Great service.!! The teacher Jason was so patient with my kid and profesional.. very friendly and…read morereasonable prices.. I'd recommend it.

My son, who is on the autism spectrum, has been taking piano lessons with Aaron, and I couldn't be…read moremore thankful for his kindness, patience, and understanding. Aaron creates such a calm and supportive space, even when my son has behavioral challenges during a lesson. He never takes anything to heart and always responds with compassion and professionalism. It's clear that Aaron truly cares about his students--not just their musical progress, but their comfort and confidence too. He meets my son where he's at, encourages him gently, and helps him stay engaged without pressure. Because of this, my son has grown to enjoy music in a way I wasn't sure would be possible. Finding a teacher who combines skill, empathy, and dedication like Aaron does is incredibly rare. We feel so lucky to have him on our son's journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to any family looking for a kind, talented, and inclusive piano teacher.

My first time. I came in with my little pink guitar that was out of tune. They helped…read moreMe immediately. I was out within 15 min. So friendly and kind people. Love this place.

I love this place. Came in to get a sax and flute cleaned and another sax repaired. Their service…read moreis awesome and their prices are great. I'm getting all my instruments needs done here going forward.

They did good to work, they're communicative. Troy took good care of us in repairing a saxophone…read moreover the holiday.

I needed to run in for some guitar picks during my lunch for my sons stocking.... Thank you so much…read morefor the guitar picks!

My son and daughter have been taking piano lessons here for nearly a year. The setup at this studio…read moreis that parents wait outside in the waiting room while the children go in with the teacher. There are cameras in the lesson rooms, but parents do not have access to them, only the business owner does. Occasionally, I would sit in with my children, but later I was asked to remain in the waiting room as the teacher felt the kids distracted each other. Recently, a very concerning incident occurred. My son told me that during his lesson, his teacher showed him an image to demonstrate "good posture." When he first described it to me, I wasn't sure what kind of picture it was, and I initially gave the teacher the benefit of the doubt. However, when I later asked Miss Lee (the owner) and the teacher to show me the same image, I was shocked to see what it was. The picture had no real connection to piano playing or posture and, in my opinion, was completely inappropriate in the given context, especially considering it was shown to my son alone in a room with his male teacher. To be clear, the photo itself was not offensive on its own. What made this troubling was the context and lack of relevance to piano instruction. I felt it crossed a boundary of professionalism. I brought this issue directly to both the owner and the teacher on Friday, August 29th, and was told that it would be reviewed with their board. I am sharing this so that other parents are fully informed about the environment and practices here. Every parent has the right to decide what they are comfortable with for their child's lessons, and for me, this situation raised serious concerns.

I have had both my young sons attend for lessons here for almost two years now. I've had nothing…read morebut wonder experiences with all staff there. Nick was my son's piano instructor and he was absolutely brilliant and patient. My son has learned so much going once a week with Nick. I saw nothing but professionalism with my son. I recommend this place to all colleagues and friends with children. You can see how talented the instructors are and how well the children learn and grow from watching the performances every year. My son grew so confident thanks to Nick who encouraged him so much. As parents, you could most definitely sit-in on with your child during lessons. It's a choice you make as a parent to wait in the lobby is sit with your child. There are cameras in every classroom. It feels safe and comfortable environment. That has been my own personal experience here.

My daughter has been attending this music academy for a while now, and I couldn't be happier with…read moreour experience. The teachers here are incredibly compassionate and patient, truly taking the time to nurture each student's individual talents. It's clear that they genuinely love what they do and are dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. My daughter has grown not only in her musical abilities but also in her confidence. I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for a supportive and inspiring place for music education!

John's an amazing teacher. Not only is he patient, he's funny, and always makes sure that his…read moreclients are comfortable, feel at home, and being assisted to reach their full potential. John really values his clients and makes sure they're learning and having fun. Very talented musician as well.

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!

Today was my first time here and it was amazing and had AC! They fixed up my violin string for a…read morevery cheap price! The staff was also super kind and polite! Will be coming back soon.

I had an excellent experience with Ulysses! He did an amazing job working on my bass, and I'm…read morereally happy with how everything turned out. His attention to detail and quality of work really stood out. What I appreciated most was the great customer service. He took the time to explain things to me and recommended some products and tips to help me properly take care of my new bass and keep it in great condition. It's always nice to work with someone who genuinely cares about their craft and their customers. I definitely appreciate Ulysses' work and would recommend him to anyone looking for quality bass setup and service!

I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience at Guitar Center. I ordered a brand-new…read morespeaker Mackie Thump215XT 15" 1,400W and paid for a new product, but what I received was clearly a used speaker, Mackie Thump 215 which is a different model. The packaging appeared to have been opened, and the item showed signs of previous use. When customers pay for new equipment, they expect to receive exactly what was advertised. Receiving a used item instead is unacceptable and reflects poor quality control. This experience has made me question Guitar Center's commitment to customer satisfaction. I hope Guitar Center takes responsibility for this issue and improves its processes to ensure other customers do not have the same experience. I suggest is that you check everything before you leave the store make sure you're getting what you paid for!

My son has been coming to Yamaha since 2019, he has learned piano since Kindergarten. We love their…read moreapproach and his love for music hasn't stopped growing. We tell all of our friends to bring their children to Yamaha. Also, the teachers & staff are amazing; always helpful & friendly

My husband and I wanted our 5 year old to learn piano as we know the benefits of children learning…read moremusic. I have to say it's been a fantastic experience. The approach Yamaha takes is to teach it like learning another language ( I think that's how I remember it explained) and they pick it up quickly. It is so sweet to watch our little one learn and enjoy class. Parents sit in on this class because the kids are so little and it's really fun! I think it's well worth the monthly fee. I know they have classes for older children as well, from what I've heard, they perform remarkably. I recommend yamaha piano classes to all of my friends!

I was checking out a couple of music studios in the area for my then 8-year-old daughter to study…read morevoice & piano and came to visit here. Upon arrival for our appointment, there was no one to greet us as the entire place was empty. I thought it very strange that the door was left unlock - anyone could've cleaned out the place. After sitting in the waiting area for 30 mins (I don't know why I even bothered waiting that long), I finally decided to email back the contact I had been corresponding with (as they never left me a phone number to call nor did they ask for mine; I had no idea who I was corresponding with as they never addressed himself/herself). Additionally, I decided to text the number listed on the business' Yelp page as it looked like a mobile number, hoping it will get to the same individual. They eventually texted me back they were running late (50 mins after the appointment time) and to help myself to coffee in the conference room. A gentleman comes in another 10 mins later, apologizing that the manager got sick and sent him to meet me in her place. He escorted us to the conference room to go over the program and the classes they offered. To no fault of his own, I can see he was trying his best to sell the school but at that point, I was already turned off and found the whole establishment unprofessional. Even my daughter said she preferred a different studio than this one. I'm sure they have great instructors/staff but they really need to work on improving the administrative/customer service aspect as that is the first impression of all potential clients/students. He mentioned there was a registration fee, but after the appointment debacle, you would think they would've considered waiving it. Additionally, if the manager was going to be late, the only decent thing to do was to notify me. This is a good example of why you need to scout/visit different places before just settling on one as reviews can often be skewed.

The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because my kids love their music teacher. She is great and…read morevery knowledgeable, however the person that you have to communicate with in the office is not professional. I contacted them Sunday night, and no one got back to me. I called them finally on Tuesday and she said she got my message and was "getting to it", then they said my child just had to miss her lesson for that week when we have already paid for 16 weeks. Also, if your school has a break or holiday, don't expect to receive all of the lessons you've already paid for, they just skip those and don't give makeups for them. Futhermore, they do not let you communicate with the instructor directly at all. I was trying to text our instructor to let her know what days we're available and the person from the office said No, I do the instructor's schedule you don't need to contact them. I think the price is pretty good for in home lessons though. My issues are not with the instructor at all she is lovely and knows all types of instruments.

My son has been taking guitar lessons here since June of last year, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience! His instructor, Adam, is patient, encouraging, and truly wonderful with my son, who is now 6 years old. In less than a year, my little one has learned so much and now has such a genuine love for playing guitar. My husband decided to start taking lessons with Adam, too, to improve his skills. There's no pressure or long-term commitment, just a friendly, supportive environment that makes learning music fun for all. We highly recommend California Guitar Academy to anyone looking for quality guitar lessons with teachers who really care about their students whether you're a beginner or advanced.

I highly recommend California Guitar Academy! I've really enjoyed taking lessons with Mike. He's…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly knows how to break things down in a way that makes learning feel achievable and fun. He creates a supportive environment and helps you improve quickly while building confidence. If you're looking for a great guitar teacher, Mike is the best!