I stopped in here a few months ago and had a lovely time as usual. When I realized today that after…read morea lifetime of patronizing this store, I had never written a review, I wanted to rectify that immediately. I was absolutely shocked when I opened the app and read the bad reviews on here. I made sure to read every single one of them and I think if you do that, you begin to see a pattern of people who are ridiculous and think that because they had a bad day or completely unrealistic expectations, they can strike out against a good business because they take no responsibility for their decisions. The Music Box has been the sole music store in Lodi for over 40 years. I "rented" my first violin from them when I was a small child and we purchased my sons trombone for band here 20 years later. At that time I was a single working mom and they allowed me to put my sons instrument on a payment plan. I actually missed the last payment because I had started working a second job and forgot to drop off the check. When I realized what I had done about a week later, I made sure to plan out a time to stop in at the store and pay off the instrument and apologize. However the day before I was to do that, I received a letter from the owner of this store. I fully expected it to be a demand letter with a late fee tacked on and I was ready for that as it was my own fault. Instead, the owner wrote that he understood I was working hard and was very busy and that he would like to gift me the last payment and let my son keep the instrument. I literally cried. Every experience I have had here has been beyond good. This is a small town store that stays alive because the owner and employees love what they do. The staff is thoughtful and caring as a customer for many many years, I highly recommend them for instruments, accessories, lessons, music or just to help you figure out what it is you need and I hope to see this store here for another 40 years to come.

I go to Lodi on average once a year. I try to make it a point to drop into The Music Box every…read moretime, I never knew why until last week. I asked the guy behind the counter for a couple sets of classical guitar strings. He first reached for D'Addarios but I related my experience with broken strings with only that brand. He told me there was a brand of strings he sells the most of and handed me two sets of Fender strings. I was a little skeptical. I mean they were half the price of D'Addarios and packed in a somewhat plain paper package but why not? Guess what?! They're really good strings! They didn't break, they didn't slip at all and they brought the tone back to my 35 year old Takamine 300 series guitar. Now, here's where it gets cosmic. As I was paying for the strings a voice behind me says "what is your name?" And then "Where do you know me from?" I didn't immediately recognize who it was because of the glare from the windows but when I did I was gobstopped! It was none other than Tim Spencer! One of the best all round guitarists I've ever known. He teaches there a couple times a week. We talked for about 20 minutes and got kinda caught up. Small world. I like this shop!

My 3 kids love this place. They feel safe, they have fun, and they really like their teachers Alejo…read moreand Jarred. In a year they have really improved a lot, we are so proud. The staff has always given excellent service and we are so grateful to have found their services. Thank you everyone!

Even before I started working here, I knew this school was something special! It is a wellspring of…read moreinspiration and creativity and an artistic hub fostering an amazing community!

It's very friendly and knowledgeable store. They also have a god inventory of instruments,…read moreaccessories: reeds for woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, manuscript paper, beginner to intermediate books.

I took my son's saxophone in to be adjusted and let them know specifically that we were having…read moreissues with the lower notes. It took almost a month to get the saxophone back and when we did it was still having the same issues.I paid $228 for the service that was not done and when I called to get my money back the owner refused and said the only thing I can do is take it back and have them fix it again. When I refused that service because I don't trust them now, he refused to hear my concerns and got more and more upset until he hung up on me. When I called back and told him he hung up on me he said "yes I did and I can refuse service to anyone and I'll do it again." Please DO NOT use them for any kind of services, they'll take your money and not do the work you pay so much money for.

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

I wanted a nylon string of my own, and Trinidad helped me find one I am extremely happy with. After…read moretesting a few for their action, feel, and sound, he brought me a 1965 Model 900 Giannini that has aged surprisingly well. Trinidad even cleaned and restored the guitar whilst telling me more about its history. I am a proud owner and will do my best to preserve my beautiful guitar.

Eathen is the best guitar doctor, I have ever used. I love this place. Great work fast turn around!!read more

Mr. Martin is amazing at what he does! My son has been taking piano lessons from him for about 2…read moreyears now and we are so pleased with how much he has learned. He looks forward to class each week. Mr. Martin's methods of teaching is effective. He is professional and works well with children. I'm so glad that we finally found a piano instructor who is positive, encouraging and makes piano lessons enjoyable for our little guy.

From the owner: Where Talent Grows!…read more A Martin Music provides premium music instruction through private music lessons tailored to each student's goals and learning style. Our instructors are experienced music teachers and performers with conservatory training. We develop a close relationship with our limited number of students to maximize their growth and enjoyment of music. We help our students from the very beginning to understand how to select and setup the best instruments, how to facilitate progress, and how to navigate opportunities for education, careers, and personal enjoyment in music. Our students have earned honor band seats and college music scholarships. Some have gone on to work as professional musicians, and many have continued music making for personal enjoyment long-term. A Martin Music teaches Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Classical Percussion, Marching Percussion, and Mallet Percussion. We specialize in jazz, classical, pop, R&B, rock, and folk styles. In addition to instrument-specific lessons, A Martin Music offers instruction in Recording and Production Techniques, Music Theory, Ear Training, and Audition Preparation. We also offer Drum Tuning, Setup, Repair and Maintenance Service, and Timpani Mallet Repair.

Joey was very thorough and meticulous. He pointed out some focus areas and double checked the…read moretuning. He also shared what to look out for within the next few months. Highly recommended.

Spoke with Joey on Friday and was able to schedule appointment for the following Wednesday. Gave…read morehim a little background about the Piano's conditions and more importantly that it has not been tuned by its original owner for at least 20years. Based on those informations he told me what he would need to do to bring it back to its peak and what it would cost. He also told me to prepare to set aside at least 3 hours for the job. After inspecting my Piano in person on Wednesday, he found and showed me a few more damages to the Piano that I wasn't aware of. Still the price he quoted me in person was pretty much the same price as what he had mentioned when we spoke on the phone on Friday. In addition, the 3 hours he'd mentioned turned into 6 hours. I appreciate Joey staying the extra time to make sure my Piano is well taken care of. It's hard to find a business that under promised and over delivered. I was fortunate and grateful that I've found Flemmer Piano Services.

Just a shout out to Al, what a great experience getting a rental violin for my daughter. He was…read morevery personable, helpful and provided us great customer service. No pressure at all and a very pleasant experience. Thanks Al

It's unfortunate because all of the music stores (or the 3 that I've visited) here in Stockton are…read moreall lacking terribly. I've been a musician for over 20 years. Initially this place gives you nostalgia. You feel like you're back at your old music store as a kid. They've got many of the accessories needed for brass and wind students. He also had some pretty cool harmonicas as well. But, it is as others have stated. He has this attitude that feels like "you don't know what you're talking about, you're not going to purchase anything, so therefore, you need to get out right now." He didn't say those things but that's how it felt. Even when he gave good information about the products and tried to be nice (I can tell that he was trying) it still felt cold. I want to love this place. I feel bad for him simply because most of the mom and pop music stores have been obliterated by big box stores like Sam Ash and Guitar Center. So maybe this is his response to that.

I was looking for a local place that sells pianos and I came across Fox Piano Gallery during my…read moreresearch! I'm so glad that I found this business. I didn't have to make a trip to Stockton, Sacramento or the Bay Area. Ela, Owner guided me through my decision making to purchase the right piano for my needs. She has been in the business for over 30 years, has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the piano industry and can also coordinate the delivery of your piano. It was a breeze to work with her and made my decision an easy process! She answered all my questions and still continues to answer my questions! She provided helpful tips on what to look for, guided me on performance and sound quality of the various selections, recommended a piano tuner, brand selections, etc. It was a joy to work with her and I'm very pleased with the services! I can't wait for my daughter to learn how to play on the piano. I'm also excited to use the piano and play my pieces again. I highly recommend this company and will refer this company to family and friends!

My wife and I stopped by The Piano Store in search of a upright piano. The sales person Greg took…read moretime to explain the different types of pianos and what would be best for us. We were very excited when the piano arrived on time and would like to give Kyoto's to Greg for listening to us and provided the just right unit. Thank you The Piano Store and Greg

I called with a near impossible request of a White Yamaha U1, and Richard immediately went on the…read morehunt and found me one within a day and delivered the next week! I was beyond satisfied with the transaction and would recommend to anyone.