My son has been taking guitar lessons here since June of last year, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience! His instructor, Adam, is patient, encouraging, and truly wonderful with my son, who is now 6 years old. In less than a year, my little one has learned so much and now has such a genuine love for playing guitar. My husband decided to start taking lessons with Adam, too, to improve his skills. There's no pressure or long-term commitment, just a friendly, supportive environment that makes learning music fun for all. We highly recommend California Guitar Academy to anyone looking for quality guitar lessons with teachers who really care about their students whether you're a beginner or advanced.

I highly recommend California Guitar Academy! I've really enjoyed taking lessons with Mike. He's…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly knows how to break things down in a way that makes learning feel achievable and fun. He creates a supportive environment and helps you improve quickly while building confidence. If you're looking for a great guitar teacher, Mike is the best!

Nice to have a music store in my city!! I went to buy a microphone within my budget (not a very…read moreflexible one) but Blanca was so helpful! She helped me choose one that was able to fit my budget and she even lowered the price for me! I'm glad that not only do we have a music store in Downey but it's ran by a woman who is passionate about it! Thank youuuuu

Went in to buy my 1st double bass (Tololoche). I was greeted by Blanca, very nice lady. She was…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable. The other older gentleman there was also very helpfull. They had a great selection of sizes, colors and designs. They had the 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 sizes in stock. I did ask if it was OK to grab the instruments to look at them before just to make sure. I'm 6'1 so I needed to see which size was suitable for me. They pulled out different sizes and colors so I can decide what to get. Finally found the one, at a great price. They also have the gig bags in stock so I got me one. The gentleman tuned it up and went over it before I left just to make sure everything was OK. Will be coming back here again in the future.

I'm so thankful for Fantasia School of Music! My 10 year old daughter has been going weekly for…read moreabout 6 months now for piano lessons. I'm very happy with the level of instruction she is receiving. Prior to enrolling at Fantasia, she had done about 6 months at her elementary, but then that teacher left the school. We were in love with that previous teacher's level of enthusiasm and fun, and we really felt we'd never be happy elsewhere. I'm happy to report, though, that my daughter is absolutely happy at Fantasia with Ms. Katherine. She is very focused and structured with her lessons, but still so much fun! She often has little treats for my daughter after they are done, which is super cute! Honestly, all of their instructors seem to really care and also be very well-trained. Fantasia puts on recitals for the students, so it's amazing to be able to see their progress with family members too! They also hold fun community events that I think are great, especially during these times where we all need to get out, touch grass, and interact more with others. Due to sports, we haven't been able to attend those, but they've hosted things like karaoke, fun raffles, and meet and greets. Overall, I recommend them for all levels of musicians!

My daughter Riley has been a vocal student at Fantasia for a couple months now. Ms. Katherine is a…read morewelcoming and energetic teacher who shines with passion. Riley has started to leave her comfort zone thanks to her! It is evident my daughter is not only growing vocally but also as a person with new found confidence. Ms. Katherine's feedback approach is simple but helpful for children to understand. She asks her students what they think they did well and what they can improve which opens the door for a growth mindset and allows the students to receive positive criticism. She then gives feedback and my daughter applies what she was told to her singing in front of her. At the end of every lesson, she gives them a small sweet treat They have an adorable waiting area where you can read books or complete a puzzle while you wait for your kids to finish their lessons. My four year old and future Fantasia student loves the waiting area and is upset when she stays with dad. All in all, witnessing my daughter grow in her passion at Fantasia is a part of my life I will look back at when she performs on big stages. Thank you to all and most importantly, a big thanks to Ms. Katherine.

Came in with a broken saddle on a Floyd Rose, not even sure if it was worth his time because it's…read moresuch an easy part to order but I had no idea how to make sure I got the right part. Steven pulled out his calipers, took measurements, walked me through exactly what I needed to find the right replacement part, and didn't charge me a cent. Even told me to reach out if I had trouble finding it or had any questions. Genuine guy who clearly loves what he does if you're reading this I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to him

I attempted to do my own rewiring and did a lousy job. My tone and volume knobs were not working…read moreproperly, so I brought my bass here. Steven resolved the issue and even replaced a pot (an additional problem I was not aware of at the initial consult). He is friendly, communicative, and also does custom builds. He let me test it out before walking out of the workshop. Will definitely return if I need any work done on my instruments. Happy to support a local business instead of going to guitar center. I can play again. \m/

My daughter's guitar needed a new string that had ripped, so I brought it in…read more I was thinking I had to leave it for a couple of days. But it was fixed right away. The store has a wide range of musical instruments, everything that you need you'll find. My friend put on a new string in less than 5 minutes. Very fair price and now my daughter can play her guitar.

Staff are very kind and willing to help. I purchased a Ukulele at this shop and was a pretty smooth…read moreprocess. They have a lot of other instruments, tools, and equipment.

I came across an ad for a free handpan lesson. I was so excited because handpan music has been so…read morecalming and that's all I've been listening to lately. It was such an amazing experience. We were lucky and got to experience Liron Man play for us since he was here for a music convention. He's been playing for 20 years and you can definitely feel how much heart he puts into his music. It is Dave's shop and he was very sweet. He actually makes the hand pans which is very cool. Daniel was our instructor and he was very engaging and funny. I loved his energy. He told us about the different types of handpans and went over the rhythm, melody, harmony, and silence. Daniel was kind and went around the room to individually help everyone. I'm so glad I got to try it out. I'll definitely be coming back as it's $75 for an hour lesson. It's also $150 a month to rent out a handpan which also goes toward the payment for if you decide to buy.

I didn't know I wanted a ukulele until I saw an Instagram Ad for a free session, which then drew me…read morein for a quick hour. After a quick introduction, the story, and the lesson, I realized I indeed wanted one... just a matter of when. The lesson here was amazing. I didn't leave playing a full-fledged song (I'm a first-timer), but I left with knowledge, motivation, and a thirst for more. There was no pressure to buy any instruments or to sign up for any products. The only difficult part was finding parking. The plaza is U-shaped, with businesses along the U but not much parking around for customers. Some cars were parked in unofficial spots, so I would recommend planning for parking during your visit.

I was checking out a couple of music studios in the area for my then 8-year-old daughter to study…read morevoice & piano and came to visit here. Upon arrival for our appointment, there was no one to greet us as the entire place was empty. I thought it very strange that the door was left unlock - anyone could've cleaned out the place. After sitting in the waiting area for 30 mins (I don't know why I even bothered waiting that long), I finally decided to email back the contact I had been corresponding with (as they never left me a phone number to call nor did they ask for mine; I had no idea who I was corresponding with as they never addressed himself/herself). Additionally, I decided to text the number listed on the business' Yelp page as it looked like a mobile number, hoping it will get to the same individual. They eventually texted me back they were running late (50 mins after the appointment time) and to help myself to coffee in the conference room. A gentleman comes in another 10 mins later, apologizing that the manager got sick and sent him to meet me in her place. He escorted us to the conference room to go over the program and the classes they offered. To no fault of his own, I can see he was trying his best to sell the school but at that point, I was already turned off and found the whole establishment unprofessional. Even my daughter said she preferred a different studio than this one. I'm sure they have great instructors/staff but they really need to work on improving the administrative/customer service aspect as that is the first impression of all potential clients/students. He mentioned there was a registration fee, but after the appointment debacle, you would think they would've considered waiving it. Additionally, if the manager was going to be late, the only decent thing to do was to notify me. This is a good example of why you need to scout/visit different places before just settling on one as reviews can often be skewed.

The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because my kids love their music teacher. She is great and…read morevery knowledgeable, however the person that you have to communicate with in the office is not professional. I contacted them Sunday night, and no one got back to me. I called them finally on Tuesday and she said she got my message and was "getting to it", then they said my child just had to miss her lesson for that week when we have already paid for 16 weeks. Also, if your school has a break or holiday, don't expect to receive all of the lessons you've already paid for, they just skip those and don't give makeups for them. Futhermore, they do not let you communicate with the instructor directly at all. I was trying to text our instructor to let her know what days we're available and the person from the office said No, I do the instructor's schedule you don't need to contact them. I think the price is pretty good for in home lessons though. My issues are not with the instructor at all she is lovely and knows all types of instruments.

As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

Today was my first time here and it was amazing and had AC! They fixed up my violin string for a…read morevery cheap price! The staff was also super kind and polite! Will be coming back soon.