Every time I go into Wise Music, I am greeted by people who are genuinely happy to see you and…read moreshare their knowledge. Bryan has been great at handling my overcomplicated upgrades for my Schecter and old Ibanez and pointing me in the right direction with the techs. He was also a pleasure to talk to on the phone when he called to provide updates. Their tech Alex was super helpful when discussing an upgrade I didn't think was possible. I asked, on the off chance, if we could put active pickups in a 25-year-old passive Ibanez. Alex accepted the challenge with positivity and excitement. He said it would be no problem and explained what he was going to do. He also went ahead and installed some custom Guyker locking tuners on my Schecter. They are red and chrome, matching my body. He did a fantastic job! Robert is a dedicated guitar tech. I first met him when I came in to upgrade my Schecter. I had a complex humbucker set unad he was so positive and confident that I knew I had found the right place. I went back on a whim to see if I could replace my old Ibanez passive humbuckers with the ones he removed from my Schecter. I genuinely thought I was going to be laughed out of the shop. However, Alex and Robert both thought about it and were once again positive and enthusiastic. I handed over my guitar and parts, and the shop just had a very can-do attitude. I got a call after a few days to say it was done. I'm amazed at their turnaround time, as the technician's room always looks stacked with axes. Robert also went above and beyond when installing the active humbuckers in my Ibanez. I originally asked to keep the middle pickup just to be kept in but dead because I didn't want a big hole in my body. Not only did he get the actives in, but he also managed to wire it so the middle passive is still live! So my old, crappy guitar can now shred but also go back to my old punk-pop days . It also now has six voices to choose from, combining the passive and active pickups. Madness.... I highly recommend this music store! For all your guitar teaching needs, just ask for Robert

Frank is the best! He knows everything I needed to repair my guitar's neck that needed an artistic…read moretouch. He is one of the best luthier's around.

You can't go wrong if you want music related stuff. Bookmark Music will fill the need. There is…read moresheet music galore. Music related collectibles, gifts and other nic-naks. Marcia and her team of expert musicphiles will steer you into the right direction. And if it is something that you need specially (music for that next choral concert of chamber music gig, Marcia will order it up for you. Hot off the grill. You can get anything you want at Marcia's Bookmark Music (except Marcia!). Thank you Arlie G

We're so lucky in PG to have this wonderful music store! They recommended my kid's violin teacher…read moreand we buy all our music books there. Very reasonable prices, great selection, and incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff. My child plays the flute and the violin and we've been very fortunate to have this place so close by; they also generously support local music studios putting on recitals and give the kids gift certificates for participating. We are lucky to have them.

Justin started working with my 10 year old daughter virtually during the covid lockdown. She had a…read morevoice coach in the past and thought she knew what she was getting. To her surprise (and mine) Justin was very different from her previous coach, his lessons are focused around breathing. She has learned that singing is all about breathing. At first I just heard these weird breathing and strange noises coming from her during her lessons, there was no actually "singing". With time these strange sounds have taught her how to breath while singing, how to control her voice and project it without just being loud and shouting. We have noticed a remarkable difference. Since starting with Justin in Monterey we have moved to Southern California, she loved his lessons so much we decided to continue working with him virtually instead of finding someone local. We would nightly recommend Justin if your trying to bring your voice to the next level.

From the owner: Specialized Vocal training for all levels. Call to Schedule a Virtual Consultation Lesson!read more

Kurt was super helpful finding the best Clarinet reed for our grandson…read more Has an amazing inventory of reeds for all woodwind instruments. And is a very interesting person to boot.

Kurt performed acoustical adjustments on a trumpet for me and made sure I was satisfied with the…read moretransaction.

Scot Moon is a certified luthier and builds string instruments and specializes in repairing ,…read moresetting up and fret mills all electric wiring and trouble shooting any problems you might have!! I've been satisfied with all my six strings including my bass 4and5strings

Interested in having your guitar and money stolen? Hey, check out Moon Custom Guitars…read more I did business with Scot Moon, the owner, for years and had nothing but great things to say about his workmanship and business practices but that all came to a halt two years ago when I gave him $1200 to have Tacoma DR16C refinished and some other work done on another Tackamine acoustic. I was still in the Army at the time and stationed on the other side of the country but we made an agreement that I'd come and pick up the guitars in a few months when I moved back to California. In the time since I first gave him my guitars until today, I've tried multiple times to get in touch with Scot to see what the status of my guitars is but I've only received a few returned phone calls giving me excuses and promises never kept. This apparently isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened. Other guitarists in the area have since told me stories of Scot's dubious behavior. I've given him more than enough time to reconcile our differences. I'd even settle for just having my guitars back and giving up on the money as a lesson learned. But I want anyone who's interested in doing business with him to know that this is the risk you run.

Thomas Musical Instruments is quality and great value. Great service and knowledge. I would…read morereccomend them for service and rebuilds

I highly recommend John with Thomas Musical Instruments. He fixed my son's trumpet in less than…read more24 hours and was reasonably cost.

You know that feeling of walking into a store not knowing what to expect only to have your jaw…read moredrop? That happened to me today. I thought, "guitar store, huh?" Yeah, guitar store. Nationals, Martins, Guilds, banjos, mandos, some incredibly gorgeous hand-carved thing from Bali... all packed into a compact shop. Then Bernie starts talking and it's like the bookseller who's read every damned book in his store. A luthier with endless knowledge and experience running a guitar store. What a concept. And what a gift for local pickers.

I found this site searching for Fretwork for my 07' Fender Telecaster Ash Deluxe…read more During a consultation appt. I realized Bernie new exactly what was needed besides just a overall setup. Fret crowing & polishing as well as full setup. Of course I occasionally try to make adjustments & occasionally I get it OK. He also made some truss rod neck adjustments & fixed a neck bolt on issues. He knew by the look of my frets where the majority of my playing was on the neck. All I can say Is my Guitar sings better than I have heard it in years!! Highly recommend Carmel Valley Guitar professional service.