Nick Rail Music

(26 reviews)

Edward is so great. Fast turnaround, excellent work on my 1968 Silvertone 1483 amplifier,…read morereasonable rates. Can't recommend him enough.

Ed fixed up my old Stratocaster, new strings, a good overall cleaning and the intonation set right…read morefor the first time in ages. Fixed up a couple of other issues including locking up the tremolo bridge; now I am one happy camper. Well played Ed!

Knauer Music School

(9 reviews)

I am super grateful for the singing lessons that I took through the Knauer Music School. While I…read morehave been singing my entire life, I sought out lessons because I knew I was capable of more. The good people at Knauer matched me with Emily Greene, who has been a phenomenal vocal instructor. I appreciate her knowledge, her passion for singing, her sense of humor, and her patience with a pupil who brought up the average age of her students by a decade or two. I recommend Knauer and Emily to anyone who wants to step up their game. And if you ever get a chance to hear the band I've joined, Run Screaming, be sure to say hello!

I've been taking mandolin lessons with Ron Munn for several months now, and it's been a great…read moreexperience! I've been learning not just how to play my instrument with different techniques, but also music theory and even some song writing. Every time I'm done with a lesson I want to go home and keep on playing!

Wally World Music

4.9

Wally at Wally World Music in Thousand Oaks, CA truly cares about customers and teaching great…read morelessons. He is a very friendly, caring, special and knowledgeable person.

I was coming to Thousand Oaks from Las Vegas to visit with family members. I was in need of a…read moreukulele setup. I phoned Wally the prior week to see if this was something they could take care of. He was so awesome and told me to bring the uke with me. The setup was perfect as I knew the saddle and nut needed some help for correct intonation, also adding a low G string. The service was superfast and much less expensive than I thought it would be. I am so pleased that I found Wally and would highly recommend his services to anyone. Thank You

Agoura Music

1.6

(32 reviews)

This place was greAt. Low key, and good communication. I think the guys name was Nima, he was able…read moreto find me an old sax piece I have been searching for forever. My only complaint was it's a little far from me but other than that, especially if you are in the area, hit them up! Quality and knowledge go along way with me.

It pains me to even give them one star. They billed my credit card account without proper…read moreauthorization and have been extremely difficult to deal with. After reading many of the other reviews (including the filtered ones) it appears that this is a pattern. They also have a D- with the BBB. Buyer beware Edited in response to Nima's comments to my review. My previous review was removed because I included details about my daughter and wife's experience, which is against yelp policy and was my mistake. However this review is only about my experience and everything I posted is 100% true. Id be happy to show copies of my credit card statement and other documents to yelp or anyone who needs verification. I think Nima's angry and unprofessional response to every negative comment on yelp speaks volumes.

Guitar Center Lessons

4.3

(11 reviews)

If you're looking for singing lessons, Lynn is great. I'm just a guy who sings in the shower…read moresometimes. But Lynn's advice was actually very valuable for a beginner. She also was chill about going overtime.

Went in for a harmonica. Kinda silly. I know. I don't know too much about music or notes or…read moreanything like that. I asked Noah for some help. I didn't know the difference between C and G. Noah grabbed a guitar and let me hear the different notes so I could pick the right harmonica. Super cool guy. We appreciated his help and way smooth personality.

Instrumental Music

(80 reviews)

Love this place! Bought a Gibson ES Supreme here that I really love. Been back many times for other…read morestuff as well. John is an awesome guy, super patient and knowledgeable. Honorable group of folks here.

It's such a great place. I've been going there for years for guitar strings and, more recently, for…read morea major repair of my late mother's vintage classical guitar. They did such a great job, and they have the most lovely staff there (I mean ALL of them), but I had a special interaction with Ben, who helped me out and found me a used guitar case for a good price (which I needed desperately). I highly recommend this store. It's the kind of service you just don't get anymore. Everyone there really cares. Go there before any other big box stores. You'll thank me later.

Conejo Valley Suzuki&More String Academy

(5 reviews)

We have been with Gulia for three plus years. Our daughter first started learning piano with her…read more We loved it and quickly joined the violin classes as well. Gulia is an amazing and passionate teacher. She is so nice and patient with kids; our daughter looks forward to her music classes. Gulia goes out of her way to motivates her students, never loses temper or raises her voice, and still makes sure that music gets learnt perfectly. Our daughter also took the MTAC testing under her training and guidance, and received honor of merit which speaks for her quality of teaching. At the end of every year, Gulia organizes recitals for all her students. It is amazing to see how students' music skills evolve over time.

After playing the violen for several years, my daughter was loosing her love for the instrument…read moreuntil we met Gulia. Now almost two years later she loves playing her violen. Gulia is amazing! We are thrilled to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to play well as well as enjoying the process.

123 Rock School of Music

(20 reviews)

We love our son's piano instructor Tory. He is so patient, gives positive feedback as well as…read moreconstructive feedback.

I read somewhere that playing a musical instrument is great for brain development in kids, so we…read moreasked our 8 year old to pick an instrument to learn. He chose piano. My philosophy about parenting is that it all goes better if you're having your kids do things that are fun, rather than things that are not fun, so we wanted to find a fun piano teacher. I feel so fortunate that a friend recommended 1 2 3 Rock to us! Kyle has been studying piano with Johnny there for over eight years. He has become such a wonderful player, and he has loved every minute of his lessons. I have to say he wouldn't have kept it up for nearly as long if we were with a teacher who didn't have the playfulness and good "kid sense" that Johnny has.

Guitar Center

3.3

(113 reviews)

I got tired of dealing with the worn ear cups of my Tascam TH07 headphones. They are started to…read moregive me physical ear fatigue. So I tried to contact Teac parts department to order a replacement set of ear cups. They never answered my emails. So I decided to buy a new pair of headphones while I hold on to my Tascam model. I saw the Warm Audio HeadRoom headphones onsale for 29% off. Best part about the headphones are there frequency response of 10Hz to 30kHz and their included extra set of interchangeable ear cups. Plus I called Warn Audio and asked them of you can purchase ear cups separately. They said yes and they are $20 a pair. Which means that this is a long term investment. As when the ear cups wear out, I can use the included extra pair or buy new ones from Warm Audio. The Warm Audio HeadRoom headphones come in black, tan, and orange. I had to have the orange pair. But no Guitar Center within my area had them in orange. I needed them right now. Saw this Guitar location with stock. Drove out there. Got the orange pair. They sound nice and flat. Weekend mixes came out great. Im sure any future mix will sound great as well. Also, this Guitar Center location had the 2026 generation Live Wire Advantage TRS to TRS cables in stock. I can always use a nice pair of TRS to TRS. So I grabbed a pair of those too.

I wrote a review on this location 8 years ago, complaining about their lack of quality bass…read moreguitars. Sure, there is a Stingray or 2 and a few Fender basses, a decent Ibanez. But still so few quality basses for those of us who play regularly and have the means to purchase new gear when we have a desire for something else to play. I'm astounded by the lack of follow through by anyone in a position to facilitate change with this issue. I'm guessing there are a few hundred guitars hanging on the walls and less than 50 basses. What gives, GC??? You make it very easy to spend my money using one of the online merchants. But here's the thing, I'd rather spend my money locally and keep the locals working. Do better. No more lip service...I run a company, you so or you don't. There is no try... Guitar Center is failing bass players. If I could write a review giving only half a star, I would.

Goodwill Donation Center

3.2

(26 reviews)

Very small, but I always find something special. They give a 25% off coupon when you donate. They…read morehave great discount days including on the 4th of July.

Rude. I dropped off 4 boxes to donate. Clerk handed me what I thought was a receipt. Left.read more

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Nooshin V.

0

5

0

2 years ago

I paid 25.66 monthly for 21 months amounting to 538 dollars to rent a violin for my son. I was told the 25.66 goes toward purchasing the violin. I checked the price of the model and it was around 500. I was hoping that by the time my son's school ended we would be able to buy it. I was told that these monthly payments go toward the purchasing price of the violin. But today when we went there to hopefully purchase the violin, I was surprised that when I got there they told me I could not purchase the violin and I have to buy " a new violin" and they all were above 1000 dollars. Not only that but they told me only 19.5 of the 25.66 I was paying monthly went towards credit and the rest was considered "tax". However I was not told this before. So in total I had about 350 in credit nearly 200 less than what we should have. This is a very unethical business and I had wasted 538 dollars on a violin I couldn't even buy for my son. read more

Toma G.

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2

0

13 years ago

I've been looking for a great shop to bring my really old violin to for several years and was never completely satisfied until I found Nick Rail Music. EXCELLENT customer service, all the employees are so helpful and friendly! Joe, the luthier, did wonders on my instrument by simply making some small adjustments. Things that no other luthier that I've been to in L.A. was able to do, and trust me, I've pretty much been to every top name luthier in the area. He spends time with you and won't make you feel rushed or uncomfortable about asking to try something (like tailpieces, chinrests). Finally someone who cares!! Does fantastic quality rehairs. Really excellent master who knows what he's talking about and will make the best recommendations for your instrument. So glad I found this gem of a store/repair place and the wonderful people that work here too!!! Will always come here!! read more

Jonathan K.

0

1

0

14 years ago

It's really a great place. All the members of the staff are knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and personally dedicated to music in some way or another. The place is very professional, pretty well stocked, and anything not there can be ordered. I am a college bassist and was advised by my teacher/program director to go see Joe the luthier at Nick Rail when i wanted to get new strings on my bass. He was really great and talked me through everything to make sure i was getting what suited me personally based off a number of factors including tastes, functionality, and budget. I have come back multiple times for repairs, setups, and just fine tuning of the instrument. Joe has always been willing to talk everything through with me and makes sure I get the services I really need. It's a really great place for anyone who plays an instrument read more

Jenny A.

0

1

0

14 years ago

Tim and Jim at Nick Rail are the best! I am a music teacher and have referred many of my students' parents here for instruments and repairs because I'm sure that they will receive the help that they need. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable, but they actually care. I know this because Jim has repaired horns for me over the years and always does a top notch job. In fact, he has done many complete overhauls for me and they always came back playing amazingly well. read more

Shawn O.

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21

6

16 years ago

A virtual Disneyland for any muscian. Very helpful, honest and friendly staff. Great selection of new, previously owned, and rental instuments and the best Luthier and Brass techs this side of the mississippi. The Shop Manager was very insightful and treated me like a valued customer even though my purchase was not very expensive. Thanks for all the help and info. read more

Greg M.

26

4

0

12 years ago

Eh. Not much to offer here except some snobby employees and poorly maintained USED gear... We bought our son a guitar here a little while ago and found numerous scratches on the back when we got home. When we went back to exchange it we were given nothing but grief and treated like liars... We definitely will not be returning. read more

Cherie S.

0

7

0

6 months ago

A very young salesman was rude. This store is always empty, never has customers. There are other excellent music stores in Agoura Hills, CA. Aviod this store and the four other stores affiliated with this company. Buy from family owned music stores who truly care about customers instead of just making sales. read more

Golden M.

0

1

0

16 years ago

Actually, Nick Rail is honestly the best music store in the area. All the employees are extremely helpful and knowledgable and i've always reccomended them over all the other music stores in the area. read more

Sara S.

20

5

0

11 years ago

Their customer support is great, and also the employees were very respectful and assisted me find precisely what I needed. I loved this area and will likely return. read more

Abby F.

0

50

1

11 years ago

Nice place, a bit small but it has a lot of stuff and the people who work there are very nice and helpful and clearly know what they are talking about read more

J L.

0

2

0

12 years ago

I am a music fan and I love this place. Nice prices and selection. Got a clarinet with payments long time ago.

Zach E.

0

8

0

15 years ago

Great friendly staff, they know what they are doing, don't waste your time anywhere else!

Seth C.

0

8

0

14 years ago

They're ok. Kind of small but had a few of the things I needed.

Samuel P.

1

67

0

14 years ago

A great store run by super people.

Nasrin M.

4

3

0

7 years ago

Good costumer service

Greg R.

0

6

0

14 years ago

Not a a fan.

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Instrumental Music

(80 reviews)

Love this place! Bought a Gibson ES Supreme here that I really love. Been back many times for other…read morestuff as well. John is an awesome guy, super patient and knowledgeable. Honorable group of folks here.

It's such a great place. I've been going there for years for guitar strings and, more recently, for…read morea major repair of my late mother's vintage classical guitar. They did such a great job, and they have the most lovely staff there (I mean ALL of them), but I had a special interaction with Ben, who helped me out and found me a used guitar case for a good price (which I needed desperately). I highly recommend this store. It's the kind of service you just don't get anymore. Everyone there really cares. Go there before any other big box stores. You'll thank me later.

Guitar Center Lessons

4.3

(11 reviews)

If you're looking for singing lessons, Lynn is great. I'm just a guy who sings in the shower…read moresometimes. But Lynn's advice was actually very valuable for a beginner. She also was chill about going overtime.

Went in for a harmonica. Kinda silly. I know. I don't know too much about music or notes or…read moreanything like that. I asked Noah for some help. I didn't know the difference between C and G. Noah grabbed a guitar and let me hear the different notes so I could pick the right harmonica. Super cool guy. We appreciated his help and way smooth personality.

Dave Janssen's School of Music

4.6

I've been there three times and, despite being the only person there and being there for 20…read moreminutes, no one said a word to me. No "hi" "how can I help you" "what are you looking for", anything. In fact, it takes 10 minutes for an employee to even come out. I get that they teach lessons, but if you double as a store, you should also have a designated employee at the counter, at least to prevent theft. As a drummer, their selection of sticks is pitiful. As a Promark user, the fact that they only sell Vic Firth irks me and they're always out of 5A sticks. As far as practice pads, they only have the Evans Realfeel pad, which has way too rebound for my liking. They also charge more for it than I've seen any other retailer charge for it. Granted, it's a $5 difference ($25 as opposed to $20), but still. Their selection of drumheads was decent, at least carrying more than just Remo. Their selection of guitars looked a little better, but I'm barely even a novice in the guitar world, so I couldn't tell you for certain A little wider variety of products and a little more hospitality is all they need to add, but those are pretty sizeable omissions, so that's why I'm rating them unfavorably.

Great customer service. Beautiful facility. Very nice people to work with…read more I highly recommend.

GoDpsMusic

3.4

(24 reviews)

Ordered the Sawtooth Heritage Tuscan guitar online. When it arrived, the G, B, and E tuning pegs…read morewere broken making it such that you could not tune the guitar. I took it to the store today and Robbie took an entire set of tuning pegs off a broken headstock and replaced the three tuners. Considering the circumstances, I applaud Robbie for his assistance and professionalism. Now, the bad. I called multiple times and sent an email hoping to resolve this problem without having to go to their physical store location (this is why I ordered online). Unable to speak with anyone, I felt it necessary to to go to their physical location. I asked Robbie if there was some way he could compensate me for my time and trouble. He declined saying that he could not authorize any compensation. My expectation would have been a free t-shirt, or maybe a set of strings, perhaps a few guitar picks, a discount on a future purchase - a small item of nominal value to their organization to keep a customer happy. Meh, it didn't happen. Probably won't do business here again. Oh, as an aside, this store is not open Saturday or Sunday...that makes it difficult for me to make it to this location during the week with traffic and where I work. I left work early to get to their location today.

I bought one of their used drum sets and it seemed like a solid price. It was a nice maple Gretsh…read moreCatalina 6 piece kit with a nice amber finish. The set was in great condition and I have not had any complains about it since. I slapped on some new drum heads and love the tone. Overall I would return again they had other used sets at reasonable prices.

Wally World Music

4.9

Wally at Wally World Music in Thousand Oaks, CA truly cares about customers and teaching great…read morelessons. He is a very friendly, caring, special and knowledgeable person.

I was coming to Thousand Oaks from Las Vegas to visit with family members. I was in need of a…read moreukulele setup. I phoned Wally the prior week to see if this was something they could take care of. He was so awesome and told me to bring the uke with me. The setup was perfect as I knew the saddle and nut needed some help for correct intonation, also adding a low G string. The service was superfast and much less expensive than I thought it would be. I am so pleased that I found Wally and would highly recommend his services to anyone. Thank You

Westlake Music Academy

(16 reviews)

We've been with Westlake Music Academy for over a year now and have had a great experience. Our…read moreoldest child is obsessed with music and performance and what has made Westlake Music Academy stand out from other music schools we have been part of is not only their excellent instruction but the opportunity they provide to students in their school. No other music school in our area provides the opportunities Westlake Music Academy does from private lessons to summer camps to auditioning for speciality groups and bands to junior and senior battle of the bands, songwriting, theory, production, performance, and more. Students can really access so many facets of the music world from a young age and for our son who wants to pursue music as a career this has been such a blessing. How cool to actually get to practice and apply what you're learning while making other musician friends along the way. We are so thankful for Marcus and this music school. We highly recommend Westlake Music Academy!

I wanted private piano lessons for my girls to foster a love for music and introduce basic music…read moretheory education. After a brief conversation with Marcus he very quickly assigned Gavin as a good match for us and our schedule. It has been such a luxury to have someone come to our home for lessons. Gavin has been professional and so patient and made piano fun for the girls. They're not only learning how to read music but also learning to play root chords along with their favorite songs, which makes them want to practice and enjoy their new abilities. I wish my piano experience at a young age could have been like this. I couldn't recommend WMA more.

Enjoy Music Lessons

4.8

(21 reviews)

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It's been awhile since I wrote a very honest and heartfelt review regarding our experience with…read moreChris' music program. I have seen his response and decided to set the record straight. Yes, there are two sides to every story, and Chris always thinks his is correct. I feel that Chris may be confusing me with someone else, as I did not have a follow up cordial conversation with him (at least not on his part). I was nothing but kind to Chris all along. Kids get sick. Chris just wanted "different" students and wanted to open up space for them. Nonetheless, my student DID in fact take a break, and then we found the most amazing piano teacher ever, right in our neighborhood. This teacher is well trained, in high demand and plays throughout the community and beyond. I am very grateful that we left Chris; otherwise, life wouldn't have brought this new excellent teacher into our lives as not only a teacher but a friend. I wish Chris nothing but the best. It's unfortunate he chose to try to twist the facts, but not surpised. Happily moved on.

I have been taking piano lessons with Chris at Enjoy Music Lessons for almost a year now. I highly…read morerecommend! The lessons started off in-person, and have evolved into virtual lessons as a result of COVID-19. This format has made lessons very easy. No commute time! When we began, Chris evaluated my current skill level and recommended I start with a first level music book to work on the fundamentals. During the lessons, Chris provides meaningful feedback, shares resources on games that can help with intervals, memorizing notes, and other fundamentals. (I am in my 30's and enjoy the games just as much, or more, than somebody younger :)) This has all strengthened my skill-set over time. Chris also asks for my feedback on songs I am interested in learning. He has taught me some key elements of improv, as well as songs from the Beatles, the Styx, John Legend and other musicians. He also responds to questions along the week. I always look forward to learning the next song, and working with Chris as he provides valuable feedback!

Mory's Music

(40 reviews)

I am a beginner and though Mory works with lots of professionals as well, he treated me with…read moreattention and care and helped me get my used clarinet up and running. He recommended a great mouthpiece and reeds for me and has taken care of me twice since with minor repairs.

I was referred to Mory by my sons middle school teacher (who was a student of Morys)…read more I first went to Mory for a simple saxophone inspection. (I've been back several times since). From the very first moment I met him when he opened the door I immediately felt how amazing he is. There's just something about him thats impossible to describe, but you just know he's has a genuinely good soul. Mory is friendly, welcoming, patient, detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable. Mory's repair skills are unmatched, he is a literal instrument wizard. On top of that his pricing is very reasonable. I would highly recommend Mory for any woodwind or brass instrument needs you may have, you absolutely wont regret it!

Music School To Go

(13 reviews)

My experience with Music School To Go has been excellent. Alexandra is making good progress on her…read moreguitar and looks forward to her lessons with Suzanna. She learns something new at every lesson and loves her instructor. Suzanna is not only a patient and knowledgeable teacher, she's a gifted guitarist and makes lessons fun.

In my first lesson alone, I learned more from Music School to Go's staff than from previous…read moreinstructors. Their energy and enthusiasm made for a really supportive environment where I learned extremely quickly. All the instruction paid off - my fiancee cried when I serenaded her at a local restaurant, right before I proposed. Thanks Music School To Go - you've made me the happiest man in the world!

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