We rented out a viola for elementary school music class. We paid a monthly rental fee…read more The viola we received was like new. We were so impressed with the service, the product and the pricing. Dropping off at the end of the school year was easy peasy and all the staff were chatting with us and so friendly. Highly recommend if you're unable to get your hands on an instrument at the school.

I recently visited Irvine Art and Music to select a new GS Mini-e Mahogany, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the assistance from Gabriel. His help was incredibly valuable and made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Gabriel was patient and knowledgeable, introducing me to several options and allowing me to hear and understand the subtle differences in each guitar. He didn't rush the process and ensured that every choice was tailored to my desired style and size. The GS Mini-e Mahogany turned out to be the perfect fit for my emotional storytelling music. Thank you, Gabriel, for your excellent service and for making this a memorable experience!

Stoked on the work Alex did on my Gibson SG. He was extremely knowledgeable on the different types…read moreof sounds each pickup I was looking into would give me. He ended up installing two Bareknuckle Pickups wired together with a free-way switch, and boy does it sound great! Would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Alex is the man! Hands down. I had a Schecter PT with stock pickups. I wanted to get a set of P…read moreRails pickups installed with the triple shot for easy splitting. The problem with the triple shot installment was that it would not fit with the stock set up. Alex was able to cut out the pickup area for my P Rails to fit. He was able to do this all within 24 hours for me for next day pick up! Not kidding!! He works in a very professional environment. My Guitar came back to me set up to perfection. My Guitar was cleaned nicely and restrung. This was all done for an unbeatable price. Alex takes pride in his work and it definitely shows. He works until YOU are 100% satisfied with the result. I would recommend him to anyone looking for any kind of instrumental/electronic work. I will definitely be going back for road cases and pedal customization very soon because he does it all!

Charles did amazing work on both my 12 string electric and my Martin acoustic! They replaced an…read moreentire set of 12 vintage tuners (Whyyyy Fender?!!) with lovely locking machines. Then they upgraded my nut and saddle to a sonically and aesthetically beautiful camel bone! (Pics attached.) C&J are skilled, come to you, and are very reasonably priced. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

Worked with Charles on the installation of a new set of tuners on my Taylor electric than needed…read moresome drilling and modification to the head stock made. Charles was very responsive in providing an initial quote and setting up a time to meet. Even over the Christmas holiday, he was able to get my guitar back in shape in time for my band practice, which was really appreciated. Would highly recommend, as Ive had a hard time finding a decent guitar guy since moving back that does quality work but doesn't take forever on projects. Will use again.

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.

A very disappointing experience! I came in with my two…read moredaughters--one needed to have her violin repaired, and the other was hoping to purchase a violin. The elderly lady who helped us showed clear disdain when I mentioned I was looking for a violin in the $100 to $200 range. She said buying a violin at that price was a joke, and repeatedly remarked how poor the quality of the violin I brought in for repair was. I found her attitude extremely uncomfortable, and my daughters felt embarrassed as well. I don't believe anyone should be treated with disrespect just because they are purchasing a lower-priced instrument. I was very put off by the experience, and I truly don't understand where this Korean lady's sense of superiority is coming from.

Went to 4 violin shops and found nothing that felt like the one until we went here. My son was so…read moredisappointed after the 4 shops after finding nothing and we decided to go here. He found one that was "the one" and was so happy, the shop owners were so friendly and gave us a great discount as well! 10/10 would recommend to come here for your string instrument needs

Jon did an excellent job on my Les Paul. He replaced the nut with a bone nut, corrected the…read moreintonation and neck relief, and now the guitar plays beautifully. Smooth action, stays in tune, and effortless to play. Highly recommend Jon for any guitar work.

If you want more reviews, check out Jon's page on google. This is the same review i left there…read more Jon is a genuine master of the craft. As an engineer by trade, he approaches guitars with that same precision and attention to detail. When I brought my electric in, he didn't just jump into adjustments -- he evaluated the whole instrument first: the materials, the condition, the setup, and what I was hoping to improve. He carefully inspected everything from fret wear and neck curvature to pickup height and electronics, then clearly explained his assessment and game plan before starting any work. What really stood out is how much he genuinely cares about getting it right. My guitar came back playing better than it ever has -- smoother, cleaner, and perfectly set up. Skip the guitar center that charge $150 for a quick nut replacement and take your guitar to Jon instead. You'll be in great hands. I'll definitely be bringing the rest of my guitars to him.

Highly recommend Mollys Music /The Inside Voice! My daughter had a couple vocal lessons somewhere…read moreelse in the past, but it was not a great fit with the teacher, and wanted to try again. We found Mollys music on yelp and the experience was great from the first call with the music coordinator Liam, who just went above and beyond to make sure everything was clear about the lessons and took extra time to get to know a bit about my daughter to make sure that the vocal coach was a great match and she was! Maddie was so great and professional, relaxed and knowledgeable and my daughter had a lot of fun with her. Mollys music was really accommodating with scheduling changes and trying to support my daughter's very busy schedule. Highly recommend!

Best music teachers ever! My daughter takes singing and cajon lessons. All the teachers are…read moretalented and friendly. I highly recommend them all

I loooooove my guitars and have a guitar guy I usually go to, but he's like an hour and a half…read moreaway. With today's gas prices a simple set up isn't exactly worth the half tank of gas. I had to find a local option so I began my research. I came across several candidates, but none even came close to Jon from Guitar Tune Ups. His reviews are immaculate, which was my first green flag. His prices are unmatched, which was yet another plus, but the most notable quality to me was his ease to communicate with and ease to set up an appointment. For some reason the other shops I contacted seem to think themselves too good for the customer, but Jon is a guitar enthusiast and that is the biggest green flag to me. He is doing it for the craft and that is a man I can trust with my collection. He even took my work schedule into consideration and worked around it! A couple days later my guitar was set up and it was absolutely perfect! If you're considering a set up then look no further, this is THE guy. Thanks again for the awesome experience, Jon! Also thank you for not being an hour and a half away lol.

I took my Epiphone Les Paul Custom to Jon that had sharp frets and buzzing and he was able to make…read morethe frets smoother and now the guitar has no more buzzing. The setup is great and so is his pricing and now the guitar plays great! He also said it'd be a week turnaround and it was finished exactly when promised. Super nice guy and highly recommended. Thanks Jon!