Great selection, and a great place to try out gear! Competitive $$ to buying online, but you can't beat trying out the gear 1st. I had a special order, and the manufacturer was being super problematic and John really came to the rescue and made sure that my issues were addresses and that I was ultimately satisfied with the outcome, regardless of how responsive the Manufacturer was. What a relief! I wholeheartedly endorse Jams music!!! read more

I just picked 1 of my dream guitar's at Jam's music. After many repeat visits there with always very friendly help, I bought a ESP USA Eclipse work of art!!..this place is awesome in more than 1 ways!!...it was the only one that kept calling to me over and over and over! I'm very happy that we have a local location that goes the distance and stock's top of the line instrument's. They fine tuned the axe and it plays like butter. I look forward to shopping there in the future!...Glad you're local JAM's read more

One of the best music stores hands down in the Tri-Valley area, if not the Bay Area. I'm usually a Sweetwater kind of guy, but I go here all the time to get parts, cables, gear when I need it same day. This is a great place all around for whatever you need musical wise. While the inventory isn't like a big box store, that really isn't the point of going to a small business is it? However, they will special order whatever you might be requesting, or will suggest something similar. The staff is great, the products are great, everything about this store is great! read more

So happy i stumbled upon this store! Brian really knows how to repair guitars. i have cool old '83 jazz bass that i purchased 10 years back and all is good except strings height and tension and if you know something about guitars and basses then you might know it's deal breaker when neck rod is so over-screwed such strings are so tight and high above the neck and you really can't play instrument. I had taken it to a different master when i was living in NY (one of the best one in Manhattan according to yelp reviews) and he pretty much acknowledged nothing can be done since "neck is screwed" :( Consultation ~100$. From that moment i kinda wanted to sell the bass and buy replacement with correct setup. But decided to give it one last chance because this bass is worth it! So i picked a music store nearby where i live now(i was too lazy to drive to SF although the chances of finding a decent music store+repair shop are quite higher than in residential Dublin). So, i spoke to Brian and asked if it's fixable or should i just sell it. he inspected it and said something can be done, so i said why not! I received the bass in a matter of days and it's totally playable, very gentle (adjusted rod and put on lighter strings - how smart!), it's become a pure pleasure to play it. I'm so glad i moved from NY to bay area... and found this store and Brian!! Really recommend this nice gem in Bay Area to everyone (including folks from other states). PS They have nice basses to play (music man/ibanez) and personnel is super friendly. read more

I was looking for a inexpensive electric/acoustic guitar today, first I went in to Guitar Center and unfortunately many of their guitars were locked up and no one offered any help, (the only employee they had in the room was on the phone) so I left and went to Jams and instantly was helped by Jake (I think that's his name), he was very chill and just answered my questions without being pushy... I found the perfect guitar for my needs....I have nothing but good things to say about Jams! I am a music teacher and I will send all my students there if they're asking about a guitar or lessons because I want my parents and students to be well informed... read more

Very professional and zealous! I can't turn on my headphone amplifier. the clerk checked it rapidly and instruct me patiently for how to by some parts online so I can repair it by myself with minimum cost, which is so surprising. read more

We were referred to JAMS by our children's high school band teacher in order to get our daughter's contrabass clarinet fixed. Ian at JAMS is AMAZING! The instrument was unplayable in the upper register due to a pretty good dent in the side (school horn), and with all of the incredibly hard work he put into that beast, it now plays like a dream! He called us while he was working on the horn to give us regular updates.What service! I will now bring in my own clarinet to get fixed, as it needs a complete overhaul. The store itself is also beautifully laid out with a gorgeous selection of instruments and gear. I am so happy to have such a great instrument repair and store so close to my home! read more

I have brought in 3 of my guitars to have either new pickups put in them or just general repair, fine tuning, fret level, fret dress, toggle switch replacement, etc. and love their pricing and work. My guitars never take more than a few business days to come back to me so appreciate the quick turn around as well. Small businesses like these are gems in our neighborhoods and we should be supporting them! read more

Since JAMS has been here (about 2011-12 or so?), I have been getting my guitar repairs/tune-ups from Brian. I have gotten fret work, pot changes, and intonations and never had complaints. As being a left handed player that plays a lot of extended scale/ multi scale guitars, Iam used to getting guitars back from other shops not perfect (guitars it intonation right handed, strings wound right handed), Brian not only has a good turn around time, but every guitar that goes though the shop comes back perfect. Only wish I had was if they had a tech in house for tube amp work (they outsource that work). As for guitars, this is my go to place for my guitar tune-ups read more

Great place for service and really cool people. They know their stuff. Huge selection of Taylor's. The small showroom is packed with interesting stuff to keep you browsing. I brought my bass for some electrical work told them it was kind of a rush, I got it back same day! Works perfect! I'm not saying you should expect that quick turnaround but it was for worship at my church, the Lord knows. Glenn read more

JAMS Music simply rocks! I had a positive experience even before stepping into the store for the first time. I need to get my son's trumpet fixed (Stuck mouthpiece). I first reached out to the staff via email and received a very prompt response with suggestions. When I visited the store, they were kind enough to not only fix the problem at no charge, but also give me tips on how to avoid this issue in the future. A a very special thanks to Sarah, Evan and Ian for their fantastic service; keep up the great work! My family definitely plans to shop at this store in the future for all of our music needs. read more

My daughter is getting private piano lessons with Miss Helen at JAMS. She looks forward to her weekly piano lessons with Miss Helen and at home, she will practice piano on her own without anyone asking her to! Miss Helen is extremely patient with my daughter who is a beginner and, only three lessons, it is obvious my daughter has learned so much. Thank you Miss Helen! read more

JAMS Music - Studio Front - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Dublin, California

Both my kids go here for music lessons, one for piano and one for guitar. They enjoy it quiet a bit. The location has a wide variety of musicians u cud opt from based on your liking. People at the welcome desk are pretty knowledgeable about the instruments. I would definitely recommend it to parents/kids/ aspiring musicians. read more

This is easily one of the best shops I've ever been to! The selection is awesome with stuff from Mesa/Boogie, Ampeg, Esp, Ibanez, Taylor, Takemine, (other acoustic brands that I don't know, I'm more of an electric guy), Boss, Mxr, Dunlop, WayHuge, and TC Electronics. The sales people aren't pushy in the slightest and will let you try stuff out till closing time. Their prices are still competitive with the big chains too so that's always a plus, since a lot of local shops will overcharge like crazy. They have everything from beginner guitars to $2,000 pieces of art. Every time I come there someone recognizes me and it makes coming to the shop that much better. I also have to say, that the lack of superiority complex among the staff is really great. One time, I bought a used 2005 Gibson SG standard from Guitar Center. The action was deplorable (far too low) and the neck pickup buzzed. I ended up taking it to Jams and they made that thing better than new. It plays like absolute butter now and the strings that the repair person Brian suggested are great! It was a little pricey at around $180 but he did replace the bridge and do a multitude of other things. I would trust this place with any of my other guitars. read more

Great local store. I give them 5 for service and repairs, but I'm docking one because it's not ideal for a G.A.S man, though they have a great selection of Taylor guitars. That said, I now live in Sac, but since my folks still are around Pleasanton, I still take my guitars in there if they require anything more than a general setup as they do good work and are honest, even fixed a tube amp (outsourced, but still nice I could drop it off). Friendly service...I bought a 314 from them while I was picking up a neck repair, because their sales associate made me feel very welcome (without being pushy) to try out all the fancy multi-thousand dollar guitars...I passed on playing the Koa, I was too afraid! I didn't plan on buying that Taylor, but it's one of my best purchases and it got me back into acoustic guitar. That said, I always stop in, I've seen some good deals and treasures, I just wish they had a finer selection of guitar pedals, but I understand they likely don't sell a lot of those to geeks like me. read more

I found JAMS while looking for 'help' for an older Epiphone acoustic guitar and I was very pleasantly surprised. They were professional, fast, thorough, and very reasonable and the guitar now plays great! I was so impressed that I immediately gave them my Fender Telecaster for setup and Brian did it again: it now sounds and plays better than new!! John also took the time to walk me through his extensive collection of Taylor Guitars and helped me get up to speed on models, materials, advantages, and price points. Best part was doing this in a clean, quiet space, without pressure or hassles. I will definitely buy my Taylor from JAMS! read more

Fabulous music store, and a great place to learn a variety of instruments. My daughter took flute lessons here for about a year, and had a very positive experience. The only reason she isn't there anymore is because the drive was too long... read more

John, Brandon, Jess, Trina, and Brian. These guys all give the most legendary service you'll ever get. I called 20 minutes before close so I could let them know I would be there in ten minutes to buy a Mustang Micro mini amp. I got there, it was waiting on the counter. Made the transaction in 2 minutes. Trina and Jess, special shout to y'all for that one. read more

We used to go there to get my son's guitar repaired, they are very professional and quick, and the price is reasonable.

I randomly walked in on a lunch whim as it seems music stores are slowly disappearing. I mentioned quickly that I had a sax that wasn't playing right and was told to bring it in. I didn't mention that I had taken this sax to, two other sax repair guys first. Both times things kinda seemed to work. However this time everything worked, and very well. So well that I'm actually making a Yelp review. Ian, carefully inspected the horn and from his meticulous observation discovered something that was not seen by the previous sax mechanics. It was very awesome. I appreciate the detail in the work and will continue to refer his business in the future. read more

This is a great music store with knowledgable staff, and a good selection of guitars and ukes, and they do full repairs and luthier work. A very nice selection of Taylor guitars, and some used guitars. I just had my Martin HD-28 set up by Brian and he did an amazing job. Check these guys out! read more

This place feels a lot like a mini guitar center to me, but with the heart that a lot of nice locally owned businesses have. Everything here is top notch. You can tell everyone is knowledgeable about their work and happy to be doing what they are. They've got a great stock, great prices, great location, and from what I hear, the lessons are great as well. John (The Owner) and his staff are certainly willing to do everything they can to make sure you are satisfied with your experience, and will turn you into a returning customer. Trust me, the service you'll receive is practically worth your business, alone- When I came in to ask about lessons, I had all my questions answered thoroughly and John himself even took the time to show me the spaces, all of which appeared very well maintained. If I were to really try hard and nitpick, I still don't think I could come up with anything I would want to change here... short of making it larger (alas, to only satisfy my insatiable love of guitar and gear... it's already the largest music shop around, that I've been in). Highly recommended! read more

We go here for the lessons. Their music studio is a well appointed space, comfortable for adults and kids. read more

Came in and asked John about getting a replacement nut installed on my guitar. We talked about cost of the job and then he asked what kind of guitar I had. We both had the same guitar and said his repairman works on his all the time. John suggested I come in with my guitar and have Brian look at it. I definitely felt confortable knowing Brian regularly works on an identical instrument to mine. Later that day I came back with my guitar and Brian took a look at it. He immediately identified the main issues as well as a less invasive solution for my damaged nut. A few days later I got a call back when my guitar was ready. The total cost was lower than I expected, and this guitar hasn't played or sounded this good since the day I bought it! Definitely coming back for the repair/setup work Brian does. The store itself is very small, but well organized. They may not have the huge selection or space like Guitar Center, but they only sell the best gear you can get for your money. They carry ESP/LTD (even saw a higher end E-II), Ibanez, and Taylor guitars. You'll also see Ampeg and Mesa Boogie amps in the back. They have a few drum kits in the back corner, but I'm not too knowledgeable on what drum gear they carry. Behind the counter are a huge selections of strings and accessories for all instruments they carry. It's been a long time since I could say a small music store has impressed me. I'd even recommend these guys over Guitar Showcase in San Jose for customer service. This place is worth the drive if you're not from the East Bay! Trust me. read more

I'm a new guitar player and have been by Jams a few times for stuff like, picks, cleaner, tuner etc. I've had the pleasure of speaking with John, Brian, and Jake and they were all very helpful and full of knowledge. I've a month into playing now and felt like it was time to get an amp (I'm learning via Rocksmith and other sources), and after explaining what I wanted they recommended the Cube 40XL. The price was good, it sounded great - John even hooked it up to another amp so that I could compare the two. It just a matter of time until I bring my guitar in to have it setup. If you're on the fence about visiting this shop, let me urge you over; it's definitely worth a visit. :) read more

Love this place! Ian is the brass and woodwind tech and he's at the store (vs having your instrument being sent out to be repaired). Ian is super knowledgeable about saxophones and was able to figure out what the problem, along with other minor issues, was with my son's tenor sax, 2 days before his performance. The repairs all seemed reasonable as well as reasonably priced. Ian also repaired my other son's trombone which had minor issues. Again, in house instrument technician who can tell you what's going on with your instrument and who does an excellent job fixing it at a reasonable price. It's great! read more

Jams is a great music store and it's more than worth your time to visit. They deliver personable service, provide great selection, competitive prices, and do quality repair work. read more

I shopped around for a while at a bunch of stores looking for a beginner guitar setup. John at JAMS was more helpful and knowledgeable than anyone at any other store that I've been to. He explained the difference between the guitars, pickups, amps, and even the picks. JAMS is also very competitively priced! JAMS will be getting all of my music business. read more

Killer guitar set up and custom work on my Guitars. John and Byron are cool and very interested in your needs.

Very helpful staff and great instructors. Bought my son an instrument and started him with Jason. Experience was awesome read more

Bought a Taylor guitar from these guys. Good experience. Thanks!

Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. Their selection. Of Taylor acoustics is unmatched and it's the perfect place to test various body size and tone wood combos. I landed on a 512 that I love after a few visits. They were never pushy and seemed more stoked on helping you find the perfect guitar rather than making a sale that day. read more

At first I was excited to go to this music store. But lately I'm asking why have I spent so much money there on expensive equipment and lessons For some reason the owner or John won't get five feet before turning away and hide before he comes back out when I've walked out. Plus my instructor never asked me back after my last session. It took me a while to figure out he's stereo typing me like a fungus. I don't know what I did but I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

I made my first purchase today from JAMS. Since I am sheltering in due to COVID vulnerabilities, I was unable to go to the store in person for the purchase. I emailed back and forth with Austin at JAMS regarding what I was looking for, and consulted with him and a store technician about options. They answered all of my questions, patiently. Additionally, Austin explained the store's response to the pandemic, their caution before reopening and their steps to safety after. He was patient, kind and efficient. He even delivered my purchases to my doorstep! I'm quite impressed with customer service at JAMS! Thank you! read more

As if there weren't enough 5 star reviews for Jams! Regardless, I need to give these guys a ton of credit. They are an absolute gem - a total rarity in today's music store climate. Excellent customer service, access to great quality instruments (Taylor, Gretsch, Mesa Boogie, Ernie ball Musicman, etc), a very clean/organized floor plan, and just high character employees. Jake has been super helpful and always willing to lend advice or his opinion. Stay away from the corporate powerhouse (not naming names) and go to Jams! The real reason I felt inclined to post this review was to detail my experience with Brian Hart, the in house guitar/instrument repair technician. From the moment I stepped foot into Jams, this guy was a consummate professional. Willing to consult me on repair advice well before I even turned in an instrument to him. I cannot say enough good about this guy, but I'll try. Brian has taken great care of my instruments and given me excellent service, prompt follow-up, and an individualized approach for instrument repair/modification. I first dropped off my #1 guitar with Brian, my Gibson Les Paul Studio. I asked Brian to do a dual pickup swap, which he completed quickly and made sure to balance the sound of both pickups. Next, Brian did a nut replacement on my Fender Stratocaster, my number two guitar. He was terrific in providing me with multiple options for the repair and was prompt/proactive at communicating with me. Again, if you need any type of repair, modification, or instrument consultation - I highly highly recommend Brian. I will not go to another tech again and his hard work is extremely appreciated. Kudos to you Jams Music! Keep up the good work and hiring qualified/high character people to run your business. read more

Amazing teachers, friendly staff, skilled technicians and reasonable prices. It's our go-to music store! They have a great selection of instruments, gear and accessories, but if there is something that you need and they don't have it, they can usually get it. JAMS was even able to find a suitable amp for a friend's theremin without seeing the instrument! read more

Neighborhood Music shop . Very helpful group of people . Thanks for replacing the String on my son ' violin.

Phenomenal Customer Service!!! Brought in a Tenor Sax to fix a Creased Bell... Ian (sp?) did great work on the Bell and recommended a "tuning". The valves are more accurate and there are less leaks. He gives Great information and really educated me. read more

This place has the most extensive ukulele selection around. Alex did a great job helping me find an awesome uke and for my needs and was really patient and helpful. There's lots of other nice stuff here, too. I'll defiantly be back. read more

Awesome place. I found it while driving around looking for food and decided to walk in with my little sister. We love music, and we just moved here to Dublin, the only music place we've really seen is in best buy, Dublin. So seeing a separate store dedicated to music was really nice. Great atmosphere when you walk into the store. John helped us out, I think he is the owner. Said its only been open for about 5 months. We talked about lessons, recommendations for good books for learning. A lot of information I ask when I walk into a music store and he's given me the best information! If you want somewhere to go for lessons, try them out or if your curious about getting into the music world, this is a good place to start read more