We've had an absolutely amazing experience at Guitar Center in Palm Desert, and I felt compelled to…read moreshare how special this place has been for our family. Their guitar instructor, Dave, is truly one of a kind. He has an incredible ability to connect with kids, make learning fun, and build real confidence through music. My son Tristan absolutely loves his lessons and especially enjoys playing bass with Dave -- it's become something he genuinely looks forward to every week. Dave's patience, encouragement, and passion for music shine through in every lesson. You can tell he cares not just about teaching notes and technique, but about inspiring creativity and helping students fall in love with music. The entire staff has always been welcoming and supportive, creating an environment where beginners and young musicians feel comfortable and excited to learn. Seeing Tristan grow more confident and excited about music has meant a lot to us as parents. We're incredibly grateful to Dave and the Palm Desert Guitar Center team for making music such a positive part of his life. Highly recommend to any family looking to get their kids started with music or anyone wanting a great instructor!

Josh was great! Nice Helpful despite it being pretty busy. Would come again, nice environmentread more

Great guy! Gave me excellent advice on the condition of my old 1965 Martin. Thank you.read more

Dey fixed my 355, made the UPS mistake disappear completely. Thanks again! Years later still…read moreHolding up and invisibles

Great experience and they are honest. Came in it was fast easy and not embarrassing or any…read moreexaggerating conversation you wouldn't wanna have

I check Rocky's every few months to see what they have. Friendly staff. They have a good variety of…read moremerchandise. It's about time for me to visit there again.

In search of a piano tuner, Palm Desert Piano responded with a recommendation that proved to be…read moreexceptional. Many thanks for suggesting Aldo to tune our Yamaha. We were very pleased with Aldo's work, and sincerely appreciate your kind outreach. Palm Desert Piano's integrity is sterling since they put themselves out there to recommend a skillful tuner in a gesture from which they derived nothing but good will. That is the mark of an outstanding business. With every best wish, Andrew & Donna Gregg, Palm Springs.

Tried to sell them our Baby grand, My timing was off since I missed the "Season "…read more They said that they had too many Pianos and needed to sell some. The suggested that I try offer up or FB market place. I sold it the following week on FB for a reasonable price

Read the fine print. They charge monthly and don't tell you. DO NOT do business with this…read moreorganization. On top of that, the instructor was bad.

I went in for an "intro" lesson today. A 15 minute trial that I thought wouldn't get much past a…read morehandshake and "how long have you been playing?" Well, I was so wrong!!!!! My lesson was with Felix and we chatted for a few minutes and then he wanted to see where I was as far as BEGINNER skills. We went through some basic things, cords, leads, a touch on theory. We chatted about the guitar(s) I have at home. Felix not only made me feel good about what I've done on my own but really gave me some great idea on things to do at home. Felix showed me how easy it was to move from a basic pentatonic scale to actually creating some leads over a track and more! I wish I could say I got my money's worth, but the lesson was free! I left with more confidence than when I went in and plan to set up some hour lessons with Felix. THANKS FELIX!

Website says it rents pianos, but they've stopped short-term rentals. We site should be updated.read more

We seriously deliberated over our piano choice, and SoCal Pianos was extremely supportive of our…read moreprotracted decision. Derry graciously helped us from our first contact, which was in writing through their Web Site. SoCal offers all the well-known, high-quality pianos, so it was never a question of where we would do business, only a matter of timing. After all of our research, we purchased a new Yamaha, which was our original inclination. Delivery was a pleasant experience as well. The service was on-time, and thoroughly professional. SoCal Pianos, a business of the highest integrity, is recommended without any hesitation whatsoever. Sincerely, Andy & Donna Gregg, Palm Springs, CA

What a GUY! Definite 5 star. Very professional and also easy to get along with…read more He was right on time, great at communication and very upfront about his services/costs. He easily could've charged me more, but made a suggestion for the best value and did a fantastic professional execution. Ironically, the piano may not have been tuned in almost 40 years and Gary new the guy who did it - in Oregon. Top notch, would absolutley call him if we had any problem and would reccommend him.

Gary Freel blends high tech instrumentation and knowledge with old world craftsmanship,…read morepunctuality, and honor. I don't recall our 1972 grand sounding or playing so well. Don't hesitate to engage Gary and entrust him with your piano. He'll arrive at the appointed time and perform extremely well at a fair price.

Gary was knowledgeable and very helpful. We brought in my son's guitar for a full service. He was…read morehaving issues with a fret as well. I don't know what it was exactly but he was able to fix it, and service it in a timely manner. Thanks, Gary For your help. I am sure we will be back with our other guitar.

Gary is a master at his craft. Brought in a 12 string acoustic and custom shop 6 string electric…read morethat were in desperate need of some love and he brought these high-end instruments back to life. He delivered above and beyond expectations. Awesome guy who is passionate & knowledgeable about the industry. He is now my go to tech for all of my guitars. Thank you!

Buying a baby grand piano sight unseen from Facebook Marketplace was a scary decision, but Frank…read moremade the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to verify the seller's legitimacy and confirm the piano was exactly as advertised, which gave me tremendous peace of mind. Communication was excellent from start to finish, especially regarding pickup and delivery logistics. During setup, he thoughtfully offered multiple placement options to ensure the piano fit beautifully in my space. His professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail truly set him apart. On top of everything, his services were a great value for the level of care, professionalism, and attention to detail he provided. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a smooth and trustworthy experience.

We have used them multiple times, and they have also stored our Yamaha grand. 5 stars is not enough!read more

Jarrod is a real solid dude! Her fixed some problems I was having on my Taylor GS Mini and…read morelowered the frets on my Strat. Supurb work. Great communication and very respectful. He's extremely responsive. He's my go to for any future work. MF

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