Kim the owner is a quality human being and a pleasure to talk with . If you need equipment or…read morelessons give him a try you won't be disappointed.

Customer service and communication could be improved. Scheduled a lesson over the phone for me and…read moremy wife and was excited to take a lesson after seeing the great reviews but unfortunately we caught the flu and woke up in the morning feeling like crap and my wife was bed ridden. I texted the instructor or owner, Kim, asking if we can reschedule because we still wanted to take the class. Received no response, so I made a courtesy call to provide a notice and was received by Kim,to my surprise I was met with the response of "no you can't reschedule" after explaining to him that we were very sick and how can he expect us to show up when we don't feel well. His next response was "I need a 24 hour notice" I'm sorry Kim but the human body doesn't work that way. I told Kim that I'm willing to still come in myself but Im very sick and was being courteous as I do not want to get him sick. That's when his tone changed and agreed to a reschedule. Thanks for offering the reschedule but no thanks. There was never a mention about a 24 hour notice over the phone, and do you really want potential customers who are sick coughing in your face? I guess customer customer service is not a priority, so I will take my business elsewhere.

I recently visited Irvine Art and Music to select a new GS Mini-e Mahogany, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the assistance from Gabriel. His help was incredibly valuable and made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Gabriel was patient and knowledgeable, introducing me to several options and allowing me to hear and understand the subtle differences in each guitar. He didn't rush the process and ensured that every choice was tailored to my desired style and size. The GS Mini-e Mahogany turned out to be the perfect fit for my emotional storytelling music. Thank you, Gabriel, for your excellent service and for making this a memorable experience!

Coach Madox is the best drum teacher I ever had. Thank you all irvine art & music cent employees…read moreyou all are so nice and kind

Excellent job on my new Taylor 214 CE. Plays so easy without hurting my finger tips. They set my…read moreguitar up. The tweaked the Saddle and Nut brought the action down. Very pleased. Fair price.

I am writing to enthusiastically recommend the outstanding work performed by the Guitar Shoppe…read more When I brought my banjo in, I knew it had potential, but I had no idea how dramatically it could be transformed. The level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and deep understanding of banjo setup and tone that your shop and Bill demonstrated was nothing short of remarkable.

We have taken my son's guitar to Ralph (their guitar tech) a couple times, the man is a gem!…read moreAnyone who needs tech work done on their guitars bring it into Ralph. He knows his stuff and is always a delight to talk to and appreciate his knowledge. Go see Ralph!!!

I called in to verify the deck I wanted. When I arrived, they "accidentally" brought out the more…read moreexpensive deck. I asked if they gave military discount, & when I went to checkout. "Oh. I guess this company doesn't give any discounts." No way? When I asked for a side of speakers, I wanted to save money b/c I'm just starting in my room. They told me to get $300+ Speakers & forget about the cheapest ones they could offer

My favorite place in Costa Mesa. The team there are top notch. They really know their stuff.read more

I needed to restring my guitar which I have neglected for maybe 15 years. Expected to be charged an…read morearm and a leg but was super reasonable and done in about an hour. Now I can hack my way into playing some chords. Thank you Cottonwood!

If you are lucky enough in life, you run into an amazing professional who inspires you and…read moreencourages you to grow. In this case, there are two of them: Tommy Davy of djangoguitars.com and Stephen R. Davy of davy-violins.com. This father son dynamic duo of luthier/musicians is absolutely the best of the best, recognized worldwide for their skill and talent. Of course they are knowledgeable. What may be less known to people is just how welcoming, down to earth, and helpful they are when you work with them - no matter what your level or ability. I have been a professional musician on and off for over thirty years. Admittedly, it has been more off than on for the last decade (plus). I am trying to learn the difficult and ornate Manouche Jazz style of guitar made famous by Django Reinhardt (which Tommy specializes in). It's still very early for me in this pursuit. In short, as a client, I'm the worst of two worlds... I'm super rusty AND a newbie! But, that didn't matter to Tommy and Stephen Davy. They treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism from first contact via text messages through to well after the sale and work being done. They treated me like I was a pro who just walked in off tour and needed an instrument and adjustment. They weren't worried about my level except to help assess the best instrument to get me into and music suggestions. Thanks to Tommy, I now have a beautiful new acoustic jazz guitar. He also set it up and has since checked up on whether or not I've been happy with it since I bought it. And, thanks to Stephen, my son's beautiful violin and bow are now playing better than ever and we are enjoying our home music making, anew! Thanks, gentlemen! It is a pleasure to know you. I look forward to buying my next guitar from Tommy. I already have it picked out.

This is not a GUITAR CENTER, DjangoGuitars.com is a guitar shop specializing in gypsy jazz. What…read moremakes this store different from a guitar center or any other music store is the experience, yes they have quality gypsy jazz guitars from all price ranges, but when you buy a guitar here Tommy will professionally set it up, unlike any run of the mill music store. When it comes to normal stores they will just hand you a unfinished guitar. The whole experience at DjangoGuitars.com was great! Stephen also helped me decide and made it clear what guitar to get when it came to buying them. Then Tommy professionally adjusted the Frets, added a new hardware, adjusted the bridge and many more services you would not get out of a regular guitar store. If you are looking at getting a gypsy jazz guitar I recommend going here. There is no reason not to go here. If you are not buying a guitar here you are losing money; going here was like winning the lottery, you get good service great people, great prices and a new guitar. Thanks to Stephen and Tommy!! -Dariush Shirazi

I can't say enough how much our family loves Ms. Mairead! My son started classes over five years…read moreago and he is still so passionate about singing thanks to his extraordinary very talented teacher Mairead! She is a gem, Mairead connected with my son right away and helped to develop his skills while singing songs that he loves!

I've been coming here for over a year for vocal lessons. Maddie is fun and easy going. I enjoy…read moreparticipating in recitals with opportunities to sing with a live band, and we get to hear other student talents. I come here for fun and plan to continue coming.

If you want more reviews, check out Jon's page on google. This is the same review i left there…read more Jon is a genuine master of the craft. As an engineer by trade, he approaches guitars with that same precision and attention to detail. When I brought my electric in, he didn't just jump into adjustments -- he evaluated the whole instrument first: the materials, the condition, the setup, and what I was hoping to improve. He carefully inspected everything from fret wear and neck curvature to pickup height and electronics, then clearly explained his assessment and game plan before starting any work. What really stood out is how much he genuinely cares about getting it right. My guitar came back playing better than it ever has -- smoother, cleaner, and perfectly set up. Skip the guitar center that charge $150 for a quick nut replacement and take your guitar to Jon instead. You'll be in great hands. I'll definitely be bringing the rest of my guitars to him.

Jon did an amazing setup job on my son's electric guitar. He was very knowledgeable and was able to…read morediagnose the issue. Very professional and fixed it on time for my son's concert as promised. My son loves the way his guitar sounds and plays now. Thank you Jon!!

I had to sell a guitar collection for my aunt and I had a certain amount of time in which to do it…read more I wasn't keen to drive all the way out to Orange/Sherman Oaks to possibly sell or not sell the collection. They were willing to drive out to me, and while I didn't get the price I wanted, I did get a fair price. After all, you can't sell sentiment. I had the privilege of dealing with Shai, a knowledgeable and well adjusted man, who clearly knew the market, the ins and outs of vintage instruments and was willing to show us the market value on each instrument. The fact that they were willing to save us a trip, was very helpful and he offered good conversation. Should I come across any other vintage instruments in the future, I'll be selling them to this dealer. I was very happy with my experience. Even if I didn't get the price I wanted, I did get a fair deal and that's better than most dealers are willing to work out. As someone who has played guitars for 25 years, this man really knew his stuff and that was refreshing to see. I highly recommend this place for selling your vintage gear.

I called Imperial Vintage Guitar's and spoke with Jarrett. I made an appointment with him to take…read moremy son's Fender Telecaster in for a tune up. It was in pretty rough shape. Jarrett is a real expert who knows what he is doing. After leaving the guitar with him for a few weeks, the guitar is back to sounding and playing well. Jarrett also took the time to explain what he did. I even bought a new case from him too. If you value your guitar, take it in to Imperial and you will be happy you did. Thank you Jarrett.

Jon did it again. Last week was my MIM Tele, this week he set up my MIJ Traditional 50's Strat…read more Beautiful set up. Thing feels so nice. He also put on a better quality pickguard for a small fee. Jon is also a nice guy, prices are fair and work is great. I have an MIJ Tele I'm gonna need work on next. I know where I'm bringing it.

Jon was extremely helpful when it came to servicing my bass. I brought in a 1972 Fender Musicmaster…read morethat needed a setup done as well as some electronic work. Jon did some diagnostics and gave me the necessary recommendations/repairs. The bass now looks, feels, and plays as if new! His prices were also very fair compared to other shops. I'd trust him with any of my future guitar needs and will definitely be a returning customer.