Excellent job on my new Taylor 214 CE. Plays so easy without hurting my finger tips. They set my…read moreguitar up. The tweaked the Saddle and Nut brought the action down. Very pleased. Fair price.

I am writing to enthusiastically recommend the outstanding work performed by the Guitar Shoppe…read more When I brought my banjo in, I knew it had potential, but I had no idea how dramatically it could be transformed. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and deep understanding of banjo setup and tone that your shop and Bill demonstrated was nothing short of remarkable.

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!

Coach Madox is the best drum teacher I ever had. Thank you all irvine art & music cent employees…read moreyou all are so nice and kind

Came into the shop to buy strings, went to a local park to change them, and my string peg broke…read more Drove back, Brandon to the rescue! He fixed the guitar, suggested a warmer sounding strings, did a tune up. Great service at Dan Mans!!!

My Lanikai Tenor uke needed a new pickup and a tune up, so I brought her into OC Music Repair…read more Brandon got right to work on her, but told me the new pickup was going to take a while to come in. I had a gig that weekend, so he offered to let me rent a beautiful brand new Kala uke to use while mine was in the shop. The part came sooner than expected, and when I picked her up, he had piled the wood and fret boards, replaced the strings, tightened the tuners and polished them, too! She looks and sounds even better than when I got her 9 years ago! Brandon has great pride and love for what he does, and it shows! I will definitely be coming back for any of my instrument needs!

Fixing an ES-335 for the MVHS music program, I was unable to re-seat the output jack. Michael not…read moreonly re-seated it, but put in a new one for me. He did the work in hours, rather than the days I had spent trying unsuccessfully to do the job. Well worth the money spent. I will be returning to FM Guitar Repair in the future for sure.

Dan is awesome! He asks all the right questions and is very interested in getting things right for…read moreyou. Turn-around time was incredibly fast, 24-48 hours.... Unheard of. I haven't been able to test them out yet as I've been out of town, but if the quality of his work matches the pre-Lim's, I'm sure they will be excellent! Will report back once I test drive all three of them. Also, his charges were very reasonable.

Kim the owner is a quality human being and a pleasure to talk with . If you need equipment or…read morelessons give him a try you won't be disappointed.

Customer service and communication could be improved. Scheduled a lesson over the phone for me and…read moremy wife and was excited to take a lesson after seeing the great reviews but unfortunately we caught the flu and woke up in the morning feeling like crap and my wife was bed ridden. I texted the instructor or owner, Kim, asking if we can reschedule because we still wanted to take the class. Received no response, so I made a courtesy call to provide a notice and was received by Kim,to my surprise I was met with the response of "no you can't reschedule" after explaining to him that we were very sick and how can he expect us to show up when we don't feel well. His next response was "I need a 24 hour notice" I'm sorry Kim but the human body doesn't work that way. I told Kim that I'm willing to still come in myself but Im very sick and was being courteous as I do not want to get him sick. That's when his tone changed and agreed to a reschedule. Thanks for offering the reschedule but no thanks. There was never a mention about a 24 hour notice over the phone, and do you really want potential customers who are sick coughing in your face? I guess customer customer service is not a priority, so I will take my business elsewhere.

Tim's OC conveniently provides piano, vocal, and strings lessons, instrument repairs and parts…read morereplacements, has a large selection of books for students. The owner, Tim, is a great guy. He will give you honest, practical advice for lessons and is available for repairs via appointment. Did your guitar string snap? They have phosphorus bronze strings, too. Whether you need a soft gauge string or are need more responsiveness strings, you can buy them individually. They even sell entire guitars! Or the kids can take home a starter ukulele in glittery blue or pink. The floors got a major upgrade and match warmly with the new blue walls! The have a waiting room for the kids providing siblings with chapter books, coloring pages, or pop-its. The kids love this spot! Finally the practice rooms look lovely and held a major upgrade too. It's an encouraging environment for the students to walk into, with great posters on the wall of : Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Stop on buy for your music needs :)

Great place for private music lessons!!! Lessons include piano, voice, violin, cello, drums, and…read moreoccasionally wind instruments. Teachers are all very nice and really know their stuff. Teachers are certified, and/or have music degrees! Flexible scheduling for lessons with make ups, rescheduling, and summer breaks. Tuition is month to month with no contracts.. which is perfect!! There are recitals too!! Teachers work one on one with each student and caters each lesson towards the student and their learning. In the front there is also a store where you can rent instruments for the school year, buy music books, strings, and a lot of other musical needs :) I would definitely recommend Tim's OC Music!! Has a family vibe & it's in a good location!!!

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!

They understood what I wanted and responded right away. Their work is…read moregood.**************************************************************^*************^*^*^*^^^^^^^

I have worked with this company for decades. I've purchased music and even a bow. Their customer…read moreservice is flawless.

So grateful to have Lemur here in Orange County for all our double bass needs. I can't thank T…read moreenough for the great service I've received both by phone and over email when ordering direct from their site. Fast shipping, and an indispensable resource for double bass / upright players who want the good stuff. Thanks for keeping it in Orange County, keeping the doors open, and working hard to ensure fellow bassists are taken care of for so many years, Lemur Music!

High praise for QRG Repair! After searching for a reliable, affordable, personable, and honest…read moresource to repair a damaged bass, I am lucky to have found Trevor! Exceeded all my expectations. It now looks great, plays fantastically, and I can't put it down. Trevor has vast knowledge, skills, and the ability to transform your instrument. Whether a complex repair or simple setup, your gear will get the TLC it deserves.

You can't find anyone who's very professional and his work speaks for itself. Thank you again. Will…read moredefinitely be using him in the near future again.