I brought both of my son's guitars here to be restrung. Amazingly friendly service, which was also…read morequick and affordable. It's always great to find a local business to support, and these folks deserve it. We'll be back for any future instrument needs.

December 30, 2021: I have literally been researching, auditioning and shopping for a digital piano…read moresince September 2020. Most musical instrument retailers have floor samples of the big three: Roland, Yamaha, Casio. All of those I tried didn't satisfy for various and personally important reasons. Mostly like the keyboard didn't feel like an acoustic piano or the simulated piano sounds were too fake electronic. Was motivated to visit as Stanroy is a Kawai digital piano authorized seller which no other local sellers carry. I've been an occasional Stanroy customer since 1973. In the dark distant past I have purchased guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, even a few real German made pear wood recorders. But it's been decades since my last purchase. Was always satisfied with the shopping and purchasing process. Today, played the Kawai KDP-120 digital piano. Keyboard action feels like a "real" piano. The sound models are remarkably pleasing. Close your eyes and you'd be hard pressed to hear that it's digital. The construction is solid. Industry reputation for reliability is excellent. MSRP for the piano is $1599. Stanroy price = $1199. Sold! Nice folks. Stanroy is a real musical instrument store in that they sell and service orchestral instruments. Only place in Sonoma County you can buy a trombone, trumpet, piccolo or French horn. All the other shops (which I also love) are basically electric guitar stores with amps, a few synthesizer keyboards , DJ tables, PA systems, one drum set, and the panoply of electronic gizmos for rock n' rollers. Stanroy, it's been too long since my previous visit until today. I promise not to stay away too long again. Highest recommendation.

Last week I took my bass in for a replacement on the jack and picked it up yesterday. My bass looks…read moreand sounds great and Zack and another man with very short blond hair were very friendly and helpful. I generally find music stores have a kind of attitude that is somewhat dismissive and disattached but not Bananas. I take lessons from one of their instructors, Angeline Saris, who is wonderful, I have purchased other items there with informative and friendly help and, now I will continue to bring my basses in for repairs. Thank you Bananas, for being my one stop shop for everything musical.

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!…read more I've been a loyal customer of this music shop since their early days in downtown Santa Rosa, but my recent visit was incredibly disappointing. I came in looking for help with equipment, but was met with dismissive and unprofessional behavior from the staff. One worker in particular was rude, degrading, and even made racially insensitive remarks. He knows who he is. Instead of offering assistance, he made assumptions about me -- including whether I could even afford the equipment -- based solely on how I was dressed. That kind of judgment is unacceptable. What happened to treating long-time customers with respect? The new staff clearly lack the manners and basic customer service skills that once made this place special. I left feeling disrespected and extremely frustrated. I should have asked to speak with a manager. If this business wants to survive, they seriously need to retrain their staff on how to treat people with dignity. Just disappointing. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! FIND ANOTHER LOCAL MUSIC SHOP THAT TREATS CUSTOMER BETTER!

Top LA session guitarist- Joe Diblasi who played on Pink Floyd's The Wall recorded with Bet Midler…read moreand many others is sending a filming department to do a video shoot of some of my originals In which I'll be performing on guitars Bob Groat did excellent fret jobs etc. on! And I will thereafter continue his excellent repairs and craftsmanship! Thanks again Bob! Toby

So glad I get to do this. Groat is an Honest Man. First of…read moreall. - He can repair any guitar He is busy so Money Talks where emergencies take priority. His Reputation is his Business. I like Groat! He's honest.. And I'm Glad to help folks know about him.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Better deals than the other music stores in town. They are always…read morewilling to take time out for any questions, and I often have many!

Pulled my old guitar out of the closet after 20+ years. It needed new strings and an overhaul. Star…read moreGuitars had it back to me in a day as good as new. Friendly, personable, and a great experience.

Great classic instruction, using tried and true methods. Patient and experienced teacher.read more

From the owner: I teach private piano lessons to adults at my home with over 50 years experience. I have a…read morebachelor's degree in music education and charge $120 for four 1-hour lessons per month.

This place is amazing. The owners are incredible people. The host a warm inviting environment…read morethat is open to all ages. We started here right when they opened and could not imagine our lives not including a visit here multiple times a week. If you are looking for the "next level" for you music student then give them a try. The confidence they have given my son is priceless.

Great haven for music lovers, enthusiasts, beginners, pros or people like me( musically…read more handicapped). I bring my kiddo for little wings class and he loves it. Great staff, you can feel and see how much they love what they do. Couldn't be happier with everything, definitely recommend.

Robert is an excellent teacher. After two years of online lessons I was stagnant in my progress and…read moremy playing ability doubled in two months of lessons. He plays several styles of music on acoustic, electric and bass guitar. At $50/week lessons are a great value!

Robert is an awesome guitar teacher!. His lessons are exceptional and are the best lessons I have…read morehad, I making much more progress with his approach than I had with previous lessons.. I have learned guitar practice techniques that are really helping. He has an effective approach teaching the most important guitar theory concepts In addition he provides lesson notes. Robert is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable guitarist and is an exceptional teacher. I give him my highest recommendation!

Stephen is very attentive to where the student is musically, and adjusts accordingly. He encourages…read moregood practice habits and parental presence. Overall this has cause my 11 year old to feel that he can do it and that he is not alone. I'm impressed that my son could learn to play so easily. This has to do with the instructor (who never has a bad day), and the curriculum he uses. The course is designed to move at your pace. It's a real pleasure to see my sons progress. It's a skill he can now carry with him the rest of his life! Our family thanks you Stephen!!!

Stephen is an awesome teacher, and always encourages my daughter to do her best. She's learned many…read morepieces in a short amount of time. I really recommend him.

Charlie Bird has been an excellent piano teacher for my son and I. Full disclosure, I'm in my 30s…read moreand my son is 6. I wanted to re-learn piano and I wanted my son to start so I reached out to Charlie last fall. We have been gong an hour a week since then, splitting the hour between my son and I. I really liked Charlie right away. Her studio is behind her home and has a very homey vibe. It's quirky in the best way. My son will sit on a beanbag chair and read books while I have my lesson and vice versa. Charlie has structured lessons for both of us, meeting us where we're at. I've been able to get through two whole books and my son is about to be finished with his first one. We also do flash cards and theory. I appreciate that Charlie really wants us to learn the notes/scales etc and be able to actually read music. Charlie is also always accommodating to our schedule and I've appreciated her flexibility when we've had other things come up or one of us was sick. If you're looking for a local piano teacher I can't recommend Charlie enough.

Charlie Bird tailors her teaching style to meet each person where they are. Her students learn…read moremusic fundamentals and how to play and love music. Those who want to write music are encouraged on that path. If a student wants to learn improvisation, she knows how to work with them. I've seen her work with very young pupils, with high school and college students, and with adults who are returning to musical roots, or trying out the piano or guitar for the first time. Charlie really loves her students, and that makes all the difference.