We are so happy to have found Music Lab Folsom! When our son got serious about drumming, we were…read morelucky to find Music Lab when they first opened in Folsom. His drum teacher is phenomenal. He has such a calm spirit and really has a natural way of teaching. He also has an excellent musical education and background. Our son keeps improving his skills and we owe that to his experience at Music Lab. He also took an interest in guitar and bass. He first started on guitar and then moved to bass lessons. His bass teacher is also incredible. I think he could play and teach just about any instrument. He is very calm and intentional with his lessons. He is another good fit for our son. One of our favorite things about Music Lab, beyond the lessons, are the semi-annual music showcases that they put on for their students and their guests. It's the perfect way to showcase the students' new skills and highlight their growth through the years. The owners, teachers, and staff are all so supportive. Music Lab also puts on great summer camps with fun and talented teachers. Last year, our son did intermediate drum camp, and this year, he tried a musical theater camp. I love that there are so many areas for him to expand his talents! I even got brave and took voice lessons. My teacher was very patient and talented. I learned so much and improved my skills, too. I can't say enough good things about our experience at Music Lab!

My daughter has been taking violin lessons at Music Lab Folsom for about eight months and I cannot…read morethank them enough. Although all of my communications with them have been through text, they have been warm, responsive, and thorough! The violin teacher, Babak, is passionate about teaching and has a great desire to promote a sense of love for music within his students. We are very happy we found this place.

This is a wonderful center that promotes the arts in the Fair Oaks/Folsom/Citrus Heights areas. My…read moreadult amateur chamber orchestra meets here every week, and Jordane has been very accommodating to us, both for rehearsals and for concerts. (More information about our "Encore" orchestra - open to all adult beginner and intermediate string players - can be found by contacting Lafitte music center. No auditions required.) The space at Lafitte is very artistically stimulating and has many practice rooms for music instruction for people of all ages, as well as a large concert space. There is ample parking. The staff is very friendly.

So happy to be a part of this music center. Everyone is so nice and the teachers are really great…read more I have 3 of my kids doing lessons here. Drums, singing and piano. The kids are always so excited to get to practice and love their teachers. Jen, she does the singing and piano, is so great with my girls and they really feel comfortable with her. She keeps them focused and challenges them along with keeping them excited to keep moving forward. She's extremely encouraging.

Justine has a very genuine approach to providing instruction and makes every session with my child…read moreworthwhile. She is also understanding about the parents needs to change schedules due to other child activities and does her best to provide makeup sessions. I have watched my child grow in their ability to play the piano and reach new milestones in short periods of time. I would recommend Justine to any parent interested in their child's development and building their confidence to play piano !

We couldn't ask for a better guide for our two kids' musical journey than Justine. She doesn't just…read moreteach them how to play notes; she nurtures their creativity and keeps them genuinely excited about learning. Her warmth and dedication have built so much confidence in them. Thank you, Justine, for making piano such a joyful experience!

I dropped my amp off here for a repair. The process was quick and simple. Upon returning to pick…read moreup the fixed amp, I was fortunate enough to meet the owner, Cameron. We got to talking about amp setups for different styles of music and he took the time to show me his personal rig. He was very down-to-earth and I was happy to know that I had helped someone of his nature and knowledge out by choosing to give his shop my business.

Helpful customer service. We took our trombone in for repair. The sales associate was very…read morefriendly to my son when diagnosing the issue.

Teacher Liz at Music Yard has been wonderful for my daughter's piano lessons. She does such a great…read morejob building confidence while helping her learn and improve each week. Liz is patient, encouraging, and keeps my daughter motivated and on track with her progress. What we appreciate most is how she also helps guide us as parents so we know how to support our daughter's practice and learning at home. It really feels like she's invested in her success. We're very grateful for Teacher Liz and the positive learning environment she creates. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a supportive and skilled piano teacher!

Poor customer service. I took an instrument to them to be repaired, called them 6 weeks later and…read morethey did not know where my instrument was. Megan said they would call me back. I called them back later that day and the next day, the manager did not bother to get on the phone with me but was relaying messages to Megan on the phone. They assured me they would be calling me back. The next day. I received a text message letting me know it would be six more weeks and the manager would update me. I had yet to talk to a manager or receive an apology. I texted back that it was unacceptable since they already had it 6 weeks and they lost it. They said they would try to get it done as soon as possible. Two weeks later I was informed the manager would be picking up the instrument and would contact me. A week later Gabe contacted me and was very apologetic for the situation. This was the first apology that I had received. Gabe is the reason this review got one star. He went above and beyond to apologize, communicate and called me more than once. I did get the instrument back. However, when I went to go pick it up, Megan acted like she did not want to help me or recognize that I was in the store. I paid over $300 to have the instrument fixed and my daughter informed me not all the pads were replaced. Very disappointed in this music store and the customer service received. I will be using a different music store in the future

This is one amazing music store, packed from floor to ceiling with musical instruments at very…read morecompetitive prices. My musical interests since 1981 has been on guitars and I have owned several acoustical brands- Castillo Concert, Yamaha Concert, Ibanez Parlor, Taylor Swift Baby Taylor, and Martin, to name the ones I remember. As I gradually moved up the scale of quality and expense I began to lean to Martins because I found I was having difficulty handling the larger models for size and was not terribly impressed with sound of the Parlor and Baby types, all to the physical changes called "aging". Last year I returned the Taylor to Sweetwater and traded in 3 of those brands listed above at Foggy Mountain for a Martin 000-10. I loved that guitar, but, as I mentioned above, I really needed something that was smaller that I could get my hands around, and still had the fretting and sound of the Martin. I started seriously looking at what was available, pricing, and models. I did research online and listened to professionals on Youtube talk about which ones they preferred compared to others, like the Taylor, Eastman, and even cheaper beginner brands. A huge majority said that the Martin all wood was the best. I called up Foggy Mountain, spoke to the very nice gentleman about their inventory, and they had one of the guitars I was leaning toward because of size, weight, fretting, nut distances, etc., and it was a Martin all wood with a Spruce top, and Sapele sides and back. I looked up the word "S A P E L E" to see what that was. Interestingly enough it is a very high quality hardwood from Africa that tends to be quite strong and also very similar to mahogany. In one of the videos discussing the use of that wood, it was mentioned that the sound and tones were not as "dusky" as the mahogany but did add a particular brilliance to the fret board, while maintaining the softer melodious depths of the music. Today I decided to go and see this guitar. The size is about 1/4 less in girth and length, and just a tad smaller on the fret board. See the pics to compare the Martin 000-10 to the Martin 000 Junior. The latter is definitely a more suited lighter weight travel guitar than the former. I played a few riffs and decided the size and all the features, including the built in electronic system and tuner, were exactly what I wanted. The trade in was almost equal to the value of both, and I offered to pay the tax plus $100 to cover the transfer. I brought the Martin Junior home, plugged in my small Laney amp and was tickled with joy that I had made the right decision. The moral of the story- 1) don't buy a cheap guitar called a "beginner" because they are poorly made and sound awful, in most cases. If you buy online, Amazon is NOT the place to buy- if you can't see it, touch it, or play it, it is a waste of money, a lot of the time. 2) Do your homework- some folks may not like AI, but I found it was the fastest way to glean information that provided suggestions and links to sites and videos. 3) If you are a beginner and are serious about playing excellent music, pony up the dough, and buy some serious instrument that will give the sound you want to produce, fits your body style, and then take lessons until you have a good understanding of what and how good music is produced. Use your noodle, try out different models and styles, and give yourself a day to ponder your findings. Then, buy the one you willing to pay for, practice like you would anything else that you want to excel in, daily and often. Practice could make perfect, if you stick to it.

Literally worth the drive to GV - even if you "just need picks." ;)…read more Pete's a gent, the shop's a gem...stop in and be delighted. Smells like memories and good music. Love you guys!