Anacapa Ukulele

Great customer service here! You can feel the passion they have for music and instruments…read more I came in to pick up some picks and lived my conversations with everyone. Tried their ukuleles and had fun learning tricks on strumming. I'm a new Ukulele player and don't use picks normally but wanted to have some on hand for days when I want to strum loudly or when my fingers are too sore. A week later I came back in and brought my favorite ukulele to show them and play for them. Had so much fun there. They made me feel like family!

Wonderful store, amazing customer service. Went in a few times to service a guitar, always a great…read moreexperience.

Parsons Guitars

Surprise! My regular guitar tech was hiding from the pandemic and I don't blame him, so I called…read morewith no idea what I would find and am totally pleased with the flawless inexpensive work. I called them by accident and now you can call with confidence.

Mr. Parsons resurrected my guitar. Done. He didn't "fix" it. He breathed breathed life back into…read moreit! He charged a more than fair price. He didn't ask an arm, nor a leg. I left his shop in one piece with an old guitar that carries more than a tune. .... it carries my memories and Mr. Parsons knew that was what counted. I thank you, my children thank you (especially the one who dropped it on it's neck) and all my grandkids are so glad to see the ebony back at family gatherings. God bless you sir!

Hekar Rivera

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Being new to playing the violin or any type of musical instrument I was skeptical and hesitant…read moreabout learning something new. Heker made me feel very comfortable about learning to play and I really like the approach in the way that he teaches. I have been going weekly now for 18 months and will continue to do so. If its for an adult or for a child I would highly recommend coming here.

I have a long musical background in piano (I've been playing for over 50 years) but have always…read morewanted to play an instrument in an orchestra. A year ago I obtained a cello and saw it as an opportunity to move forward on my wish. I was introduced to Hekar by a good friend who had been studying violin and guitar with him for 10+ years. I recently decided to start lessons (yes I am a total procrastinator). As an older adult student, I can't say enough good things about Hekar's approach. He is completely knowledgeable and thorough, and is providing me with all the resources and encouragement to advance at a comfortable pace. I'm feel completely motivated to practice, am learning so much and feel my musical knowledge growing - and it's so much fun. I feel that Hekar has EVERYTHING to do with this. I'm so glad I made this decision and hope to keep studying with him for a long time as well as gain proficiency to play 'ensemble'. I highly recommend him as a teacher- he's extremely perceptive and can relate to students on so many different levels. It's never too late to stretch and grow the musical you!

Childrens Music Academy

We haven't even started with the classes yet, but I received a response from the academy fast and…read morewith a lot of information through my email. I appreciate the great communication so far and it definitely makes me feel confident about the professionalism and amazing job they do.

We love Children's Music Academy! Two of my daughters have graduated out of the CMA program and I…read moreplan on enrolling my five year old daughter in the fall. The music instruction is gentle and fun yet very thorough and comprehensive. My girls have learned to read music and write their own original compositions. In additon to piano instruction, they have also learned to play the recorder, a little bit of guitar, and use various percussion instruments in group ensembles. Over the past four years my girls have learned to play the piano beautifully and it is such a joy to hear their music throughout our home. Music will definitely be a life-long love for our family. Thank you CMA!

Pulse Drumming, School of Drums & Percussion

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Communication is great, price is competitive and the instructors are super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable.

I haven't taken classes yet but I checked out the location and was greeted by a very warm and…read morefriendly lady named Kim. I think she's one of the owners and walked me through the store and explained all sorts of classes they offer. I'm interested in Tahitian workshop that they newly added and once I figure out my schedule I would love to join the class. She explained that all the instructors are very culturally correct and that's very important to me when it comes to learning. The floor has a pretty large space enough for probably 10-15 students to dance in. I would love to watch the drumming as well. As for the Tahitian class, I was told that they have anywhere from 5-10 drummers and that's very exciting! I can't wait to see/hear it soon! I parked in the next block but I saw plenty of street parking and it's right on Main St. and was easy to find. It totally took me instantly back to my Burning Man experiences...can't wait till that either...

Paradise Music & Arts Academy

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Connie Mason who is the owner of Paradise Music is really a great teacher. I have done some voice…read moreclasses with her as I work on getting my harmonizing skills to be better. She has a super positive attitude which makes my voice lessons fun and productive. Connie's most common students are learning piano/keyboard. I've watched her with children and she is excellent at keeping them interested in their work. I tutor kids myself, I can say she's really good at communicating and encouraging children. She teaches a lot of kids but I see adults there as well. One thing I really like to do is go to the recitals she hosts. At these recitals she allows the opportunity for her students to perform for an audience of parents, friends and peers. I've actually played my violin at one of the recitals and she allowed me to bring a bunch of friends so we could make up a band! For singing and piano lessons, I totally recommend Paradise Music Academy!

Our daughter, 7, has been taking piano from Connie for a year and loves class! She's excelled at…read morepiano beyond her age, and now also loves to sing and perform as well. Her price is the best around and she's worth far more for the love of music she's flourished! Our daughter has learned all the notes, played & sang songs by memory & written her own! Our group class is fun and stays on track! They practice at home, so they can compare when they're back together! We love Connie & I have recommended her & would to everyone!

Guitar48

4.8

(50 reviews)

This review is long overdue. I brought my neglected Larrivee (2000) acoustic guitar into the shop…read moreat the end of December right before the new year and they were so kind and so so helpful they restored i my Larrivee back to life. They fixed the binding and just made it sound incredible, so I just want to say thank you to them. I highly recommend this shop.

Nice shop. Great selection of guitars. Knowledgeable staff. Good location right next to the Ventura…read moretheater.

Guitar Lessons with Melody Bird

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Melody Bird is called that for a reason. She can help you get that melody into your guitar playing…read moreyou've been searching for. Awesome player and teacher.

Henson's Music Center

3.8

(10 reviews)

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.

Cardinali Brothers Music

4.7

I called looking for a drum teacher and they went out of their way to connect me with all of the…read morepossibilities in and around my area. Very sweet.

OMG!!! I don't know where to start.... First off sweet sweet place, the owner whom I totally…read moreforgot his name but such a sweet gentleman and very knowledgeable in guitars really helped me out as a first time player. But let me tell you , this guy name les, he was angel!!! He fixed my guitar up flawlessly and sold me all my gear within my budget and made sure I was all set. I felt like I was at home. They will be in my life forever:))). Check them out please!!! Thanks again

Cal Termite and Pest Control

4.8

(329 reviews)

On time and super nice guys. I would use them again although hopefully not for another raccoon in…read morethe attic!

On time and good price! Will definitely keep using on a quarterly basis. Nice guy too!read more

One More Time

4.6

(293 reviews)

Great guy , great service. Great weather…read more Great battery replacement. Hey what time is it ? I gotta go, bye.

I've been going to ONE MORE TIME for several years now for all my watch repairs and band…read morereplacements. The moment you walk in the door, The owner Pejman Jadidi greets you with his friendly, happy smile, and hello! Service is quick, professional, and affordable. My watches have always been gifts, But I always told myself when I finally buy my own watch, this is where I'm going. That happened yesterday. I brought a couple of my watches in for batteries and band replacements and started looking around. There's a lot to choose from including Bulova, Citizen, Hamilton, Fossil, Timex, etc just to name a few. I focused on a Bulova. I wasn't sure of what diameter, Although I had an idea because my wrists are a little small. There are several sizes to choose from, I tried on a few to get the feel for them and find the size that worked for me. They were super helpful and accommodating and patient with my fickleness. We finally settled on a beautiful one with a nice burgundy colored face that fit my wrist size perfectly! The price was great, and the band adjustment was quick and efficient and the watch was super affordable, and I can't even tell you how happy I was with the experience when I was driving home and I couldn't stop looking at my watch! Hahaha! Thanks again for everything folks! Walter Wynn Ojai

AAA Hauling

(232 reviews)

Don and crew were lifesavers this week. A tenant had left behind lots of clutter including over 20…read more(over 30?) buckets of oil, cans of chemicals, and other hazardous waste. Don and his crew tackled it all in less than 24 hours. Our handyman is shocked. My boss is shocked. We are all so grateful for the work you put in.

Great customer service. Don and his team were great, super fast and friendly…read more Helped us out on a Saturday when we needed to get everything out fast.

Keep It Clean Landscape

4.7

(91 reviews)

Hired their crew to clean out my grandparents backyard which involved weeding and trimming. They…read morewere good with communication and being flexible with a time that worked for my grandparents. They did a great job as seen in photos attached. I will be hiring them again for future yard work.

Valente and his team at Keep It Clean Landscape did an amazing job. From start to finish, Valente…read morewas professional, honest, and incredibly easy to work with. He really takes the time to understand what you want and follows through on every detail. I hired him to do a full clean out of both our front and backyard. He provided a fair, clear estimate upfront and stuck to it exactly, no surprises. The transformation was above what I expected. My yard looks better than it ever has. Valente and his crew went above and beyond. You can tell they take pride in their work. I highly recommend Keep It Clean Landscape and will definitely be using them again for future projects.

SoCal Self Storage

(38 reviews)

I rented here for a couple of months and was very impressed with how beautifully it is maintained,…read moreand with the fact that there is an on-site manager, who is very efficient and quick to respond to whatever I was in need of, information or otherwise. Being able to have someone show me the space before I rented it was also a plus. Living in a world full of robots everywhere these days, it is such a pleasure to have a human being to deal with. The manager answers the phone(Eileen is fabulous!) and takes care of you in person no horrific remote call center! I personally like being able to drive up to my space, that is a plus for me as well, but they do have both inside and outside spaces. And the inside ones are very well lit and very safe. Thank you, Eilleen, and thank you SoCal self storage in Camarillo!

We moved to Camarillo 2 years ago and ended up choosing Socal Self Storage. They have trucks…read moreavailable to use for moving which is super convenient and comes in handy. Communication and service here is amazing! They are very genuine people! We will always recommend them to friends and family.

Reid's Appliances

4.0

(116 reviews)

Reid's Appliances was such a great find for appliances! Our refrigerator went out a week before…read moreour children and grandchildren were coming. I tried all the big name stores thinking I would be able to have a new refrigerator in time. Because I needed a black refrigerator to match the other appliances in our home, the eariliest they could have a new appliance was too late by 2 weeks. So, I checked appliance stores near me and that is when I discovered Reid's. It was 4th of July weekend, so first thing Monday, I reached out and spoke with Maria. Maira was fantastic and a great help! They did not have a black refrigerator, however, they did have a dark green that I could make work. So I bought the refrigerator and It was delivered Friday. Unfortunatley the refrigerator did not work properly and never cooled down and the freezer never produced any ice. So, Saturday I contacted Reid's and spoke with Omar the manager form Santa Barbara store. Omar and Maria worked with the owner and together they all came up with the PERFECT solution. They offered to come back out to pick up the refrigerator and deliver a loaner refrigerator. On my drive to the store, Maria called and told my husband they had a black refrigerator come in and they could deliver it that day. When I got to the store, Maria showed me several options that could be delivered that same day. I chose the black refrigerator, and Alex delivered it the same day and it's working perfectly! For inconvenience, the owner was very generous and we appreciate him very much! We could not be any more pleased ! If I could have given them 10 stars I would have! Thank you so mucy Reid's team! I will be recommending you to everyone I know in the area!!!

Some years ago, we purchased two appliances from Reids Appliance, Ventura. They were the rudest…read morecompany we had ever dealt with. Again, today, a delivery was made around the corner from us. After delivering the appliance this driver moved his truck onto our street and sat there idling his diesel truck for over 15 minutes. We have people at this address with two forms of cancer and other health issues. Their diesel truck fumes engulfed our entire house even with the windows closed. We called and talked with the manager of the store. This manager stated that their truck was unable to move without idling for 20 minutes per California rules, which is an obvious lie because he moved over 30 feet then stopped out front of our house. There was no apology offered by this manager. What we find typical of Ventura businesses these days is they do not care anything the community they serve. There is no empathy, no caring about people these days. This is what we found from our local Reids some years ago and their attitude has degenerated to being a store we will never purchase items from, ever. Back then, they never serviced our appliances properly, heaven knows what they do these days. We shop at Lowe's-Ventura these days because they back their appliances with knowledgeable service warranties and customer service.

Rachel's Nextdoor Cleaning

(21 reviews)

OUTSTANDING! my wife booked them to clean our house and they went above and beyond. I came home to…read morethe house looking and smelling brand new! Well worth it price wise! I went to throw out the diaper pale this morning because its trash day and they even took that out and changed the bag! Also, the showers were the cleanest ive EVER seen. 10/up highly recommend!

We hired Rachel's team for a one-time deep cleaning and we're super happy with the results! Rachel…read morecame out and personally took a look at what we wanted done and gave us a quote. Communication was clear and quick throughout, and she was able to fit us in approaching the holiday season which I'm sure is super busy! The house is immaculate, would definitely hire her team again in the future!

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