I dropped off my Fender Squier Stratocaster (part of an old beginner package, never set up, sat in…read morean attic for decades but in great shape) at the Lake Forest Guitar Center for a professional setup. As a new player, I wanted to start on a guitar that wouldn't fight me. Max, Alex, and Rob were fantastic -- patient, welcoming, and never once made me feel intimidated as an older beginner. I can't wait to get the guitar back and start my journey off on the right foot. Thank you, guys!

I am relatively new to guitar and I was tuning the strings. I wanted E and my tuner was reading D#…read more I called the store and Max answered the phone. I asked him if I brought my guitar in, could someone help me. He walked me through on the phone and gave me the why and the how with his explanation. I fixed it when I hung up! Thank you Max, I appreciate your kindness and also for saving me a trip. I will now know how to fix it if and when it happens again. Thank you again, Jenn

I needed an instrument rental for my son and Betrand's was recommended to me by a friend. It was…read moresuch an easy and stress-free process. Just choose the instrument, the condition, and size if applicable. Add insurance to make things worry free, sign the contract, and you are done. If you go directly to Betrand's (not by link), they have a great deal where you can rent for 9 months and get 1 month free. That's enough for the school year. The instruments they rent out are the real deal. Not the cheap imitations you see on Amazon. A couple of days later, I get a call from Kira letting me know my rental is processed and ready to be picked up. The location is convenient and has ample parking. We get to the store and see that they are very well organized and knowledgeable. I may have paid a bit more per month than going through IPSF but it's 100% worth it. IPSF is a waste of time and they are not organized. What IPSF does is have you keep checking with them over and over again. Like others have mentioned, Bertrand's is a breath of fresh air. Pro-Tip: Don't use the link provided by IPSF. Deal directly with Bertrand's. There is zero hook up with the IPSF link.

In a day and age where customer service feels all but lost, this place just renewed my faith in the…read morecustomer service experience. Graham was so helpful today with my litany of questions and inquiries and went above and beyond the call of duty to help us find an obscure, hard-to-find instrument. Thanks Graham! It was a pleasure meeting you.

Miss Susanne at OC Music Center is an outstanding piano…read moreteacher for kids and adults, beginners through advanced. She's been teaching in Orange County since 1982 and really knows how to keep students motivated without being pushy. My family has seen kids who used to fight practice start looking forward to lessons, and adults who thought they were "too late" actually progress. Clear instruction, good musicianship, and she does in-home lessons which is a huge plus. Highly recommend for anyone in RSM / South OC.

My daughter was eager to learn the piano, but her first instructor was not the right fit. She…read morealmost gave up entirely because the lessons moved into advanced topics before she had mastered the basics. ​Luckily, I reached out to OC Music and found Ms. Susanne. What a difference! Beyond being a fantastic piano teacher, she brings such a warm, positive energy to every lesson. My daughter has been taking weekly classes with her, and her progress and confidence have been phenomenal. I cannot recommend Ms. Susanne highly enough to any parent looking for a patient, and highly skilled instructor.

Mission Viejo Guitar Tech services did an excellent job on getting my guitar back in shape. I had…read moreissues with my tuners that were missing screws to the plates that hold them down onto the headstock and several that were loose. While consulting with him he noticed several other issues ( The saddle not orientated properly during the original build, a burr on my B string tuning peg that was cutting and breaking my string, the action on my guitar was too high making playing more difficult.) All of these were solved by him in one day along with vacuuming out the inside of my guitar and cleaning and treating the wood. I was super impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail. Will be back. My guitar looks and plays better now than when it was brand new.

Wow!! What a find for a guitar tech! Dan has Amazing quality work, fast communication and he's…read moreknowledgeable. A true professional. Brought in a guitar and a bass and the setup and adjustments exceeded my expectations. It's the best my guitar has felt in years!

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!

Purchased two Kirk Sand handmade guitars, one nylon and one steel string, quite a number of years…read moreago. Now I'm getting up there in years and bequeathed these magnificent beauties (both with sounds that far surpass a Martin) to a young guitarist who lives next door. My friend visited Jim and the guys at the Guitar Shoppe to get appraisals and I guess when the guys opened the cases all work at the Shoppe came to a halt although they knew Kirk's work and attention to detail still these guitars well deserve the awe that was expressed as to the level of Kirk's craftsmanship. The guitars appraised well, which surprised my friend but wasn't much of a surprise to me at all. Thank you Jim and your guys for giving my friend a great afternoon and me the pleasure of seeing his excitement with the guitars and my peace of mind knowing that they both now reside with someone worthy of now owning them. God Bless you Kirk Sand, play your guitars for the angels of Heaven.

this is the place to take your guitar for whatever you need. they do great work and Ben always…read moretakes care of you right.

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!!!

Kenny's Music is the REAL DEAL. IF you are serious about music, this place rocks! Great lessons…read moreon multiple instruments, plus Kenny and Kimberly are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Highly recommended! The Four Stringerz Alternative Ukulele Band loves this store!!!

If you're looking to have your guitar setup don't hesitate to bring it in to Kenny's. Kimberly…read morehelped me with the questions I had and a few days later my guitar now plays like a much more expensive rig now. Kenny explained everything he did to it and the problems it had. So much better! They also have a nice selection of instruments for the upcoming holiday, so be it a new guitar, amp or just a new set of strings (stocking stuffers) you'll be good here! The owners Kenny and Kimberly are very friendly and made me feel like family, glad I made it in thru a recommendation. I'll see you guys next time, thank you and happy holidays!

Biff was incredibly generous. My wife and I stopped by today with our marine friends. He gave a…read moreguitar away to one of the guys and we picked up some strings, a Johnny Cash hymnal record, and purchased another guitar. I was blessed by our conversation and will definitely be coming back. Thanks for being a cool dude Biff! See you soon 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

On a previous SD trip, (on a Sunday) we discovered this record store and bought a bunch of albums…read morein the bins outside. So when driving through San Clemente again (Sunday) I was looking forward to scouring the bins for some more finds. So I got to the store and there were no bins outside but an OPEN sign was lit up in the window so I just assumed the shopping moved inside instead. Nope. It wasn't open at all even though their website and Yelp says they're open on Sundays. They could definitely do better and change their hours on their website and Yelp so I wouldn't be so bummed on a Sunday.

I've been coming to Laguna Hills Music since I first started playing guitar about 16 years ago, and…read morethey're still just as great today. John, the owner, did an amazing job setting up my Taylor 324ce Blacktop acoustic. The string height was too high, and he clearly explained what adjustments he would make to improve the playability. He contacted me quickly after I dropped it off to let me know the setup was complete, and the difference is incredible. My guitar plays better than ever. Highly recommend. 10/10.

Excellent instructors and great music shop. Owners is very professional. And will tune…read moreinstruments you buy from them. A++