As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

I have been here a few times . Each and every time we are greeted with such polite staff. They…read morehave always been helpful to our needs.

Frank provides service that is 2nd to none. He started by providing me (I'm assuming every client)…read morea video diagnosing the equipment; showing you everything prior to beginning work. There was no "hard selling" - only showing what needs to be fixed and some recommendations for what could improve/safeguard your equipment moving forward. There is zero pressure to make suggested improvements. The entire process could not be more transparent or easy. I recommend Frank to everyone. He is exceptional.

Don't bother doing anymore research. Just take your gear to…read moreFrank. It will be the smartest choice you make all year. I brought him some discontinued rare as hen's teeth boutique gear ( A Verellen Meatsmoke) and he brought it back to life without breaking a sweat - or the bank. No attitude, great comms, and just an all around pleasure to work with. Bring him your gear NOW!

High praise for QRG Repair! After searching for a reliable, affordable, personable, and honest…read moresource to repair a damaged bass, I am lucky to have found Trevor! Exceeded all my expectations. It now looks great, plays fantastically, and I can't put it down. Trevor has vast knowledge, skills, and the ability to transform your instrument. Whether a complex repair or simple setup, your gear will get the TLC it deserves.

You can't find anyone who's very professional and his work speaks for itself. Thank you again. Will…read moredefinitely be using him in the near future again.

I had such a great experience at Forte Strings today! The owners are so sweet, and clearly care…read moredeeply about their craft and their business. I've been looking for a place to get my fingerboard taped, and was so relieved when I called and they said that they could help me out! Not only did she help me with this, she also helped me tune my violin and, noticing the bridge was crooked, put it back in place. When I offered to pay, she said it was for free. I was really blown away by this, and insisted on at least buying something. I came home with a ready-to-play violin and a beautiful new rosin! Thank you, Forte Strings, for such a great experience. Really looking forward to my next visit!

A few months back I purchased an intermediate violin. The price was reduced and I got an amazing…read moredeal on such a beautiful instrument. The owners are great people and the quality of bow/violin is just amazing. The more I play "break it in" the better it's sounding. Give this place a try if you're looking to purchase new instruments!

I have been taking lessons from Frank for a couple months now, and have been throughly enjoying…read moreevery lesson and also seeing a lot of progress despite not having any drumming experience. Frank's teaching style is very open and catered to the student and he makes learning very fun and is also very encouraging especially for beginners! I would highly recommend if you're looking for a drum teacher/lessons, Frank is very helpful and knowledgeable!

I am completely dumfounded that someone could leave a negative review of Frank's efforts in any…read morecapacity, whether they be studio drumming, lessons, recording--you name it. He is a consummate professional and one of the hardest working people I have ever met in my life, who makes this look easy (doing music professionally). The only people who would leave a negative review are posers and reverse-shills. Having worked with Frank in nearly every facet, short of being taught how to play drums (I have taught with him though for years), it goes without saying for me, that he is worth every star I just gave him, because that is what he is: a star and a sun. If you don't believe that as well, it is because you reside in the shadows, where you belong. A bright star casts a dark shadow, and there you are. Frank has played on many of my songs and has recorded and engineered on more songs than I can count well beyond my meager contribution to music as an art form. You don't need to take my word for it. Try him yourself, and then one will not be speaking from a place of ignorance, in the shadows.

This leather cello case, a top-of-the-line product from the French instrument case makerBam, is…read morepricey, but just looking at it is healing. The owner is friendly and even makes his own instruments, and the sound is exquisite. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for an instrument. I changed my cello two years ago, and since you recommended one made in Germany, I've been playing it really well. When I perform with the orchestra, people often say the sound is amazing, and even in competitions, the judges have complimented me on how beautiful the sound is.

I spoke with Dustin over the phone before first visit, and he was incredibly pleasant and thorough…read more He scheduled a trial lesson for my daughter, and we visited his violin shop shortly after. Both Dustin and the instructor, Ms. Heidi, were welcoming and allowed us to sit in during the trial lesson. Within just a few minutes, we felt confident that my daughter was in good hands. Dustin is professional, honest, and clearly passionate about what he does. We instantly loved the vibe, it's a place where music is truly appreciated. With a musical background myself and experience working at an instrument store during college, I was genuinely impressed. I enrolled my daughter for lessons right away. They offer flexible violin rentals for 3 to 6 months, and if you decide to buy later, Dustin can credit your rental payments toward the purchase. It's definitely worth it.

Service is excellent the teachers are amazing and they take such good care of there studentsread more

My 5 yr and 7 yr old boys love this place. They focus both on music performance and theory which I…read morelike about. Teachers are very knowledgeable and treat students with care so I highly recommend Maestro Music for children wanting to learn music. I know they offer some special programs for summer. It will be a great chance to start out.

I brought in my BC Rich and my boyfriend's Les Paul to Steve one for a pickup install and a the…read moreother for a setup, and I'm really glad we did! Steve was super nice and easy to talk to which made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. My boyfriend had P90s installed in his Les Paul and needed it back in time for a gig, and Steve delivered! On my BC Rich he dialed everything in perfectly the intonation is spot on! the action feels just right, and the neck adjustment made a huge difference in how it plays. It's not easy to find someone who works this fast and still pays attention to all the details, but Steve definitely does. I wouldn't hesitate to bring any of our guitars back to him, we live in Long Beach and his shop is so close to us another plus!

I took my Ibanez RG in to Steve for his "Rockstar Setup," and I can honestly say it was worth every…read morepenny! I've had plenty of basic setups before, but this felt like a whole different level of attention and care. He walked me through what makes his Rockstar Setup different and you can tell it's not just a quick adjustment, it's a full dial-in of the instrument. When I got my guitar back it played incredibly smooth, stayed in tune better, and just felt more responsive overall. Anything and everything that could be oiled or lubricated was taken care of. The amount of work and detail that goes into the rockstar set up actually takes a few days and I guess depending on the condition of your guitar the longer it takes. My guitar had a lot of rust on the bridge and tuning keys. One of the saddles was even frozen in place and I couldn't get the string out. Steve took care of it. I didn't even notice how bad the condition of the guitar was in until I saw all of the photos Steve took. (Before and after). Who does that? It's hard to describe, but it actually made me want to pick it up and play more. Everything felt tighter and more precise without sacrificing comfort. The smell of the oil on the bridge and the lemon oil on the neck actually smell good too! You can tell Steve takes pride in going beyond the standard setup and really bringing out the best in the guitar. If you're on the fence about upgrading from a regular setup I'd definitely recommend going for it. I'll be sticking with the Rockstar Setup from now on.

My daughter loves here for vocal lesson&piano. She loves her teachers. Front reception are so…read morepolite and answers any questions you have. They have great waiting area in the hall also you can grab a tea or coffee while waiting for your child. They are well known for music.

My son has been enrolled for barely six months, and we're going on his fourth instructor due to…read morestaff turnover, staff personal issues, etc. I understand that things happen with people... but things seem to happen quite often here, with the students ultimately suffering. When he does have class, folks seem friendly.