My son and I both take private lessons at Sharp. I am studying voice with Sydney and my 11 year old…read moreboy studies drumming with Elliott. I just love what we are both learning! Low-pressure, high-attention to detail. Just my style. Sydney is really helping me, a 50 year old woman who NEVER SANG and would never dream of doing it in front of anyone, find my natural voice and it's starting to sound pretty good! I also like that Elliott plays accopaniment to Sebastian's drumming so they are making music together that gets him excited beyond the basics. They also have a beautiful location.

I study singing with Sydney and my 11 year old studies drumming with Elliott. We love our lessons!…read moreThey are both so knowledgeable and encouraging. I have studied with many teachers of performing arts over the years and these are very special teachers! Beautiful location,too!

Sam is a super energetic teacher! She is great with the kids and really knows how to get them…read moreinvolved and learn! She always creates a fun environment for the kids to learn in.

Sam is an amazing teacher! Passionate, enthusiastic and energetic.read more

I brought in a used violin, after purchasing it with no prior experience. Wasn't sure what I needed…read moreto do before playing with it. The young lady was very helpful - no sales pressure. But I bought a couple of accessories anyways because she made the experience pleasant. Would definitely go back with any music related needs.

Just bought a ukelele from here to keep practicing as a beginner, they have good intro/beginner…read morepieces up to more expensive and studier pieces. The range I saw was from sale items at 49.99 up to 200+, they have a good, moderate amount of choices at each level, with different brands and accompanying acessories! My ukelele is a soprano, a great beginner ukelele I was practicing with, got it for $75 with tax and a carrying bag included in my purchase, if I remember correctly, tag price was $69.99 I did ask if there was something similar to a brand/type of ukelele I started my practice with but I was then getting sold onto the more expensive pieces that I didn't have experience with and didn't ask for so that was a miss for me. Wish I got more of a relevant recommendation but the workers were sweet, they let us browse by ourselves for a good amount of time before stepping in (which good for me because I needed time to think, compare, and browse). When we went, there were a handful of other customers inside the store, it's located in a small shopping center but the store is bigger inside than it appears on the outside. The parking situation was just okay, not bad, could use a tad bit more space, we went ~1p the parking lot was full minus 2-3 spots but I noticed cars came and went from the time we got there until we left so it seems like there's a couple spots free at any given time due to the traffic coming in and out for small errands. Lots of instruments and accessories to be found inside and the workers seem to be happy to help find what is needed! Pretty well organized inside to find what you need on your own though, I was able to find the ukeleles quickly.

Thomas Musical Instruments is quality and great value. Great service and knowledge. I would…read morereccomend them for service and rebuilds

I highly recommend John with Thomas Musical Instruments. He fixed my son's trumpet in less than…read more24 hours and was reasonably cost.

We feel so blessed to have found Rob Mahoney for piano lessons for our son! Our son started…read moreworking with Rob 1.5 years back, at the age of 5. Our son can now read music, and play basic piano beautifully! Rob is patient, kind, and fun too. He has a detached recording studio at his house with a full grand Yamaha piano, keyboard, and drum set. We are so grateful to Rob for all he has taught our son, and we look forward to working with him for many, many years to come!

From the owner: Robert's specialty is jazz improvisation. Whether you have never played before or are an…read moreaccomplished musician who wants to learn how to improvise, you will feel welcomed and at home in Robert's studio. Study jazz, blues and pop music from a teacher with more than thirty five years of teaching experience. Robert's own music education and his long performance career create a fountain of knowledge on which he draws to enliven lessons and tailor them to individual learning styles and interests. Beginning with music fundamentals, ear training, piano fingering and technique, Robert can then lead you into the worlds of stage performance, improvisation and recording.

After just four lessons with Dylan my guitar playing and confidence with the instrument has…read moreimproved dramatically. Learning by yourself through youtube lessons can only take you so far. Dylan will take you the rest of the way by teaching good learning habits and providing a wealth of great resources. Whether you've hit a wall in your progress of learning your instrument or are just starting fresh. I highly recommend Rivendell Music Academy and look forward to more lessons in the future.

My sons love going to guitar lessons with Dylan. They really like him and think he is the best…read moremusic teacher ever. They like the fact that they get to play cool songs that they recognize. They told me that they want to play as well as him someday. Dylan is a kind, fun and patient music teacher who makes learning a new instrument exciting. It's clear that he really enjoys teaching. He is an excellent musician and is an inspiration to my boys. We really appreciate him!

Native Bay Area resident and have always heard of Gryphon. Never had a guitar that needed a setup…read moreI couldn't do. Took my Martin Sc-10 for a setup due to high action after purchasing it used and the shim system they use. Went in to talk and Bryan took my guitar in and was very informative about the service. Guitar was ready promptly and when I went to pick it up Paul greeted me very kindly and we had a great conversation about the Bay Area old days and Skip Spence. My guitar action was perfect. Can't say enough kind words about this place. Highly recommend their service and a visit to the store. Beautiful acoustic guitars.

I definitely would recommend entrusting the work done on my guitar/Ukulele to the luthiers and the…read morefine folks at Gryphon. The Luthiers are fine craftsmen who enjoy their work and it shows speaking with them and viewing gorgeous instruments displayed on the walls and around the showroom. A definite one stop shop for high end string instruments