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Cynthia P.

Nice, small local music store. There is a small section of sheet music and small sections of instruments, also they give lessons. The person behind the counter, who is maybe the owner, was very helpful and pointing me in a direction for sheet music. It's in a convenient location if you happen to be in downtown Carlsbad Village and definitely worth perusing around before heading off to one of the large chains.

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Belinda Z.

I am in my 30s and taking piano lessons for the first time here. I actually used Yelp to request a quote, the process was so easy and the staff are super responsive. My piano teacher is patient, engaging, and wicked talented! I love that she has a great dance in music taste and lets me bring that into class too! There are mostly kids that take classes here, and all the staff have made me feel super comfortable in taking up piano as an adult! I started taking classes to alleviate the stress of working full time and being a full time doctoral student. For 30 minutes a week, it's my me time building a skill not related to school or work!

Jenny B.

Ukulele date night with my daughter was so much fun! The teacher Brian was cool, funny and patient. My daughter walked in never having played an instrument and walked out understanding how to read music AND playing "Twinkle Twinkle" and "Mary had a little lamb" She was over the moon excited and so proud of herself! It made me very proud! She has found her lane- MUSIC! She will start lessons here in January! I can't wait to start her musical journey at here!

Queen Claire B.

3.5 stars. Giacoletti's is a small ukulele and guitar store. In comparison to a big chain store like Guitar Center, Giacloetti's offers a more personal experience when shopping for a guitar or ukulele. The only downfall of being a smaller store is the lack of variety in their inventory. I appreciate the personal experience and knowing that the gentlemen I was speaking with had over 20 years with the guitar. I only wish they offered different brands and lower prices or at least specials.

They let us borrow a ukulele on our first lesson so I knew they'd like it before making the investment! (Thank goodness!)

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Great service. Customer oriented. Vinny knows what he is doing. Great place to look for a ukulele or guitar. Prices reasonable.

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Thank you so much for your loyalty and your kind words!

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Friendly help, lots of services offered, convenient location to Oceanside and Carlsbad.

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