This store is a treasure. A small business with people who care deeply about guitars. I got to try…read moremany older guitars, and was helped by a very patient and kind person. Unfortunately the model I had come in to try was not in stock, so I did not end up purchasing a guitar, despite wanting to support their business. I hope others support this shop - we are lucky to have them in our region.

It's a great store with tons of vintage acoustic guitars. Also, the owners are super friendly. Was…read moregreeted by Nicolas and had a great conversation about the guitars they have in stock as well as the custom Schoenberg acoustic Definitely coming back!

There are a lot of great music classes for kids, however none of them have the extra special touch…read morethat Music Makers offers--exposure to guest musicians, music theory and opportunities to play on "real" kids sized instruments. Have you ever seen a kid-sized cello? My toddler was completely amazed by the opportunity to play on this tiny instrument. He sat in the chair, grabbed the bow and began to "play" and sing Twinkle Little Star. There is a different instrument each week, for my son to "check out." Where else can you have a rich experience like this? Music Makers gives us a delightful exposure to music, movement and singing AND is an excellent primer for my child to learn more advanced study of music when the time comes. Cindy has been teaching for over 25 years, and has all kinds of tricks/gifts to keep the kids focused and engaged. I always learn something too! Check out her free preview class and see for yourself!

Awesome music class for kids (1.5-6 years old)! My 3-yr-olds attended the Music Makers summer class…read moreseries and absolutely loved it. The class CD is their music of choice for the car, and they keep asking about 'their' class over and over, despite that the series is now over. We signed up for the upcoming fall session and can't wait for it to start. Cindy, who teaches all the classes (together with a piano accompanist), is excellent in keeping all the kids engaged. She uses all kinds of clever interactive approaches that even the most distracted kids get intrigued, and want to participate. I like that she emphasizes the learning aspect - so kids, while having fun, also get to learn about music and try a variety of different instruments. I am not easily impressed with classes, but this one is a really good one. If you want to get a taste before committing, Music Makers offer free preview classes.

I've been taking group guitar class with Joe for a couple months and I have learned so much…read more I really enjoy the group aspect because we get to be social, laugh a bit, and work together. Bonus teacher nerd points because as a piano teacher, I learn a lot from Joe about how to conduct a group class-- a rare and little-discussed aspect of music teaching. Joe's years of experience have come through in my playing in a short time. Highly recommend!

My sons have been taking weekly guitar lessons with Joe for over ten years. My older son started…read moreplaying with Joe at age 6 (he is now finishing high school). His younger brother transitioned from the piano to guitar and started with Joe at age 10 (he's now 14). Joe is a patient and supportive guitar and music teacher. He has been a steady part of their upbringing, and he has been a good role model for them. They are good guitar players. More importantly, they love playing and play most days of every week. I credit Joe with developing their love for playing the guitar, which they will carry forward into their lives. I highly recommend Joe.

Josh was the best! He was so patient and sweet with our children. Both of which have ADHD and can…read morelose interest quickly. Josh kept them laughing, engaged and on task throughout their back to back sessions. I love the virtual training option via video conference, and honestly they would not have excelled so quickly and proficiently if we had to drive out to his music studio with our very busy schedules. Josh is very talented and was even featured on "American Idol" Give Laughing School of Music a try- you won't be disappointed- I guarantee it!

I have attended many social Fusion dancing events that Josh was hired to perform at in and around…read morethe San Francisco Bay Area as well as in Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia, Denver, and Vancouver. At these events, Josh performed his own original electronic music for huge crowds of dancers. He is a very talented musician, and has great stage presence. I love his original songs!! I have also listened to him play great covers on the piano as he leads a group thru some late night karaoke sing-alongs :) Recently I contracted him to help me record and produce a song of my own, and he really guided me every step of the way. Josh is also a music teacher offering piano, drum, guitar and ukelele lessons out of his home studio. I couldn't recommend him more as both a performer and a teacher!!

We purchased our very first piano from here at the beginning of the pandemic. We figured that…read moresince we'd be staying home more often, why not purchase a real piano!? We made an appointment to come in and Ulysses helped us out. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us through the process. He didn't rush us or pressure us to buy a piano, and he was patient in answering all our questions. We went home that same day to think about which piano we wanted to get and returned a week later to purchase a Yamaha upright piano. Overall, it was a great experience and we now have a beautiful piano!

Another five-star review for Music Exchange and Gary in particular! I recently had a wonderful…read moreend-to-end experience; Gary was patient and helpful and didn't try to sell me something we didn't need. The entire process was smooth and delightful. I am happy to recommend Music Exchange/Gary and we will certainly reach out to them again for our next purchase.

I took lap steel lessons with Chris for about a year and it was a great experience! Chris helped so…read moremuch with steering me in the right direction as far as technique, players to check out etc. The majority of my lessons where focusing on playing along with records (always the best way to get better) and I loved all the tunes he recommend for me to study and I still use them today in my regular practices. I'm a professional bass player, but since I've started playing lap steel I've been offered some great performing/recording opportunities due to my new found interest in lap steel and I owe a lot to Chris in helping me out in the beginning stage of understanding the instrument.

Chris is THE MOST natural guitar teacher I've ever seen. He has helped instill a love for the…read moreguitar with my son who cannot keep an attention span for more than 5 seconds. He makes it easy for the boy. The proof? My son REGULARLY picks up his guitar to practice on his own. Thank you Chris...

Tutor Doctor helped my daughter (5th grade) deal with some spelling struggles and understand…read moreconcepts in a language she could really understand. Very reasonable pricing. The weekly updates from her tutor were spot-on. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

From the owner: We can help your student excell or catch-up, and build confidence. We provide an in-home…read moreconsultation: assess your student's educational needs and goals, identfy learning styles, learn more about his/her personality and interests, and grasp the family dynamics. This ensures we make the perfect match with one of our highly qualified tutors who provides personalized academic support facilitating your student's academic success. One-on-one tutoring has proven to be the best way to reduce frustration and teach student's to love learning. Our tutors take the stress out of learning and doing homework and help build confidence. We can help your student succeed in a variety of different subjects: All Math ; Algebra; Geometry; Calculus; English; Reading Comprehension; Writing; Grammar; ESL; College level courses; Foreign Languages; All Sciences; Physical Science; Biology;Chemistry; Physics; All Test prep; SAT/ACT, GRE, GMAT, ASVAB, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more. We help adults learners as well.

I couldn't be more ecstatic with my experience with Daryl and his Salty Strings Studio. I've…read morealways wanted to learn electric guitar but have procrastinated forever. I finally decided to do something about it and luckily I found Salty Strings. He keeps our sessions fun by teaching me the basics and also how to play riffs from my favorite bands. I honestly love it and look forward to my lessons.

From the owner: Salty Strings Guitar Studio offers one-on-one private lessons for guitar, bass and ukulele taught…read moreby instructor Daryl Bond. ​ Daryl's positive approach to teaching makes learning guitar a fun, enjoyable experience for his students. Daryl works together with his students to build a repertoire of music they want to learn while developing fundamental musicianship skills such as rhythm, scales, chords, improvisation and sight-reading along the way. No two students are alike, which is why lessons are customized to suit each individual student's interests, goals and experience level. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned shredder, Daryl will help you take your playing to the next level. ​