For years ago, at age, 70, I decided to try learning guitar. I tried out three different…read moreinstructors, mostly at guitar stores, and was disappointed. I joined the Sacramento Community Guitar Orchestra to see if that might be a way to learn. It was not for me, but I was impressed by the professionalism of the conductor, Sean O'Connor. I started lessons with Sean, and it's worked out great! He is an excellent teacher, patient and diligent, and is solidly grounded in music theory and performance.

Sean is incredible on so many levels. From his skill to how he handles his students is extremely…read moreprofessional and friendly. I can't think of a better guitar teacher in the area. He is worth every dollar, I would recommend him to anyone in the area looking for a skilled and compassionate teacher of guitar.

Great service on a flute; reasonable price. Will return on a yearly basis. Thanks Great Serviceread more

Excellent customer service! They repaired my flute within a week. I was very impressed with how…read morequickly they were able to fix my flute. I went back within that same month because one of my keys wasn't working properly. They repaired it the same day without any additional charge. I highly recommend this business.

Jamin is an excellent music teacher! He has such a wealth of knowledge and is clearly passionate…read moreabout teaching. I would give him 100 stars if I could!

My son has been taking guitar lessons from Jamin for over a year now and he has loved it. Jamin has…read moretaught him so much and gears lessons to what interests my son. He is very accommodating and easy to work with. He accepts charter funds and makes the process super easy. We cannot recommend him enough!

Title: Exceptional Service at Tim's Music!…read more I had an unexpected issue with my chromatic harmonica right before an important practice session, and after calling around everywhere, Tim's Music was the only shop able to help. Natalie, the Service Coordinator, went out of her way to arrange for a technician to take a look at it--even though they don't normally repair harmonicas. Taylor, the repair technician, examined it right away, found debris inside, and returned it playing better than ever. Scott, the owner, even came out personally to make sure everything was just right. They didn't charge me a dime and made me feel truly cared for. This level of kindness and professionalism is rare. Tim's Music has earned a very loyal customer. Thank you!

Took my granddaughter to get her trumpet fixed. They quickly fixed it, showed her how to take care…read moreof it in the future and charged nothing stating it was an easy fix and they were happy to help a young musician. Definitely worth the drive from Stockton

This is where I take my instruments to be repaired; always without complaint. I love going here…read morebecause this place always has a good vibe.

This is my go to place rather than heading to Sacramento. Nice selection friendly service. I lik to…read moresupport local when I can.

We are so happy to have found Music Lab Folsom! When our son got serious about drumming, we were…read morelucky to find Music Lab when they first opened in Folsom. His drum teacher is phenomenal. He has such a calm spirit and really has a natural way of teaching. He also has an excellent musical education and background. Our son keeps improving his skills and we owe that to his experience at Music Lab. He also took an interest in guitar and bass. He first started on guitar and then moved to bass lessons. His bass teacher is also incredible. I think he could play and teach just about any instrument. He is very calm and intentional with his lessons. He is another good fit for our son. One of our favorite things about Music Lab, beyond the lessons, are the semi-annual music showcases that they put on for their students and their guests. It's the perfect way to showcase the students' new skills and highlight their growth through the years. The owners, teachers, and staff are all so supportive. Music Lab also puts on great summer camps with fun and talented teachers. Last year, our son did intermediate drum camp, and this year, he tried a musical theater camp. I love that there are so many areas for him to expand his talents! I even got brave and took voice lessons. My teacher was very patient and talented. I learned so much and improved my skills, too. I can't say enough good things about our experience at Music Lab!

My daughter has been taking violin lessons at Music Lab Folsom for about eight months and I cannot…read morethank them enough. Although all of my communications with them have been through text, they have been warm, responsive, and thorough! The violin teacher, Babak, is passionate about teaching and has a great desire to promote a sense of love for music within his students. We are very happy we found this place.

Eric is THE MAN! I always wanted to learn how to play guitar but never could really find a lesson…read moreplan that worked for me. Eric worked with me not only on the guitar itself but also music theory. He's a seriously good teacher and a very cool guy. I'd HIGHLY recommend!

My wife and I spent months finding a qualified instructor for our child and without a doubt we made…read morethe right decision with Eric. We both highly recommend him and can't say enough!

wow! these guys are awesome! i broke my headstock in 2 pieces and scott one of the guitar techs…read moretotally fixed it and made the guitar look like nothing ever happened! 10 out of 10 guys! i highly recomend skips for your music needs! p.s it plays great too!

I got my first guitar in July 1960. I've bought and sold 1,000's of guitars., amps, drums,…read morekeyboards, etc... No exaggeration. I owned a 1,500 square foot musical instrument shop from 1998 to 2007. So I know equipment. I've visited Skip's several times over the past few decades. But my last visit was long enough ago that it was at the former Watt Ave location. This new store is visually impressive. Plenty of space which gives the room a majestic feel. It's dramatically lighted. The overhead music system is not obnoxiously loud. It's a fun place to browse. The inventory is all good quality. Every item is a real musical instrument, not a junky toy. No Amazon type crap here. The 5 staff members I interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I stopped in with my family to buy some Xmas gifts for the grandchildren and a few cables for myself. I pre-shopped the items on the Skip's website. The items were in stock. We bought a mini electric guitar for the 6 year old grand niece who actually knows already how to play some basic chords. We also got her a small amplifier, cables, guitar strap... Everything she will need to start her musical journey. Pricing is pretty standard MSRP. I know the price structure at wholesale and retail level and was not going to haggle for a discount out of respect. Profit margin after all the business expenses is meager. There's a high riser stage for in store events & concerts. There's also programs when students perform. Great experience for students to begin public performances (Where, hopefully, they get prepared for paychecks when they graduate to playing at bar gigs, weddings, birthdays and maybe even the big time (if they work really, really hard)). If you or you little virtuoso wants some gear I highly recommend that you shop here rather than at Guitar Center. Shop local, support a family owned business rather than a corporation.