I went in to try alto sax mouthpieces and was very enthused with this charming store. It's rare you…read morefind such a clean cozy music store with such warmhearted people and I was delighted to find one. It was definitely a welcome refresh from the corporate music stores of today. They had a wide variety of things in the store which is what first brought us there and we were not disappointed. When we first walked in they instantly remembered us from the phone and allowed us to use one of their rooms in the back to test out some of their products. When we went to check out it was clear it was great value especially considering the level of service. We even chatted with the owner, Dale for a bit and he gave me some helpful tidbits on things like reeds and maintenance. Everyone in the store was so welcoming and kind, it definitely made me feel like a part of such a warm music community. Was a bit out of our way but definitely worth the drive any day. We will for sure be coming back for other essentials and repairs if needed since it was clear it was a shop we could definitely trust! Would absolutely recommend!

This is a gem. Local shop with extremely kind and knowledgeable folks working on all kinds of…read moreinstruments. I brought my bass in for a string change and to check a potential problem with tuning. Got it back all polished and issue resolved. They really checked it out. Great service and very reasonably priced. I'll be back with other instruments that are due for some t.l.c. Nice to find someplace that has a wide variety of services for all kinds of instruments. As I said, a true gem!

Sweet little shop, Jordan was super helpful, friendly, and encouraging. great suggestions and very…read moreconsiderate. 10/10 experience

Extraordinary service!…read more Employees like Jordan and Taylor treat customers as individuals. They do their best to meet the customers needs and they do this in a personable and prompt way. As a lifelong musician who has dealt with a lot of music stores, I am so impressed with Giacolettis.

I highly recommend this business for instrument rentals. We rented a cello for my child and needed…read moreit on a rush order for her to have it for the first lesson schedule. The owner and his associate facilitated the rental within less than a day and even delivered it to my home (!!). The price is fair and the instrument looks impeccable. I highly recommend.

Wow. Really wow. Discovered my French horn was not working. Was playing in the wrong key. Called…read moreBertrand's. Took it down the day after Xmas. They diagnosed it and fixed it in about three hours. And the price was so reasonable, I left them a tip. I recently had a completely different experience in the Bay Area. I highly, highly recommend Bertrand's.

Mahalo Jim. real nice doing business with you over the years! Larry…read more+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

If you play pedal steel guitar, this is heaven on earth. Jim knows his stuff and has seen it all.read more

Wow- what a great experience for a first time middle school band mom!…read more The friendly employee (I wish I remembered her name!) made the processes quick and painless! We were given all the information needed to rent a trombone, necessary books and cleaning equipment. Their 'rent with an option to buy' is a great deal if your kiddo is set on an instrument for a few years. 5 stars! Mom approved!

I've had a flute for about 40 years. This is my Baby. I've taken it to other places in the area to…read morehave it fixed and they did my Baby wrong. :-). I brought it to the San Diego Music Studio and spoke with both Brian and David. Not only did they fix it under their estimate, but I haven't heard my Baby sing so beautifully in the last 40 years thank you so much

Came to Vista for the very first swap meet at the new location of Drum Flip. Ed & Susan O'Connor…read moreare the owners of this cool new location of their awesome drum shop. You can buy, trade, & sell drums & drum equipment here & also pick up some groovy gear for your drum set up. I brought my cajon here & Ed made me a great offer on it so I sold it to him. The shop is well stocked with drum sets, sticks, cymbals, cases, cajons, chimes, you name it! They treat their customers like VIPs. Shop smart. Shop small. Shop local! TIP: Drum Flip has a loyalty card. Make sure you get one when you buy here.

UPDATE: I bought a second kit from Ed and Susan on 7/4 and I love it. Fun fact, Ed is also a former…read moreteacher and I told him the color reminds me of school pencils, that's why I picked it. I bought my first kit here an it was a great experience. Ed taught me as much as he could about buying used but I'm definitely still learning. I may not know a lot but I do know he gave me good deal and took his time explaining things. Thanks, Ed. I went to his old location but I'm looking forward to visiting them soon at the new shop. I'm taking a break from playing for a bit but looking forward to getting back into it soon.

I've been taking drum lessons with Michael for about three months now, and my playing has improved…read moresignificantly. Michael always has a new challenge ready for me at every lesson. He is a highly skilled musician, incredibly patient, and genuinely loves teaching music, which I strongly believe makes all the difference. Whenever I struggle with a difficult beat, he tries different teaching approaches until I get it right, and he celebrates every breakthrough with me! His lessons are always fun, engaging, and rewarding. I can't believe how much my skills have grown in just three months thanks to his teaching method. I can't say enough, I'm glad I found him and I highly recommend Michael and his studio!

I can't say enough about Mike and Eravox Studios. Iv'e been coming here for years and Eravox is…read morelike a second home to me. Not only are Mikes mixes always exceeding my expections but Mike truely cares about helping advance my music career and is a music partner you want to grow with. I've recorded with multiple bands here. From Vocals to Live Drum recordings and everything in between, Mike has it covered!! He's an absolute Jedi and I honestly don't trust anyone else with my product other than Mike at this point. He's very efficient and editing skills are second to none. You get the best finished product for your money at Eravox Studios. Thanks again Mike, ur the one!!!!

James Hood is my go-to for all my guitar needs. Not only do they do great setups at a solid price,…read morebut they've helped me out of some really frustrating situations when I butchered some of my own guitar mod attempts and didn't know what to do next. Can't recommend these guys enough. Friendly, timely, good communication, great work!

Years took a toll on my acoustic guitar. They did an excellent job. One of the repairs was to…read morethe neck and bridge, which makes it much easier to play