We're so lucky in PG to have this wonderful music store! They recommended my kid's violin teacher…read moreand we buy all our music books there. Very reasonable prices, great selection, and incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff. My child plays the flute and the violin and we've been very fortunate to have this place so close by; they also generously support local music studios putting on recitals and give the kids gift certificates for participating. We are lucky to have them.

The customer service at Bookmark Music was outstanding. Pamela worked with me closely over email…read moreand on the phone answering questions and facilitating an online order. When the product arrived and didn't match our needs she again worked diligently to help resolve and went above and beyond when we needed to do a return. I could see throughout the process that Bookmark Music really cares about their customers, which can be so rare these days. Support local businesses, support Bookmark Music!

Great costumer service and a great collection of guitar gear, came in and bought a used 2x12 after…read moretesting it out and it sounds fantastic. Thank you so much!!

John is super nice and set up my old Les Paul for me. It plays better than ever!! He also had it…read moreready for me the very next day.

I recently got a quick tour of the new music school that opened up in downtown Monterey. Owner and…read moreInstructor Dennis Murphy, a friendly jack of all trades with an upbeat personality, has transformed this space (formerly People's Mortgage Banc next to Ocean Sushi Deli) into an amazing space including class rooms, a stage with state of the art acoustic panels that are not only great to look at but help with sound control, a recording studio and more. The space is welcoming, comfortable and provides a great atmosphere to grow to your potential in the realm of music. I myself haven't picked up an instrument (clarinet only because I had a crush on the guy playing the French Horn, silly me) since Jr. High School and unfortunately stopped playing the piano in grade school but I am thinking about taking vocal lessons for my own ears sake. Dennis Murphy School of Music offers the following for those ages 7 to Adult: *Private Lessons and Music Clinics *Vocal (glee, choir, gospel) *Band Programs ( rock, jazz, blues, classical) *Recording & Production *Private Instruction for All Instruments Come check it out and he will be hosting a Grand Opening Party very soon! For more information about DMSM you can contact Paula at 831-920-1310or email her at paula@dennismurphy.org

Recently performed at a fundraiser were he was doing the sound for the entertainers…read more He was extremely rude from the beginning, we were just there to perform for the fundraising event, and were very sad that he turned what should have been a great event into a really bad experience!

Kurt was super helpful finding the best Clarinet reed for our grandson…read more Has an amazing inventory of reeds for all woodwind instruments. And is a very interesting person to boot.

Kurt performed acoustical adjustments on a trumpet for me and made sure I was satisfied with the…read moretransaction.

You know that feeling of walking into a store not knowing what to expect only to have your jaw…read moredrop? That happened to me today. I thought, "guitar store, huh?" Yeah, guitar store. Nationals, Martins, Guilds, banjos, mandos, some incredibly gorgeous hand-carved thing from Bali... all packed into a compact shop. Then Bernie starts talking and it's like the bookseller who's read every damned book in his store. A luthier with endless knowledge and experience running a guitar store. What a concept. And what a gift for local pickers.

I have played acoustic guitar for more than 50 years. Bernie's craftsmanship at setup and repair…read moreis simply the best I've ever seen. He knows his stuff. He is going to replace my pickup with a new LR Baggs model and i can't wait to see the end product. Couldn't recommend a better person to work on your guitar.

Frank is the best! He knows everything I needed to repair my guitar's neck that needed an artistic…read moretouch. He is one of the best luthier's around.

Great store. Great prices. Very good staff. This is a locally run store with very competitive…read moreprices and a great personal touch