It was my first time at guitar center and I needed a restring on an old guitar. It's $35 which is…read morepretty affordable. I came late on a Saturday so the tech was out but I was able to drop it off pick it up another day. Overall the staff were super nice and the process was quick and easy. They have a decent selection of guitars, drums and keyboards that you can check out and play with.

Nathan fixed my daughter's guitar and had great recommendations for my son who also wants to play a…read moreguitar like my daughter. He provided the best customer service to a person that has very little knowledge of guitars.

I was incredibly heartbroken when Mike suddenly passed a couple of months ago. This amazing man and…read moremusician with a heart of gold has left quite a legacy. I want folks to know that he leaves behind a son who is busy trying to expand the business his father worked diligently to build up. They've hired a couple of new talented folks to boot. Please consider them for lessons during this odd time of remote learning. I'll always be grateful for all the assistance I received during my time there that made me a better guitarist, vocalist and even began piano to broaden the scope of my music life.

Since my original review in 2016, Mike and his staff are still some of the best in the area, with…read morerespect to musical knowledge and teaching ability. Both of my children's musical abilities have grown on an almost exponential level. He truly cares about teaching and he has a great love of music. He has fostered and nourished their love of music and he has been instrumental (pun intended), in their continuing journey. Because of this, I am extremely confident that music will always be a positive part of their lives. Keep up the great work Mike!

Our kids have been at Applause Music Academy for 5 years…read more Dr. Tig is truly amazing -- caring, kind, professional, and so creative in the way she teaches. She encourages every student with patience and positivity, making learning music fun and inspiring. You can truly feel how much she cares about her students and their growth. Ms. Victoria, the violin teacher, is wonderful as well -- positive, energetic, patient, and very professional. She creates such a warm and encouraging learning environment for her students. Overall, this academy is a very special place filled with talented teachers who truly teach from the heart. I'm so glad they have 3 locations so more families can experience such an amazing music academy. More than 5 stars!

PLEASE READ! Protect your children and keep them away from the owners at Applause Music Academy…read more They recently posted a disturbing picture of my 6 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER on their social media. It was heavily filtered and made her look OLDER ! They gave her cleavage ! . Her lips are fuller and made to look as if she has make up on. She's half Filipino and half Mexican and the filter also made her look completely Asian. When I contacted the owners through email they took the picture down immediately but did NOT apologize. The next day, my daughter and I met the owners in person through my request and it did not go well. He and his wife Dr. Tig were not apologetic at all. He would not tell me who edited the picture and he would not admit that it was wrong. I asked him point blank 3 times if it was wrong in which he stood silent. I was blown away by his refusal to admit it which made me think that HE was the one who did the editing . He claimed that it was done to clear up the background of the picture which is a total lie. This same picture was posted a few months ago without being changed. Another reason it's false is because there are actually 3 people in the picture and all 3 were made to look more Asian. One person was actually a white male and was completely changed into an Asian woman. He kept saying it was not intentional and he would not apologize. After 25 minutes of the meeting going nowhere, my daughter and I got up to leave in which Dr Tig finally admitted some regret but it was too late because it was like pulling teeth to make them feel sorry for what they or their employee) had done. They did not empathize nor did they realize the seriousness of the picture that was posted. Two days later, my daughter received an email stating that my granddaughters were both being terminated from the academy. It was easier for them to terminate them instead of saying sorry. This is very upsetting about how they handled this situation. They need to take posting children's pictures seriously! Children are precious and should be treated like it! 0 stars for Applause Music Academy

I can't say enough good things about the San Dimas Music Academy, and especially my clarinet…read moreinstructor, Sayle Comito-Garcia. From the very beginning, Sayle has demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for teaching. As an adult learner, I really appreciate his creative approach to instruction. He understands that adults learn differently and tailors each lesson to keep it engaging, encouraging, and challenging at the right pace. He is incredibly responsive, always willing to answer questions, provide helpful feedback, and offer guidance between lessons when needed. If you're considering learning an instrument--whether you're just starting out or returning after many years--I highly recommend the San Dimas Music Academy and Sayle Comito-Garcia. His patience, expertise, and commitment to his students make learning both enjoyable and rewarding. Five stars all the way!

My son loves coming here for piano. His teacher is amazing and patient. My son started at 7 years…read moreold and is now 8. We just experienced the recital and it was the best. The theater was perfect for kids, not too big or small. I recommend San Dimas Music Academy.

Great setup on my guitar for a good price and short turnaround. Highly recommend if you need guitar…read morework.

What a great guitar shop! I took my nylon string guitar in to repair one of my tuning pegs which…read morebroke before a big gig and they fixed it up so easily without having to do a major guitar surgery! The work they do is very high quality, intentional, and honest. Highly recommend this shop for any guitar needs. Great prices and good service.

Lee is a consummate professional. I am on my second bass...he never disappoints. Excellent work!!!!…read moreHis communication is second to none!!! Living in Atlanta I have ZERO ISSUES sending any instrument across the country for his artistry. Highly recommend!!!!

GMW's history dates back to the mid-1980s and was initially formed by a team of founder Lee Garver…read moreand well known luthier Neal Moser, who had worked with BC Rich, Wayne Charvel among other well known guitar makers in California. At that time at least 50% of guitars in rock were made in California with notable exception Kramer, of Neptune, NJ and, of course, Gibson. GMW initially became known for repainting, customizing and refurbishing guitars but at some point GMW moved into hand-made custom guitar production as a boutique guitar maker. About fifteen years ago, Moser left to form his own company and Lee remained to run GMW and build guitars on his own with a small staff. Having dealt with Lee on two custom guitar orders I can honestly say he's a tremendous guy and a pleasure to do business with. Old school by nature, custom orders get custom attention with phone calls and emails. The client is never ignored or felt like a number. Communication is quick and timely and Lee responds to email in a matter of minutes. I've had him return emails to me at 8am EST when he is on west coast time. From order and initial deposit to completion, build time can vary substantially. My first build was a Charvel-style single humbucker super-strat that took roughly three months. The other project, just completed, is a telecaster that took a total of nine months due to detailed work on the neck - stainless frets and trapezoid inlays. Quality is unsurpassed at GMW. There is no assembly line production unlike say, Carvin, there is true hand construction including assembly and final setup by Lee himself. Painting is done by staff and GMW is known for custom paint jobs that larger guitar makers either can't or will not undertake. Prices are very reasonable by custom guitar standards. I would guess 50% of the cost of a Jackson or an ESP custom order. Tremendous bang for your money. You will not be disappointed. Check out gmwguitars.com for more information. If you're not Rockin', you're not Livin' - JMP

Perfect match. Very professional and a great teacher. I hope to continue my music journey with herread more

I know I posted before but it's been about a year and we are still going strong with Michelle. I…read moredon't push my daughter to play the piano or practice and I don't care how quickly she learns so she is totally free to make this her own thing. She however, has learned enough to perform. She's performed at a venue before the pandemic and now she's performed online. This has given her so much more confidence. It is such a delight to hear her play and I know she enjoys it because I never made her. I know however, that some parents expect a certain measure of practical piano progress in their children and if you're looking for that, Michelle is great! She works with kids to help them practice on their own and assigns light homework to keep them directed. Michelle offers online instruction and also in-home instruction but with very strict infection control regulations. She is very cautious and cares about not spreading disease. That is why we choose online instruction. It's easy and is still totally effective! Thank you, Michelle for all that you do!