I go in to get Needohs, they typically sell them at the retail value instead of raising the price…read moreinsanely high! I appreciate and admire that, I am able to get exactly what I'm looking for at a great price. Aside from the great prices, they have an amazing selection, so many different toys, fidget, toys, games, music, selection, anything anyone could think of! The staff I've encountered has always been nice and helpful.

Went today; noonish, walked in and there was a gentleman sitting on a stool by the counter and…read moredoor. He was on playing on his cell phone. He nodded to me as I walked in; I said Hi, and he returned to his phone. I stood at the counter; he continued on his phone and ignored me. I left after a minute or so.... Took my business to a music shop in a close by town.

Mrs. Robbins is truly exceptional! After trying out three different piano teachers, I decided to…read moregive her a try, and I'm so glad I did. The booking process was easy and flexible, which made things stress-free from the start. From the very first lesson, I knew she was the right fit. She has a special way with children, making piano lessons fun and engaging rather than a chore. After each lesson, she notes everything you worked on and encourages practice at home. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her--my son's progress has been remarkable!

Mrs. Robbins is truly a gem! She works with my 11 year old and my 8 year old. She is positive and…read moreadaptable to all abilities! I have been very impressed by how quickly my kids have picked up what they learn each week. They have fun and do a variety of things each lesson! They practice at home 3-4 times a week for about 10-30 minutes and it's all very manageable for my kids, which I find key to getting them to practice! We highly recommend Mrs Robbins!

Guitar Finds is Top Notch Customer Service! Nick and Allen are the Best!…read more I have brought in bunch of Ukuleles with electric pickup issues and they were all fixed in a timely manner and they go above and beyond to help you out. The best Music store in the Bay Area! If you need your equipment fixed, Bring to Guitar Finds! You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Allen and Nick! You have a forever customer! Warm Regards, Raymond

Benicia's best kept secret!!! Amazing little shop with a ton of top shelf guitars. They focus…read moreprimarily on online sales, so call ahead before driving up. Al and Nick are super responsive. I love to browse their Reverb store as well!

Natalie is an excellent voice teacher. I've been working with her a little over 6 months and in…read morethat time, I've made significant progress. I've been singing since I was in high school, so I came in with some knowledge but I'm now doing things I didn't think I could do before. She's helped me strengthen my breath support, navigate my passagio better and find a healthy belt. I feel like I'm singing with a brand-new voice. I really appreciate the way she explains technique. Although it takes some practice to get the hang of things, her exercises really help to make the technique stick. Natalie is a great singer. She has a warm personality, a welcoming space and online scheduling. I can't recommend her enough!

Awesome teacher! Very accomplished, professional and patient, and great for all ages! My wife and I…read moreare taking lessons to brush up on singing with each other at home and we love it!

Your child decides to play an instrument "What do you do hot shot" - Speed…read moreOption#1 Do a bunch a research online, and maybe get a good one or a cheap bad one. Option#2 Go down to local C&L music shop and tell them about your kids plans then go over the options with someone who has been doing it for 20+ years. Rent vs Buy Depends on instrument and how long your kids is planning to play. Son#1 played sax for 2 years renting was fine Son#2 plays clarinet and decided wants to play in High School. Rented to start but now went ahead and purchased a used one. Would have saved some bucks if we purchased right away but C'est La vie Renting Pro's: Lower cost to start, store will fix most things for free Buying Pro's: Lower cost after about 3-4 years of playing, you can resell our instrument when your done. Warning resale Price can vary quite a bite depending what you bought and how good a shape it in when you go to resale. C&L is happy to walk you through all the options with a low key sales pitch for parents who are new to the world on instruments. They also know most if not all the local school music instructors in the area and can give you the scope on what you might else you might need. If you are already a music instrument expert and know what you exactly what you want then you can probably go online and find a cheaper price, but C&L also donates quite a but to local school music programs.

I came in after getting curious about buying some piano sheet music, and a quick search online said…read moreC&L was an option. I figured it wouldn't hurt to come by, since I had to go to Costco for something else. After I was done with Costco, I stopped by and waited for them to open. Mark, one of the owners, helped walk me through what I was looking for, and he was really kind and helpful. He said that they don't have a whole lot of sheet music and stuff with the advent of the internet, but I did find some good deals and music. I told Mark that after several years away from playing, I wanted to get back into the piano and was looking for technique books to help with my playing form. He walked me through their selection, between Faber and Alfred, so that was really wonderful. This place was a truly wonderful experience, and I'm found them. I would definitely come back.

We stopped by looking for a guitar for my son's first lessons. They were busy, but the staff were…read morestill friendly and very helpful. When my son found the guitar he wanted, an associate took the time to unbox it and teach him how to tune it. He was very patient and helped build excitement for my son's very first guitar lessons. It's hard to find customer service like that these days - people who are genuinely friendly, patient, and willing to take the time to help. The Fender we brought home was also reasonably priced and sounds great. Overall, it was an excellent experience.

I was a bit nervous about taking my guitar to have repaired here due to unfortunately bad…read moreexperience at another location years ago, but I have to tell you from the first conversation with Andrew the guitar wizard I was put to ease. From the moment he answered the phone I knew that I had found the right place. Andrew kept me in the loop through the entire process and he was very nice and helpful. My repair was done in a timely manner and he did a fantastic job! Don't look any further for a repair shop for your beloved guitar, go see Andrew and know that you are in great hands. A job well done!!

Elizabeth was referred to me by my daughter's school band teacher. For that I am thankful,…read moreespecially since the daughter has been improving steadily under her tutelage. She teaches violin, viola, and piano, but her specialty is the violin. She is encouraging but does not hesitate to point out mistakes or areas that need improvement. But she does so in a way that does not foster lower self-esteem or discouragement. Elizabeth also tries to accommodate schedules, which is really great. I highly recommend Contra Costa School of Music if you are looking for music lessons.

We've been with Elizabeth for several years. She specializes in piano and violin lessons. She's an…read moreexcellent piano instructor. She is patient and kind hearted with my youngest and stern and honest with my pre-teen. Contra Costa School of Music schedules two recitals a year. Elizabeth encourages her students to select challenging pieces to showcase their hard work and dedication. These recitals have help my children see their hours of practicing pay off. I've recommended family and friends to her. She is a superior musician with several degrees and accreditations. She's relocated to Loring Ave in Crockett, CA.

Our student made great progress in fluency while working with Rosaura. Our student completed…read morethrough book 3 in the Barton material Rosaura uses. Rosaura also supplements with fun tactile based learning tools to help form a strong phonetic foundation for her students.

I found Rosaura using Yelp! From the beginning she listened to my concerns for my daughter, she…read moreunderstood my concerns & feelings of helplessness. After speaking on the phone, we set up and meet. She assessed my daughter & came up with a plan. I was excited! I was not let down. Rosaura has been patient with my daughter, understanding & gives just enough push w/o being overwhelming. In my opinion Rosaura is an expert in her field. My daughter has learned how to read because of Rosaura. I have also learned many things from Rosaura. She is a great tutor/teacher and an excellent source of knowledge for parents struggling with dyslexia.

Jeff is the most funny and amazing music teacher I have ever meet! He is very funny and always…read moreresponds and even joins in with all the funny things kids love to say. These lessons are for all ages! He is great with kids and adults. He is also great for advanced and beginners! Guitar, piano, bass guitar, ukulele, drums and other instruments are all musical characters that you could learn. I have tried other places but Fearless Music Lessons is by far the best! His space is super homey and is decorated in all things music. I look forward to going to my lessons every week and definitely recommend going here for music lessons.

Jeff is a great instructor!!! He's got a great range of music styles that he teaches and customizes…read moreyour lessons to what you want to play. He's very patient and goes over any questions you may have during your lesson. There is a great studio with plenty of parking. One of the nicest guys you'd ever meet! I'd recommend him to anybody that's interested in music.

My kids LOVE this place! It has kept them engaged with music and the instructors are top notch. I'd…read morerecommend it to anyone looking to pick up an instrument.

This is a fun and creative place for kids and a has a fabulous staff of people that make it even…read morebetter!