I went here to rent a flute for my daughter, and Sophia was incredibly helpful and friendly. She…read moretook the time to show my daughter how to properly assemble the flute and even taught her how to get started with practicing her blowing technique. She was very patient and made my daughter feel comfortable and excited to learn. The rental process was also very easy and affordable. I really appreciate the great customer service and the extra help Sophia gave us. Highly recommend this place, especially for parents who are just getting their kids started with a musical instrument!

My husband called this place after we rented an instrument in Chino Hills. The instrument they gave…read moreus over there was very damage and tarnish. We were running out of time and I decided to rent it anyway. My son came from school sad bc his classmates laughed at his instrument (not a nice thing) but hey kids are kids. I decided I would take it back since it was falling apart and I did not want to be responsible for a broken instrument. My husband spoke to someone on the phone and told him what we were looking for and the gentleman took care of my son. We rented an instrument in great condition and had all accessories we needed. Thank you I wish my husband asked for a name. When we picked today the gentleman there was also very nice and friendly. Top notch customer service. I pay less than the last location. I will always come here for future music needs. Thank you!

Rising Stars performing arts studio is an absolute GEM! Ms Aurora, Ms Lulu, and all the instructors…read moreare on point! Our daughter was enrolled in singing. One of the most valuable skills developed is to overcome stage fright. Ms Lulu encourages students to do self-introductions, modelling/cat-walk, sing, dance, and build overall stage presence. This may sound simple but can actually be quite challenging. Being able to confidently acquire this skill takes a dash of grit and more importantly - the opportunities to practice! Ms Lulu works hard to consistently create these opportunities for students in a wide variety of settings! From one-on-one voice lessons, to formal recitals, to community venues, to municipal events, to modelling at fashion shows, to filming music videos, to singing national anthems and performances at crowded sports stadiums, to highly advertised music events in crowded college campuses. Our daughter even got to experience singing in professional grade music recording studios! The value of these experiences in building a child's confidence is absolutely incredible! If your child is considering playing an instrument, sing, dance, or doing any sort of performing arts - This IS hands down the BEST studio! I highly recommend giving them a chance to help nurture and showcase your child's talents!

We Iove Rising Stars Studio so much! Our 10 year old…read moredaughter takes singing, dancing, and acting classes here. They have amazing teachers here- Ms. Aurora, Ms. Lulu, Ms. Teri, Ms. Chastity, Ms. Isis & many more! The teachers are kind, patient, and truly care about every student. We have seen our daughter grow so much in her skills and confidence. She looks forward to her classes every single week. We give this place and the learning experience they provide, 5 stars!

Our son has been coming here for a year or so and have done 2 instruments so far. Miss Dani and Mr…read moreGambee are amazing teachers ! It's great that it had multiple instruments so he's able to switch if needed. Their front office staff is also great and extremely helpful!

The crew and teachers are sooo nice... not only the kids love coming here, but they are getting…read moregreat at piano and guitar. 3.5 years have flown by quick!

If you're considering to buy a high quality violin, you definitely should consider coming to this…read moreshop. Mario (the owner) will not only offer you violins that respect your budget, but he will also take the time to make sure that you are completely happy with your instrument before making the purchase. Surrounded by warehouses and other small businesses, Alpha Strings is like this hole-in-the-wall violin shop that you go to in order to get all your musical equipment at competitive prices be it a new violin or just a Dampit humidifier. In addition to offering a great selection of instruments - from student violins, to Ming-Jiang Zhu and Wojciech Topa violins - Mario also brings a large sense of sincerity when working with you. Advertising himself as a violinist first and businessperson second, he strongly encourages you to not only trial his violins but also violins outside of his shop. In this regard, he is more than happy to give his recommendation on a violin that best fits your need - perhaps even if the violin is not from his shop. It is definitely a pleasure working with Mario as he brings in so much honesty and authenticity into the discussion; you can tell that he ultimately wants you to succeed in your musical goals. You don't have to take my word for it though; get in contact with him should you need a new violin and see for yourself that there really are honest businesspeople out there (or in this case, inside a small suite filled with violins). As for me, I came home with a Ming Jiang Zhu violin along with a Codabow bow and a Gewa case. During my trial week and even after making the purchase, Mario would reach out and ask how I'm feeling about the violin/bow; now THAT'S customer service. P.S. As of March 2021, Alpha Strings is allowing people to visit via appointment only due to COVID-19. Definitely e-mail/text before coming in person!

I'm a beginner violinist who had improved enough that my rental violin was not inspiring me to…read morepractice as much as I wanted. No matter how smoothly I played, it sounded dull. I decided I wanted to invest in a better violin that could last me a lifetime or at least would hold its value should I ever decide on a different violin. I found Alpha Strings online when I was looking at the Ming Jiang Zhu's. The website seemed a bit sparse and the sale price seemed to be too good to be true, so I hesitated for a couple of days. But then I saw a YouTube video where his friend demoed the MJZ G909's. Playing them through my good speakers, I immediately fell in love with one of the violins. So I e-mailed him without high hopes given the quarantine had shut everything down. But he got back to me within an hour and we chatted on the phone. He gave me all the details about the exact violin I was interested in, and patiently answered all of my questions. At the end of the conversation, I was very satisfied with what I was purchasing (investing). He shipped it immediately the same day and I received the violin in 2 days up in the Pacific NW. The violin was well packed and protected in bubble wrap around all the most sensitive places. He said it would come in a dart box so I was expecting just a wooden box, but surprisingly it actually came a simple, but quite usable nylon violin case. It also came with a certificate of authenticity. All in all, it was exactly how Mario described. Okay the website needs a little polishing, but I'll take fair pricing and great customer service over slick marketing. There's a certain online retailer named after a South American rainforest that sells MJZ violins through some seller that Google does not recognize. I'm not going to trust an unidentifiable seller to ship a fragile expensive item like this. All in all, Alpha Strings is a great business, and Mario provides excellent service. Gem of a business and I hope he picks up more visibility online. PS. On top of running an honest business, Mario also apparently runs/organizes a non-profit called Violins Not Violence that gets youngsters involved with learning to play the violin by occasionally giving them one! This alone tells you a lot about Mario's character. If you're in the market for a violin, check out Alpha Strings. You won't be disappointed!

My teen has been here a few months now, and we love it. Firstly, he plays the double bass and it's…read morea very difficult instrument to find lessons on. The enrollment process for RHMA is extremely straightforward & simple. Nova at the front desk is super helpful, kind, & always quick to answer questions. My teen's teacher is Taylor, and he has nothing but great things to say. He has learned so much and looks forward to every lesson. We do the 45 min lesson for $279 a month. And it's been pretty productive. I'm glad to have found a place that is fantastic, convenient, and useful for my teen!

My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Ms Marley since October 2015. She's been amazing and…read moreso unbelievably helpful. My daughter loves her! The whole staff are so friendly, helpful and accommodating. We've had a great experience so far and we highly recommend this place.

Ring the office before come, but nobody picked up the phone. No message left in the viocemail to…read moreadvice the shop is closed. And did not see any business hours update in the website. Then come to the shop, it is closed! Sticker notice as attached.

Took lessons here in my youth, am now an adult and I always get my instruments repaired here. They…read morecarry string, woodwind, percussion, piano etc. If you want a specific instrument, just ask for their catalogue. Many kinds of sheet music is available here as well! The ones I've attached below are flute books I recommend.

Personally, I think this school is completely geared towards Classical music. So the person who…read morereviewed this before me was probably just looking in the wrong place. I haven't had a lesson with them in 4 years, but I can attest the quality and care of their piano teachers. They do have a lot of Russian teachers, and they are really good at what they do. They really helped me find a love for piano and I would definitely recommend them. Lessons are probably pricier than what they were before. But definitely check it out and see the quality for yourself.

This is a school worthy of pride.my daughter has achieved extraordinary success in just a few…read moreyears. And won the first place in the 2018 Southern California Youth Music Festival.

Violin bow needed repair in order to sell Couldn't fix my problem but gave me a great referral…read morechoice.

I went in to inquire about having my guitar set up. The man on duty was very helpful and answered…read moreall of my questions. He was also very helpful to my friend who was trying different guitars. I think I've found a new guitar store!

Great staff! The teachers are very professional and accommodating. Both my kids loved their…read moreteachers and their lessons. It was a wonderful experience!

We have been coming to 88 Keys ever since forever. My daughter is currently with Mr. Chris and she…read moreloves him. He's strict but knows how to have fun which is what she needs. She has improved a lot in her piano skills and actually loves playing the piano. Rescheduling is easy and he is responsive to our needs and requests. Office staff is also nice and accommodating.

Great setup on my guitar for a good price and short turnaround. Highly recommend if you need guitar…read morework.

What a great guitar shop! I took my nylon string guitar in to repair one of my tuning pegs which…read morebroke before a big gig and they fixed it up so easily without having to do a major guitar surgery! The work they do is very high quality, intentional, and honest. Highly recommend this shop for any guitar needs. Great prices and good service.