Great place, great people! I came on a whim because my son's guitar needed some repairs, and he…read moreneeded another one in the meantime for his lessons. The younger guy at the counter was super helpful over the phone and in person, gave us pretty good info on the guitar my son picked out and was very helpful with helping us pick out some other accessories, was not trying to "make a sale" he was honest and not trying to upsale us. Which is the best when it comes to shopping experiences as small stores! I was quoted an estimate for the repairs, and restringing, and told it would be about 2 weeks. A week later I got the call that our guitar was ready! Not only did they fix it but they made it look as good as new! Jeff was there when I picked it up and he was hella awesome too! The take away is that these guys here enjoy what they do, are people people, and a pleasure to work with.

We've purchased several instruments here and both my sons take lessons with their instructors…read more Sales staff are always so friendly, helpful, and have tons of knowledge. Instructors are top notch. My sons are beginners and have progressed very quickly. Even better, they still both love coming to the lessons and haven't tired of guitar. Everyone is just so awesome - more like family than a place of business.

We love the instructors, profesional staff and ease of scheduling. My teenage boys immediately felt…read morecomfortable with their teachers and look forward to every lesson. Each room also has a camera setup so that parents can observe from the lobby. The lessons are a bit pricy, we will tell with time how much they learn.

My 10-year old has been taking drum lessons at SOR, Otay Ranch for two months and is LOVING it!!His…read moreinstructors Brian and Isaac are both very knowledgeable and teach in a very clear and engaging way. The other instructors are just as awesome-- it shows that they truly love what they do! The entire staff is also very welcoming and accommodating. Remote lessons available! Highly recommend!!

DO NOT recommend this place for adult learners. One of the promotions they had was for 2, half an…read morehour lessons for $30. I decided to go for it, having not used my instrument in so long. When I arrived, the lady at the front desk didn't even acknowledge I had even joined her in the sitting area until I had to ask her 10 minutes in if the instructor was ready. She then said she didn't have me scheduled, even though I had inititally responded to her email saying I had agreed to the day and time that I arrived 10 minutes early for. I ended up waiting another half an hour for another instructor, who was actually really nice and personal. The front desk lady then told me to text only to schedule sessions because "emails get lost" like it was my issue she was disorganized. No where in her initial email did she even state that this was an option to do. After texting my payment and scheduling the second session via text, the second session ended up being just completely BAD. I hadn't had a real lesson in several years and was hoping for some patience and encouragement, exactly how the first instructor taught. This instructor is lucky I don't call them out, but believe me when I say that they left me feeling so inept, kept touching my hand to correct me, and even insulted me by assuming how I was feeling. The only thing I was feeling with them was extreme anger at how HOT the room was (with little ventilation!!), their assumptions, and constant criticisms. I want the business to know that you should vet instructors and staff more. Just because someone might have x amount of experience doesn't mean they won't be rude, disorganized, or condescending to people trying to learn an instrument all over again. I of course won't ever return.

My son is taking voice lessons at Hollywood Music in Eastlake and he is enjoying it a lot! He is…read morealways excited to go. Ms Darby is his teacher and she's amazing! Rizza their admin personnel is always very helpful and accommodating. She replies and answers emails/questions right away.

I came in today to replace my violin chinrest, but unfortunately they didn't have the one I was…read morelooking for. Instead, they offered me a discounted used chinrest that worked perfectly and fit my budget. They also took the time to repair my broken chinrest, which I truly appreciated. Everyone was incredibly kind, honest, and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure I left with a good solution. Excellent customer service, and I highly recommend this shop!

Customer service alone deserves more than a 5-star review. Went here on the 2nd of March to get a…read morenew practice amp as my cheap Amazon amp was not doing enough. Went to another music store, which shall not be named, and was not greeted very kindly- workers at that music store were very quiet, I wasn't even greeted at the door and had to make my presence noticed and say good morning- to them. The experience here at Harper's Music Store was different however. It's been years since I've been here- last time I was here, I recall getting a synthetic reed for my baritone sax. The owner, Steve, greeted me as I walked through the door and asked me what my needs were. I told him I was looking for a beginner AMP and first showed me some small, cheap options. I then asked him that I wanted something with a little more features to it and then showed me a Marshall MG30FX and a Spider IV Line 6 75 W. I decided to go with the Line 6 as the presets and customizability of the AMP was what persuaded me in buying it. I'm not sure if he works here too but Michael helped me in further solidifying my purchase of the Spider AMP over the Marshall because of the same reasons, so thank you to you too Michael! Purchasing my Fender Starcaster here was a breeze- I traded in a guitar for the Starcaster and that process was very straight forward- just show your ID and Steve'll take a look online to see how much it is priced and give you a fair offer like he did with me. Overall, if you're looking for musical needs, going to Harper's Music Store is a great idea. The customer service let alone is really what knocks this place out of the park. I'll be coming here again if I need anything else.

I started taken piano lessons from Alex and it has changed my life! I always wanted to learn an…read moreinstrument and I thought I would NEVER be able to play piano. I met Alex at a party and he assured me he could teach me. That he could teach anyone how to play. His kind and passionate approach made learning not only fun, but interesting as well. He teaches in a way that makes you look at life in a more positive and artistic way. And his passion is indeed infectious. "Passionate Piano Teacher" is the perfect name for him! If you're looking to learn or brush up, Alex is your guy!!!

Alex is a wonderful piano player and teacher. I would highly recommend him for piano lessons for…read moreall ages. If you want to learn with a great teacher on a beautiful Mason and Hamlin grand piano, Alex is the guy.

It's a beautiful family of talent. Good people making good friends and enjoying watching the…read moreexcellent growth and instruction. If you come and join, your family will be greatly enriched and blessed.

I love this dance academy, I enrolled some classes for my god daughter Mackenzie! She enjoys it so…read moremuch!

Me and my wife have been bringing our daughters to Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance for 2 years…read morenow and we enjoy it. Our pianists really enjoys her lessons with Mr. Bill and our Ballerina with Ms. Emily. They take time with them while learning and keeping it fun. We look forward to the seasonal recitals. He also hosts movie nights for the kids which is a plus for parents. I highly recommend this place because the owner Mr. Bill and his staff are genuinely great at what they do.

We are very grateful with the academy specially with Mr Bill…read more We have been part of the academy for 5 years now And our son loves going to class Mr Bill was the only teacher that was willing to work with our son. Our son has autism And nobody was willing to take him We are extremely grateful and happy that our son Is now playing the piano And he loves it He gets excited to go to class on Fridays Thank you Chula Vista Academy of music

From the owner: Avant Garde Music Company Provides Music Lessons and Rental of Professional Recording Studios for…read moreMusicians of all Ages and Abilities to the San Diego, CA Area.

I had a guitar that stopped producing sound and took it to David to see if he could fix it. He…read morereplaced the jack, volume pot, and did a rewire of the guitar. It brought the guitar back to life. Extremely knowledgeable and charges reasonable fees for the quality of work that he produces. Highly recommended. He's going to be my guitar technician from now on.

David is awesome, he is an excellent guitar tech with so much knowledge in the field. He setup my…read morevintage 1981 Ibanez Destroyer with extreme care. He is so friendly and easy to talk to. He does very detailed work, and dedicates his time and attention to each individual guitar he is working on. He thoroughly explains the work he has done on the guitar upon completion and has very good prices. These days it's hard to find someone that is trustworthy, personable and intelligent. David is who you need to go to for all your guitar needs. GREAT JOB!!!!!

Great place to get any sort of beginner to intermediate music lesson! The owners are very…read moreknowledgeable and love seeing their students grow in their music talents. They put on fun events and recitals as well, so parents can watch their children perform with their peers! Highly recommended :)

I started my two kids in lessons a few months ago. My son in guitar (9 years old) and my daughter…read morein piano (5 years old). Both of their teachers are great. They are both very patient and it is immediately obvious they enjoy what they do. My son has learned how to take care of his guitar, read music and play. My daughter is also learning how to read music and is learning how to play short songs. I priced around, both home teaching and at a center and they are comparably priced to those I called. I am really happy that I found them.