I had such a great experience at Forte Strings today! The owners are so sweet, and clearly care…read moredeeply about their craft and their business. I've been looking for a place to get my fingerboard taped, and was so relieved when I called and they said that they could help me out! Not only did she help me with this, she also helped me tune my violin and, noticing the bridge was crooked, put it back in place. When I offered to pay, she said it was for free. I was really blown away by this, and insisted on at least buying something. I came home with a ready-to-play violin and a beautiful new rosin! Thank you, Forte Strings, for such a great experience. Really looking forward to my next visit!

A few months back I purchased an intermediate violin. The price was reduced and I got an amazing…read moredeal on such a beautiful instrument. The owners are great people and the quality of bow/violin is just amazing. The more I play "break it in" the better it's sounding. Give this place a try if you're looking to purchase new instruments!

As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

I have been here a few times . Each and every time we are greeted with such polite staff. They…read morehave always been helpful to our needs.

STAY FAR AWAY FROM MUSIC LESSONS HERE…read more We traded in our son's violin for a pair of clarinet lessons with Victor, who I would not trust around anyone's children. Our 11 year old son, who loves the clarinet and absolutely loves music class in school, was shamed for not being as good a clarinet player as the instructor (who spent a considerable amount of time during the lesson showing off and playing the instrument instead of trying to teach). The instructor, Victor, ridiculed our son for not knowing how to read music well, and also took posters down off of the walls when he said the boy was being distracted.  When our son was crying, the instructor, Victor, even blamed our son and said, "Why are you crying? I didn't do anything." This clarinet instructor, Victor, is absolutely terrible with children and I can't believe he does this for a living. After the session, he was brazen enough to psychoanalyze the child IN FRONT OF HIM and say that "he doesn't take constructive criticism well." Telling someone that they aren't good enough or  are doing something wrong is not constructive criticism. There's nothing constructive about derisive language. An entry-level child student is looking for instruction, support, and uplifting, not negative reinforcement. Instead of clarinet lessons, what we received was abuse and an insult to music instructors everywhere. TERRIBLE. 0/5 stars

Great music center, Nolan the ukulele instructor is excellent. This is where you want to go to…read morelearn to play an instrument, from kids to seniors!

Many teachers available, flexible lesson times and books and instruments one can rent…read more Abundant parking as well.

My daughter takes piano lessons with Nonna and she absolutely loves her. She says that Nonna's…read moreteaching technique is warm and encouraging and that she looks forward to her weekly lessons. Also the staff at Music Maker is lovely, they are kind and helpful. If you are looking for music/singing lessons for you or your child, look no further, Music Maker has it all.

Amazing team here and truly cares about their student success. I would definitely recommend if you…read morewant your student to read and understand the notes they are playing

My son began his piano journey at Music Lab - and he couldn't have found a better place. The school…read moreis full of character, inspiration, and a creative, welcoming atmosphere. Aki is an outstanding and highly professional piano teacher. My son learned to play the piano from scratch at Music Lab, and when he began composing his own music, Aki supported and guided him beautifully. I believe that for children beginning their musical journey, this is an ideal environment - surrounded by passionate teachers, professional musicians at the front desk and other students playing different instruments, it truly sparks curiosity and a genuine love for music.

My son doesn't like being around people (social anxiety). Well thank Jesus that when we arrived at…read moreMusic & Arts no one was in there shopping. I went inside alone and seen that it was truly empty so I begged my child to come in. He did! He needed a new flute and Moises was so good dealing with my son's special needs. He was so patient and invited us into a private sound proof room to try out the different flutes. He was so patient and not only let but encouraged my son to try every single flute & piccolo! We ended up not only leaving with a flute, but also a piccolo AND A NEW FRIEND IN MOISES. Moises I still to this day feel so blessed about that encounter and we will never forget that experience. You are forever etched in our hearts! Thank you for going above and beyond for us! Praying many blessings come your way. Thanks forever!

Ordered online, great selection, great quality, fast shipping! Will definitely buy from them again!read more

I recently visited Irvine Art and Music to select a new GS Mini-e Mahogany, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the assistance from Gabriel. His help was incredibly valuable and made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Gabriel was patient and knowledgeable, introducing me to several options and allowing me to hear and understand the subtle differences in each guitar. He didn't rush the process and ensured that every choice was tailored to my desired style and size. The GS Mini-e Mahogany turned out to be the perfect fit for my emotional storytelling music. Thank you, Gabriel, for your excellent service and for making this a memorable experience!

Great customer service and very knowledgeable about their products. Helped me select the best…read moremetronome for my needs.

Frank provides service that is 2nd to none. He started by providing me (I'm assuming every client)…read morea video diagnosing the equipment; showing you everything prior to beginning work. There was no "hard selling" - only showing what needs to be fixed and some recommendations for what could improve/safeguard your equipment moving forward. There is zero pressure to make suggested improvements. The entire process could not be more transparent or easy. I recommend Frank to everyone. He is exceptional.

Don't bother doing anymore research. Just take your gear to…read moreFrank. It will be the smartest choice you make all year. I brought him some discontinued rare as hen's teeth boutique gear ( A Verellen Meatsmoke) and he brought it back to life without breaking a sweat - or the bank. No attitude, great comms, and just an all around pleasure to work with. Bring him your gear NOW!

Daniel is a good piano tuner and a piano teacher. So, he knows how to tune the piano beautifully…read more He vacuumed and waxed my piano after tuning. And his prices are very reasonable. I recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a piano technician.

I bought my piano from Daniel prior to COVID-19 and I have been really happy with my piano and…read moreimpressed with his services. I always go to him for piano tuning services because he is very knowledgable and kind. He is genuine and you can tell he's really passionate in caring for pianos. Daniel is also a piano teacher and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for piano lessons in his area. He's also a dog lover and will be friendly to your pets!

Don is a brilliant technician. I bought my clarinet used, with a totally unknown history and a…read more(barely) serviceable setup. I played the heck out of it for three years, until the shaky keys and old pads were becoming a real problem. Fortunately, my friends pointed me to OC Sax Shop. Don took my horn as a drop in, worked me into his queue, and returned it to me in exquisite playing condition. No more lateral movement in the keys. Everything sparkling new. Pads secure and silent. He even shaped the corks to fit my aftermarket bell and barrel. All in all, extraordinary craftsmanship. It plays like a brand new horn--which I guess it is, in a way. Best of all, very reasonable pricing. I won't hesitate to book OC Sax Shop for future maintenance to keep my clarinet in top condition.

I inquired about dent removal and set up for a sax. It was an unpleasant experience because…read moreDonald kept contradicting himself on his pricing. After several email exchanges in which I tried to get a clear picture of his pricing, Donald sent me a couple of very condescending and grumpy emails. Donald has the attitude of someone who doesn't want new business and he seems very unclear on his own pricing.