This place is amazing! The staff are very friendly, understanding, and kind. Every time I visit,…read morethey help me try out many instruments. For a local store in a small town, Tall Toad has an amazing collection-- I once saw a custom made baritone guitar! Prices are great, especially for local purchases. Definitely check this place out if you're local and have the slightest interest in music. It's the best!

After neglecting it for at least10 years (I got absorbed in my piano, ) Tall Toad restrung and…read morecleaned up my beautiful Martin guitar. Now I'm back to playing both! Kind and very knowledgeable service!

Just had an early 2000s Tacoma acoustic bass repaired there that we picked up for a screaming deal…read moreat a local pawn shop. The top was lifting and the action was in desperate need of a setup (to the point where they had to shim both the neck and saddle a bit). I can't say the repair was blazing fast or i'd be misleading (around 3 weeks turn around), but frankly I would rather the repair be done well than fast. You cannot even see the seam where the top was lifting, the action is phenomenal, and the interactions with the employees were always jovial and pleasant. You can tell the techs working there absolutely love what they do, and that's always refreshing to see in artisanal jobs like luthier work.

Have had 3 of my guitars worked on by Geoff and his crew and have been very happy with how my…read moreguitars have played afterwards. I like that they offer classes on how to work on your guitar and they are all friendly and ready to help. Thanks, guys.

Really lovely local shop with a very knowledgeable and friendly owner. He looked at my busted…read moreconcertina and assessed it quickly. I bought another instrument from here that he restored, and I'm thrilled. The shop owner made me excited to get back into playing music :) Definitely recommend this place highly!

Myself an experienced pianist and organist but near-complete novice to accordions, I was welcomed…read moreenthusiastically by that man of fascinating anecdotes and arcane knowledge, Kimric. He gave me all the time I needed to explain basic accordionship and construction, select an appropriate instrument, and set a fair price and terms for my specific needs. After a couple days I realized something wasn't right with the bass button order, and he surmised over the phone that the bass block was in backwards. I brought it in and he took out his screwdriver and fixed it then and there in the lobby. Terrifically kind and helpful, this man can do anything (except perhaps stop talking)! Pay him a visit when you have some time, try out some unique accordions, and ask him about his steam car.

My daughter began taking piano lessons from Julia about two months ago. She really looks forward to…read moreeach lesson. Julia makes it fun for the kids and let's them learn to play some of the popular songs which is great for a teenager who just became interested in piano.

Julia is an amazing teacher. My 10 year old daughter has learned a lot of technical voice skills…read morefrom Julia and loves working with her. Piano is somewhat of a challenge for my daughter, however Julia makes it a fun learning atmosphere so my daughter enjoys to continue to learn. Julia is incredibly talented and gives clear and specific direction on how to learn skills to become a better performer. If you want a fun learning atmosphere, Julia is a great person to work with.

I've taken lessons from Tyler for about 7 years. I really enjoy the fact that he lets me select…read moremusic which I want to play and then helps me to put the chords and tabs together so I can play either on my own or with the original recordings. Tyler has an incredible voice as well so always fun to play together with him taking over vocals. His teaching style is positive and I always look forward to my lessons. I've learned a lot and improved my skills; great teacher.

So after a couple months now of taking guitar lessons from Tyler, I wanted to post another review…read more In short, it just gets better every time and he is simply amazing. If you are looking for a phenomenal instructor then Tyler is your guy. Tyler is so focussed on teaching you what you want learn and improving your skills. He actually prepares for my lessons by studying the music I like and develops a plan for every lesson. His talent is beyond belief and while he teaches you how to play, he also spends time educating you about music. I never thought that I would get anywhere with the guitar because I'm not musically talented but Tyler has truly inspired and motivated me. I come home from each lesson eager to practice what he taught me. I then practice everyday so that I can improve and make the most out of our next lesson. Because of my lessons with Tyler, the guitar has become a huge part of my life and has brought me so much joy. Above all else; his positive, supportive, and encouraging approach makes him such a fantastic teacher. If you are interested in learning a musical instrument, you want to take lessons from Tyler. He is absolutely remarkable. Matt Menard

Where do I start with Carol? Well let's start by saying she is a blessing and a great piano…read moreteacher! Our daughter did piano classes with Move over Mozart and after 1 1/2 she still couldn't play a song! In a month our daughter started to play Fur Elise and great Disney songs! What I love about Carol is she makes teaching fun and she is the most patient person ever. I would highly recommend Carol for your child!!!! The most important part of this is the teaching is one on one so she gives her full attention to her student and makes sure the student understands learning piano. Thank you Carol for teaching Madi we really appreciate you, she enjoys your class and time.

We highly recommend Mrs Carol! She has done a wonderful job with both our children. She tailors the…read morelessons to their needs and abilities. She is patient with both our son who has a difficult time staying focused and our chatty daughter. Our son has transitioned the skills he's learned from his piano lessons to JR High band. Carol is very patient with the kids and does her best to be accommodating to our crazy schedule.

My son has taken voice lessons with the current owner of PSM for a little over three years, and…read moreMelody is absolutely phenomenal! Not only is she incredibly positive and engaging with him, but she is also just an incredibly warm and fun human being. She runs the school like a family and makes personal connections with each student and their family. He has grown so much under her teaching these past few years. My son has also had a positive experience with one of the other vocal teachers there, Rachel Steiner, who has helped with vacation lessons a few times, and we would heartily recommend both of these teachers to anyone looking for vocal coaching/voice training.

Our child has been a student of PSM for two years and has blossomed into a wonderful violin player…read more(I'm not just biased!) The violin instructor, Janet, is an exceptional, kind and encouraging teacher. Our whole family loves to see her! Fostering a community for our music school during the pandemic, Melody, the owner and director of the school, has organized outdoor musical shows and gatherings as we all carefully navigate Covid. PSM is a simply wonderful school and we feel fortunate to have them in our town.

A+ build quality. Components are tight. Rugged and built to lasts…read more Great OEM celestian speakers. Love my: 5:50 Express DC2 Rectifier 2X12 cabinet

The best and only technician I would bring my Mesa Boogie amp to. Shane is an incredible electrical…read moreengineer. I brought my 30 year old Mess Boogie amp in for repair due to a faulty "B" channel. He did an excellent job in repairing it.

What can I say, I fell in love with this place the first moment I walked through the door. Sarina,…read moreBilly, and KK are some of the most down to earth folks you'll meet. They are not there to coerce you into parting with your hard earned remuneration; they are there simply to brighten your day. Should you ultimately decide you are there to purchase an instrument or piece of equipment, they will guide and advise you accordingly in making the ideal choice, based on YOUR needs, not theirs. The layout of this shop is systematized in such a manner that is easy on the eyes, a ubiquitous immaculacy, rarely found in a guitar shop. A complimentary coffee bar and hangout nook is such a welcome and beguiling feature. It's not difficult to imagine spending more time in this shop than one has budgeted for; and that's the point, you'll never feel anything but welcome to lounge about, test out some amazing gear, and enjoy all the store and its owners have to offer... Speaking of the owners, Billy's proficient skill with guitar repair has left me in awe. The first two guitars (Ibanez and Fender) I brought in were in need of some serious love. When I picked them up, I plugged them in and found they played better than what I had first purchased them or at any point after. The level of skill and care applied is immeasurable. He treats every instrument as if it were his own. This shop and its owners are a true treasure and a most welcome addition to the town of Petaluma. Do yourself a favor and stop by, you won't regret it. \m/

What a great shop! Beautiful guitars on display among some of the friendliest folks in all of…read morePetaluma. Very knowledgeable staff and all sorts of supplies on hand for your guitar needs plus coffee! Great location and plenty of parking! Beautiful store inside and out!

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