Friendly & sincerely helpful people.My kids occasionally get life lessons from the gentleman behind…read morethe counter. No apple pay,no biggie. Don't pick the low hanging fruit of Amazon & get the sweetest one(KYR).

Great school management and excellent teachers! I have been there for my cello classes for more…read morethan one year. I love the school! Highly recommend if you like to play any music instruments!

We like this school very much , I love that my daughter join the group classes and also has her…read moreprivate lessons. She learned a lot and has experienced so many recitals with trophies and certificates that helped her built her confidence in front of a crowd . My daughter has been there for almost 4 years . The teachers are very patient , kind and accommodating when it comes to our schedules . The Director Zoe is very nice and carries herself professionally . My Daughter now can play piano music and is enjoying picking up instruments and enriching her life with music . Thank you for your business.

My daughter has taken lessons here for several years, starting with piano, and we've had mostly…read moregreat experiences with the teachers. When one teacher wasn't the right fit, the staff was flexible and supportive in helping us make a change. The director and front desk are thoughtful, accommodating, and always focused on what's best for the students. Recently, my daughter switched to cello and absolutely loves it--her teacher, Jasper, is genuine, respectful, and makes learning the cello feel relaxed despite its challenges. Recitals are fun, and we're so happy with the program and its affordability that we plan to enroll our other kids in piano group lessons for music theory. We'll update this review then!

I brought two violins to Classical Strings to have some work done, and John did a magnificent job!…read moreHe replaced the pegs and carefully matched them to the material and color of the tailpieces and chin rests. He also replaced and adjusted both bridges. Both violins now sound amazing! I have also played one of John's violins for over 15 years, and it has been the most reliable and best-sounding violin out of all the ones I own. I highly recommend John's craftsmanship and expertise. Thank you so much!

Last year when my daughter started learning violin, I thought, "She's just a beginner. Let's rent…read moreone first." Well... renting was about $30/month, plus insurance, so it came out to around $40/month. Then when we brought it home, we realized it somehow had two A strings on it. They did exchange it for us, but the fingerboard and overall quality still weren't great. Our violin teacher then recommended Classical Strings, and honestly I'm so glad we found them. The owner is super knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to help us choose a beginner violin that actually fit my daughter. We ended up buying a basic violin for around $400-500. (Please don't use the price we paid to negotiate now ... everything costs more these days!) Looking back, buying was actually a much better value than renting. After a year of rental payments, you still don't own anything. With a purchased violin, you're building value from day one. The difference was huge. A better violin is easier to play, sounds better, and makes practicing so much more enjoyable. My daughter became more confident, improved faster, and actually wanted to practice instead of being frustrated. This year we went back for a regular maintenance check, and after trying a higher-level violin, she immediately noticed the difference. She absolutely loved it! The best part is that Classical Strings has a trade-in program, so we were able to trade in her old violin toward a better one. That made upgrading so much more affordable, and now she has a violin that matches her current level. If your child is just starting violin (or any string instrument), or if they're ready for an upgrade, I highly recommend checking them out. The owner never tries to sell you the most expensive instrument. Instead, he recommends what actually fits your child's level, goals, and your budget. He's fluent in both English and Mandarin, which is a huge plus for many families. They also carry violins, violas, cellos, and other string instruments, so they're a great one-stop shop for string families.

Went there to fix my sons flute and (I didn't catch his name!) but he looked at it real quick, saw…read morethe problem, played a few notes just to make sure it's working properly, and gave it back to me and said no charge. He said a simple fix like this I can't charge for. First time receiving such kind and honest service at a business. I was taken back and insisted on paying but he refused. Thank you to the person that helped me! That was the kindest service I've ever received. definitely will be coming back.

Loved these folks. Dropped off my Trumpet in the morning and it was ready in the afternoon.. Also…read morewent thru both my horns, oiled & lubricated them and advised me on possible future repairs to look out for.. Great service... thumbs up..

Absoltely 100% satisfied. He brought my Martin Guitar's life…read moreback! He was very clear about everything, and my guitar sounds even better than when I first acquired years ago. Highly recommend for any guitar set ups!

Unfortunately I have to rescind my 5 star rating after my last experience with Chris…read more I took a 1979 Flying V to him for a refret. After how well he did my previous job, there was no other choice in my head than Chris to do the job. First, the price was PRETTY hefty. $541. Refret, nut, and setup. Usually a set up is thrown in free of charge when you do a nut and refret but whatever. No big deal. I knew from past experience that the job would be done well and it was worth the money. It wasn't. Not in the slightest. First off, the nut is in the slot uneven. It sits further towards the high e string than it should, and it hangs off the fret board slightly. Meaning there's a gap where you can feel the nut slot on the low e side. Annoying since your finger rests there quite a bit. Second, the refret was NOT good. There were still scratches in the top of the frets you could feel when bending strings, there were very sharp fret ends poking out of the side of the fret board, and the fret board was MANGLED on the sides and top. Third, there WAS A MASSIVE spot of damaged finish on the back of the guitar. Obviously the guitar was resting on a rag or something with some kind of solvent on it, and damaged the paint in a 3x5 spot where the nitro finish was cracking and flaking off. Another small thing was that the guitar was missing a tuner mounting screw. I took photos of the guitar before and it was there. Not sure why it was removed or why it went missing but it was an original Grover imperial screw from the late 70s so it's not easy or possible to replace it. One shiny new screw is not highly visible. I was supremely disappointed in the workmanship. It feels like it was done in about 2 hours as fast as possible with at little care and thought for my instrument as possible. When I got it back, I had to knock the fret ends down myself flush with the neck, and I polished the frets from 1500 to 3000g and polished them to how they should have been for almost $600. The guitar is now currently being refinished, because the back of the guitar was just so disappointing to see that giant spot that was just cracking and peeling more and more every day ruining the beautiful 40+ year natural wear. I wrote him a nicely worded email asking for an explanation but got no response. So this is why this review is finally coming out. I have read that Chris has a tendency to get argumentative with customers who have genuinely bad experiences, so you can trust what I say or not. I think my photos speak for themselves. I have no reason to be dishonest. I've sent plenty of people to Chris's guitar shop over the years, but unfortunately I got some real dirty. Now it's costing me a pretty penny.

Lou did a great job repairing my guitar. He is very knowledgeable with all things guitar repair and…read moreeven amp repair. He was able to get my guitar playing well after replacing a deeply gouged fret. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for guitar repair work! It also helps that Lou is a cool guy and easy to communicate with! 5 stars!

Lou was very friendly and professional, he did a full setup on my new gs mini and explained…read moreeverything to me, highly recommend :)

We were recommended Corona music from the school so I had good expectations unfortunately that was…read morenot the case. I went in they quoted me $90 for a cleaning and shine with an estimate of 1-2 week turnaround time. I was called the next day to inform me the instrument was going to need more then expected and it went up to $160 SAME turnaround time. My very inpatient son after a week in a half asked me to call and get an update. I did but they didn't have an update. A little over 2 weeks I called a they say instrument will be in on Friday. I call they say not ready they will me it went on like that for what felt like for ever.

Highly recommend Corona Music Center! The staff here are always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely…read morecare about everyone. The instructors make lessons engaging and enjoyable which is always a plus. You can tell the people there truly love music. They will forever have me as a loyal customer!!

Great quality instruments, parts, and good customer service. Sell at reasonable prices.read more

Great service and knowledgeable!! Helped this violin novice with my kid's strings. Customer for…read morelife!

We rented out a viola for elementary school music class. We paid a monthly rental fee…read more The viola we received was like new. We were so impressed with the service, the product and the pricing. Dropping off at the end of the school year was easy peasy and all the staff were chatting with us and so friendly. Highly recommend if you're unable to get your hands on an instrument at the school.

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!

I can't believe I've waited this long to shout out Mr. Goran, who's been an absolute treasure in…read moreinstructing my daughter on the viola. My girl, bless her introverted heart, dipped her toes into viola in middle school in 2021. By the spring of 2022, she wanted to level up her skills, but finding the right teacher was a saga. None of the recommendations from her school panned out, until fate stepped in when I spotted a sign for in-home music lessons, and the rest is history. Two years on, and I couldn't be happier with Mr. Goran's impact. Sure, my daughter's still a bit shy on stage, but behind the scenes, her progress is something to behold. She's heading to high school soon and even talking about auditions for the advanced orchestra - all thanks to Mr. Goran's attention and encouragement. I enjoy listening to her practice and as someone who doesn't read music or play any instruments, I am glad to have Mr. Goran visit every week and amazed at her transformation. What's great about Mr. Goran is his friendly demeanor and stellar communication. He understands kids - especially awkward teens like mine--no fuss, no drama - just pure dedication to his craft and his students. Finally, the fact that he comes to our home to teach the lesson is such a blessing. I have 2 other kids who have other activities so between soccer, volleyball, swimming, and Boys/Girl Scouts.... we don't have a lot of time to drive around because we do that a lot already. This is one less trip! This school's dedication to meeting kids where they are: mentally and physically is a true gem! Seriously, if you're on the hunt for an awesome music teacher, Mr. Goran's your guy - I can't recommend him enough!

I highly recommend Mr Ricky and The Private Lesson School for guitar lessons due to their…read moreexpertise, easy communication and fair pricing! My 10 and 9 year old kids have been taking lessons with Mr Ricky and they really enjoy it! Mr Ricky is very friendly and knowledgeable which makes it fun for my kids to learn. I've already seen their significant progress only after a few months. They're very happy to have Mr Ricky as their teacher and really looking forward to each lesson with him!