Xenrelic Amplification

(1 review)

We recently had 2 trumpets serviced by Frank. He returned both instruments in top shape. We see and…read morehear the difference his professional touch has made. So lucky to have someone so experienced nearby!

Soulfulwake Studio

4.9

(28 reviews)

I had Emanuel as my vocal coach and really enjoyed working with him. I liked his teaching style,…read moreand with each session I felt more confident and could see my singing improving. He does a great job explaining things in a way that's easy to understand, even getting into the anatomy of how the voice works, which I found really helpful. I had to miss a few sessions because of work, but Sarah and Emanuel was always great about helping me schedule makeup sessions and was very responsive whenever I had questions. Overall, I've had a great experience and would definitely recommend this studio to anyone looking to improve their singing in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Always a vibrant organized session. Sarah is very good all…read morearound! Nice personality and excellent technique.

Music Village

4.3

(117 reviews)

Reviewing as a total music novice family. We needed to rent a violin for my 5th grader for…read moreorchestra. We could not have been more helpful, patient and kind helping us set up a rental. Similarly, when we made the return at the end of the school year, the process was seamless! Highly recommend!

Just bought a ukelele from here to keep practicing as a beginner, they have good intro/beginner…read morepieces up to more expensive and studier pieces. The range I saw was from sale items at 49.99 up to 200+, they have a good, moderate amount of choices at each level, with different brands and accompanying acessories! My ukelele is a soprano, a great beginner ukelele I was practicing with, got it for $75 with tax and a carrying bag included in my purchase, if I remember correctly, tag price was $69.99 I did ask if there was something similar to a brand/type of ukelele I started my practice with but I was then getting sold onto the more expensive pieces that I didn't have experience with and didn't ask for so that was a miss for me. Wish I got more of a relevant recommendation but the workers were sweet, they let us browse by ourselves for a good amount of time before stepping in (which good for me because I needed time to think, compare, and browse). When we went, there were a handful of other customers inside the store, it's located in a small shopping center but the store is bigger inside than it appears on the outside. The parking situation was just okay, not bad, could use a tad bit more space, we went ~1p the parking lot was full minus 2-3 spots but I noticed cars came and went from the time we got there until we left so it seems like there's a couple spots free at any given time due to the traffic coming in and out for small errands. Lots of instruments and accessories to be found inside and the workers seem to be happy to help find what is needed! Pretty well organized inside to find what you need on your own though, I was able to find the ukeleles quickly.

Kamimoto String Instruments

3.8

(67 reviews)

Expert repair, sales, selection. I have found my archetier!…read more And next to delicious food in Japantown.

WARNING: DO NOT let the older lady touch your instrument case! She will just open it, touching your…read moreinstrument, and making (not needed) adjustments without asking. She doesn't know what she's doing (maybe she can do basic things like changing strings and tuning, but nothing more) and tried to move my bridge but obviously had no plans to move my soundpost or make my bridge higher which would have been needed with her move. She does not stop when you tell her to stop numerous times. I had to start yelling... The luthier found issues with my instruments which other shops were not able to diagnose, yay! However, my instruments were left scratched up (!) and very dirty after the work. They needed to be shaved/sanded and the dust was left all over the bridge, fingerboard, peg box, and instrument surface. One was damaged (chipped); they made no fuss when brought to their attention, immediately apologized, and fixed it. This shop came recommended by multiple professionals. Maybe they figured I wasn't a professional and thus treated my instruments poorly? On the plus side, the price for all work done were very reasonable. They also have parking in the back.

Musicians Service Center

3.4

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I had a super great experience. Before going there the reviews were very bi-modal (a lot of 5's…read moreand a some 1-2's ... not much 3 or 4) so I didn't know what to expect. I experienced great communication and documentation of the process. quick repair (it wasn't straightforward either), and reasonable price. Highly recommended.

I've been coming here for the occasional repair of pro audio equipment for over a decade. This just…read moreso happens to be one of the major repair centers in the South Bay, if not the only one. Unfortunately, since my first woofer re-cone here over 10 years ago, no much has changed. It may just be my luck, but it seems as though whenever I drop something off I get the "Peter will be out of town for a few weeks, he'll look at it when he gets back" talk from his assistant. This is perfectly fine, everyone needs a vacation! But it seems as though repairs slow to a halt when he's gone. My usual turnaround here has been 3-4 weeks. My last repair issue with him was extremely frustrating. I brought in a powered speaker that had more of a mechanical issue, which I displayed to him and his assistant multiple times. They claimed to replace the woofer but the problem persisted. On the 3rd try they replaced a random XLR connector and called it done, although the speaker still buzzes and rattles like crazy. It seems as though they gave up on solving the actual problem. Due to this failed repair attempt and overall slow turn around times, I won't be back.

Sono Strings

4.9

(104 reviews)

We came here beginning of Summer as my kid wanted a Viola from here. Judy got the correct size and…read moreshared when would be a good time to come back before Fall to pick up a rental. Judy was so patient, funny, informative and kind I wouldn't go anywhere else for instruments again (and we live faaaaaar away). Fast forward to today: we came to the shop and Edmond helped us. He was just as kind, patient and informative as we went through the process of picking between two instruments. I highly recommend this place for instruments!!!

Wonderful local instrument store with friendly staff who are generous with the information and…read moretheir time. I stopped in with a need for support on a custom instrument build, and I had the pleasure of talking with in-house luthier Jason at length about it. Looking forward to returning soon and working with the shop and its staff on this special project. 10/10 customer service, highly recommended, plus a nice selection of stringed instruments.

The Starving Musician

4.3

(286 reviews)

I went to Starving Musician (Santa Clara) in search of an electric drum amplifier and an Epiphone…read moreSheraton. I was in luck this day as I found both a brand new e-drum amplifier and a used Sheraton at fair prices. Looking the guitar over I noticed the nut for the instrument jack was loose and asked that it be tightened prior to purchasing. On a semi-hollow & hollow body guitars this can be a tedious task, hence why I asked for assistance. The guitar tech, Dimitri, stopped what he was doing and went above and beyond my expectations to remedy the problem. It was not a quick fix and he kept me updated throughout the process. Starving Musician is my first stop when looking for music gear. They have been around as long as I can remember and offer the best trade-in value for your used gear. Always a great experience.

Basically a great place for nice condition used equipment at decent prices with sales people to…read morehelp you with your selection. You can also sell some of your stuff here. However, sometimes.... ? A few days ago, I got this... I came in to sell or consign an 8 track reel to reel Tascam 38 in hardly used, pristine condition, value $800-1,000+. I was told that they do not sell this kind of thing and to go to Rasputin or Street Light. ????

Uncle Chippy's Service Shop

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My 67 blackface fender super reverb had been giving me non stop problems. I had brought it to three…read moreother technicians several times and it always worked when I picked it up only to fail after getting it back home. I replaced the reverb tank, had it recapped and all new tubes Toño avail. Very vexing to say the least. Chip was my last try. He assured me he would do a complete analysis and indeed was able to locate the suspect capacitor where other experienced amp repair shops had failed. It was a tricky situation but he cracked the code. He solved the problem that at least 8 trips to 3 other techs failed to locate. A life saver! I do not hesitate in recommending him. Friendly and efficient and the turnaround time was the fastest that had ever experienced. He also stood behind the fix. Top notch all the way around.

Another great experience with Chip. He repaired my vintage Fender Showman amp, was very thorough…read moreand it has been at top performance ever since - and I have put it through a lot of heavy use since he worked on it. Chip is first and foremost a great guy, and a great guitar player! His start in this business was making pedals for himself from scratch and modding his own vintage bassman amp for his own needs. Starting as his own first customer, his approach is full of integrity and it is clear that he extends the same care he gives his own equipment to that of his customers. I completely trust Chip with my precious gear, vintage amps and rare pedals. We are lucky to have him in here. Thanks Chip!

Quicksilver Music Repair

(23 reviews)

Finding a good musical instrument repair shop is an art…read more Quicksilver Music came recommended and I was delighted at the outcome. Bob Zacher is an experienced technician. He quickly diagnosed the reason my clarinet wasn't sounding. Not only did he repair the problem- the same day! - but he replaced or reseated some of the pads and gave the instrument a thorough "tune-up"; such that the clarinet plays and feels like a new instrument. In fact I don't believe it's ever played like this up to this point. This all at what I would consider a very reasonable price. In fact it was slightly under the estimate given when I dropped it off. Bravo Bob!

Haven't written a 5-star review in quite a while, but Quicksilver absolutely deserves it…read more My high school alma mater from back in the day was having an alumni concert in dedication and homage to the band director there who plans to retire at the close of the school year in a few weeks. Given that I played under him back in high school and enjoyed my time in band, I knew I had to be there. So I took out my trusty ol' tenor saxophone that hadn't been played in ages. It didn't take too long for muscle memory to kick in and for me to remember how to read music and play the instrument itself. BUT I still had a problem. Whenever I'd blow into it, I'd hardly get any sound unless I blowed very hard. I figured that, after all these years, the pads inside were worn out. Back in high school, for any work needed on my sax, I'd go to World of Music in Cupertino and West Valley Music in Los Altos. WoM ended up closing, but WVM was still nearby. However, I found Quicksilver from a simple Yelp search and read almost all great reviews, so off I went. Facts: * They're located in a small building on Imperial Ave in Cupertino. The only available parking is street parking, but you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a place to park. * It's a bit dirty and cluttered inside, but don't let that dissuade you. The guy who runs the business knows what's he's doing. * They , from what I could tell, don't accept appointments. I believe they're pretty much walk-in only. * The owner, Robert, is really nice and will look at your instrument on the spot. In my case, he looked at my saxophone and determined right then and there what was needed, how much it would cost, and how long it would take to be ready to be picked up. He did warn me that he, admittedly, isn't the best at calling customers when their instruments are fixed so to call him instead. I left my sax there for roughly one week. After the week had passed, I called and Robert said it was ready to go. All in all, I paid $196.15 for replacing worn out pads and a few other things that needed, but it was well worth it. The sax sounded so much better, and I was able to partake in the concert. Overall, if you need your woodwind or brass instrument to be repaired, this is the place. Robert is a G. SUPPORT LOCAL AND/OR SMALL BUSINESSES. 5 stars all the way

Guitar Wars

(62 reviews)

I was able to get my acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, and ukulele set up for an extremely…read morereasonable price over the weekend. The vibe is also really cool with a Star Wars aesthetic. Lots of cool gear to look at too! Definitely going to be heading back here for all my setups/gear needs.

This place is rad. One of my favorite spots to find parts and stuff that other shops don't usually…read morehave on hand. There's always interesting guitars, amps and pedals to check out. I like the atmosphere of the place and Carlos seems like a cool dude that is always happy to help you find what you're looking for.

Voice Lessons by Tracy Jerant

(21 reviews)

Tracy is an absolutely stellar teacher who's bottom line is to bring out the best in her students…read more She's exceedingly patient and excels at being able to motivate w/ her professional and insightful critique. I've been unsuccessful with voice teachers in the past due to my nerves, but Tracy's inviting nature did not fail to wash that away! Her ability to bring about genuine enjoyment into something I've struggled with for so long is such a rare quality that cannot be matched :) Even if you're apprehensive, do give her a shot! You won't regret it

Tracy is a phenomenal teacher who does a great job customizing her lessons to the needs of the…read morestudent. She has helped me make amazing progress with my voice, and just as importantly has helped me gain the confidence to be able to sign. Her lessons are fun, effective, and very positive. All of which help the student learn more and get more out of the lesson. I highly recommend Tracy as a teacher to anyone (at any level) who is interested in becoming a better signer.

Kat Parra Vocal Studio

(13 reviews)

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I would highly recommend taking lessons at Kat Parra Voice Studio…read more I've had a great experience working with Kat the past 2 years. She really knows her stuff and is always learning more! I have found that the longer I've worked with her, the more she learns about my voice and teaches me how to get the most out of it in a healthy way. Prior to taking lessons, my voice would always feel hoarse from improper singing technique. Now it feels stronger and healthier than it's ever been. Kat also does a great job of making her students feel comfortable when practicing/performing. Not easy to do, especially for singing! Her dog Fiona is also a great buddy to have for lessons :) My only complaint is that because I've improved so much under Kat, my family makes me sing for them as much as possible! Sometimes I need a break!

Going to Kat's since 2017 - I can confidently say I'm a totally different singer than I was when I…read morefirst started and she was a key figure in making that happen. I went from sounding like I smoked way too many newports to being able to sing a wide variety of genres from jazz to soul to ballads and musical theatre stuff My voice and self perception of myself and what is possible has greatly benefited from working with Kat! 5 stars all around

Affordable Piano Tuning

(112 reviews)

Jian Min was responsive and professional. He showed up on time and did a good job…read more As my piano hadn't been tuned in a long time, he provided the option of a longer one time tuning or two separate tuning sessions one month apart. Given that the price difference was minimal and that it would have been easier for him to do a single session instead of coming here twice, I appreciate that he recommended the separate sessions to give the piano time to settle before subsequent fine tuning. He also recommended an in-piano dehumidifier as my location is very humid (which is true) and there are visible signs of moisture damage inside the piano. I appreciate that he informed me of this, but without being pushy about it.

We acquired a well-aged but well-kept Baldwin baby grand (likely built in the 1940-50s!) Last…read moretuning was supposedly 2-3 years ago? After having it professionally disassembled and moved from Walnut Creek to Dublin, up a flight of stairs, & adjusted to a new environment, it needed some tuning. Found Jian on Yelp, who was responsive through text for an appointment. He serviced Baldy to optimal pitch at a very reasonable rate (compared to other quotes). Daughter's piano teacher is pleased, and my "wide, dark, & handsome" plays wonderfully in tune! (FYI, my cello is my "tall, dark, & handsome" lol)

Rodino's Piano Tuning

(32 reviews)

Rich tuned my Steinway and it sounds beautiful as ever…read more He arrived promptly and was courteous and answered questions I had. He then performed a lovely piece for me.

Professional!! Great service…read moreWas very open with discussing the piano condition I will use him again

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