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.

I started taking drum lessons as an adult and Raphi is the best! I tried a few instructors before I…read morefound him, and he is patient, reliable, and makes learning fun. If you are looking for a fun music instructor, I highly recommend Raphi!

I've been taking guitar lessons for 2 years with Raphi and am having a great time! I was a total…read morebeginner and have progressed a lot. Raphi makes the lessons and learning fun. Could not recommend him more highly!

Amazing service! Just bought a new guitar from this place, was helped by Chuck. Super cool guy,…read morefunny as hell. Thanks Chuck for adjusting my new guitar and installing new strings. I will be definitely coming back for an adjustment on my other telecaster.

Genuinely a horrible store to buy anything related to instruments. They tell you something is…read moreavailable over call and tell you when you get there that it was sold out last week . This store is actually pathetic, I genuinely don't understand how this establishment is still here. Waste of time don't come here.

I've been taking lessons with Damon for a little while now and it has been a great experience. His…read moreteaching style does not seem to revolve around a routine or lesson plan, but each lesson adds just the right new element to help me progress to another level I did not think I'd be able to understand or do. As new elements or techniques are added, he focuses on ways to learn them without being overwhelmed and to make it manageable. If I need to miss a lesson for any reason, Damon offers the chance to switch to an upload lesson, where I am able to make a video of what I am working on, and he responds with a video. These video responses are gems where he might go deeper into how I can work to improve my technique or understanding of the thing I am working on. Overall, I highly recommend Damon and Axes of E'ville.

Damon is a fantastic teacher - he puts so much thought into finding the perfect balance between…read moreteaching songs I'm interested in and the theory behind them, so I actually improve with each new song we work on. I've been taking lessons with Damon for a year and half, and it's had a huge impact on my playing. I've gone from fumbling through tabs in my living room to feeling totally comfortable playing in a band, and he's tailored our lessons to fit my abilities and interests. Beyond the music, Damon has also taught me a ton about guitars, pedals, and amps, and is an incredible font of knowledge in the quest for tone. He helped me select and test drive my new amp, and even taught me how to work on my guitar - including meeting in-person to teach me how to replace pickups, install copper shielding, and generally spiff up my guitar. Can't recommend lessons with Damon highly enough!

Best music store in the area. ABC is Ok and Music unlimited is still around,…read morebut Music Depot is my spot. Just bought some cables, prices are good.... I've stopped buying music stuff from Amazon, Sweetwater, etc. and have opted instead to support local businesses like Music Depot. Matthew is a great guy, so's his Dad. If you haven't been to Music Depot, head on down to B Street and check it out. I guarantee you're going to like it.

Good selection of gear -- very knowledgeable owner. Good location, easy parking. That's all.read more

Really wonderful experience so far. My 6 year old is learning so much. Loves her teacher.read more

So happy this gem is open! We visited one weekend and our kid piano lessons the following week. The…read morelessons have re-inspired the love of piano and the Tues afternoon lessons are something to look forward to. The owner is always around as a welcoming, smiling face. I only hope this community continues to grow and have great success!

My daughter is learning so much and enjoying the piano. We appreciate how the class is tailored to…read morethis age and gives them instant success.

What a wonderful little school with such big love for what they do! As a music teacher myself I've…read morehad the chance to visit both the Moraga location here as well as the SF location, and both are more than up to snuff when it comes to what they bring to their students, teachers, and community. The location is beautiful and the space is just lovely, and I was told it'd be opening up even more room to teach more students in just a month or so! The vibe is serene (and there's lots of good parking!), and the teachers are all clearly as excited as their students to bring their love of music and education to the table ever since this place opened in January. I believe in such an attitude, and feel it's one of the paramount traits to have to help spur both children and adults alike into finding their own love of music and learning within themselves. Having been a music teacher myself for the past 15+/- years, it put a huge smile on my face to also learn that this is currently the only music school in Moraga; to think, they're bringing more of this joy that I share to more places out there that could definitely benefit from it! Absolutely wonderful. There is such variety in what one could learn here (from classical to rock) and I see all of the best reasons to give them a go, especially that the teachers and staff are so ready to make their place here in the Moraga area. Music schools like Amabile give me great hope that the love of music and learning will persevere through and through for ages to come :)

I have known this guy my entire life and was fortunate enough to play in a band with him for…read moreseveral years. I have seen him go from guitar enthusiast to the absolute professional. He is currently in several professional bands and bleeds guitar. I have recommended several of my students (I'm a Social Studies teacher) his way over the past few years and the feedback they gave me was that he was beyond dedicated to making them better, extremely patient, fun, fair, relatable, and the perfect combination of flexible and stern. It doesn't get much better than this.

Alex is a patient, easy going, knowledgeable teacher. This guys got dedication and talent for all…read morethings guitar -all while balancing live shows and teaching with a great positive attitude. Alex is always working with you to teach and learn playing skills at the pace you need while building and connecting previous lessons with new content. Bring in your favorite tunes, he's likely heard of it and if not, all too willing to dig in and break it down for easier comprehension. Beginner or long-time player, Alex will something for you to learn.

When it comes to repair, Jason will tell you 3-5 days but it will not happen as he said. It took 2…read moreweeks and 5 days waiting and did not do the repair, I had to get it back without repair being done.. so if you read about repairs from this stores in reviews about took forever, it is True!!!!

The only reason why I give this place a 5-stars is because of the teacher. I worked under Tony for…read more3 years and it was a stellar experience. He was super encouraging and I really enjoyed taking lessons under him... too bad I'm graduating this year and had to discontinue. I think the repairs on this place are nice but a bit slow. Jason does great work and makes sure that everything is in working order but it takes a long time. My only negative experience with this place: I took my clarinet in for repair. They gave me an estimated date of a week. I called them around the 5-day mark to ask if it was ready and they told me an extra 2-days (as expected). I ended up being busy at that time so I couldn't check-in on the one week mark. When I went in to visit though, they said that it would need another week. Overall though, I really like this place! It's local and the people inside are friendly. They do charge a premium on reeds though.... ordering online is better.

So far so good! My son is in our trial month for piano lessons. His teacher is Akiko, and she's…read morebeen great so far! She's been fun and engaging, and very patient. The stickers help. :) To start, I had a phone consultation with Jamie, who was very sweet and we had a good conversation about our goals. She recommended Akiko and I think she was spot on. We're excited to continue!

My teenage son took lessons with Nish for three years and it has been a phenomenal learning…read moreexperience for him. He learned not just the mechanics of playing, but music theory, song writing, blending his style with other instruments and endless advice about guitar, music, and performing. Nish was able to guide my son through so many aspects of guitar and music, I'm truly impressed. We're moving, otherwise the lessons would continue.