I got my first guitar in July 1960. I've bought and sold 1,000's of guitars., amps, drums,…read morekeyboards, etc... No exaggeration. I owned a 1,500 square foot musical instrument shop from 1998 to 2007. So I know equipment. I've visited Skip's several times over the past few decades. But my last visit was long enough ago that it was at the former Watt Ave location. This new store is visually impressive. Plenty of space which gives the room a majestic feel. It's dramatically lighted. The overhead music system is not obnoxiously loud. It's a fun place to browse. The inventory is all good quality. Every item is a real musical instrument, not a junky toy. No Amazon type crap here. The 5 staff members I interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I stopped in with my family to buy some Xmas gifts for the grandchildren and a few cables for myself. I pre-shopped the items on the Skip's website. The items were in stock. We bought a mini electric guitar for the 6 year old grand niece who actually knows already how to play some basic chords. We also got her a small amplifier, cables, guitar strap... Everything she will need to start her musical journey. Pricing is pretty standard MSRP. I know the price structure at wholesale and retail level and was not going to haggle for a discount out of respect. Profit margin after all the business expenses is meager. There's a high riser stage for in store events & concerts. There's also programs when students perform. Great experience for students to begin public performances (Where, hopefully, they get prepared for paychecks when they graduate to playing at bar gigs, weddings, birthdays and maybe even the big time (if they work really, really hard)). If you or you little virtuoso wants some gear I highly recommend that you shop here rather than at Guitar Center. Shop local, support a family owned business rather than a corporation.

Now retired I want to learn to play guitar. I went to Skip's Music in Sac and was pleasantly…read moregreeted by Alex at the front. I walked around for a while just astounded and a little intimidated by their s. Alex assisted me and retrieved a Yamaha FSX800C from the warehouse that I wanted to see. He set it up adjusted it and tuned it. No pressure just super helpful. I purchased that guitar from Alex and plan to go back for future supplies and possibly lessons. Skip's is Great store, Super service, good fair and competitive prices not to mention a large stock of guitars and other stringed instruments. I highly recommend Skips.

Teacher Liz at Music Yard has been wonderful for my daughter's piano lessons. She does such a great…read morejob building confidence while helping her learn and improve each week. Liz is patient, encouraging, and keeps my daughter motivated and on track with her progress. What we appreciate most is how she also helps guide us as parents so we know how to support our daughter's practice and learning at home. It really feels like she's invested in her success. We're very grateful for Teacher Liz and the positive learning environment she creates. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a supportive and skilled piano teacher!

Poor customer service. I took an instrument to them to be repaired, called them 6 weeks later and…read morethey did not know where my instrument was. Megan said they would call me back. I called them back later that day and the next day, the manager did not bother to get on the phone with me but was relaying messages to Megan on the phone. They assured me they would be calling me back. The next day. I received a text message letting me know it would be six more weeks and the manager would update me. I had yet to talk to a manager or receive an apology. I texted back that it was unacceptable since they already had it 6 weeks and they lost it. They said they would try to get it done as soon as possible. Two weeks later I was informed the manager would be picking up the instrument and would contact me. A week later Gabe contacted me and was very apologetic for the situation. This was the first apology that I had received. Gabe is the reason this review got one star. He went above and beyond to apologize, communicate and called me more than once. I did get the instrument back. However, when I went to go pick it up, Megan acted like she did not want to help me or recognize that I was in the store. I paid over $300 to have the instrument fixed and my daughter informed me not all the pads were replaced. Very disappointed in this music store and the customer service received. I will be using a different music store in the future

The very knowledgeable and helpful staff is there for your music needs…read more This business has been around for over thirty years.

This place is awesome! They have everything musical. And their old location is the new Raising…read moreCane! The staff are very friendly. The teachers here are all top notched! Beware of the divas! My sons bought their guitar and ukulele here. And I've had my wife's guitar restrung and also amped up here. Very good prices. There is even a dog that you can pet!

Pacific Piano Academy has been an absolute blessing for our family. Our son and daughter have been…read moretaking lessons with Jacob Veligan since 2018, and the growth we've seen in both their skills and confidence has been incredible. Jacob is patient, passionate, and truly gifted at working with kids. He encourages them to explore different musical styles while building strong fundamentals, which keeps learning both structured and fun. The multiple recitals each year are beautifully organized and give students meaningful performance experience. We've referred over a dozen family members and friends to Jacob, and every one of them has been impressed. It's also always a special treat when he performs one of his own pieces at recitals -- his talent really inspires the students. We're so grateful for everything he's done for our children. Highly, highly recommend!

If you are on a search for a skilled and kid friendly piano teacher, look no further, Jacob is the…read moreone! My daughter's been taking lessons since she was 7 years old, and we've seen her swift progress through Jacob's teaching, patience and calm demeanor. He can effectively bring out potential by providing specific feedback. And help build confidence by acknowledging work she put in. We are so thankful for having Jacob, we highly recommend him.

Jamin is an excellent music teacher! He has such a wealth of knowledge and is clearly passionate…read moreabout teaching. I would give him 100 stars if I could!

My son has been taking guitar lessons from Jamin for over a year now and he has loved it. Jamin has…read moretaught him so much and gears lessons to what interests my son. He is very accommodating and easy to work with. He accepts charter funds and makes the process super easy. We cannot recommend him enough!

I haven't had a lot of work done at Tague.But the work I had done at Tague's, was done right and on…read moretime. Friendly atmosphere, good place.

Great service on a flute; reasonable price. Will return on a yearly basis. Thanks Great Serviceread more

I have been to this location several times on a personal visit and have absolutely nothing but…read morepositive things to share. I'm greeted every time. Employees ask if they can help me find anything. They're helpful and informative. I also work with a local little league. This business has been nothing short of generous with sponsorship and donations. They were always extremely professional with me and my fellow board members. Roberto and Cristoph went above and beyond! They deserve a 10/10 in customer service. I will be back on behalf of our league and for my family's musical interests.

i posted a review about GC back in Mar 2023... I will freely admit that at the time, until i got a…read moremanager involved customer service was not stellar... that being said, i recently purchased a Fender Telecaster Ultra II. The experience of purchasing (traded some guitar + cash) was excellent. The only issue I had was with the quality of the instrument. To Fender: Do better! After i couldn't deal with the persistent string buzz and the guitar constantly out of tune... I went back 5 days later with the intent of returning and/or exchanging. That experience was also awesome. Ethan helped me out and was very understanding. His first response was to offer to ship me a new in 2 days... I asked about in stock items and he indicated he had another one in the store, still in the factory carton. So i asked to check that one out... it was worse than the one i bought. I asked if i could have the store tech look at my purchased instrument. He introduced me... can't remember his name. He was rather dismissive regarding my issue but made some simple adjustments while i was there.. I took it home and it pretty much the same... I'm now at a point where i'm ready to chuck it all, still mulling it over but i wanted to give a shout out to CG for its much improved customer service.... Shout out to Ethan!

Justine has a very genuine approach to providing instruction and makes every session with my child…read moreworthwhile. She is also understanding about the parents needs to change schedules due to other child activities and does her best to provide makeup sessions. I have watched my child grow in their ability to play the piano and reach new milestones in short periods of time. I would recommend Justine to any parent interested in their child's development and building their confidence to play piano !

We couldn't ask for a better guide for our two kids' musical journey than Justine. She doesn't just…read moreteach them how to play notes; she nurtures their creativity and keeps them genuinely excited about learning. Her warmth and dedication have built so much confidence in them. Thank you, Justine, for making piano such a joyful experience!