I haven't touched my cello for over 30 years but now that kids have grown and out of the house, I finally have time to pick it up again. It was not in good shape and needed some major restoration. I was concerned about what much it would cost and while talking to a friend, he referral me to Patrick at Everjoy Music. The store is located inside of a business complex, easy to find and plenty of parking. I brought my cello to Patrick and he was warm, knowledgeable, honest, and gave me options because of my limited budget. He made his recommendations and I was able to tell him parts I wanted to keep even though it wasn't ideal to keep them; he made it work and understood I had sentimental values. He respected my wishes. I came in feeling out of depth, really haven't played for so long and not feeling confident at all handling a cello. Patrick never made me feel less or unimportant. Estimated time was about a month but Patrick contacted me after 2 weeks that it was done. I picked up the newly restored cello today and it was so beautiful and the sound made me wanted to cry. Thank you, Patrick, for your wonderful handiwork. Thank you for being so easy to talk to and work with. read more

Patrick always very reasonably priced and helpful with advice for my kids' violin needs.

Purchased a violin from this business a few years back for my daughter's violin school classes. The violin was adequate for a beginner, but we paid over $1000 for it. Eventually when we wanted to sell it, the owner would not pay us more than $350 for it. We went online trying to sell it and took it to a location in downtown Tustin as well where we were told that the violin was definitely not worth more than $300 even though it was perfectly maintain. The owner said we should've never paid more than 500 bucks read more

We went to Patrick to rent a violin for our 6-year old. Patrick was so personable and professional and even brought out a cello for my husband to play when we mentioned that my husband used to play and hasn't played in 15+ years. Our violin teacher mentioned that the violin we rented from Patrick was very well-kept for a rental and that the price he offered us was very reasonable. Visits were by appointment only which was great because that meant we had Patrick's undivided attention our entire time there. We would recommend Everjoy Music for violin rentals! read more

We needed a quick fix on the cello and found Patrick based on the reviews. We visited his shop, which is clean and neat arranged. He is friendly and profession, Fixed our cello with quick turn around time. We are happy about it. would recommend others. Thanks read more

We were shopping for a violin for my daughter in high school. Patrick was very knowledge and patient with our questions. He is an expert in restoring and repairing violins. We walked away confident in our purchase of a quality violin. I would definitely recommend visiting this place before you purchase a violin. read more

Patrick was such a joy to work with today. He helped my daughter pick out her first violin. Easy to work with, quick & efficient customer service. He made us laugh the whole time! I'm happy to know if anything goes wrong with my daughter's violin, we can bring it back & he can repair as well. Thanks for the great customer service! read more

I haven't been playing for a while but I decided to pick it up again. I originally contacted Everjoy to get my bow re-haired. While I was there Patrick took a look at my violin and said he could get it back in playing shape. I wasn't too sure at first but I decided that since I was going to make a serious effort at playing again I decided to do it. I'm glad I did. Patrick is a true luthier. Along with re-hairing my bow he replaced the pegs with ones that make it easier to tune, adjusted the sound post and finger board, replaced and shaped the bridge, and cleaned up the instrument itself (it had a few scratches). When I picked it up I saw the cosmetic changes right away but when I started playing I could tell it was louder and after playing a little more could tell it was a little easier to play. I would recommend Everjoy to anyone. read more

It's an understatement to say that I recommend this place. I play the violin myself, but I first came to know this business because I rented a violin for my daughter. They were super professional. Even though it was a student Violin, they took great care of it to make sure everything was just right. When i returned my daughter's violin, I had questions about my own, and the owner helped with my violin. He showed me what I needed to make it sound better, and put on my strings for me. He spent time with me and it was extremely helpful. You can tell he really knows what he's talking about, and that it doesn't matter the price of the violin, he treats them all with the same care and attention. read more

Very experienced and detailed. Cares about your insturment. All of the recommendations and adjustments he made resulted in my violin and cello sounding far better than I've ever heard them sound. read more

My 7 year old broke a string and her brother got a hold of her bow....Listen, we're not doing concertos - just squeaking through Hot Cross Buns on a zoom lesson. I called and made an appointment - which I really appreciated. Mr. Patrick was soo kind. He made us feel quite welcomed. He restrung the violin, tuned it up and I purchased another bow. I also got an extra set of stings. He showed me a few tips as well. I highly recommend his services whether you playing at the Segerstrom or you haven't mastered Row, Row, Row your boat. Either way, you'll be treated like royalty! read more

The Owner, Patrick, was courteous and helpful. We needed to restring a cello and he did it so quick. He was honest and the price was reasonable. Very knowledgeable about music and musical instruments. Call to make an appointment for consultation or quote! read more

We visited Everjoy music today, and Patrick was awesome to work with! He gave us some cello bow recommmendations at different price points (we ended up getting a new cello bow), and he was very knowledgable, friendly, and professional. He also helped us adjust our cello bridge & fix our pegs. We'd definitely recommend Everjoy music and will be back in the near future for some more minor cello work/updates! Thanks Patrick! read more

Patrick is awesome! Incredibly helpful with any questions you may have. I brought my student here for violin rentals and he was there every step of the way to help explain all their questions. read more

Our teacher recommended us this place to buy the full size violin for my daughter. We are very impressed by the business owner Patrick's professional service and knowledge in the instrument today. He is sincere and the products recommendation to us is customized based on our situation and real needs. The whole experice is great ever since from entering the door. We will come back for sure in future. Thanks to Patrick! read more

If you are an violinist or a musician, you want to save this business. Patrick is very knowledgeable and professional. From violin cleaning to repair, to reconstruct, we trust Patrick with our valuable string instruments. read more

I took my violin into Patrick to fix the bridge and the sound post and I was very satisfied with how well he had to care of my instrument and fixed it and made it sound like a different instrument with new strings and he also greased the pegs so I have an easier time tuning. It was the same instrument but I had the most beautiful sound and I have such a great Time practicing. I would totally recommend this music store to anybody. read more

Boy does he know his stuff. Helps us pick out a great new Cello for our college aged cellist.

I brought my daughter's viola in to get strings and new micro-tuners. Patrick made quick and helpful suggestions and installed the items plus oiled the pegs in 30 min. He even offered to teach my daughter viola maintenance. We will be back! Thanks Patrick! read more

Phenomenal service!!! My cello was exceptionally cared for by Patrick and it's in the best shape it's ever been. The store also offers instrument purchases, lessons, and music accessories. Highly highly recommended!!! read more

Patrick at Everjoy music is the standard when it comes to customer service and quality work. I recently purchased a cello and violin at a storage unit/estate sale. Both my daughters play and play well; we've been looking for "backup" instruments for them. Well, you win some and you lose some when it comes to Craigslist sales and this was no exception. The cello was basically firewood (super cheap knockoff) but the violin, according to Patrick, was a keeper. We asked him to do what was necessary to return it to form and he delivered in spades! I literally didn't recognize the instrument when we picked it up a few weeks later. A new bridge, strings, cheek rest, tailpiece, and cleaning brought this violin back to life. It is now my daughter's favorite instrument. Patrick went above and beyond his service as a craftsman and offered additional help in picking out a suitable case, rosin, and even gave a quick lesson in proper form before we left. I can't recommend Everjoy enough. I don't live in the area, but I know that if we need help with our instruments, or picking out a new one, this will be where we go. read more

I have played the cello for 14 years and decided it was time to upgrade my cello so it would produce better sound quality. After an hour, I rented a cello which sounds wonderful. I have net the owner twice and both times he was nice and happy to help me. There is a large variety of stringed instruments of low to very high quality. I highly recommend this place for the quality of instruments and pricing of such. Don't pass up this place. read more

We had a viola emergency. Patrick met us on his day off, gave us good advice and rented us a lovely viola on the spot. He was pleasant, professional and his office is easy to reach. I highly recommend his business! read more

I hadn't used my violin in almost 10 years and it needed cleaning and repairs. Patrick was knowledgeable and my violin came out looking beautiful and sounding great! Since then, he has assisted me in purchasing music books, a stand, and even put stickers on my violin. I would definitely recommend Everjoy Music! read more

Re: Patrick at Everjoy Music This is a long review. You can see my final thoughts in the last paragraph. This was my first encounter with Patrick at Everjoy Music. Needed some long overdue repairs on my violin so that my daughter could use it for an upcoming audition. After a quick look at the violin, he asked me what I had in mind and what I wanted to achieve. After going over what I thought needed to be done, he pointed out a few other things that needed to be addressed. He is a great luthier with a quiet passion for his work. Not only did he point out some minor issues, he also took the time to educate me on why these were issues and how he would go about fixing the problems and to make the instrument more playable for my daughter. We also discussed string options to achieve the desired sound characteristics. A week later, as promised, the violin was ready for pick up. The repairs were definitely well done and made a significant improvement in the violin's projection, but it was also too bright for my preference. I decided to replace the strings myself hoping that it would achieve the desired sound--but it didn't really help. Patrick followed up on the repairs with an email asking how I felt about the work and sound. I replied and told him about how great the violin looked from the repairs, but that the sound still wasn't quite what I wanted, even after replacing the strings. He emailed me back the next day and asked me to bring it back to him to perform some additional adjustments. We brought the violin back to Patrick about 3 weeks after the initial repairs. He immediately recognized us and was eager to hear the violin with the new strings. We discussed the "brightness" issue and he made some adjustments in the sound post. He hit the spot! The violin had a warmer projection. He made sure I was satisfied with the adjustment. He also took the time to try some very select high end strings that he took off one of the "studio" violins to demonstrate as well. At the end of the day, my violin is fixed and has a new wonderful tone. Patrick is a great luthier who performs professional work with a friendly quiet demeanor. He is definitely knowledgeable and loves to teach his craft if you are willing to listen. More importantly, he is listening to you as the customer so that he can address the real issue with your instrument. In the end, he wants you to be happy with his service and your instrument!! I am very happy to have met him, and I recommend him highly. We'll be back with any future needs. read more

Visited the shop for the first time today to pick-up a new G string for my daughter's violin. Patrick was very kind and knowledgable. We ended up upgrading all her violin strings and purchasing a better quality shoulder rest. She's learning how to tune her instrument in school. Patrick made minor corrections and taught her more in 5 minutes than what she learned all year. If we weren't moving, I would sign her up for private lessons here. read more

The owner Patrick was definitely exceptional in customer service. He took the time to explain various aspects of the violins that he had in stock. Being a non-violinist myself it was very helpful. It was a great experience working with him and I will certainly be back in the future. read more

Found Everjoy on Google and Yelp, and I'm so glad to find this gem in OC. Patrick at Everjoy is extremely patient, knowledgeable, honest, and helpful. I brought our son in to upgrade his violin and Patrick patiently helped our son pick out a violin and bow that best complement him. Buying a new instrument can be a difficult process, but Patrick made it easy. Definitely visit Everjoy for your music needs. read more

Very profession! Mr. Patrick is very professional. We had very good experience buying violin from Everjoy!

The owner was amazing. I brought in a bad violin and ended up getting a much nicer used one. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and went through all of my questions. He even invited me to listen to one of the lessons being instructed. Afterwards he took the time to show me how to take care of the violin and other basics of care. Would definitely recommend coming to this place for any violin needs! read more

The owner Patrick is as good a shop owner as they get. He is always courteous, respectful, and demonstrates great knowledge to those he helps. I brought in a cello I recently purchased to have worked on. Patrick and his staff worked wonders before bringing it back to me. I also began taking both cello and piano lessons from one of their instructors, Cynthia. I cannot recommend this store enough! read more

Totally new to violin and wasn't quite sure how to properly adjust my shoulder rest. Brought a violin that I didn't even rent from their music store and they happily and quickly showed me how to adjust it properly! Awesome place, I will definitely come here if I ever anything! read more

I had my bow's worn-out leather thumb-grip changed (as my bow was re-haired). Patrick used lizard skin material as a replacement. As I tried out the bow at home, I was pleasantly surprised that the feel/playability of the bow had been improved. With this new material, my fingers stayed on their place better and produced more volume. The balance of the bow was also perfect. A great job, thank you! read more

I played violin in several groups during high school, but never took the time to have it repaired or cleaned properly and always changed my strings myself.. After not playing for several years while in college and grad school, I moved back home to Southern California and joined two local orchestras. I noticed my violin was badly stained, my bridge was beginning to warp, my bow needed rehairing, and my pegs kept slipping- it was time to have a professional take a look at it. I did some research and remembered I had heard good things about Everjoy, and after hearing my conductor say he has his repairs done there as well, I knew it was a good choice. Before even playing a note, Patrick was able to diagnose everything that needed repairs- including several things I hadn't even noticed. He was very conscientious of my budget as we went over all the repairs, but fortunately even with all the items I had not foreseen, the total cost was very reasonable and within my outlined budget. Patrick had called me during the week to suggest purchasing a new bow, since he noticed my current one was warped slightly to one side and that the weight balance was not ideal for my style of playing. I went back to pick up my violin later the following week and could barely recognize it- it looked pristine and almost brand new. He had also picked out 3 bows for me to try out, each with a different weight balance. His intuition is truly unbelievable, as I ended up purchasing the bow that he predicted I would like best even before I had tested them. The sound that came out was so much cleaner and well rounded than anything I had ever played on my violin before. Before I left, he took the time to explain some of the ways I could better take care of my violin to prevent such extreme repairs. The most interesting thing I learned was from his expertise in tonal adjustment and how switching between brands while changing the strings myself had led to a deterioration in tone, since the sound post and bridge should be adjusted each time as well. I will definitely be taking my violin here for tune-ups and string changes from now on! read more

Everjoy Music - My violin after repairs, part replacements, and a much-needed cleaning - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Tustin, California

Amazing services. My viola broke right before an important graduate school audition, and they fixed it as fast as possible (unheard of) as well rehaired my bow, tonal adjustment (their specialty) and fixing my sound post. Prices were extremely reasonable, and the friendly attitude of the luthier who fixed my instrument really calmed me down from this terrible situation. They really saved the day, and I will not go to anyone else for my viola needs as long as I live down here. A+. read more

Finding good violinists is a challenge. I recently moved to Southern California and my hunt originally led me to a man that did more harm than good to my violin. In order to repair the damage done to my violin, I went to Patrick at Everjoy Music. Patrick fixed my soundboard, recommended and installed new strings, in addition to optimizing the sound. He also offers lessons. All of the services he provides are at a reasonable price and I will be going to him for all my violin needs. Everjoy also stocks all accessories and sheet music that a student needs. read more

A great place for violin repair and tuneup. This is my first time using Everjoy Music to repair and tuneup my violin. After 15 years of neglect, all the strings on my violin are rusted and when I try to change the strings, the sound post fall off. Patrick expertly explains what has happened and what needs to be adjusted. After only 5 days, the sound post, bridge, tailpiece were adjusted and the surface was cleaned. The violin seems to get a new life. He also suggested a great bow to replace my (embarrassingly) viola bow. I have such a great experience that I highly recommend Everjoy Music for your next musical instrument needs. read more

I have not been playing my violin for some years and the violin had been neglected for almost 10 years. After a random search online, I took it in to have it re-stringed, but ended up walking out of the store with a brand new, beautiful violin with beautiful sound. The plaza the store is at is a quiet, office park / commercial plaza with ample parking. The interior of the store is very cleanly kept, quite modest, completely without clutter. Upon walking in, I was greeted immediately by Patrick. I simply love his lively and cheerful energy. He took a look at my beat-up violin and went over item by item what needed to be done to make it playable. He suggested purchasing a new violin in such a careful manner - no pushy sales here - but before that, he asked me if the violin presented any sentimental value to me. I very much appreciated this questions and it showed that he truly cared about my desires and needs. I decided to purchase a new violin instead on my own accord - again, Patrick was not pushy at all and more than willing to work with my needs. He asked me what price range I was comfortable with and showed me two that was within the range. He even played it for me so that I can focus and listen to the sound and determine the one that resonated with me. He was very attentive throughout the whole experience. He made sure the violin was tuned properly, wiped it all down gently, then cleaned my horribly maintained bow. Everything I owned was of quite cheap quality including the resin (I did not have much to spare when I bought my previous violin). Understanding that I was already extending my monthly budget, Patrick kindly gifted me with a very nice resin and a cleaning cloth. Those items may not cost tons, but his considerate gesture really made me a loyal customer already. I love that EverJoy focuses on strings and carry quality string instruments, but what really sets this place apart is professional, compassionate, friendly and genuine care Patrick showed me. I will be going back there for violin lessons when I receive my tax return. HAHA. :). I ALREADY LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Great service! I'm impressed with the hands-on instruction given when I rented a violin for my ten-year-old.

Fantastic! I can't recommend this place enough. The man who owns it is so kind and knowledgeable, he is clearly experienced and a musician himself. I am a cellist and I was looking for a place focused on string instruments for a new bow. He didn't just tell me what bow is nice, he brought out a cello and let me try them out. He stood by and watched so he could see my playing style and help decide what's best for me. What I really like is the store is open and not cluttered. If you play a string instrument please come here, and skip the neighborhood music store, the focus is on violin, cello, and viola so you'll be getting valuable information and not just the "yeah this is a good brand" that I would expect from from the guy who sells everything from harmonicas to the triangle... read more