i've only been playing guitar a couple of years and I was looking for a place to buy some pics as I…read moream new in California originally from Massachusetts. The woman in charge there I think her name was Shannon was very hospitable and friendly. The place looked really hot decor was great with rock gods all over over the walls, but it's primarily a place to go and rehearse live so when I get back to playing I plan to go back plus I'm getting the band back together again looks good to me

Mark runs a very respectable business here! Staff is excellent and rehearsal spaces top notch! If…read moreMidway Rising closes this unit it will be a huge loss to the musical community! Mark played at our son's wedding last July and he is the BEST!

Amazing instructors with a wide range of talents to enhance your skills and knowledge. From choir,…read moreto strings; this place will bring you to the next level. We are using them for piano, double bass, and violin lessons. They are exceptional with our 10 and 13 yo. My children's love for music continues to grow and they're always excited to come to practice.

I love this place. The service is amazing and they worked with me to find a time that works for our…read moreschedule. Very professional and they have excellent teachers. My daughter actually wants to go back each week.

Wonderful experience for the purchase of our baby grand piano, thanks to Ignacio!…read more We stopped in to Greene Music not really sure what we were looking for except that we needed to upgrade from our very old keyboard and we wanted a digital piano. Ignacio was very knowledgeable, attentive and patient in helping us navigate the many selections! We appreciate that he was honest to help us find the right piano and not to upsell. The entire experience was easy, smooth and stress-free. The showroom was clean, beautiful with many piano options that you could test. You could smell the wood finishes as you walk in and there is a great kids play area to keep young kids entertained! Highly recommend Greene Music for your piano purchase and thank you Ignacio for the great experience!

I had an outstanding experience purchasing a piano here, and a huge part of that was thanks to…read moreIgnacio. From the moment I walked in, he was welcoming and knowledgeable -- which made such an important purchase feel easy and enjoyable. Ignacio took the time to understand what I was looking for, patiently answered all my questions, and guided me through several options so I could really hear and feel the differences between instruments. His expertise was clear, and I truly appreciated his honesty and attention to detail. He made sure I felt confident in my decision rather than rushed. The showroom was beautiful, the selection was excellent, and the entire process -- from choosing the piano to delivery and setup -- was smooth and professional. If you're in the market for a piano, I highly recommend this place and especially Ignacio. Exceptional service, quality instruments, and people who genuinely care about helping you find the perfect fit. Five stars all the way!

Came here on a whim while visiting San Diego and ended up spending over an hour playing guitars and…read morechatting with the staff. All three of the men there were very friendly and knowledgeable. I ended up walking out of there with a very nice limited edition Gretsch. I highly recommend coming here. I know I'll be back next time I'm in SD, hopefully with a little more cash in hand.

Jeff and Matt are two very professional gents who gave me sound advice and were very helpful…read more Please do not hesitate to make Mark's Guitar your first guitar stop and chat with Jeff and Matt for all your guitar needs.

We've rented a cello from Bertrand and have been very happy with the service and maintenance. For…read moreexample, one day before a concert, a cello string came off due to normal wear and tear, and we reached out to Bertrand for help. Mr. Dennis G. understood the urgency of the situation and kindly assisted us in repairing the cello. In addition to the prompt service and kindness of the Bertrand team, our daughter's cello teacher, Mr. Elliot R., has been wonderful. He does an excellent job balancing encouragement with allowing each student the space to develop their own self-motivation to learn the cello. Overall, our family has been very happy with Bertrand at the Carmel Mountain-Rancho Peñasquitos location.

Bertrand's Music is a music store focused on "school band & orchestra sales, rentals, lessons, and…read morerepair," as stated on their website. Our middle school band teachers works with Bertrand's Music exclusively and I understand that they trust them. The store itself looks nice. They had some instruments for sale displayed, along with music books. They have rooms for lessons in the back. The parking lot is usually congested though and parking is not easy. Our experience is only with getting an instrument repair quote from them. I'm sure the lessons and rentals are just fine here, but we would not exactly recommend Bertrand's for repairs, especially if you weren't even referred to come here by your school band for an instrument that belongs to the school. They have to ship out the instrument somewhere off site to even give us a quote, and we had to wait ten business days just to hear back that the instrument was unsalvageable and not worth repairing. They were unable to provide us with any written detail of what exactly needed to be repaired and what the cost would be. I'm not sure why they do it like this, because it appears a bit unprofessional. If you're looking for someone to repair a specific instrument that you own, we don't think this is the perfect place to bring it. It would probably be best to find someone who specializes in repairing that instrument to do it on site. Repairs were just one aspect of their business and it's technically a relationship between the school band and Bertrand's, so it didn't bother us. The staff were very nice and accommodating, and we appreciated that. They provided us with a receipt that the school needed, and it was as simple as that. Thank you!

Had such a great experience recording with Mat Raker here at SDMAA! His no bs attitude really…read moresimplifies the process, along with his experience and musical expertise. Really adaptable to my skill level which is very very beginner, and affordable too. I'll definitely be back to record more.

Amazing music, lessons, recording, and teachers. Most generous people I know run this facility…read more Brilliant and dapper young man, Mat Rakers, has supported my music making by dying for everybody's musical sins. Truly an inspiration.

Referring to Jeff K's review, I think I can clear a few things up. I was in the store that day with…read moremy son. He began yelling at customers and screaming at staff, swearing while there were children in store. Jeff was an absolutely unhinged customer. I've shopped here many times and the the staff has always been nothing but helpful and polite.

went to ask for help with a problem with a instrument device was told no problem easy fix , called…read moreall week with no reply from Rio from the store, finally got fed up and went and got it back, other employee was rude when I said tell Rio thanks for nothing, Will never go back again BEWARE this store

Always treated great and they got the goods. I'm thankful. (Yelp wants 85 characters).read more

Great business! Really enjoy getting Clarinet lessons here from Alfonso, a very gifted musician who…read morestudied at sdsu. I plan on playing Jingle Bells with one of my patients at work for Christmas. I also enjoy playing for my family.

This place does zero things wrong. We've been renting here for years. Never had any issue. Bow…read moreneeds to be rehaired? Switch. String broken? 15 min fix. Time to size up? Ok let's see what you need and get it tuned and out the door. Super affordable as well.

We had a great experience at San Diego Violins purchasing a violin with our daughter. Highly…read morerecommend!

Mr King is an eccentric piano teacher who is full of fun stories and very good at motivating and…read moreteaching young kids! My daughter started playing in her first lesson and was very excited she could play right away. He is very friendly, caring and knows his stuff! He also shares tips and tricks to improve, inspiring players and lent us books to practice with. He is a gem & we love piano with Mr King!

We LOVE Mr.King ! He is such a fantastic teacher ! We recently moved and although there are music…read moreclasses much closer we are still going to continue with Mr.King. It is pretty obvious that he truly loves music and teaching it! A+++++