What a beautiful store with a knowledgeable owner couple! I'm so glad to have found this place on yelp. My son(8) and me, we arrived not exactly sure what to expect. The owner Eric and his wife Deana helped us with patience and they made such great suggestions with very reasonable price for a beginner. Eric even played for us! It was a beautiful moment and touched our heart. We bought a violin and was given a nice case, a bow, a shoulder rest, a rosin and a cute name tag as well as a special deal - none of which I had asked for! I highly recommend this place! read more

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After a short violin lesson with Deana Yang Song at Forte Strings, and an impromptu Cello concert, the violin is now my grandson's favorite instrument. Thanks Deana! read more

Incredible staff/owners and just really amazing people. I cannot recommend Forte Strings enough. If you are away from the Fullerton area this place is well worth the drive. They are here to help and do it with a smile every time. As a new orchestra teacher with limited string knowledge they have been so great in teaching and educating me about all things strings. Whether you are looking for a new instrument, an upgrade, lessons, repair, accessories, or more, they will help you get exactly what you need. Simply put, Forte Strings is THE BEST! read more

This is my first Yelp review, but I had to write one because I had such a great experience! Previously, I had taken a family violin to another luthier who said it wasn't worth fixing. But when I took it here, Deana & Eric were so nice and caring. Even if the violin is a little cheaper, they made it feel really important and valuable, and I love the care and attention they put into things. I was also surprised how affordable it was to get my violin fixed up! read more

The owners are help and very knowledgeable. They helped us trade in our violin that didn't fit my daughter anymore. And found one that was appropriate to her size. They took the time to show her how to care for it. She even added the teaching tapes that my daughter's teacher uses. Such a lovely experience. read more

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I went to a few violin shops prior to coming here and I thank my daughter's violin teacher for recommending this place for us. The owners, Deana and Eric made what can be a painful and strenuous journey of shopping for a violin into a remarkable experience. They were very knowledgeable, patient, and guided my daughter through the whole process of picking out the perfect violin. My daughter was very pleased with the whole process and felt in love with her new violin! After a month later....my daughter's violin had fallen from her music stand and needed a repair. They repaired it very promptly and made it just like new! This is the best spot for any STRING INSTRUMENT related business!!! read more

Our son's violin bridge and sound post had fallen out and we were looking for a place that could do repairs quickly before our son's 4th grade concert the next week. We found Forte Strings in Fullerton after 2 other music shops could not make the repairs. Thankfully, Forte Strings was open (till 7p on a Wednesday!) and they helped us past closing. They didn't even mention their closing time when helping me and they (Deana and her husband) were so kind! They inspected my son's violin and gave us quotes for repair but the price to repair was going to be high due to the state of the violin (it was in bad shape: bridge missing, replacing the sound post, string repair, 1/4 of the hairs on the bow missing). They offered to rent us a violin which would be much less than the repairs so that our son would have a violin to play with in time for his concert. Her husband still repaired the bridge in our current violin without charge and then picked out and tuned a very nice violin for us. I am so thankful for their time and help with our situation and really wished we had come here initially for our violin needs. Very nice shop and very beautiful instruments! I highly recommend! (Easy to find store on a corner with a dedicated parking lot behind the store in Fullerton) read more

Eric and his wife were extremely generous and professional. We went to replace the strings for my brother's violin. Eric fixed the violin in front of us and gave us detailed tips on how to take care of it. It was clear he was an expert on violins and not a salesman. Even though he is running a business, Eric was honest and told us certain parts we were concerned about do not have to be replaced. I would definitely recommend others to stop by for any questions or issues regarding string instruments (violins and cello especially)!!! read more

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This shop was highly recommended to us by a friend and I couldn't be happier we went there. The shop atmosphere was welcoming and had off-street parking available. It's 4th grade and my daughter opted to play the cello at her school and we needed an instrument on the smaller side. Deana was able to help us pick out the best sized cello and she showed us how to carry the case and care for the instrument. The shop carries a variety of sizes of different string instruments and they offer rentals in addition to selling the instruments. read more

Are you tired of playing the same violin? Need new string? Shoulder rest? Rosin? This is the place for you. All jokes aside, this is a great string shop run by welcoming people who love the instruments they sell. This is a family-run shop and the couple that owns it are not only professional in their interactions with their customers but are legitimately good at violin and cello. Not once did I feel like I was pressured into buying a certain violin, and they recommended a mid-ranged one to me based on its sound rather than price. I had many questions and they were definitely knowledgeable about it all. From brand knowledge to instrument care, I felt like I know more about things now. In terms of the transaction process, they were very transparent about what their payment options were and also were flexible with a payment plan that worked for me. Payment was pretty easy and straightforward. At the end, the owners threw in a case, resin, cleaning cloth, and my choice of carbon or wood bow along with the violin I bought. He chose a case that fit perfectly and had a nice humidity sensor. All in all, a great experience and I would come back with some friends who are in the market for a new instrument, or at least a repair. Thank you! #20 read more

I'm a beginner and came in to get a set of new strings put on my cello and possibly replace the bridge. I'm sure it was obvious that I didn't know what I was doing. Deana and Eric were very welcoming and helpful. They took a look and told me that two of my existing strings were better quality than the new ones I had brought (who knew?), and that my bridge didn't need replacing after all. Not only that, but Eric replaced two of my strings right then and there, and didn't charge me a thing. I was blown away by their customer service, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Great shop! Owners are very professional with so much knowledge. Make sure to ask for Eric

My son got a new violin and needed stickers on the fingerboard added. Took it to Forte Strings. We were immediately greeted with great courtesy, and they added the stickers to the fingerboard as well as tuning. I would definitely go back. read more

Great place! I came to get fingerboard stickers on my violin, and the couple there were very kind. They also tuned it for me. All of it was free, too. I highly recommend coming here. read more

The owners Deana and Eric are very nice and professional. My 5 year old daughter came in for her first lesson and needed to pick out her first Violin. Deana and Eric took their time to pick out the perfect sized violin for my daughter. They were also very patient and considerate. Edward is the Violin teacher for my daughter. At first she was shy and intimidated because she usually has female teachers for all her activities including school. Edward is a very fun teacher, my daughter instantly broke out of her shell and was ready to learn after a couple mins in. Edward took his time and made her first lesson super fun while teaching her the basics of her violin. She is looking forward to her next class and does not want to put the Violin down! I highly recommend them! read more

We are so thankful to find this great violin shop. They helped us replace the strings and tuned the violins. The customer service is top notch! Highly recommend them! They give lessons and rent instruments too. If my kids get serious about learning the violin we will definitely check it out. read more

Just came in because I needed a new cello bow and I am sooo glad I stopped by this gem spontaneously. Such genuine and nice people who care for musicians and music. Not only did they treat me with amazing generosity and care but I got to see them do the same for the other customers in the shop. This will definitely be my go to strings shop for me. read more

We had an amazing experience at Forte Strings! They do visits by appointment only and we weren't aware of that but they allowed us to still come in and they were super informative and kind! They gave us their honest thoughts and opinions about different brands and different kinds of violins and we felt right at home! They had an amazing variety of violins and it's the best violin shop we've gone to yet! We drove from Murrieta to visit and we don't regret it at all! We will come again! Thank you again to Eric and Deana Song! read more

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This is a nice place to learn string instruments. The owners are very informative and know the business. One of the workers can fix any of your items. The teacher seem pleasant so far. read more

We go there with our family. For my 5th grade son. At the first we were just looking for a rental. But eventually we decided to buy a new one. Anyway people Are really nice here and really good service here. Definitely will come again read more

My daughter has been playing violin on and off from grade school to junior high. I found this place through the highly recommended reviews on yelp and dropped in on a whim to see if there was anything we can improv on with her old violin. We were greeted by husband and wife owners, Eric and Deana. They inspected her violin and told us that it was too small. She's 12 and she's been playing 3/4 violin. They suggested a full size for her. We could not believe that all this time she has been playing the wrong size. Deana and Eric did not pressure us into busing anything like other places. They were very kind, attentive and knows so much about string instruments. We ended up renting a full size violin from them so my daughter can get a feel for it before we commit and she absolutely love how big the sound is now. They also recommended some instructors for private lessons. They have some in house and some that actually go to your home. We opted for on-site lessons. We received a wonderful text from their instructor, Edward, and just booked our first session. This place is a jewel. I have been to MANY music stores around the area as all of my daughters play music but the level of customer service does not compare to FORTE STRINGS. I just can't believe I missed this place since I drive on Harbor all the time. Definitely recommend this place if anyone is looking for knowledgable instructors and a great place for your string instrument needs! read more

Super nice owners and amazing selection of violins and cellos. Highly recommend!! Street parking or parking lot in the back. read more

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We are so glad to find Forte Strings on internet. We were wondering about all the positive good reviews they have received so we decided to visit them. My wife called them to make an advance appointment. Forte Strings did not let us down. This is a wonderful string instruments shop with five stars service. We highly recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for string instruments and service. The owners (Deanna and her husband) were so friendly and no doubt are string instruments expert. They were patient to help my six grader son to pick a nice full size violin. They also upgraded us to a nicer violin case and other accessories in our purchase. Thank you, Forte Strings. We will come back for sure. read more

We were purchasing a violin for the first time for our 6.5 year old daughter. Owners Deana and Eric were fantastic. I did arrange a time to see the violins, and gave them budget expectations and information on my daughter's size. When we arrived, they had violins already arranged for us to review. The process was incredibly efficient, and Deana and Eric were informative, helpful, and not pushy at all. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend then to anyone looking for a violin. read more

Forte Strings is delightful! Mr. and Mrs. Song were very welcoming to me and my kindergarten-age sons when we came in to rent a violin and a cello. They paired each child up with a perfect-sized instrument. When Mr. Song tuned each instrument, he played a little bit and it was beautiful to watch. When one of my boys burst a bowstring, I called and received patient, kind advice on what to do. When my other boy broke his bow accidentally, Mrs. Song was extremely gracious about it! She was helpful and generous when the bow proved beyond repairing and we needed a new bow. She treated my son with great care, as he was upset about the damage, and I really appreciated that! It is obvious to me that the Songs are genuinely interested in helping budding musicians feel welcome in the music world. Forte Strings has a huge, beautifully displayed collection of instruments, and you might think the attitude of the owners would be very hands-off-our-expensive-instruments, but they have been so warm and encouraging! I would encourage anyone who is interested in renting an instrument to seek out Forte Strings. read more

Everything was great! My cello's seams had come open and there was a problem with the sound post. They did an amazing job at repairing it! It sounds so much better now. They were very friendly and courteous. They're definitely my go-to from now on! read more

My daughter was interested in starting violin lessons so I reached out to this store that I drive by all the time. We went in today to rent a violin and sign up for lessons and were greeted by the warm and friendly owner-couple who provided helpful information for violin newbies. The beautiful store is a one-stop shop with a huge selection of string instruments, flexible rental and purchase programs and lessons in their studio. So glad we found this great local shop! We will be long-term customers throughout my daughter's violin experience. read more

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I'm new to the violin world and this store was recommended by my friend. Their service was beyond my expectations! I went to change the strings. Their price is reasonable and I not only got the service, but also friendship, violin introduction lessons , and professional advices. They also polished my violin, gave me the a good-quality protection clothes, and a violin case name tag for free! I would highly recommend this place to others! read more

By far the best purchasing experience I have ever had. Went in to look at a cello for my daughter who just out grew her last one and within five minutes knew this was the place. A nicer, more accommodating couple of shop owners you could not hope to meet. Thanks Deanna, for treating my little girl sooo well. She is still smiling. read more

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GREAT PLACE!! Their all so nice and very knowledgeable abt everything. They were very patient and I highly recommend this place to any string players of any lvl! read more

My son was starting string orchestra at his school and we wanted to purchase a violin that he could use for the year and his brother can use when he starts middle school. First, Forte Strings is absolutely beautiful. The owners were amazing - patient, extremely knowledgeable, and knew exactly what we were looking for. The violin we purchased is so beautiful and my son is very excited to learn a new instrument. I highly recommend Forte Strings. read more

Great place! Very nice and friendly. Answered all our questions when we bought our first violin.

I needed help with a minor repair for my daughters Violin. She was so helpful and was able to accommodate us, with kindness and patience. Not only did she graciously service my daughters instrument free of charge, but her and her husband also found a practically new bow and included that as well! Blown away at the blessing of finding this place. In addition to their top notch customer service, the it showroom is breathtakingly beautiful, with instruments everywhere. It has an upbeat and peaceful vibe. Reasonable prices on their new and used instruments too! Definitely check them out for your string instrument needs or if you're in the area. Thank you so much again Deana!! read more

Forte Strings is amazing! I brought an 89 yr old woman who I caretake and her ancient violin. She's very particular woman and barely lets anyone touch her violin, but Deana and her husband were wonderful. They knew exactly what to do and perfectly and delicately tuned her violin right in front of us. They also gave her a cleaning cloth for free, and on top of that, they didn't even charge us for their services. I was blown away. And they made an old lady's day. Beautiful experience. read more

Great service. Very knowledgeable about the instruments. Provides honest recommendations without upselling beyond your budget. Empathetic to your circumstances and will work with you to help meet your needs. Thank you Forte Strings for helping us get all set up! read more

Using just pictures, Forte quoted me a fair price for a cello saddle repair and crack repair. They also discovered an area where the seam had fallen apart and reglued it, while still honoring the price and timeframe they quoted me. Once I figure out how to play again, I can finally get rid of the songs stuck in my head. Very happy with the repairs Forte Strings did on my old cello. It sounds better than I remember. read more

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Best service ever! We walked in off the street knowing we needed to upgrade my daughter's violin, but not knowing much about violins. The owners so fabulous to play a few of the violins and show us the differences. They sent us home with one to play for the week before committing to purchasing our next investment. When we came back the next week they talked my young daughter through what it was she liked about the violin she had borrowed and what she didn't like. They then picked a few more for her to try out and let her play them until she felt comfortable with picking one. They made her feel so special and safe. She was so timid to play in front of anyone, but they encouraged her and told her how amazing she was. We left feeling like the most important customers they had ever worked with. And assured us that if she played it this week and anything felt off, to come back. Their prices were much lower than many of the other string stores in the OC and LA area. 100% recommend to everyone! The service was fabulous and the prices cannot be beat. read more

I reached out to several businesses about having our son's violin tuned and Forte Strings got back to me within no time. They tuned my son's violin for no charge. Great customer service! When my son is ready to buy a new violin, we'll be returning here! read more

We had a very pleasant experience buying a cello from this place. The owners Deana and Eric were both very accommodating. They gave us a good deal that we could not refuse. Thank you for explaining and demonstrating to us the different kinds of cello. I highly recommend them! read more

If you're looking to restart your musical journey or embark on a new one, this is the perfect place for you. I play on a family heirloom violin that hadn't been used in 8+ years. I knew it needed some repairs after being idle for so long. (Plus, the fear of the E string snapping made me apprehensive to change the strings myself.) After receiving a high quote for repairs at a different store, I was discouraged. This wasn't the case at Forte Strings. All this violin needed was new strings and a new tailpiece. Prices were more than reasonable. Deanna and Eric were welcoming and accommodating to my needs. I'm so excited to restart my violin journey, and I'm very grateful for coming into this store. read more