I moved from Orange County to Santa Maria a few months ago. I accidentally left my guitar cables…read morebehind. After seeing the price of the guitar center, I randomly searched for another place. I originally was looking for a right angle but decided to get this temporarily because it's 10 feet rather than the 10. I think the older guy was the owner. He told me just to take this free of charge. I know the cable would have only been $5.99 reduced from $11.99 The fact he was really kind giving me it for free shows the world that there are really nice people left in this world. I originally picked his store randomly from the internet because I saw guitar pedals and things. So I figured that it looked more a guitar players choice of store than the others. It's a small store, but it has what you need, especially in his glass display at the checkout. When I walked in, I think he was doing guitar tech stuff at the back of the store. So I take it, they service guitars too. Obviously, if you start your child on the guitar as a beginner. It might be best to ask what he does in the store on guitars. Maybe guitar setups, I'm not sure, or string changes. I'll definitely be visiting here again, as I'd rather help individually owned businesses that greedy corporations. Oh. I forgot to ask. He has a nice selection of guitar books too. To the owner. Thank you.

I cannot recommend this music store enough! It is all of the best elements of a locally owned shop…read more- excellent customer service, knowledgeable staff, incredibly welcoming environment. Always has what I need!

Juan & staff can help you with your music needs. I take my guitars for maintenance and they do an…read moreexcellent job

I needed a set of strings quick as possible and was hoping to find them in Santa Maria. I checked…read morein Google and found 3 locations, one I remember but I stopped going there because they were mainly teaching lessons and a few music accessories. Then another location but it was mostly music dvds and cds but it didn't give enough information on what they exactly do. But I came across Rangel and it looked like it would have what I need plus more. I got to the store and wow, it was set up pretty nice, I got to play a couple of classical guitars and then found they carried the guitar strings I needed, nice! Sales associates were very good, so glad I was able to find this place, I'll be coming back, in fact all musicians need to find this gem.

Michael is a very wonderful music teacher. He is patient and so incredibly encouraging to this…read morestudent. As an older person I felt hesitant about taking on a new endeavor. However my love for music moved me to search for the right individual to help me achieve my dream. Michael's musical abilities coupled with his career experience has inspired me to commit to learning to read and learn more about music. Recently I heard Michael's band play at a local venue. I can say he's not only a great instructor but an amazing musician, singer and member of a very fun listening band. Great to dance to as well. I highly recommend him as an instructor and musician. A very solid human!

Outstanding music teacher…read more My 15 year old boy came in to loving music as Michael started showing him new and fun ways to play songs he requested. My son plays piano and guitar. He is loving the piano more than ever. He can not only play but read music as well. I give Michael 5 stars. He comes to our home weekly and is always on time. Lessons are normally 45 mins however, Michael spends that extra time in making sure my son has his lesson right. I'm a proud parent of my son and his abilities and I owe a lot of it to the teaching of Michael. I highly recommend him. Great pricing too.

I bought a guitar from an estate sale and it didn't sound so good so I brought it here to get set…read moreup and now it sounds amazing. Perfect set up and action! Highly recommend getting your guitar set up here.

Bought a guitar and a harmonica from here. Better than any other music store. If you call and he…read moredoesn't pick up he texts you back pretty quickly. When I bought my guitar the action was too low, so I brought it back and he fixed it for me for free. Super knowledgeable 10/10 will be back for all other music needs

Tevelde is truly a wonderful and accepting place. I am a student at their school and have had three…read moredifferent teachers, all of which I absolutely adore. They are all just extraordinary teachers and when you walk in, you already feel safe and happy. The vibe is just all around great. Miss Bonnie Tevelde is the owner and gets really excited if you're excited to learn. She often gets into many different aspects of music and will almost definitely have sheet music on hand of your favorite song. She is all over the place, but somehow seems to keep it managed in an orderly fashion. She is such a great teacher and incredible owner. Miss Sierra Gainer, soon to be Mrs. Sierra Shiver, is such a sweetheart of a teacher. I, personally, have not had her as a teacher, but just the encounters I have had with her before my lessons are amazing because her smile just makes you feel like the place is a little bit warmer. She teaches many instruments, but her specialties from what I've seen are ukulele, piano, and voice. She is so nice and sweet, and she definitely is worth having for a lesson. Or two. Or however many you would like. And finally, Miss Shaira Benitez. She is my current teacher, and let me tell you, she is so good at what she does. She is the one that teaches most of the theory I know, she teaches some piano, and voice. Her voice is so powerful and she is definitely able to teach you that too, as she has taught me. So if you need preparation for that audition you've been so nervous about, she's your woman. Also, she's a huge goofball, so honestly, just be prepared for some pretty bad dad jokes. All in all, this school is definitely the school you would want to attend for music lessons. You may go in thinking "they may not be able to do anything with me, I have such horrible music skills", you'd be wrong because I went in thinking the same thing for my first lesson. As soon as my first lesson was over with, I knew that my time here was going to be great. I've been attending this school for 1 hour a week for about a year and a half now, and honestly, it's just such a great environment. If music is your passion, then this establishment would be your place to express it.

I cannot tell you how much I love this place!!! We are new to the area and my Son was interested in…read moreplaying the drums. I googled music lessons that were around me and the TeVelde Conservatory of Music came up. I went to their website, which is very put together, got to read the bio of it, as well as see each picture of each of the music teachers. We met with Bonnie, the owner. She is EXTREMELY excited about music and is a very "hands on" owner, which I appreciate! Her team of teachers are the creme dela creme, if you ask me. She has your child take a test and based on their personality, they are set up with the corresponding teacher. Michael is my Son's piano and drums teacher and he is just an AWESOME human being. We just love him. My Son looks forward to coming to music!! The prices are quite a bit higher than others, BUT you get what you pay for and this place is WORTH EVERY CENT!!!

I was really bummed when Chris Jensen passed away and venerable Jensen's Music closed after being…read morethere forever. He was such a nice guy. So yesterday when I wanted to play La Bamba on my equally venerable guitar, one of the strings popped. So I reluctantly had to find a new source of replacement strings. I'm happy to report that Nick Rail abundantly filled the bill. Nice helpful staff, prices that don't drive you to the internet, and a store filled not just with guitars, but also keyboards, drums, and horns. School band members rent and shop here, too. All In all a good experience. They've been there 40 years, and this was my belated first visit. Does anyone else remember the Bonnie Langley Music Store in downtown Santa Barbara?

Tired of dealing with trash in Santa Barbara, specifically the weird upper state/uptown Santa…read moreBarbara people (like the sutter hospital case) that think they're above the law. Also dealing with children whose first or second year being employed and or running the store. So this Michael, curly haired man was telling me that they didn't have a book I wanted so I was going to resort to the normal route-buying it on Amazon and getting it shipped to my door the next day. But he insisted that he can get it transferred from another store and it'll be three days tops, he took my info down and said he'll give me a ring after it arrives. And I wanted to support local so I waited the old school way. After two weeks went by I didn't get a call or text so I decided to call them and this lady picks up and said yes they do have it. I came in the store and they didn't have it and he went off angry and screaming at me basically because I'm a dummy - 'like if you don't put a deposit down, you won't get it.' He was saying it all fast paced and clearly very annoyed of me. I mean what are they busy doing? All of the instruments I've touched are all dusty and ragged looking and most are made in china and doubled the price of online. He initially told me I didn't even need to put a deposit and now he's screaming at me and irritated at me and arguing back and forth with a customer. Unprofessional and milks the hourly doing nothing. I hope no one supports this outdated looking and made in china products store. If you want great customer service from all departments for music- go to Santa Maria, Oxnard or Westlake Village for The Guitar Center, they are super professional and they're actually rockstars that will keep you and/or your child inspired.

Darrell has been the music instructor for both of my kids, now 15 (girl) and 12 (boy), for the past…read morefew years. He has been exceptionally patient, which kept their interest and confidence up. As a parent, I feel the style of the instructor is so important so that the child can connect. I would not have gone with any other teacher. He also guided us in selecting a cello for our kids. Darrell plays beautifully himself- it will bring tears to your eyes! You will be more than happy to get lessons with him. He is also very flexible. 10/10

I am fairly new to the art of violin. I met Darrell at KYR Music, and he was able to help me…read moreproperly tune my new electric violin. He also briefly introduced me to a variety of new bows that he just picked up and explained the various features & benefits of each. You can tell that this guy is very knowledgeable and passionate in this craft. Darrell is a very talented, personable, professional, and wholesome character. I am excited to continue working with and learning from this maestro. Keep up the great work Senor Conrad! -Jeff (Pianist & Dancer)