I needed a replacement pad for a saxophone outright without installation. I called Hensons and the…read morelady I spoke with was super helpful and friendly. She took down the sizes I needed, verified she had them and put them in a bag at the front counter waiting for me. Pricing was fair and when I picked up she was super helpful with giving tips on replacing techniques. I would definitely recommend Hensons!

My family bought various instruments for twenty years from Henson's Music Store in Camarillo, CA…read more We always loved this family owned music store because of the loving care we received. My four older children developed a lifelong passion for band and music because of this lovely store. Henson's family run music store is deeply missed in Camarillo. The Camarillo music store staff helped my four children survive and thrive after the death of a sibling. Music helped my surviving children so much! Music can be so healing. Music helps students academically in math and reading and to focus well when children play instruments beginning in fourth grade or sixth grade through twelfth grade. Playing in band or orchestra helps students be organized and concentrate. it improves self esteem too. Again, music helped to save my four surviving children emotionally. Thank you to the wonderful Henson family! It is truly rare to find such knowledgeable and caring staff in a special family music store. There are many young sales people at other music stores who seem to lack the ability to care about other human beings or develop any concern to learn much about instruments. It appears to be just a job for these sales people. So, it is such a blessing to know Lisa at Henson's Music Center in Oxnard who absolutely understands customer's needs and has excellent values to help them continue loving music. It is their passion to help people gain a love for music and playing instruments. Excellent job Oxnard for having such a great family run music store! I highly recommend you drive to Oxnard to meet Lisa, Lucy, her mother and their caring, knowledgeable staff or extended family. That is why loyal customers keep returning to Henson's Music Center in Oxnard. Customers never need distant or seemingly uncaring music store salespeople. People need knowledgeable and caring music professionals to help transform their lives through music. Thankfully, Henson's Music Center is still in Oxnard. Lisa Henson looked over an almost brand new Yamaha Tenor Sax 480 to check how well it worked. She is a remarkable person. My fifth child and youngest son, is forever grateful to Lisa Henson for her help. The Henson family at Henson's Music Center and their caring staff in Oxnard put so much loving effort into excellent repairs on instruments, lessons and every interaction with all customers. Their authentic nature shines through in all their interactions with people. I highly recommend you drive to Henson's Music Center in Oxnard and avoid any sales people in nearby music stores. The drive to Oxnard especially on side streets, past lovely fields is enjoyable. Plus, the parking is great near this inviting and warm music store. You will be forever changed by the entire knowledgeable and friendly staff.

This is a great guitar store. I was visiting family in the area and I was going to play some…read moreguitar with my brother and nephew at a BBQ. So I went there to have new strings put on my Taylor. Johnny was very helpful and explained a lot on how to care for the neck while changing the strings. Then I spotted an Orange bass amp, so I couldn't resist and bought the amp also. Johnny did a great job with my acoustic Taylor and cleaned up the neck at stringing it. Thanks Johnny! Steve from Antelope, Ca.

I visited this place last week, nice set of guitars and very friendly. Prices seem very reasonable.read more

Very well experienced and knowledgeable about trumpet repairs. Hard to come by someone who is…read morehonest, quick to service without compromising quality of repairs while being very affordable.

I bought a used sax and Patrick checked it out for me. It needed a few things done. He was quick…read moreand a fair price. I would highly recommend!

How do you not recommend a business that has been a staple in the community longer than I've lived…read morehere? Growing up, music was my life. All my money was spent on vinyl and concert tickets. That's what I lived for. Salzer's always was THE place and it still is. They are the only one to survive. Every other record store is long gone. A distant memory. You don't last as long as they have unless you're doing something right. They do it right. Top to bottom. Any time family or friends would come to town, they always wanted to go to Salazar's. I've spent countless hours flipping through all their albums. If you had the time, you could find some gems. Always more than helpful. Knowledge that's unmatched. I still love going in that store and every time I do.....it brings back memories of another lifetime.

This Record store is a great place to find vinyls. Kind Employees and a great selection of records…read moredefinitely recommend

THE BEST! Right before a gig I broke a few strings on my guitar and ran straight to them for the…read morefirst time. The staff was so incredibly sweet and eager to help me. I wish I could've gotten their names. They probably fixed my guitar within 30-45 min and saved my life! Would recommend!

Tired of dealing with trash in Santa Barbara, specifically the weird upper state/uptown Santa…read moreBarbara people (like the sutter hospital case) that think they're above the law. Also dealing with children whose first or second year being employed and or running the store. So this Michael, curly haired man was telling me that they didn't have a book I wanted so I was going to resort to the normal route-buying it on Amazon and getting it shipped to my door the next day. But he insisted that he can get it transferred from another store and it'll be three days tops, he took my info down and said he'll give me a ring after it arrives. And I wanted to support local so I waited the old school way. After two weeks went by I didn't get a call or text so I decided to call them and this lady picks up and said yes they do have it. I came in the store and they didn't have it and he went off angry and screaming at me basically because I'm a dummy - 'like if you don't put a deposit down, you won't get it.' He was saying it all fast paced and clearly very annoyed of me. I mean what are they busy doing? All of the instruments I've touched are all dusty and ragged looking and most are made in china and doubled the price of online. He initially told me I didn't even need to put a deposit and now he's screaming at me and irritated at me and arguing back and forth with a customer. Unprofessional and milks the hourly doing nothing. I hope no one supports this outdated looking and made in china products store. If you want great customer service from all departments for music- go to Santa Maria, Oxnard or Westlake Village for The Guitar Center, they are super professional and they're actually rockstars that will keep you and/or your child inspired.

I contacted Lisa via yelp based on her very positive reviews. She explained the tuning process…read morewhich is a two-step process. She did an excellent job on turning in the piano which now sounds great.. I can recommend her to anyone needing their piano tuned.

Highly recommended. Lisa patiently tuned our piano. It sounds great again. Thank you.read more

I have been a customer for 10 years. Not anymore. Placed an order and this store sent me used gear…read morein place of what I purchased being New gear. On top of that, the order was incorrect. I will no longer be shopping from guitar center ever again due to this store selling used gear at the price of New. never.

Good luck finding someone to help you. Every time I walk into the store I'm shocked that it's still…read morein business. It has to be online sales keeping this place alive. But for those of us who live in this town, it would be really nice to get some help when we walk in.

My OM 5 cutaway is an amazing sounding acoustic guitar. I've played it for over 10 years now…read more Bought it used - because I can't afford a new one. I'll be playing it the rest of my life. Sounds better every day.

I've owned some fine guitars in my day & this one easily takes the "cake" ... I was left with an…read moreimpression of caring communication & meticulous craftsmanship.

Bought a guitar and a harmonica from here. Better than any other music store. If you call and he…read moredoesn't pick up he texts you back pretty quickly. When I bought my guitar the action was too low, so I brought it back and he fixed it for me for free. Super knowledgeable 10/10 will be back for all other music needs

I brought in a few old guitars to see if they were salvageable. The owner was generous with his…read moreknowledge and time, and gave me as much time as I wanted to tinker around with their supply of new guitars without any pressure whatsoever. This is the kind of shopping experience I really miss nowadays. I was grateful for the kindness and care of the owner and the employee at the counter.

I can't say enough good things about Bob and Kat! We were shopping for our first piano and Bob was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He always made time for us, no matter how many times we had to reschedule and change our plans to drive down from Goleta. Kat, his wife, helped us coordinate the payment and delivery and was always easily reachable and patient, despite our changing plans! Everything about the purchase was flawless and professional. Thank you, Bob and Kat. We absolutely love the newest addition to our home!

Unbelievable poor and rude Sales person, per phone, with my notion to purchase. I teach and they…read morehave lost not simply my business; but, my referral business of each and every Student and Family I know in Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Laguna, and Aliso Viejo who are looking to buy a Piano. Whoever this person was has no idea how to present to the Public. How horrified to know a Dealer treats a person interested in their Instruments in this manner. I have taught and performed for over 45 years. I know my Pianos in and out. I am well versed in the critical workings of an Instrument. She was sully and crude. Train her. Or, fire her. What a despicable image of a well know and respected Company. Esther