We moved to Ramona not too long ago and recently started lessons at Ramona Music Center. Our whole family is in and out of that place! My 6-year-old now tells me he "wants to work in the music store with Brody when he grows up". So glad to have a place like RMC in our town! read more

Made a first lesson appointment with Jon and he simply just failed to show up. No call, no text, no message with the store clerk the appointment was canceled. Nothing. If you want a teacher who will respect your time this is not the place for you. Disappointing. read more

I can't even put into words the heart and soul that Jon Hasz puts into his store, lessons and the community. RMC is and has been a foundational part of Ramona's history and culture since I was a child. Jon has continued that tradition and offers instruments, lessons and repairs for all of Ramona, but other communities as well. Jon runs the store, but also has to step in when other instructors can't teach, when an employee is sick or out or the repair's person is out. The fact that he can manage all that while teaching his own lessons and doing late night recording sessions is an outstanding testament of his work ethic and dedication to the Ramona music community. We have had both kids in lessons with Jon - violin and guitar and I am in awe of his energy and positivity when he's teaching. My kids can't wait for their time with Jon and look forward to it every week. My husband is also a musician and has had to bring in instruments for repair and also needs last minute strings, etc. and RMC always has what he needs in a jam. It breaks my heart that people are so quick to give a terrible review. I realize it's easier to vent from behind a computer screen, but reaching out and giving them a chance to fix an issue before leaving a scathing review would be much more productive and gracious...and allow for human error. Thank you to RMC and their amazing staff, Ramona appreciates you! read more

RMC is such a gem for the Ramona music scene and musicians in the area. Plus it's owned by such an insanely talented musician, teacher and sound engineer(Jon Hasz). Over the years I've had lessons, repairs, purchased gear, gear on consignment and so on, couldn't be happier with my experiences. Jon is one of the kindest, most honest people I know! read more

I wanted to learn how to play the harmonium but didn't want to spend a ton of money on a instrument until I knew for sure I would commit to it. Jon was able to order an amazing starter one for me at a price that was significantly less than any other music store in San Diego. He was super knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Definitely recommend! read more

Both of my sons take music lessons at RMC. My oldest takes guitar lessons (electric) with Jake and my youngest takes drum lessons with Dove. I've been impressed with what they have learned in a relatively short period of time. Both instructors are positive, encouraging and upbeat. It's been a great experience! read more

Owner has made a very sincere effort to make things right which I respect. I received a very thoughtful apology and was generously offered a free mandolin lesson...which speaks of how brave this guy is as all he knows of me is a bit unhinged. read more

Jon is an outstanding musician and teacher. He is a great communicator who has greatly advanced my guitar playing.

Ramona Music Center is the pulse of the incredible Ramona Music scene! Offering lessons of all sorts by pro musicians and teachers, unique instruments and gear for sale and the nicest people you'll meet behind it. The true gem of Ramona! *Ashley E. Norton & Lady Psychiatrist's Booth recommended read more

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!! I came to buy an instrument for my fiancé not knowing much about what to get. Jon, the owner was so helpful with asking questions about my fiancé to guide me to buying the right gift. He LOVES his new guitar and has come to the music store to see what else they have and found more favorites. Definitely our new favorite for music needs!! read more

I recently bought a banjo from here. Jon was super helpful and attentive to what I was after. Would definitely recommend this store

Stopped by Ramona Music yesterday. So glad I did, sure enough they had a brand new 4/4 Full Size Violin for my Granddaughter! I thought I would for sure only be able to afford a used violin. But John said they had just gotten some in and violin, bow, case with resin was only $120! No used violin for my Granddaughter! Ramona music is a rare music store that really cares about musicians and goes all the way to keep them happy! Thank you so Much!!! read more

Small place but a fair selection of gear. I brought my maniacal daughter in for drum lessons. Just an amazing place. They have what looks like 4 or 5 practice rooms set up. Dove Linkhorn, the daughters teacher, is awesome! Very friendly and a talented music teacher. read more

Greta shop with a knowledgeable staff. I was camping at Dos Picos for the weekend and needed a couple cheap guitars to jam on. They had a great selection of affordable flattops, and also some really nice high end gear. Would definitely recommend Ramona Music Center! read more

My better half bought me a guitar for Christmas here. Beautiful sounding instrument with a built-in tuner. I have no complaints with the guitar. I have been doing something wrong with the tuning process so called today and spoke with Kenny about getting it tuned. He said for me to bring it in and he would tune it for me. When I got to the store, he did that and also told me what I had been doing wrong, without making me feel stupid in any way. He is a very knowledgeable and nice man. The only thing keeping me from giving this place 5-stars is that I got a coupon for a free music lesson with the Christmas gift and haven't been able to use it. I have called 3 different months and was told that the man that gives the lesson was busy at the moment and would call me back, and he never did. No big deal for me any more, Youtube has been a great teacher, but it does keep me from giving this business a perfect score. read more

Well John did it again. Screws feel out of my Gibson and the saddle move unknowingly. Had issues with the action and keeping it in tune. Dropped it off at 2pm picked it up @3pm...on the stage by 9! Played great fast action and held a tune. Wanted to update my previous review from 2016. Not much has changed and that's good! Thanks RMC!. 2016- I needed my guitar for an event and called to see if they could accommodate my schedule. John not only got it done that day, but fixed another issue as a courtesy. Their prices are reasonable and they were very friendly. Being a small store it must be hard to compete in the "big box" world, but they make it look easy. I highly recommend them for your repair and set up needs. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable customer service, unique inventory, amazing teachers and a historical location. Love the mural and the team at Ramona Music Center. If you need something and they don't have it in stock they can order it for you and beat most Amazon prices with much higher quality... and will hand it to you with a smiling face and human arms and not a small flying robot or package thrown at the end of your driveway by a cantankerous or lazy delivery man. read more

A Customer of Ramona Music Center for a long time Anything you need Jon & Staff will take care of you A Beautiful Store in our town Jon is a wonderful man He devotes so much time helping our young musicians learn and keep music growing in our community He hosting many events giving our young arts a chance to perform & grow Thanx Ramona Music __ You are the best read more

I have 3 kids that attend RMC with 3 different instructors, Mike, Sharon, and Jon, each one is amazing! We love RMC and highly recommend it to all! read more

I have been going to RMC for years, and it is far and away the best local music store I've ever been to. As a musician I have lived and played all over, and RMC takes the cake. They are knowledgeable, extremely courteous, and always get my repairs done quickly. I've had emegencies where i needed a repair or a piece of gear for a gig in a pinch, and they have never let me down. They have an excellent selection of new and used instruments, and the prices are as competitive as I've seen anywhere. I have also recorded in their studio with the owner Jon, who is an absolute wizard and a remarkably gifted producer. If you're in the San Diego area, RMC is a must, and worth the drive. read more

I don't expect a small music store to be competitive with price...but everything I have bought there was as good or better than I could find on the internet...so nice! Friendly, helpful service...I go out of my way to visit them. read more

I've bought and sold here for years and have always found the prices good. This place has high quality teachers, repair work, and customer service, but is a little slow on services some times. read more

John is THE most helpful and knowledgeable musician in Ramona! Not only does he know what he's doing when selling, fixing, or teaching instruments, he's plugged in to all of the music programs in the school district, so if you go in unsure what your kid needs, he's got you covered. Anything they don't have in stock they'll get for you with super fast turnaround. Oh, and you can't find a better instrument rental deal anywhere! If I could give him 11 out of 5, I would. Love this shop!!! read more

RMC is awesome and has a great local vibe. Jon is my guitar instructor and he is a very knowledge and patient. He can cover any music topic that I bring up (recording, writing, playing, etc...) and is always helpful when I ask the same question multiple times! Most importantly, I am finally making progress in my goal to play like Prince! One day... Thanks RMC. read more

I was visiting from AZ and needed some work done on my ukulele. There was a miscommunication and the owner called me and made it right. Excellent customer service at a great price. read more

I brought in my Affinity series Squire Strat with 3 single coils and a bad wiring job. The guys had plenty of used parts that fit well with my guitar. They installed a humbucker in the bridge, hooked it up with a coil tap, rewired my two custom single coils for the neck and middle positions, and they custom fit a tortoise shell pickguard. On top of that brought my action down to barely above the frets with their set up. They gave me an unbeatable price and provided quality work. Thanks to these guys I'm getting great tone all the way around with a kickass custom squire! I will definitely go back to these guys for any future repairs and or modifications. read more

This shop is so wonderful! Everything you need is here plus amazing customer service. The store has many items to choose from and is a great spot to pick up gifts for your music lover in your life. And if you're like me and you have very little knowledge of instruments, Jon will answer your questions and guide you the right way! So knowledgeable and friendly! read more

My husband recorded a CD through RMC's studio and John was flexible, personable and produced a wonderful product we have enjoyed for years. He makes you feel like family from the moment you meet him and always goes out of the way to lend a hand. Whether it's music lessons for the kiddos or you want to lay down some tracks Ramona Music Center is the place to go! read more

We love our small town Ramona, but sometimes being in a small town has its drawbacks...Like the music program in RUSD. Last Summer the great Mr. Lampe retired, and with him went the band program. Our daughter loved band, she was on the bells and progressing and then came the sad news. So she went all school year with no band, no music, no fun! She asked for a guitar for her 11th birthday and expressed a desire to learn. We decided to give the Ramona Music Center a try. It was super easy to get In touch with the owner Jon, and within 4 days of initial contact our daughter had her first lesson. She loved it! She enjoyed his teaching style, and thought he was "cool". He even told her what her first song to learn will be which I find great in creating motivation and working towards a goal. Jon spent a few minutes with me going over a few things to help her- guitar strings, homework, etc. The prices for the guitars in stock were really reasonable, which will be helpful when we upgrade. I am glad we gave Ramona Music Center a try, and to think I was prepared to drive down the hill like we do for ballet! read more

Ramona Music Ctr. has everything and is priced well. Fun place. My wife and I have bought some neat stuff there, like an antique stand up Bass. Then they restored it for us..... read more

When you think of small town music stores, you generally don't think about price and selection. If you make an assumption in this case, you are wrong on both counts! John Haaz runs the store, as well as the full-service after hours recording studio, and goes above and beyond to assure his customers satisfaction. Need an instrument repaired? Look no further! My daughter's flute has been in several times for leak repairs/adjustments and pad replacements, and the repairs are done quickly at a reasonable cost. John is also a huge supporter of the local school music programs, as well as the Ramona Music Scene in general. He regularly helps to organize open-mic nights and jam sessions, and the annual Ramona Music Festival. If you want to know what's happening in the music scene in Ramona (or San Diego County for that matter), just drop in and say "Hi"! read more