I reached out to music time to find out about music lessons for my 6 year old. I got an enrollment…read moreform to fill online and immediately I was in their system. They offered me a trial class which went great. My son is now enrolled in a piano lesson with Tom and has attended 2 classes already. He absolutely loves it already and shows great interests in learning piano. The enrollment is a breeze and environment very welcoming.

Fun and inviting music studio that provides lesson for All types of instruments as well as ages. I…read morecould not recommend a better place to take music lessons from. Super friendly as well as knowledgeable. Look no further when looking for a place for yourself or your child. A+++

Similar to the Benicia location, this store offers a plethora of unique items, including many…read moreeducational and/or music-related products, from STEAM activity kits to portable carnival games. Books and toys of all kinds. A myriad of musical instruments and cute popup greeting cards. They even sell shoelaces in creative designs, and knives too (being advertised for father's day). They have a mini room set up with a fun and diverse range of games on display, handheld devices and board games, like Murder Mystery Party: Death by Chocolate and a Scrabble & Monopoly mash-up. And another mini room dedicated to puzzles for all ages, jigsaw puzzles organized by age level and number of pieces, as well as mechanical puzzles and brain teasers. I was able to find a 100-piece glitter puzzle featuring unicorns and rainbows, perfect for my niece's bday. Staff was hard to find, roaming around the store blending in with customers wandering the aisles. But once the employee saw me waiting at the front counter, he helped grab my selected puzzle off a top shelf and the purchase process was quick and easy. Free street parking was limited on a Friday afternoon, but not impossible to find. I secured a spot just a block away.

Awesome store. Such friendly staff and extensive selection of all things fun…read more Just walking by and saw an inviting window front so had to check it out. Glad we walked In will definitely be back.

Jim is a wonderful violin teacher! I take a 30-minute lesson with him each week. I had about a year…read moreof violin lessons in high school, but after a long break I started lessons with Jim and have now been studying with him for about a year. I would say he's a great fit for you if you have some experience (it doesn't have to be much) with the instrument and if you also like to be proactive with work outside what is given to you. He is always positive, encouraging, and never makes you feel discouraged if you haven't practiced as much as you'd hoped. I usually only manage one or two hours of practice each week, but I still feel like I'm making steady progress. He has a wide variety of music to match different interests and likes to get you playing music right away. He makes learning the violin enjoyable and approachable. I can see myself progressing with him for many years. I highly recommend him!

He's a great and patient fiddle teacher. I appreciate his…read moretime to teach me that I've always was wanting to learn. Thanks Jim!

I accidentally got the wrong instrument but the took it back and gave new the right one. V…read moreknowledgeable staff. Lots of variety. Easy system to set up.

My husband has been going here for over 15 years for all of his musical needs. John and his family…read morehave always been more than helpful. My husband has been looking for a piano for some time and John let him know about one that came into the shop recently. It happened to be exactly what we were looking for. John arranged for it to be delivered and tuned. We couldn't be more happy with our purchase and the delivery process. Support your local music shop!!

After my Grandmother passed away, her home was going to be sold with the Grand Piano that had been…read morein my family for over 50 years. As I sat and thought about it, I couldn't let that happen, so I found Sweet Sound Piano. I got so lucky that they just happened to be in the area and came over within a few hours, picked up and stored the piano for 2 years because I didn't have the space for it at the time. After purchasing another home, I had the perfect place for it, they delivered my piano and it was in perfect condition! I highly recommend Sweet Sound, they did an amazing job for me. I have read some of the other reviews about them trying to sell services, etc. and honestly, I don't understand what's wrong with that. They are a business and if they have products and services that help preserve the fine instrument, why would they not offer those services? They offered additional services to me as well, I chose what I wanted and said no to what wasn't important to me at the time. I'm adding this in because I am going to choose to use them again soon and I am very happy with their service and my decision to continue to use Sweet Sound Piano!

I've waited a couple of years to write a review, but still feel sad about the interaction with this…read morebusiness. Jim claimed to have "twice tuned" my piano not knowing I could hear him only tune it once. He tried to convince me that I had to do expensive maintenance on my piano because I had an "important" instrument (a YAMAHA I'm aware of the value of) which was completely untrue. Left me feeling slimed.

I had a repair done by Alfred of a hairline crack on the neck up by the head stock. He did a…read morefantastic job repairing it and was a pleasure to work with. So was everyone else there. Being a guitarist, it's great to know that Gryphon is there if ever I need any kind of work done on one of my guitars. Thanks guys!

I've been coming to Gryphon for all of my guitar needs for a few years now and could not be more…read morehappy with the experiences I have had. Every single time I come in, every member of the staff is extremely helpful and kind, always ensuring the best service possible. While every single member of the staff that I have interacted with have been extremely helpful, Matt D has always gone above and beyond to help me find exactly what I am looking for. Each time that I have come in looking for a new guitar, Matt has always helped me find the perfect one, all while being extremely kind and great to talk. I cannot recommend Gryphon enough. if you are looking for anything related to fretted stringed instruments, I highly recommend checking out Gryphon.

My teenage son has taken piano lessons at Galina's Music Studio for several years and is now taking…read moreguitar lessons there, as well. He has had two excellent piano teachers, who are formally trained and know how to teach. He has been learning a combination of classical music, theory, and now jazz improvisation, and he's even been getting tips on how to record and edit music using an iPod and computers. His guitar teacher is also formally trained and is teaching fundamentals along with how to play songs. On both instruments, his pace of learning has been fast and his teachers have inspired him to practice and to enjoy music. The studio also sets up recitals and other events at quality venues. Overall, I highly recommend the studio.

From the owner: Galina's Music Studio specializes in piano, voice, guitar and ukulele lessons…read more My studio accepts students of all ages and skill levels. We can help advanced students develop their skills to prepare for auditions and competitions while introducing music to students who are just getting started. I admire and appreciate all of my students, whether they are continuing their studies, learning piano for the first time, or returning after a hiatus. With the studio, I aim to combine the best of the Russian and American approaches to music. We provide students with a strong foundation in classical music while giving them the freedom to explore their interests. Music is so universal--I have lived in three countries and traveled to many more and music is the one language everyone immediately understands.

This class was so fun, exciting for my little boy and a great group of families. If we hadn't been…read moremoving out of Tracy, we would still be going. If you live in Tracy and have a little one this is definitely a class you want to check out!!

I can't even boast about Music Together enough! My son is an only child so I was looking for…read moresomething we could do together that would allow him interaction with other children while being exposed to something enriching. He loves music so when I came across this my heart skipped a beat! He's been in for about 4 weeks and he has just blossomed, he loves the songs and it has helped his social interactions with others at the same time. If you're on the fence, join! You won't regret it!

I wanted a nylon string of my own, and Trinidad helped me find one I am extremely happy with. After…read moretesting a few for their action, feel, and sound, he brought me a 1965 Model 900 Giannini that has aged surprisingly well. Trinidad even cleaned and restored the guitar whilst telling me more about its history. I am a proud owner and will do my best to preserve my beautiful guitar.

While the band was in California, I had to go to a Music Go Round. It's a store that sells used…read moregear. This one was somewhat small but there were some deals to be found. I just wanted to buy a keepsake to remember the trip. I found a used Hobo Drive that had been marked down. Got it for less than $60 and it usually goes for more. I did see a used Studio 3 - this is really old from the 90's. I used to work for the company that made it. Those were good times!