We feel very fortunate to have found the perfect Kawai piano at German Piano City. The owner,…read moreEdison, and his wife, Yuki, are friendly, approachable, and genuinely customer-oriented. They introduced their products honestly and professionally, without putting any pressure on us to make a purchase. Based on our needs and budget, they recommended a high-quality piano at a very reasonable price. The store also included a complimentary piano bench, free delivery to our home, and a free tuning service. It was truly a one-stop professional experience that made our purchase both enjoyable and worry-free. In addition, all pianos come with a 10-year warranty, which gave us even greater peace of mind. Edison is highly skilled in piano technology and tuning. After he tuned our piano, the tone became even more beautiful, rich, and expressive. We highly recommend that anyone looking to purchase a piano visit German Piano City in Temple City. You will receive professional service, excellent value, and a truly satisfying piano-buying experience.

We had a great experience buying our used piano from German Piano City. The price was very…read morereasonable, delivery and tuning were included, which made everything easy and smooth. The owner, Mr. Huang, answered all of my questions and listened to my concerns. He was very helpful, and we never felt pressured. He is also a very experienced professional piano tuner and tuned our piano when it was delivered. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to buy a piano or needs a good piano tuner.

I can definitely vouch for this music store. I have been coming here as long as I remember. I have…read morebought my viola, violin, piano, and clarinet from this store. The quality is quite good and this store has several selections from mid range to high quality instruments. They also carry a variety of method books from piano, to woodwinds, strings, percussion, and brass. The manager pays very close attention to detail and I appreciate her willingness to go above and beyond. She also explains the value and quality of each instrument. Which I appreciate a lot. She is very thorough with her explanations. Lees music also provides Piano, Winds, Strings, and Brass lessons.

nice selection of rolls and hand rolls, ample selection for vegetarians. quick fast automated…read moredelivery of fish from the kitchen. friendly staff

A friend recommended Arcadia Music and I'm so glad she did…read more I literally paying half of what I was at a different store for renting an instrument. The gentleman who helped us, (who I assume is the owner) took the time to properly measure my daughter for the correct size intrument as well as went over proper care. I recently renewed the instrument rental and it was so quick and easy. My daughter was even remeasured to make sure she has the correct size instrument. I was also told that if she happens to have a growth spurt, we can come back and change the size of the instrument at no additional charge. Payment is through Venmo or Zelle.

As the owner of a music studio, I'm very careful about where I refer my students when they need to…read morepurchase or upgrade an instrument. We've had a great business relationship with this string instrument shop, and our experience has always been excellent. The owner was a professional violinist with a symphony orchestra before retiring and opening his shop, so he truly knows violins and string instruments inside and out. He is very knowledgeable, honest, and always gives professional advice based on what is best for the student rather than simply trying to make a sale. We have referred many students and families to his shop, and they have always been very happy with both the instruments and the service they received. It's wonderful to have someone we can trust and confidently recommend to our students. Highly recommended!

A hidden place for Piano enthusiasts. Located next to Sam's Club & a wash. This is a family owned…read more& ran for several generations of the Tudor Family. John Tudor gave us a tour of the place along with information & history on pianos. John's father learned his trade in Germany back in the days & passed on the knowledge & craftsmanship to the next generation. There are hundreds of pianos in this warehouse. Some are being restored & Some are being repaired. According to John. Most pianos nowadays are mass produced, & are made with a foam like material to cut cost down & weight. There's only 1 company left that makes pianos by hand & made with hard wood. Only 300 are produced yearly. John explains the difference in upright & Grand pianos. Within the upright, there's 3 different sizes. Upright pianos usually has 2 pedals. You may find some with 3 but it is not a Sostenuto pedal. It is a mute pedal. Sostenuto pedal is only found on Grand pianos. Steinway & Sons perfected this & patent it in 1847. It became a standard but is rarely used. There's only I piece (music) that has the usage of the Sostenuto pedal in play. The Grand Piano has several sizes & names. Baby Grand to Concert Grand! (Largest size, 9 ft long) Very informative tour. If you're looking to purchase a piano & would like a little bit of history & information on where to start in choosing the right piano for you or whom ever, give this place a try. They have "technicians" who could also tune your piano if you already own one.

There's a bit of bias here because Ivan Tudor and his crew happen to be my buddies-of-sorts…read more I'm not sure how useful this review would be aside from serving as a "shout-out" to let you Yelpers know about the existence of this place! Why? Because I'm not a fan of the piano as we know it today. This is Tudor's specialty--the repair, restoration, and sale of fine modern pianos (modern meaning post-1850 or so). He's won numerous awards for his work and has even repaired pianos owned by some very notable people. But anyway, let me tell you a little about why I like them so much. I repair harpsichords and early pianos as a hobby. Aside from his showroom, Ivan Tudor keeps a HUGE warehouse full of pianos from all periods in various stages of repair and disrepair. They're sort of my "piano junkyard" when I need a part for one of my projects. Several years ago, I bought every single harpsichord and fortepiano they had--totaling about seven or eight instruments in all. Evidently a few of them were movie props in the 1940s and 1950s because they had small metal plates on their undersides indicating they were the property of Warner Brothers. How cool is that? I actually found one of them--a piano from 1815--in a picture book of old pianos published in 1953 indicating the photo was furnished by the studio! Their on-site piano tuner and regulator, Vivian, does a very fine job and will come out to tune your piano for what I believe is a standard rate of $85. Voicing and other piano services are by quote. But yeah, the folks here are übercool and while I haven't made use of their restoration services or bought a high-end piano from them, I'd imagine that since this is their bread-and-butter business, they'd be just as accommodating in that regard as they are with my offbeat inquiries about obsolete instruments!

My mother bought her first non-keyboard piano in the US from this store during the pandemic and…read morethis review is overdue. I believe they have also closed this location and shifted to a new location on Arroyo - but wanted to get my review in. As other customers have similarly noted, Leonard is very kind and patient. He does a wonderful job matching pianos to customer needs. He worked within my mom's budget, both recommending different pianos and giving her ample time to play each one. Based on her feedback, he would recommend a new piano, and the process would repeat. Ultimately, Leonard showed my mother a used upright Petrof which she bought and has been playing almost every day since. The music has been a great comfort to my father and me. They also handled the delivery with professionalism and care, esp. given the pandemic. I don't play seriously, but I'm impressed how well the touch and sound has held up on the Petrof since it was purchased - I take that as a sign of how seriously they take their inventory for their used pianos. It needs a good tuning after big weather shifts, but otherwise it sounds great. I'll post a review for their Arroyo location with the photo of the piano at a later date.

I cannot say enough great things about Leonard at Hollywood Piano! This was my second time…read morepurchasing a piano from him, and once again, the experience was absolutely outstanding. Most recently, I purchased a Yamaha G2 grand piano, and Leonard offered it at an excellent price--truly unbeatable for the quality and condition of the instrument. His knowledge is exceptional; he took the time to walk me through the details, answered every question thoroughly, and made sure I felt completely confident in my purchase. Beyond his expertise, Leonard is genuinely personable and a pleasure to work with. There was never any pressure--just honest guidance and a sincere desire to match me with the right piano. The entire process was smooth, professional, and enjoyable from start to finish.

Great staff! The teachers are very professional and accommodating. Both my kids loved their…read moreteachers and their lessons. It was a wonderful experience!

We have been coming to 88 Keys ever since forever. My daughter is currently with Mr. Chris and she…read moreloves him. He's strict but knows how to have fun which is what she needs. She has improved a lot in her piano skills and actually loves playing the piano. Rescheduling is easy and he is responsive to our needs and requests. Office staff is also nice and accommodating.

Amazing customer service! I walked into the store wearing workout clothes not expecting anything to…read moretake me seriously or want to talk to me but Michael couldn't be more polite and professional. I already had an offer from the original piano store in Seattle but was hoping to work with a local dealer if possible. He gave me his information and at first he suggested I go with the other store as they gave me a really good deal. However later he texted me to hang tight as he tried to crunch some numbers to try to match the other store's offer. Note that none of the other stores in the area I went to were able to do this. At the end of the day he was able to deliver and I couldn't be happier! Amazing customer service from beginning to end. Great selection of pianos too.

Vast selection and very knowledgeable and helpful staff:…read moreShout out to Michael for being super supportive and getting us the Piano we've been longing for.

Nice selection of new and used quality pianos - let them know your price range. Very nice to work…read morewith. Very good piano instruction as well.

Several months ago I purchased a very rare and sought after early 2000's Tama snare drum that I…read morewanted to have restored / cleaned up. I own a few businesses and didn't have the time or energy to disassemble the whole thing and give myself a crash course on drum restoration so I did some Googling. I came across California Drums and spoke with Dan on the phone. Got a good feel for the shop and I'm familiar with Monrovia so I drove down and dropped the drum off. I ended up spending about an hour chatting with Dan and nerding out on drums and running businesses centered around music. Dan took about 3 months but I picked up the drum yesterday and I'm happy with results. Dan knows his shit and has connections in the drum and percussion industry. Visit and support this shop if you can. Avoid Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, and some of the bigger chains if you want to learn from a professional who cares about these instruments and knows his way around many genres and styles. If you need a custom order, go through California Drums. Thanks!

Great drum shop! Amazing! I held my breath as I entered and had to control an immense urge to…read moredepart with a complete drum set It looked, smelled, and sounded like a percussion environment. Staff were great, and genuinely friendly and customer service oriented.

Our experience at Monrovia Music Academy was exceptional! My daughter is only 5 years old and we…read moredon't have any music background in our family- so she really started from scratch! Her piano teacher Johanna is very enthusiastic and fun with her- having her learn through play. Within just a couple lessons, she could play simple songs with sheet music. She learned quickly and was always excited to go to lessons. The front desk and admin are very quick and responsive to any scheduling/makeups other issues that may arise. Thanks, MMA!

We are new to the area and found this gem for taking music lessons. Two of my children have been…read moretaking lessons here since the beginning of the year and were able to participate in the Year End Recital in June. One of them takes piano lessons with Esther and the other takes guitar lessons with Drew. They are both amazing teachers. Esther is so kind, patient and encouraging with my son who can take some time to warm up to a new teacher. My other son really enjoys taking lessons with Drew. He's so talented and he has sparked a joy and love for learning guitar in my son that is so enjoyable to see. The studio staff is always very helpful with any questions I have, and if you are with a Charter School, they are an approved vendor for many schools in the area. Lessons are affordably priced, and if you need to cancel and reschedule, you can get a credit as long as you do so with advance notice. Even if you need to cancel last minute, (which unfortunately happened to us one time when our car broke down on the way to the lesson), they will send a video lesson so that your child can view it on their own. I would highly recommend Monrovia Music Academy! They have lessons for many instruments and offer voice lessons as well and for all ages. If you're still on the fence, you can always request a trial class to check it out for yourself before signing up!