Highly recommended. Hired for a private party of about 40 people. Professional musicians and great…read moreentertainment. They can provide background music or take center stage. Raj did a great job reading the audience and adjusting music to match the party vibe. Could not ask for more.

Absolutely, fantastic. They were incredible in range…read more And sophistication. I would hire them again in a minute.

The 2nd best place in Sonoma County to buy a guitar. The 1st being Tall Toad Music in downtown…read morePetaluma. Zone has got all the production line quality name brand guitars, amps, effects, etc... Prices are fair, people are nice. A really good place for beginner guitar players to start. Advanced Jazzbo players & vintage guitar collectors will not find anything here of interest.

Had to rent a wireless mic for a wedding this past weekend, and Zone came through. Knowledgeable…read morestaff that never made me feel like an idiot for not knowing certain terms that I actually did but acted as though I didn't. I like to test people... What can I say? Specifically, Memo helped me out and was as cool as a cucumber on ice. I've purchased guitars, strings, tuners, amps, picks, and... all sorts of things from Zone, and as far as Sonoma County goes... There's no better music store. Although... Tall Toad deserves mention.

DJ Rod was absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure our wedding felt like us, flowed…read moreperfectly, and had a really fun dance floor! He was so kind, and helped us work through the details of our ceremony, music choices, and overall vibe. His consultative approach ensured that every part of the day felt personalized, from the seamless transitions during the ceremony to the perfect playlist for the reception. Rod's attention to detail was unmatched--he made sure every song choice, announcement, and cue was exactly right. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt at ease and that everything was perfectly timed. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had! If you're looking for a DJ who is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your day special, DJ Rod is the one to go with. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

My husband and I were so happy we hired Rod for our wedding back in May! He is incredibly…read moreorganized, hands-on, and friendly, which made the entertainment planning process so simple for us. My husband is extremely picky about music (his Do Not Play list was infamously 5 hours long...) and Rod worked really well with him to put together the best playlists. One of our guests was a wedding planner herself and commented on how impressed she was by our DJ in particular. The music was always right on queue, never too loud or quiet, well mixed, always matching the energy at the moment, etc. - all things she said she rarely sees done flawlessly throughout the day. We've had so many compliments on the music and particularly on how incredible the dance floor was! The energy he helped curate was pure magic, and we could not have been more thrilled with how it all turned out. We also chose to do a photo booth and it was such a hit with our guests. Athelie and their son did a great job and provided lots of fun prompts for everyone! Overall, we were so impressed with the Grapevine team and couldn't be happier with the decision to work with them. (Photos: @marcblondinphotography)

I just want to say that I'm a little put off by your policy. Nobody mentioned a fee for a trial…read morelesson when I made the appointment and looking through my emails you didn't mention the $45 fee for anything until after we missed the appointment. I would have driven all the way to you just to turn around and leave because of your fee that wasn't disclosed upfront. Most local studios and private teachers I have found to offer an initial lesson for free to see if it is a good fit. If that's is not the case with you it would be a much better business practice to be a little more upfront in the future. It feels incredibly dishonest.

I couldn't imagine a more inclusive, comforting, and encouraging environment to learn in! All of…read morethe teachers are so enthusiastic, patient, and well learned in their area of expertise, with many of them regularly performing themselves so they can stay on top of their skills! The owner, Christa, is the most wonderful human being I have ever met, and she takes special care and interest to run this phenomenal institution, often going above and beyond to make sure you're not just achieving your goals, but surpassing them. The wonderful office staff (Hi Laurel, Brittney, and Sarah!) Are ALWAYS happy to see you and handle business with cheerful positivity and distinct organizational skills. Whether you're looking to send your children here or it's time for you to finally learn something you've been dying to try but wasn't ever sure about, this is the place for you!

Recently had an equipment return that for various reasons was "out of the ordinary" (my fault) and…read moreSean made it all work so smoothly, totally satisfied, and lots of good humor working through it. Always have a thumbs up experience at Loud and Clear. Highly recommended.

I can't say enough, good things about Loud and Clear in Cotati. Sarah and all the employees went…read moreabove and beyond, on Christmas Eve for my surprise present search. They were super friendly, honest, helpful. And I found the perfect gift and guitar to give!! Thank you so much! Highly recommend this shop!

Alec played guitar at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Fairmont in Sonoma. His great…read moremusic and easy-going attitude really fit in well with our ceremony, and we heard many compliments from our guests. He came recommended by the live band we hired to play our reception, and we couldn't have been happier. We highly recommend Alec if you are looking for a live guitarist for your special day.

Alec is an excellent musician and a wonderful entertainer. He helps make any event he performs at…read morememorable. Whether he's performing or teaching he is totally professional and excellent.

Miriam has been a huge help for me. I've been seeing her every week since around November and she…read morehas helped me gain control and confidence over my voice as a new musical instrument. She doesn't charge much at all and her schedule and cancellation policy is super flexible. I can't recommend her enough!

Ms. M's commitment to nurturing her student's musical growth is unparalleled. She is genuine,…read morepatient, kind, a role model, and truly an expert in her field--you should watch her perform live, she's phenomenal! Her teaching techniques are both educational and enjoyable, and her ability to tailor lessons to individual needs has truly been a transformative experience for my daughter. It makes my heart so full to have witnessed remarkable progress in my daughter's singing and I attribute it to the exceptional guidance from Ms. M for the past almost 3 years now. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone aspiring to elevate their vocal prowess. Ms. M has been such a blessing to us and has opened so many doors and opportunities for my daughter to perform and share her love and passion for singing. I highly recommend!

Richard runs a tight ship over there. All Ears DJ offers great logistical execution, solid value,…read moreand most importantly throws a banger of a party. After our meeting, Richard selected Jayson from his lineup of DJ/MCs as the person who would be the best fit for us (since he was personally unavailable that day). Jayson has a friendly demeanor, he thoughtfully guided us through lines of questioning to determining exactly what our vision was and how he could bring it to life, and boy did he absolutely crush it. It was important for us that the DJ be a powerful guide for the evening, but also part of the background, in so far as they helped facilitate the timeline and pump the crowd, but don't make the day about them by taking too much on the mic etc. Jayson understood our needs with enthusiasm, nailed our request for music types, and did a great job at reading the room during party time. The party and dancing was super important to us, and he really understood the crowd and played music to get everyone pumped.

If you're looking for music for your magical day, we highly recommend looking into AllEarsDJ. Not…read moreonly is Richard a great DJ, but he also offers to sing and play acoustic guitar as well. We cannot praise Richard enough as he helped us announce everything at the wedding, making each transition seamless and even learned to play a last-minute song for our first dance. AllEarsDJ truly puts the magic In your big day, THANK YOU!!!

My wife and I were looking for a different speed for our wedding (April 2021) music as a "DJ"…read moredidn't fit the vibe we wanted; Carl and his team were just what the doctor ordered! They played "Paris cafe" type music at our request and even made some recommendations with additional musicians to foster that vibe. They were wonderful! Our guests loved it and we got so many compliments! We highly recommend Carl and his team!

We had the FABULOUS experience of having Carl Vast and three other of his co-musicians provide the…read morelive music for the ceremony, the cocktail reception, and the dinner portion of our daughter Lily's wedding at the Highlands Estate in Cloverdale. Honestly, five stars is not enough. For the pre-ceremony ("greeting" music) and for the ceremony itself we had Carl on the guitar, Jeff on the woodwinds (flute, clarinet and saxophone) and Kathryn on the cello. For the cocktail reception and dinner we added Steve, with a bass. I am a big music lover, and for me, the music was maybe even my number one highlight of what was from start to finish a fabulous wedding. Carl was able to arrange it so that the type of music that was played CHANGED for each segment of the event (mentioned above), just enough so that it all flowed together, yet each portion of the event had a distinctively different "feel" to it. I don't know my music terminology very well, but Carl explained that in addition to the wedding music used during the ceremony, they also played jazz music, classical, Bossa Nova and Variety types of music. (All of these types of music can be heard on Carl's website.) Carl speaks the "language of music" very well and was able to be specific with me prior to the event so that we were able to set the mood for each segment of the wedding exactly as we wanted. Also, he was able to tailor certain segments with special requests. My daughter had something a bit more contemporary that she wanted to use for walking down the isle during the ceremony, and for a minimal extra fee (something like $40) the group learned the music and had it ready to go. In the months leading up to the wedding, Carl was extremely helpful when it came to the logistics of what would be played and when. He also went the extra mile when deciding where the musicians would set up the instruments during the ceremony and then during the reception. This enabled the sound to be optimilized (it was an open-spaced outdoor event) and the musicians to be seen and enjoyed, yet people would not be bumping into them (this DOES happen at events if the planning isn't done right). Carl, if you happen to read this, I want you to know that my absolute "high point" of our daughter's wedding was when, towards the end of the dinner, your group played my husband's and my special request, The Ashokan Farewell. We ADORE this piece, and when your band started to play it, my husband and I instinctively got up, walked away from our dinner plates and seated ourselves on a bench near the band. I get choked up just thinking about it. It was at that moment when, fully enraptured in your music and sitting among the rolling hills of the Highlands Estate, when I was finally able to calmly take it all in and reflect. Our past, our present, and our future as a family and how it felt to figuratively release our daughter into the world swept over me swept over me like a swiftly moving San Francisco fog. Thank you, Carl, for everything. But especially for that one moment.