I can't say enough good things about Vez Guitar Academy. I've been taking lessons here for a few months, and the amount of progress I've made honestly surprised me. The instructor, David, has been both patient and motivating. He never makes me feel rushed, but he also holds me accountable in a way that actually helps me learn. In just a short time, I've gotten to explore songs across different genres and I feel like I'm building real skills. The atmosphere here is warm and welcoming thanks to the whole team. From my very first visit, I was greeted by name, which immediately stood out and made the space feel personal and friendly. Everyone I've interacted with has made an effort to connect, ask about my day, and make scheduling or rescheduling easy. I've also had a couple of my guitars repaired here, and the work has always been done quickly, thoroughly, and at very reasonable prices. I really appreciate how they take the time to explain what was done and walk me through options. I'm so grateful I found this place and will be continuing to go and recommending it to others. read more

I brought my guitar to Vez Guitar Academy as a total beginner, and the setup made a huge difference. The guitar became much easier to play. A few months into learning (and a few too many "I swear this is the last one" guitar purchases later), I've come back for more setups. Aries and Elijah are incredibly welcoming and never make beginner questions feel out of place. They also stock a good variety of instruments, amps, and accessories. Before purchasing anything online, it's worth calling or stopping by. Awesome local business! read more

Vez Guitar changed everything! They worked on all my electric guitars but, after I got back my old Washburn acoustic I bought in 1990 that Vez worked on, my acoustic is the guitar I can't put down. My cheapest guitar is the instrument that most inspired me to play. This place is FN magic!!!!!! read more

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Great knowledgeable and professional staff and prompt excellent service. They took of good care of my guitar. read more

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Beautiful and amazing Job luthier Elie:)) Went to Vez guitar Academy to replace pick ups and bridge. Single sire pickups to Duncan ham and Apollo. And put badass 2 bridge.My regular sire v3 became only one bass in the world!! He adjusted and set up my million favors even tiny tiny little things . Super professional! Also Ppl work there are super friendly and nice :) strongly recommend!! Anyone need new instruments or repair, custom or class. GO Vez guitar academy! read more

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My husband and my son are both rockers and they rave about this place - they get their equipment and misc supplies and guitars and drum sticks here - they special order unique things there too and offer excellent advice and encouragement - my guys have had multiple guitars repaired there (in literally hours!!) and they love talking music with the people that work there and always come home stoked to be able to have such a cool local shop to go to. Rock on we need more of this. read more

I brought in the first guitar I ever played--my trusty companion since 1998--to Vez for a cleaning and new strings. Within a week, it was back in my hands looking shiny, clean, and practically brand new. Best of all, it plays like a dream now, thanks to Ares, the on-site luthier. The customer service here is top-notch. Elijah took the time to show me several beautiful guitars in the shop, and Ares really listened to what I wanted for my guitar, carefully explaining the restoration process step by step. I love that this is a family-owned and operated business--it truly shows in the care and attention they give their customers. I'll be coming to Vez for all my guitar needs from now on. And bonus: they offer guitar lessons too! read more

Aries did an excellent setup my acoustic guitar. I asked him to correct some work done by the previous luthier who worked on it. Will definitely look to come back. Thanks for the amazing work! read more

Took my Martin D-28 here to be diagnosed and repaired. My guitar had a rattling sound that other shops could not figure out exactly what was causing it. I looked up Martin repair warranty certified guitar shops and was so lucky to have found Vez Guitar Academy. The staff are friendly and professional. Aries is who helped fix my Martin D-28 (and he helped me get it covered under my lifetime warranty with Martin!). Now my guitar is playing and sounding beautiful with no more rattling. I am so thankful for their help and expertise. read more

As a local business supporter, I was Not happy with the way I was treated .went to do a Guitar trade which I asked the front desk person if I could do it and they said yes and when I did, I was treated like complete Shit made to feel uncomfortable and I was asked to not return after spending thousands of dollars ... I was actually asked to return as a VIP customer by Mr vez but because I deleted my review because I was treated unfairly by the young man that worked there in front I was asked not to return .I also asked for a printout of all the money that I spent there and I was also denied lol I know is not true...... just consider your options when choosing a Guitar store.... I DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

I came across an ad for Vez Academy on Groupon and grabbed a deal for guitar lessons for my young son, who had recently shown interest in learning to play. We're so glad we did! From the very first phone call, we received the kindest and most professional service. The instructor and his sons are fantastic--extremely knowledgeable, patient, and always happy to answer any questions. We've since enrolled in the weekly classes and couldn't be happier. My son looks forward to every lesson. We also brought in our guitar to get the string fixed and they took care of it very very quickly! Thank you!! The atmosphere is welcoming, the instruction is outstanding, and it's clear they truly care about each student's success. Highly recommended! read more

Vez Guitar Academy is seriously the best. Elijah is incredibly knowledgeable. Just a quick conversation with him feels like a master class. He and his brother Aries are both so kind, helpful, and clearly passionate about what they do. Aries is a genius when it comes to repairs. He brought my 20-year-old guitar back to life after it had been sitting in a basement for years. That guy can fix anything. It's a family-run business, and you can really feel how much they care about their students and their craft. David is hands down my favorite teacher ever. He's funny, super patient, and amazing with my little sister Gigi, who's a total metalhead. He lets her explore any song or style she's into and makes every lesson fun and supportive. We look forward to our Friday classes every week. It's become something really special for us. Vez Guitar is such a gem in Alhambra, and they deserve all the love and recognition. read more

Had both my Ibanez acoustic bass and my Sterling Sub bass electronics worked on by Arias here @ Vez. The work was great and timely. I highly recommended the work here. read more

I've been bringing my guitars here and attending lessons for about 9 months, I haven't had any problems at all. Staff is always super friendly and patient! I love going here it's a comfy spot and I'm definitely looking forward to continuing to come here for a long time! read more

These guys are so cool! They helped repair my guitar super quick and did a fantastic job! Also their selection is great, good prices and they offer lessons too! We will definitely be going back! read more

I love Vez, my local music store! These guys have done special ordered products for me, they work on all of my guitars, and I like to just stop in regularly to see what new products they have and to talk shop. Last week I bought a new Yamaha acoustic there that I am in love with, and I'm sure they will do all the set up work on it for years to come! read more

Had guitar set up....these guys provided professional and excellent customer service!

They've got a great variety of guitars (ranging from entry level to higher end models) and guitar accessories! I bought a Tagima guitar (a Jazzmaster-inspired model) and an Ibanez bass here, and am really happy with my purchases and with their help in getting the guitars set up. read more

I've brought a couple of guitars here for setups, and every time the work has been excellent. Vez Guitar has really become my go-to spot for all my guitar needs. The service is fast, the attention to detail is top-notch, and the prices are very reasonable. It's rare to find someone who's both skilled and genuinely cares about making sure your instrument plays its best, but that's exactly what you get here. I'll definitely keep coming back and highly recommend them to any guitarist looking for a reliable tech. read more

Vez Academy is amazing. When my Martin ukulele needed a repair, they made time for me and went above and beyond. I've recommended Vez to my uke and guitar friends, and now I'm recommending to you ;-) read more

Came in to get my daughters violin tuned up for her music class, staff was very friendly and helpful. Walked out within 15min and no charge.

This place is fantastic, great Service, everyone is super friendly knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely recommend!

This place has taken care of me time and time again! They really care about their customers and their instruments. I've taken old guitars I found with dust, stains, and no strings. They always come back playing and looking like new! I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a welcoming guitar environment that will take care of you! read more

Very helpful in setting up my PRS. While my guitar was in the shop they communicated with me and when I needed help they didn't hesitate to fix small issues I had with my guitar. Great customer service, would highly recommend if you're looking for gear or want to fix your guitar read more

While I was on my way to get coffee and I passed by Vez Guitar Academy and decided to go in and check it out. I was greeted by a friendly guy behind the counter and we talked for a few minutes. I was curious about a setup for my Squier jaguar and got a quote (at the time of writing this the price was 65 dollars if you provide strings, extra without). Thought it was a great deal and brought my guitar the week after. Aries was the tech that worked on my guitar. Before I handed it over, we talked and had a general conversation about the guitar, if it had any other problems but it just needed a setup as I just purchased it a few months ago. Again had another great interaction, Aries was friendly and very knowledgeable about his craft. The turnaround was 5 days which was no problem for me and they let me know that beforehand. Came backed to pick it up and it was well worth it. Couldn't ask for a better setup, string height was great, intonation was spot on and the fretboard was well hydrated again. Amazing job, before I left had a nice conversation with both guys about music and then parted ways. Definitely bringing all my instruments here from now on. They also sell guitars, amps, strings, picks, accessories and give lessons here if you're interested. 10/10 experience. Support small businesses like this! read more

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Recently worked done on one of my guitars and can tell you this young man knows what he is doing . Fair price he'll definitely be taking care of the rest of my guitars! read more

I was curious and walked in during the Halloween street fair. I was impressed with the guitar selection and the repair shop towards the back. Looks to me if you are into guitars I'm sure you will find what you are looking for at this store. read more

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Amazing customer service. I called in to do maintenance on my bass and they were really helpful with recommendations on adjustments and maintenance. They also did not take too long on servicing my bass when I took it in. read more

Great shop! I have taken a few of my guitars in for upgrades and repairs, Aries does an amazing job. Everyone in the shop is super kind and welcoming! I love the community they are building! I also get to support a local family owned business. I am so glad I found them and don't plan on going anywhere else. I am really excited for the new inventory as well. read more

Aries set up my guitar and did an amazing job. The turnaround was quick and customer service excellent. I'm so happy to have found Vez Guitar Academy. read more

Vez Guitar Academy is a fantastic place. Great guitars, and products. Knowledgeable professional family owned business. Dave gives excellent guitar lessons. Very friendly place ! Worth visiting! read more

Took my guitar in to get serviced and everything came back perfect. Had a part replaced as well. Will definitely come back. Great small business guitar shop in the area. read more

Vez Guitar is great. They are family owned and as a result provide excellent service with high quality products. I highly recommend this store to all with musical instruction needs and also to purchase great musical gear at great prices. read more

I'd like to share my experience as a student at this guitar academy. I work locally and always wanted to learn an instrument. Having a local guitar center was a blessing. I have experienced nothing but true professionalism and staff has been courteous and most helpful with answering all my questions. I'm a beginner guitar student and David has been great in teaching me and always very patient which I truly appreciate. When I feel like giving up his words of encouragement gives me the confidence to not throw in the towel. I feel more confident picking up my guitar when I practice. I would 100% recommend Vez Guitar Academy. read more

I don't usually like to hope on Yelp to offer my opinion on small businesses because they work tirelessly to make ends meet. Sympathy aside for a moment I'd like to give this " Guitar Academy " some insight on my recent visit/experience. The selection of guitars is lacking and the guitars they do have are overwhelming overpriced. I'd advise anyone looking for an instrument to look online , visit their local Guitar Center and compare prices before spending any money at this store. Secondly, and perhaps more important than anything else mentioned here is having the proper knowledge to be able to interact accordingly with clients in this department I was exceptionally unimpressed. Lastly, how can I trust to learn from the instructors here if they can't pin these basic concepts of business down. Take your business elsewhere. read more

Recently got 2 guitars set up & the team at Vez were all super helpful. Quick turnaround on the work and got both guitars playing much better than when I dropped them off. I will absolutely return for service on my other guitars. Solid shop! read more

Helpful salesmen, prompt service and recommendations for guitar repair and maintenance.

Just picked up my partscaster build from Dave Vez. I brought a bunch of pieces to Dave and he threw in a few with an amazing heavenly white paint job all for a reasonable price. The best part, Dave let me make payments as he took his time working on it. Thanks Dave and son, and Mindy for the awesome work and great customer service. I'll be back for more. read more

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Great service. Great instructor. Definitely recommend this place for anyone trying to get quality instruction.

Very knowledgeable about their field and products, they are friendly and service oriented. I've brought in 2 guitars now and they were attentive and both guitars were taken care of without any problems. So glad to support this small business especially especially because they provide quality customer care. read more