everyone there is awesome. I go there a lot…read more but Whatever you do. Do not , I mean DO NOT hire Merly as their in house Guitar tech , i was wanted by three people not to trust him. and one of them was the manager at CM. but I didn't listen. I hired him to swap pickups. and he did the job wrong. and kept my 230 dollar pickups after wards. I went to the store and told the manager who warned me. and he acted like I was the crazy one. and even reminded him that he had warned me. And he completely disregarded that claim. Honestly, I should give the Store lower scores. But they have been good to me in the past and they do always have a great product. I just think the fact that the store did nothing to fix. It just showed me that they can't be trusted with Guitar tech stuff when it comes to Merly. Otherwise I would give them 5 1/2 stars if I could.

Recently I went in to pick up a consignment check. The two young women i encountered were rid,…read morearrogant and disrespectful. Yet day earlier a you man greeted me genuinely friendly and very helpful.

Great service, very professional and fair pricing! The guy…read morethere stayed after hours to Take care of my guitar, to me that's the kind of thing that tells me how much they love what they doing! Thank you.

I brought a "Strat-Shaped Object" in to see if there was any hope of making her playable. Terribly…read moreback-bowed neck, fret ends poking out from the high desert lack of humidity, all kinds of out-of-adjustment everything. Andy put his mojo on it, she plays and sounds just great now. A+ work, he even threw in a whammy bar, which is more than I can say for the online store I bought it from used. Thanks, Andy!

It has been a while since I have been here. I hold Sky and this sacred business in reverence and…read moredivine true light. Not only was Sky informative and kind, he was memorable and inspiring. I bought a few High Spirit flutes from here over a period of a few years I was visiting Santa Fe more regularly. I was thinking about this location and am feeling called to make a trek just for the sake of visiting the store. Thank you for activating the heart and walking in a good way!

Favorite shop in Santa Fe- We had the best time with Sky. He went above and beyond to help helped…read moreus find the perfect flutes and drums to reclaim our sound. We felt like each instrument was sent from source

Discovered this little shop the other day and went in to see what they had…read more Unfortunately, they did not have anything I was looking for. The staff, however, was very friendly and the gentleman I spoke to was curious as to what I needed and if he could start carrying that kind of stuff for me. Obviously this blew me away! I have never been asked what's good to what products I like and if I had any suggestions on what to carry. The level of personal service and willingness to work with me in order to get what I want here in Santa Fe was excellent! I will definitely be shopping here again. Not only that, I just can't help telling everyone I know about this great experience!

I sincerely hoped to love this place based on their previous reviews. I think the owner might be…read morewinding down a bit and perhaps preparing for retirement. He was a real pleasure to talk to, and clearly well thought of as a luthier from the collection of guitars waiting to be worked on and picked up. Unfortunately the selection of guitars for sale was limited at best and predominantly electric guitars. D'Angelicos were prominently displayed but I'ld say there weren't more than forty guitars for sale and a lot of them were used. The shop dog was the bet part of the visit. Good girl!

Great spot! In an era where everyone's on Reverb, offline shops are often where the best gems are…read moreto be found.

Maybe I found a new place that's just nice to have a reason to visit?…read more If the coowner could have been any more of a resource while keeping both the cutesy of masking until I stated I was fully vaccinated and making me feel at ease. Here I didn't feel self conscious as a person with some differently labeled/ differently abled adaptations ,both understanding and respect for differences in approach were so present, I could simply enjoy conversation and learn quite a bit about my focus there , upright base, cello and violin. I'm looking forward to returning to complete a plan of approach to preserving instruments' longevity, and full service. My whole day brightened with this little 'errand,' made a visit in the first few moments. Edit to add: challenging tasks are so much more accessible with people like you and places like this , thank you!

Meticulous workmanship, skilled lutherie, great service, and such nice people--this shop is the…read morebest! I recommend them highly for all bowed instrument needs.

I really liked this store because it has so much flavor and so much variety. There are musical…read moreinstruments, jewelry, housewares, books, shoes, and lots more. The parking is tight but worth it. There is no restroom because there is no water or plumbing. There are two floors. You'll like this store too probably.

Eclectic assortment of clothes, jewelry, and handmade guitars, dulcimers, banjos, ukuleles and…read moreharps all done by the owner, Robbie McCoy. Definitely a must-see if you're in the area.

Lisa is a thorough, patient, and skilled teacher on many stringed instruments, not just cello. I…read morestarted studying violin at a fairly advanced age, and she's helped me to get to a level of playing that I never thought I'd achieve.

From the owner: Cello Girl Music Instruction, located in the heart of Santa Fe, NM, specializes in providing…read moretop-notch instrumental music lessons. Catering to students of all ages and skill levels, Cello Girl Music Instruction offers personalized and engaging cello lessons designed to foster a love for music and enhance musical skills. Whether you're a beginner eager to start your musical journey or an advanced player looking to refine your technique, our experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Join us at Cello Girl Music Instruction and unlock your musical potential!

I only took lessons from David for three or four months. At that point I'd been mostly self taught…read moreand learned stuff off the internet. From David, I learned a lot about basics of forming chords and a little music theory. But the lessons didn't necessarily connect to each other: each week seemed like an introduction to new territory that would be forgotten the following session, where some new exercise was introduced. I'm sure that if I'd kept at it for years it would have come together. He did push me to learn all the notes on the fret board, which has of course been useful. In my half hour, David did spend a lot of time talking conceptually, but it was hard sometimes for me to put into practice.

I took lessons from David for 10 years and have lots to say about his teaching abilities! I think…read morehe's great! He seemed to know just the right way to push a busy adult student (job, family). He was always very understanding when other things in my life kept me from practicing and could generally be flexible with my schedule when needed, yet he always kept me interested and motivated. (I never once considered quitting my lessons, even though they required an hour's commute each way.) He had a good touch at suggesting music that would entice me and keep me going. My lessons were always fun, and we became good friends through the years, along with our spouses. I would sometime show up at my lesson wanting to talk about things going on in my life, most notably some of the challenges of living with a teenaged son. I felt that David had wise suggestions or comments, a good perspective. He would tell me about interactions with some of his challenging students, leaving me with the sense that he was probably a very positive influence on them. When we had a wedding celebration for our daughter a few years ago, David was the only live musician we considered having, and his music added a lovely touch to the atmosphere of a very fun party. It's been almost 11 years since I stopped lessons from David and moved away. I've continued playing, more than ever. I enjoy playing at coffee shops and gallery openings, where my music is well accepted. Now that I have the luxury of more time, I often play for hours a day. Something I've really noticed is how much I still sometimes hear David's voice in my head - not just instructional comments, but thoughts about playing, about one's development as a musician, ideas that continue to fall into place and make so much sense to me, especially over time. I see that continuing influence as a sign of a excellent teacher, and I am very grateful for it!