I spoke to said to come on in and speak to the repair tech in half hour cause they were on lunch. I stopped by the next day to get the pad and was told they wont sell the pad and Id have to pay for them to do the repair. What a waste of time. Id definitely recommend going anywhere belt here for your musical instrument needs.

Well I didn't go there but they brought me my Viola in perfect shape and gave me everything I paid…read morefor. This is great for renting instruments! Totally recommend for students looking to try an instrument or something.