I came in after getting curious about buying some piano sheet music, and a quick search online said…read moreC&L was an option. I figured it wouldn't hurt to come by, since I had to go to Costco for something else. After I was done with Costco, I stopped by and waited for them to open. Mark, one of the owners, helped walk me through what I was looking for, and he was really kind and helpful. He said that they don't have a whole lot of sheet music and stuff with the advent of the internet, but I did find some good deals and music. I told Mark that after several years away from playing, I wanted to get back into the piano and was looking for technique books to help with my playing form. He walked me through their selection, between Faber and Alfred, so that was really wonderful. This place was a truly wonderful experience, and I'm found them. I would definitely come back.

Good people in a changing business climate. I was impressed with their throwing us and helpfulness…read moreeven if they didn't have exactly what I needed. They weren't hesitant to recommend others for work they didn't do

Great, honest music shop! The owner(?) gave is a few different options when quoting a guitar fix…read moreand was very clear about what we needed to have done.

If you want your guitar set up correctly then this is the place. Dan is the man. I really…read moreappreciate his knowledge of guitars and how easy it is to work with him. Thank you!

Awesome mum n' popp shop. They have a lot of hard to find toys, For kids and older…read more Like Educational type of home projects and games. Staff is uber cool. I recommend this store for the Young and Old. And YES they DO have musical instruments.

Went today; noonish, walked in and there was a gentleman sitting on a stool by the counter and…read moredoor. He was on playing on his cell phone. He nodded to me as I walked in; I said Hi, and he returned to his phone. I stood at the counter; he continued on his phone and ignored me. I left after a minute or so.... Took my business to a music shop in a close by town.

100/10 - This place is a hidden gem. If you run into Brad even better! He made my whole experience…read moresuch a pleasant time. I came in with my late Dad's guitar neck fully broken. Brad said that he'd personally make sure that it's fixed to his standard. Very reasonable repair price as well. Not only is Brad awesome, but the store has what you need. Whether it guitar picks, strings, keys, or curious about lessons, this is the place to go. I'd HIGHLY recommend this spot! - Vi

They did a great setup on my guitar and got the action down way lower than I expected they'd be…read moreable to. Took the time to figure out how to install a pickup in my mini guitar and gave a very generous discount on the pickup. Got my guitar back playing like a dream!

Guitar Finds is Top Notch Customer Service! Nick and Allen are the Best!…read more I have brought in bunch of Ukuleles with electric pickup issues and they were all fixed in a timely manner and they go above and beyond to help you out. The best Music store in the Bay Area! If you need your equipment fixed, Bring to Guitar Finds! You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Allen and Nick! You have a forever customer! Warm Regards, Raymond

Benicia's best kept secret!!! Amazing little shop with a ton of top shelf guitars. They focus…read moreprimarily on online sales, so call ahead before driving up. Al and Nick are super responsive. I love to browse their Reverb store as well!

Our so take lessons here. He's always excited to go and the energy is always positive .read more

After talking at length with a sales person on the phone, my blind music partner and I were assured…read morethat the guitar and amplifier we inquired about was in stock. I did not mention that we travel with her Guide Dog (Ferguson) from Guide Dogs For The Blind in San Raphael. We arrived, having traveled an hour from El Cerrito, fully prepared to spend ~$4000, and see if they could order another $4000 worth of gear. While attempting to seat my Blind partner with her pup, a short, young, bespeckled man rushed over and said "No dogs allowed in here." I quickly informed of the "Guide Dog" status, to which he replied "Doesn't matter- you can't have a dog in here". I gently informed him of the law, via ADA, and he repeated, "Doesn't matter, you cant have him in here". At that point, the man behind the counter shouted, over a few customers' heads, that he had allergies and we need to get the dog out. I told him we'll be leaving, but that he should familiarize himself with possible exemptions of ADA rules. My feeling is, that if we had been treated more politely and professionally, we would have been happy to return later, when he was not present, to consummate a win-win deal with a different sales person. Seriously rude treatment from both staff members. This is not a misinterpretation of the exchange; these guys were crude. I am neither vindictive nor litigious by nature, nor is my Blind partner. But in this case, she is seriously considering action.

I left a message I was interested in adult piano lessons and had no return call. It would have been…read moreconvenient and no doubt cheaper than the $100/hr I ended up paying.

Music Repertoire is the place to be if you're looking for a top notch place for music…read more The owner and instructor, Henry, is intent on providing anyone with musical knowledge. Music Repertoire specializes in providing lessons for voice, piano and guitar, with a variety of genres, from classical to contemporary. I've been here for 4 years and I do not regret it, Henry is patient, and easy to work with it, he'll be a great instructor and friend.

Follow-up: My son Dylan gained more from his experience at Live Music Center than I can put into…read morewords. Now in 11th grade, he plays tuba in his school's Honors Band and enjoys making music with friends on the side. His years in the Junior Rock Bands and Jazz Band were invaluable, playing a crucial role in shaping his musical education and deepening his love for music. We look back on those times fondly, knowing they helped him grow both as a musician and as a person.

Our daughter has been doing lessons with live music center for a few years now. She does guitar,…read morepiano, and rockband! Megan and her staff are amazing. And I'm going to plug her amazing teachers Tori is am amazing piano teacher, she is very patient, and know what she is doing Megan, Damion, Max and Elizabeth are amazing rockband instructors, the kids love them and they push the kids to be thier best Sevrin has been working with her only 4 months on guitar and she has learned so much so fast. They really are an amazing group of humans the really are passionate about music, they love what they do, and it shows