When I first walked into Daniel's teaching studio I was extremely impressed with all of the nice…read moreguitar equipment and technology he has there for his students. He has several custom built amps as well as a drum kit set up and a giant computer where he can record whatever you want. It seems he has every tool imaginable to help his students learn, making the possibilities limitless for what you can do in there. I was instantly relieved when I stepped foot into his studio because the air conditioner was cranked up and it was a very hot day outside! It was much nicer than other teaching studios I had been in. His teaching area is very comfortable and a great environment to foster learning and really get into a lesson. Daniel is a super nice guy who really takes the time to talk to you and understand your situation. He was very good at helping and guiding me in the exact direction I wanted to go. He is extremely knowledgeable and has studied with the most talented and renowned musicians at UCSD so he knows music theory and guitar theory from the ground up. He even took the time to explain the differences in amp and speaker cabinet designs and the effects they have on guitar tone when I was curious about his gear. He is great at explaining concepts and really knows his stuff. All in all Daniel is definitely one of the top guitar teachers in San Diego. His comfortable studio is jam packed with cool guitar gear and teaching tools and he is one of the coolest guys you could ever want to take lessons from. I definitely recommend Daniel for all your lesson needs.

I grew up taking classical piano lessons from a strict German instructor that managed to suck all…read morejoy out of learning a musical instrument. After 13 years of lessons I decided to boycott any instrument playing for the next 12 years of my life. Recently I decided it was time to once again give learning an instrument another shot. This time, I wanted to play contemporary music that I enjoyed and I wanted to learn the electric guitar. I found Daniel Page on the internet and was instantly impressed with his vast knowledge and professionalism. I came to his studio as a beginner with absolutely no knowledge of the guitar. He helped me pick out my first guitar which is a telecaster that I absolutely love. He has given me recommendations and advice on everything from purchasing amps, metronomes, tuners, and has even taught me the basics like how to change guitar strings. Taking lessons at his studio is a completely different experience than what I endured during piano lessons. Daniel is laid back and patient which is very important when dealing with beginning students. He explains things thoroughly and encourages me to ask questions. He always lets me choose the songs that I want to learn and he breaks down the hard parts to make them more manageable. I've only been taking lessons for 6 months now, and I am amazed at the progress I have made. His teaching has inspired me and my appreciation for the guitar has grown tremendously. I highly recommend Daniel Page to both beginning and advanced guitar players that want to take their abilities to the next level.

Just a shout out to Al, what a great experience getting a rental violin for my daughter. He was…read morevery personable, helpful and provided us great customer service. No pressure at all and a very pleasant experience. Thanks Al

It's unfortunate because all of the music stores (or the 3 that I've visited) here in Stockton are…read moreall lacking terribly. I've been a musician for over 20 years. Initially this place gives you nostalgia. You feel like you're back at your old music store as a kid. They've got many of the accessories needed for brass and wind students. He also had some pretty cool harmonicas as well. But, it is as others have stated. He has this attitude that feels like "you don't know what you're talking about, you're not going to purchase anything, so therefore, you need to get out right now." He didn't say those things but that's how it felt. Even when he gave good information about the products and tried to be nice (I can tell that he was trying) it still felt cold. I want to love this place. I feel bad for him simply because most of the mom and pop music stores have been obliterated by big box stores like Sam Ash and Guitar Center. So maybe this is his response to that.

Mr. Martin is amazing at what he does! My son has been taking piano lessons from him for about 2…read moreyears now and we are so pleased with how much he has learned. He looks forward to class each week. Mr. Martin's methods of teaching is effective. He is professional and works well with children. I'm so glad that we finally found a piano instructor who is positive, encouraging and makes piano lessons enjoyable for our little guy.

From the owner: Where Talent Grows!…read more A Martin Music provides premium music instruction through private music lessons tailored to each student's goals and learning style. Our instructors are experienced music teachers and performers with conservatory training. We develop a close relationship with our limited number of students to maximize their growth and enjoyment of music. We help our students from the very beginning to understand how to select and setup the best instruments, how to facilitate progress, and how to navigate opportunities for education, careers, and personal enjoyment in music. Our students have earned honor band seats and college music scholarships. Some have gone on to work as professional musicians, and many have continued music making for personal enjoyment long-term. A Martin Music teaches Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum Set, Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Classical Percussion, Marching Percussion, and Mallet Percussion. We specialize in jazz, classical, pop, R&B, rock, and folk styles. In addition to instrument-specific lessons, A Martin Music offers instruction in Recording and Production Techniques, Music Theory, Ear Training, and Audition Preparation. We also offer Drum Tuning, Setup, Repair and Maintenance Service, and Timpani Mallet Repair.

I picked up guitar back in fall with an interest in classical music. I decided to make the…read moreinvestment in lessons. Tino is a great teacher. I've learned so much compared to struggling on my own. Getting lessons from a competent teacher is absolutely necessary if you want to make real progress in music.

Great place to learn, good environment and extraordinary teachers. I highly recommend this place.read more

I stopped in here a few months ago and had a lovely time as usual. When I realized today that after…read morea lifetime of patronizing this store, I had never written a review, I wanted to rectify that immediately. I was absolutely shocked when I opened the app and read the bad reviews on here. I made sure to read every single one of them and I think if you do that, you begin to see a pattern of people who are ridiculous and think that because they had a bad day or completely unrealistic expectations, they can strike out against a good business because they take no responsibility for their decisions. The Music Box has been the sole music store in Lodi for over 40 years. I "rented" my first violin from them when I was a small child and we purchased my sons trombone for band here 20 years later. At that time I was a single working mom and they allowed me to put my sons instrument on a payment plan. I actually missed the last payment because I had started working a second job and forgot to drop off the check. When I realized what I had done about a week later, I made sure to plan out a time to stop in at the store and pay off the instrument and apologize. However the day before I was to do that, I received a letter from the owner of this store. I fully expected it to be a demand letter with a late fee tacked on and I was ready for that as it was my own fault. Instead, the owner wrote that he understood I was working hard and was very busy and that he would like to gift me the last payment and let my son keep the instrument. I literally cried. Every experience I have had here has been beyond good. This is a small town store that stays alive because the owner and employees love what they do. The staff is thoughtful and caring as a customer for many many years, I highly recommend them for instruments, accessories, lessons, music or just to help you figure out what it is you need and I hope to see this store here for another 40 years to come.

I go to Lodi on average once a year. I try to make it a point to drop into The Music Box every…read moretime, I never knew why until last week. I asked the guy behind the counter for a couple sets of classical guitar strings. He first reached for D'Addarios but I related my experience with broken strings with only that brand. He told me there was a brand of strings he sells the most of and handed me two sets of Fender strings. I was a little skeptical. I mean they were half the price of D'Addarios and packed in a somewhat plain paper package but why not? Guess what?! They're really good strings! They didn't break, they didn't slip at all and they brought the tone back to my 35 year old Takamine 300 series guitar. Now, here's where it gets cosmic. As I was paying for the strings a voice behind me says "what is your name?" And then "Where do you know me from?" I didn't immediately recognize who it was because of the glare from the windows but when I did I was gobstopped! It was none other than Tim Spencer! One of the best all round guitarists I've ever known. He teaches there a couple times a week. We talked for about 20 minutes and got kinda caught up. Small world. I like this shop!

Modesto~ I took 2 stars off for the excessively LONG wait…read moretime to sell a guitar. The 3 stars are for Javi who was very sweet to work with. The poor employees are definitely lacking support in this establishment. I tried calling for 3 solid days with no answer at all. We thought they had gone out of business so I drove over to check and see. Once I got there, I realized why they do not answer their phone. They are swamped with customers and not enough employees. I waited patiently for 1 1/2 hours to sell my cool guitar. I think it should have been worth more because it was 20 years old, pristine condition, and left-handed, but after I waited there such a long time I figured I just wanted to get out! They have to wait on people who are paying customers before they will wait on anybody else. Makes sense...BUT...My tip would be to have a completely separate area where one person is doing all the buying. That's very logical and should happen immediately. I saw people get frustrated and leave. If you plan to go to this place, pack your patience!

It's really nice to have a music store, not just Amazon, I really appreciate that. It's cool to…read morebrowse all of the guitars, drums, lights, amps, etc. The guy who was helping us was very knowledgeable. The store was busier than I expected at 2pm on a Wednesday, so I guess business is good. Parking is easy, so no problem there. I recommend stopping here for any of your music needs.

Mr J has been an awesome violin teacher with reasonable rates for our granddaughter. He is the…read morebest in our area . Dont waste your money going anywhere else. Sign up for your free lesson today!!!

Mr. J and the Violin Connection is a great place for violin lessons. My daughters have been taking…read morefrom Mr. J for several years now and He does a wonderful job of tailoring lessons to individuals and not making them all fit into the same mold. Thank you Mr. J!