Customer service alone deserves more than a 5-star review. Went here on the 2nd of March to get a…read morenew practice amp as my cheap Amazon amp was not doing enough. Went to another music store, which shall not be named, and was not greeted very kindly- workers at that music store were very quiet, I wasn't even greeted at the door and had to make my presence noticed and say good morning- to them. The experience here at Harper's Music Store was different however. It's been years since I've been here- last time I was here, I recall getting a synthetic reed for my baritone sax. The owner, Steve, greeted me as I walked through the door and asked me what my needs were. I told him I was looking for a beginner AMP and first showed me some small, cheap options. I then asked him that I wanted something with a little more features to it and then showed me a Marshall MG30FX and a Spider IV Line 6 75 W. I decided to go with the Line 6 as the presets and customizability of the AMP was what persuaded me in buying it. I'm not sure if he works here too but Michael helped me in further solidifying my purchase of the Spider AMP over the Marshall because of the same reasons, so thank you to you too Michael! Purchasing my Fender Starcaster here was a breeze- I traded in a guitar for the Starcaster and that process was very straight forward- just show your ID and Steve'll take a look online to see how much it is priced and give you a fair offer like he did with me. Overall, if you're looking for musical needs, going to Harper's Music Store is a great idea. The customer service let alone is really what knocks this place out of the park. I'll be coming here again if I need anything else.

They're very professional. They greeted us as we came in. They were very good with my daughter who…read moreis a high school guitar player they took care of the strings. Had the guitar ready the next day they're willing to talk and explain things to you nicely. It's a new building they've moved to a new plaza. It's much larger now.

My son has been taking 45-minute 1-on-1 weekly voice lessons at US Music Lessons for 5 months so…read morefar. His instructor, Mona, is wonderful with him. She is very positive and gives him lots of good coaching in a way that isn't overwhelming. Because of his lessons here, he had the confidence to sing in his school's talent show, which has further boosted his confidence in general. He also joined a US Music Lessons rockband that has an instructor. A convenient factor is that you can do lessons online if your kid is feeling under the weather or you are out of town. Cody is a very friendly administrator who helps with scheduling and is always pleasant. I highly recommend the team!

Our 7 year old is taking his piano classes almost a year now. He is happy here and having fun…read more This facility is at a convenient location, especially if you are from Rancho Bernardo area. The office staff including Edison are very professional and helpful. They instructors are very knowledgeable and kid friendly. We had worked with Ms Sarah and currently with Ms Heather. Ms Heather is very gentle and nice towards my 7 year old. My son loves Ms Heather and very keen to attend her class. They recently, few months back, opened another building in the same location. This is one stop music class, DRUMS, GUITAR/BASS, PIANO, UKULELE, VIOLIN, and VOICE. They also offer ONLINE LESSONS. I would recommend this place whole heartedly. My heather is awesome.

I was looking for a retirement gift for myself and decided to stop by the Deering showroom to see…read morewhat the banjos and the company was all about. Prior to arriving, I researched their products and history on their website so I would have some idea what I was looking at when I got there. I stopped by unannounced (no appointment) yesterday and was extremely disappointed with what I found. According to the "salesperson" (?) who was talking to another customer, all the banjos in their showroom are factory "scratch and dents" or used! Additionally, they were all filthy; covered in dust, and greasy finger prints all over the metal components. The one Sierra hanging on the wall had a 3" crack running down the back, and several of the Goodtimes had a gap between the neck and the body. Not exactly the image I was expecting. Imagine if you went to a car factory, and all the cars in the showroom had a cracked windshield or chipped paint or flat tires or 50,000 miles on them. Would you be impressed? Would you be inspired to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars based on what you saw? I certainly was not, and put my wallet away almost immediately. That's your factory showroom, Deering! Only the best of your best should be on display in there! And if you're willing to let those second rate instruments be your "best foot forward", then what are you willing to ship out to retailers? Disappointed, unlikely future customer.

Have driven past this place for years and finally made the time to go on the tour. Tours are…read moreTuesday & Thursday at 1:00, you need to call and reserve a spot. (Free) We were greeted as we walked in by a friendly receptionist who lead us to the showroom where we waited for our tour guide. Carolina was our guides name and was very knowledgeable. She lead us through the factory, stopping at each station explaining every step of how they make their banjos. Questions were welcomed and answered completely. Factory tours are such a great way to see quality products made in the USA, and this tour didn't disappoint!

Action work on my Tenor Sonny D ukulele was top notch. He made my ukulele easier to press down…read more He is really knowledgeable and is willing to pass down his knowledge. Aloha.

From the owner: By appointment only. Please text, message, phone. Handcrafted acoustic guitar and ukulele builder /…read moremaker, made to order. I also handcraft custom inlays and repair/upgrade guitars. Thibeault guitars is a small, in-home, single luthier shop. Each handmade instrument gets 100% attention from the luthier.Services:- Custom steel string guitar making- Custom classical guitar making- Custom ukulele making ( soprano concert tenor baritone )- Guitar Repair center- Ukulele Repair center- upgrades- Inlay work- setup- restring- adjust action- new saddle and nut- intonation- fret leveling- refret

I attended Bates school of music approximately from 2009-2012 and was taught the piano by Mrs…read more Veronica Kara. This was over 10 years ago but I still play the piano and when I make a mistake, I can hear Mrs. Kara's voice in my head and it makes me laugh! If I attempt to play music that is too difficult, I can hear her in my head saying, " no, no. This piece is too advanced for you" with her accent and everything. Mrs. Kara would never steer me wrong and would tell me if I was not ready for an advanced piano song, she knew what was best. She truly was the best teacher I've ever had and is an inspiration to me. I pray one day I can be great at the piano like she is.

Their annual festival in Balboa Park is a great family friendly event showcasing our Filipino…read moreculture!

We were looking for a piano teacher for our 5-year-old son and was so glad to find Kyle of Katzhu…read morePiano. Kyle is a young and energetic UCSD grad (woo hoo go Tritons!) who is passionate about music. He makes learning piano fun and exciting for kids. Kyle was very patient and helpful with our son. He took the time to understand our son's learning ability to tailor his first lesson accordingly. He created such a positive and supportive learning environment where my son felt comfortable. He provided clear and concise instructions, so our son was able to follow along. I value Kyle's integrity because he was honest in advising that our son was a bit too young to comprehend piano instructions and might not fully benefit from taking lessons at this time. We appreciated Kyle's honesty and agreed with his professional opinion. We will revisit having him teach our son next year. I highly recommend Kyle to anyone looking for a great piano teacher. Kyle is a talented musician, a patient and helpful teacher, and he makes learning piano fun and exciting for everyone!

My 10 year old daughter Zoey started taking lessons with Kyle since she was 5. Not just her, but my…read moreniece and nephews too. I'm also planning to have my two younger ones start as soon as they're old enough. Kyle is very talented, genuinely cares about his students and we all love him. He's patient, stern when it's needed and provides great guidance. He makes learning piano fun, exciting and challenging. Zoey looks forward to her lessons every week. If you want your child to learn and enjoy playing piano, I highly recommend Kyle.

i've only been playing guitar a couple of years and I was looking for a place to buy some pics as I…read moream new in California originally from Massachusetts. The woman in charge there I think her name was Shannon was very hospitable and friendly. The place looked really hot decor was great with rock gods all over over the walls, but it's primarily a place to go and rehearse live so when I get back to playing I plan to go back plus I'm getting the band back together again looks good to me

Mark runs a very respectable business here! Staff is excellent and rehearsal spaces top notch! If…read moreMidway Rising closes this unit it will be a huge loss to the musical community! Mark played at our son's wedding last July and he is the BEST!

Came here on a whim while visiting San Diego and ended up spending over an hour playing guitars and…read morechatting with the staff. All three of the men there were very friendly and knowledgeable. I ended up walking out of there with a very nice limited edition Gretsch. I highly recommend coming here. I know I'll be back next time I'm in SD, hopefully with a little more cash in hand.

Jeff and Matt are two very professional gents who gave me sound advice and were very helpful…read more Please do not hesitate to make Mark's Guitar your first guitar stop and chat with Jeff and Matt for all your guitar needs.