Reviewing as a total music novice family. We needed to rent a violin for my 5th grader for…read moreorchestra. We could not have been more helpful, patient and kind helping us set up a rental. Similarly, when we made the return at the end of the school year, the process was seamless! Highly recommend!

I have tried coming to the store twice now looking for help with clarinets. First time was about…read morerenting one and the second was inspecting one we had donated. Both times we had very bad experiences. The first experience made me feel dumb like as if I should know more the process of renting an instrument. The second experience, the gentleman helping me and explaining to me about fixing the instrument, answered the phone mid explaining, seemed to put the person on hold and then literally mid sentence stopped talking and answered the phine again and walked away. Even my child said he was rude. The second person who took over again made me feel dumb as if I should know everything about this instrument. I will not be going back to this store again

I brought a violin in for a new string, and was out again in 10 minutes. The staff are friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and the selection of instruments and services is great.

Best place for student band instruments. Been around forever…read more Great rental terms and quality instruments.

I went to Starving Musician (Santa Clara) in search of an electric drum amplifier and an Epiphone…read moreSheraton. I was in luck this day as I found both a brand new e-drum amplifier and a used Sheraton at fair prices. Looking the guitar over I noticed the nut for the instrument jack was loose and asked that it be tightened prior to purchasing. On a semi-hollow & hollow body guitars this can be a tedious task, hence why I asked for assistance. The guitar tech, Dimitri, stopped what he was doing and went above and beyond my expectations to remedy the problem. It was not a quick fix and he kept me updated throughout the process. Starving Musician is my first stop when looking for music gear. They have been around as long as I can remember and offer the best trade-in value for your used gear. Always a great experience.

Honestly, pretty disappointing experience at Starving Musician. I rented a drum kit here, and the…read moreguy who initially helped me was super awesome! Super friendly, professional, and actually gave a damn about customer service. I can't remember his name, but he usually works around the drum repair section and has facial hair. Not sure if he's a manager, but dude definitely deserves to be one. Now, returning the kit? Whole different story. I walked in and asked this older white dude with long curly hair, who was just standing behind the counter (he might be the manager) chatting with another employee, if they had a cart I could borrow to unload the drums. His response? He didn't see one. Seriously, bro? You work here and don't know if you have a cart? Smh Like, y'all rent out entire drum kits. You KNOW customers have a ton of heavy equipment to haul in and out. The guy who originally rented it to me understood that and was kind enough to help. Meanwhile, these dudes couldn't even be bothered to hold the damn door. Some random guy outside had to help me instead. Imagine getting better customer service from someone who doesn't even work there lol And here's the kicker: eventually, someone behind the counter brought out a cart. So apparently, they DID have one after all. Go figure. Look, I'm not asking for VIP treatment. Just some basic common sense and decent customer service. It's really not that complicated. My advice? If you're renting anything here, find the guy with facial hair in the drum section. That dude deserves recognition. Now that I think about it I should have given him a tip I feel bad abiut it. As for the older white curly-haired guy behind the counter? I'd avoid dealing with him. Dude acted like helping a paying customer was some kind of personal inconvenience. Great first impression, absolutely trash return experience

Great for voice lessons!…read more Brad the owner/maneger/piano teachers was very friendly and made the registration process go very swiftly and professionally. He paired me up with a very talented and experienced vocal teacher named Louise. I have only had 2 lessons so far, but I can tell this place is the real deal at a good price!

I was disappointed that there was a high turnover with my daughter's guitar teachers. In a short…read morespan of time, she had 3 different teachers. Even after I thought we settled on a 4th teacher, he was out often enough that there was a 5th teacher as a frequent sub. I'll find a better alternative for more consistent instruction.

Small but nice shop for the string instruments! Staff was…read morehelpful and nice. It is small but everything is around and you can find all you need Good spot to repair or consult on your internment. Parking is extremely small.

Expert repair, sales, selection. I have found my archetier!…read more And next to delicious food in Japantown.

Friendly staff and instructors, daughter just started drums here and is really enjoying the…read morelessons! Offer various instruments and the kids get to eventually be in a band and perform when they learn their instrument! Average cost for privates I think. Try it out!!! Free trial lesson

School of rock has been the best music school for my gifted guitarist. We've tried many teachers…read moreand it wasn't u til we landed her that he found the appropriate level of challenge and growth. We couldn't be happier with the program and the staff!

Our child has been taking music lessons at the Music Place for the past 2 years, and it has been…read moresuch a wonderful experience! We searched everywhere for a good music therapist for him back in 2024, and we were so fortunate to have found The Music Place as well as a great therapist! Since then, our child has had the opportunity to work with several teachers & therapists - including Janice, Ben, Michael, Asher, Jason & Charles- through an initial assessment, various adaptive lessons, and music camps - every single experience has been extremely positive and fun! His current therapist, Patrick, has been amazing & our child eagerly looks forward to his sessions every week. Over the past couple of years, the Music Place has helped our child's abilities truly blossom, and he has made incredible progress with singing, playing the piano, performing and even composing his own songs. They take a strengths-based and child focused approach, and every staff member has always been so patient and kind with him. The Music Place's motto is "Where learning is FUN and every child is special!", and based on our experience, they completely live up to it! We are so fortunate to be part of the Music Place family!

It was where I had a piano and voice recital once, for my own pupils. The hall is nice. Acoustics…read moreis great.

I fell in love with Steinway pianos after attending classical concerts. I didn't have room for a…read moregrand piano in my living room. I shopped around on eBay and Facebook marketplace and couldn't find what I was looking for. I gave up and started looking for a used Yamaha piano. I just happened to be driving down Winchester and I saw the Yamaha dealer sign. Ann was busy with another customer but was able to squeeze in some time to help me out. I went in not expecting to find anything. After looking at a couple of Yamahas I asked Ann if she had exactly what I was looking for the last 6 months. It arrived safely. The movers were careful and punctual. The piano was in much nicer condition than I could have imagined. It looks like new inside. It plays and sounds like a dream. The classic Steinway sound I fell in love with at the concerts. Much better than they sound on YouTube. Ann's prices are very fair and her warranty can't be matched. I highly recommend her and Music Exchange if you haven't stopped by already.

We bought our digital piano from Music Exchange. My wife visited on a weekday morning (easy to get…read morean appointment), and Armand was very helpful and patient (brought a rambunctious toddler). Very knowledgeable and played pieces on multiple pianos for comparisons. He didn't push any specific model; he was most interested in finding what suited our needs. Later when we ordered the piano from them, it was delivered 2 days later without any issue (the delivery team were professional piano movers, and assembled the piano in their truck before carefully bringing it into our home).

I think we just found our new favorite music store!…read more My 4th grade child was unsure what he wanted to play this year for band. After our visit to this shop, we were able to make our decision with the help of their friendly, patient, and super knowledgeable staff. My older son plays saxophone and he was able to pick up some odds & ends for his school year also. Thank you Park Avenue Music Center! We will be back! By the way - the shop was clean and organized, it was presented in a manner as to invite shoppers to browse, and their staff looked happy to be there to assist your needs.

Everything you might need or want at a very reasonable price. The equipment is well kept for…read morerentals.

My son take piano lessons from Miss Karter. Until he started with her, he consistently complained…read moreabout going to lessons. Now, he can't wait! She not only keeps him on lesson, but allows him to try new songs he wants to learn. She makes it fun. In the words of my son....she's really cool and nice. On top of it all, Miss Karter has made it easier on our schedule challenges by coming to our home. Her flexibility has helped us on more than one occasion. Thank you Willow Glen Music School, and thanks to Miss Karter....she rocks!

Willow Glen Music School has been great! They are very responsive and accommodating in doing trial…read moresessions and helping you find a good fit for your child. My child enjoyed his sessions with Ms. Meiru and Ms. Viti. We weren't able to stay for long because of a move, but the school has been great, and I would recommend this school as a great start or continuation for your child's piano journey!