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    Stanroy Music Center

    Stanroy Music Center

    4.6(44 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I brought both of my son's guitars here to be restrung. Amazingly friendly service, which was also…read morequick and affordable. It's always great to find a local business to support, and these folks deserve it. We'll be back for any future instrument needs.

    December 30, 2021: I have literally been researching, auditioning and shopping for a digital piano…read moresince September 2020. Most musical instrument retailers have floor samples of the big three: Roland, Yamaha, Casio. All of those I tried didn't satisfy for various and personally important reasons. Mostly like the keyboard didn't feel like an acoustic piano or the simulated piano sounds were too fake electronic. Was motivated to visit as Stanroy is a Kawai digital piano authorized seller which no other local sellers carry. I've been an occasional Stanroy customer since 1973. In the dark distant past I have purchased guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, even a few real German made pear wood recorders. But it's been decades since my last purchase. Was always satisfied with the shopping and purchasing process. Today, played the Kawai KDP-120 digital piano. Keyboard action feels like a "real" piano. The sound models are remarkably pleasing. Close your eyes and you'd be hard pressed to hear that it's digital. The construction is solid. Industry reputation for reliability is excellent. MSRP for the piano is $1599. Stanroy price = $1199. Sold! Nice folks. Stanroy is a real musical instrument store in that they sell and service orchestral instruments. Only place in Sonoma County you can buy a trombone, trumpet, piccolo or French horn. All the other shops (which I also love) are basically electric guitar stores with amps, a few synthesizer keyboards , DJ tables, PA systems, one drum set, and the panoply of electronic gizmos for rock n' rollers. Stanroy, it's been too long since my previous visit until today. I promise not to stay away too long again. Highest recommendation.

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    Charlie Bird Piano Lessons - My teaching station.

    Charlie Bird Piano Lessons

    4.8(5 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Charlie Bird has been an excellent piano teacher for my son and I. Full disclosure, I'm in my 30s…read moreand my son is 6. I wanted to re-learn piano and I wanted my son to start so I reached out to Charlie last fall. We have been gong an hour a week since then, splitting the hour between my son and I. I really liked Charlie right away. Her studio is behind her home and has a very homey vibe. It's quirky in the best way. My son will sit on a beanbag chair and read books while I have my lesson and vice versa. Charlie has structured lessons for both of us, meeting us where we're at. I've been able to get through two whole books and my son is about to be finished with his first one. We also do flash cards and theory. I appreciate that Charlie really wants us to learn the notes/scales etc and be able to actually read music. Charlie is also always accommodating to our schedule and I've appreciated her flexibility when we've had other things come up or one of us was sick. If you're looking for a local piano teacher I can't recommend Charlie enough.

    Charlie Bird tailors her teaching style to meet each person where they are. Her students learn…read moremusic fundamentals and how to play and love music. Those who want to write music are encouraged on that path. If a student wants to learn improvisation, she knows how to work with them. I've seen her work with very young pupils, with high school and college students, and with adults who are returning to musical roots, or trying out the piano or guitar for the first time. Charlie really loves her students, and that makes all the difference.

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