Great music shop right on San Pablo. Parking on the street out front. My dad needed a screw…read morereplaced on his bass and wanted new strings. The guitar repair person doesn't work on Saturdays but we were able to get it checked in and took a tour around the store. Nice selection of guitars, ukuleles, guitar straps, amps. Everything seemed reasonably priced considering this isn't a mega chain or Amazon. Knowledgable staff.

Friendly service and professional - they modified my son's guitar - great local business!read more

I left a message I was interested in adult piano lessons and had no return call. It would have been…read moreconvenient and no doubt cheaper than the $100/hr I ended up paying.

Music Repertoire is the place to be if you're looking for a top notch place for music…read more The owner and instructor, Henry, is intent on providing anyone with musical knowledge. Music Repertoire specializes in providing lessons for voice, piano and guitar, with a variety of genres, from classical to contemporary. I've been here for 4 years and I do not regret it, Henry is patient, and easy to work with it, he'll be a great instructor and friend.

Fiat Music has been serving Pinole for a very long time. I remember their old location in the same…read morelocation. Fiat has been in Pinole since Lucky was there and with Traders Joe it is still in business. I never took lesson at Fiat but I have gotten piano music sheets and information on piano. The woman that owns Fiat is very nice. Fiat Music Co serving Pinole for a long time and is a historic landmark.

I really love this shop. It is all the history of the valleys music in one small spot. However, the…read moreparking is terrible for the whole shopping center, and while the hours of the store are fantastic, they need to get a better organization system for returning instruments that have been worked on. They did fantastic work on my guitar and for a good price, but I had to go three times after my guitar had been fixed, and even then they could not find the receipt to give me information on how much it was (even though I had my copy of the receipt), and at least once they refused to return my guitar, even though I could see it behind the counter only because they could not find the receipt. I wish nothing but the best for the store and I will definitely be back because of its fantastic service for instruments and lessons for music enthusiasts. I just wish they had a better organizational system for the tickets.

I have been taking piano lessons with Laura Ponti at Albany Music School for the last 2-3months…read more Lessons are offered to both kids and adults from beginner to intermediate skill levels. If you are looking to take piano lessons, I highly recommend Laura. She is kind, patient, passionate and dedicated to teaching you how to play the piano the right way. This is a nice music school. It's not too big or too small. They have 5 rooms for lessons and they offer a variety of lessons with musical instruments including the piano, violin, drum, voice, and guitar. Both Lina (owner) and Judy (receptionist) run the school quite well and they are organized and professional. The only problem is that this studio doesnt have adequate insulation, which feels even hotter than it is (especially during the heat wave we are going through). I hope the building managers take this seriously and get the problem fixed soon. I recommend dressing light and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. I highly recommend Albany Music School. Great piano teacher and staff.

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! I finally did it!!!! I finally started…read moreplaying the piano...and you know what...I LOVE IT!!!!!! I've passed this place several times since it's in my neighborhood and I kept saying I have to call, I have to call. Finally I did :) The place is located in an upstairs studio. Very nice place and well lite. There are 3 piano rooms and a nice waiting area :) I take private lessons w/Lina who is such a cutie pie. Since this is my first time taking lessons she is soooooo helpful and very pleasant. She goes over everything with you and reassures you :) I love her!!!!! The monthly fee to attend the school is $240. That includes the private lessons, the materials and they opportunity to come in any time and practice and listen to others. They also have other lessons available. I know for sure when I go, there's this little boy who plays the violin. He's really good too :)

Time flies by when I have my voice lessons with Crystal. I've always had some natural talent for…read morepitch and rhythm, and participated in other singing activities in the past. Now as an adult learner, my goals are to improve my breathing technique and practice songs to help maintain my vocal range. Crystal's location and scheduling have been convenient, and she has been accommodating and pleasant to work with. She also has a deep understanding of music theory and showmanship which are great supplements to the practicing. I have enjoyed my time with Crystal so far and plan to stay as long as I am with my band.

Crystal offered voice lessons to my 12 year old daughter during the pandemic via Zoom. My daughter…read moreloved her lessons and improved so much!

The staff is very knowledgeable , and they have a variety quality used instruments at good prices.read more

Love this place! Great personal service. They always do an amazing job efficiently and with very…read morereasonable prices. Bonus, the place has a great vibe but maybe because it's filled with beautiful instruments

I found Leonard in my Yelp search for a piano teacher, so it's only fair that I give back to the…read moreYelp community and let everyone know that his five star rating is very well deserved. I've been going to Leonard twice a week for the past few months, and my progress in piano is a clear reflection of the great instruction I've received. I've not only learned to play music through sight reading (and practice, of course), but Leonard teaches me theory along the way. He's incredibly patient, and he makes it clear that his primary concern is that I'm making progress from week to week. It is a very comfortable environment, and despite his obvious talent and experience in music, I never feel as though he is condescending with my beginner's skills. I would highly recommend Leonard to anyone seeking music lessons, regardless of his or her current level of expertise.

Leonard is awesome!…read more He teaches music theory at my college (E'xpression College for the Digital Arts). He really knows his stuff, and is extremely clear. He makes music theory and concepts easy and FUN to learn!

I have worked with Keren for 5 years and her skill at vocal instruction is unmatched. The amount…read moreof encouragement and positive energy that she brings to her lessons is wonderful. She makes the work fun and enjoyable. I am very shy about singing. Yet, Keren brings the right amount of encouragement with balanced patience to get even the shyest out doing the exercises. Be prepared to work though as Keren is approaching vocal lessons the right way by training the student the right way so that students are developing their vocal instrument for long term sustainable use. She focuses on difficult but important core exercises, warm-ups, and ear training. It is important for her that her students don't develop bad habits and understand that the voice is a muscle that needs to be worked the right way. Overall, I cannot recommend Keren enough. It really is her passion for vocals that makes this a fun way to train. The work is challenging, as it should be, but Keren's passion and positive energy make the training enjoyable and fun. I have to say that I am so thankful for the instruction and I am so much more confident of my voice after the time I've spent with Keren. Thanks!

Keren Gaiser isn't just a music teacher. She is a friend of mine now that when I first joined her…read moreclasses worked with me in an approachable and kind way to impart impeccably useful wisdom. There is so much that this person can teach you that never stops being useful to a singer, and if singing is something important in your life, then she can unlock a whole new world to you. She encouraged me to take the reigns in my pursuit of music, and I can't thank her enough as I enter my senior year of college after her lessons! If you can't decide on a teacher, know that you've found a SHINING gem of a teacher right here that will work with you at any level in your journey!

For a good while I looked for a place where my daughter could take singing classes. I asked around…read moreand a musician friend of mine recommended this place, so I researched a little about Los Cenzontles and almost instantly I knew my daughter would be happy attending this place. We went in there asked about their classes, signed her up and gave it a try. After the class I ask my daughter if she liked it and she said she loved it. (That's all I needed to hear). Even when the academy is a little far for us living in Vallejo, I don't really mind the 15-20 minutes drive. My daughter is happy, the price is pretty affordable and it seems like the people working there really enjoy what they do, so what else could I ask for. Would I recommend this place!!??? YES I totally would!!

Great small venue for some awesome cultural music and dance. Supporting our youth in the community…read morewith safe, sound spaces too!

I'm so pleased with the service I've received from this wonderful local shop. Adam ( the owner )…read moreset up my new Stratocaster and fixed my Martin so perfectly. I feel like I can play so much better now. It's nice to practice without the stress of knowing the guitar is just not right. Extremely happy!! The entire staff is friendly and very helpful. Definitely getting my next guitar from Mountain Music!! I know they will help me get the perfect guitar.

Craig and Gregory both so lovely and kind as I walked in and quickly bought a guitar to learn on,…read morenot even remembering which way to hold it ("are you left handed?" - Craig) Gently mentioning lessons, picks, etc... yes, please, and I promise I'll be back. A very cool space run by nice people who help, don't push, and don't make you feel dumb for not knowing anything. Love a local business too.