Wow- what a great experience for a first time middle school band mom! The friendly employee (I wish I remembered her name!) made the processes quick and painless! We were given all the information needed to rent a trombone, necessary books and cleaning equipment. Their 'rent with an option to buy' is a great deal if your kiddo is set on an instrument for a few years. 5 stars! Mom approved! read more

I've had a flute for about 40 years. This is my Baby. I've taken it to other places in the area to have it fixed and they did my Baby wrong. :-). I brought it to the San Diego Music Studio and spoke with both Brian and David. Not only did they fix it under their estimate, but I haven't heard my Baby sing so beautifully in the last 40 years thank you so much read more

Parents beware: looking for group piano classes? Look elsewhere! The owner gives this section of her business the lowest priority. The cheapest teachers (no experience) are sought out, high turnover. Students cannot rely on what any teacher says, because they know that teacher won't be around much longer! It is sad to see how little students are given in return for their money. I was let go after teaching here for 5 months, after asking for a small raise. The staff here is friendly, but piano classes here exist in a very chaotic environment. read more

I was in town visiting my father-in-law who lives in San Marcos. I discovered a leak in my tenor saxophone. I called around and found San Diego Music Studio and a willing repairman. I was surprised that they were willing to take me in for a quick fix. I was blown away, pun not intended, by the hospitality and genuine kindness of the staff. I am a professional musician and live in Los Angeles. I have recorded with Chris Brown (R&B) and many others in the straight ahead jazz world. I appreciate the spur-of-the-moment, short-notice help! I salute San Diego Music Studio! It isn't very often that you get good customer service these days, and competent to boot! read more

My son was starting band, so we needed some reeds for a used saxophone. When I got to the store, they asked me which school was he attending. OMG, they knew exactly which reeds the band director prefers! Real local service is worth every penny. So the story doesn't end there. My son doesn't touch the sax and decides to switch to trumpet after a week. *Insert Parent Sigh* SDMS was happy to refund me the reeds, and then assisted in completely repairing and cleaning my old trumpet. Great communication and friendly knowledgeable service. Highly recommended especially if you are in North County. read more

I was looking for an intro Digital Piano. Robyn was very kind and patient with my inexperience. She spent time with me explaining the differences and styles that might be best for me as a Beginner. She even recommended books that were at my level and the progression of books I need to look for once I advance to the next level. I will be back when I am ready for my purchase. Please stop by and see everything they have!! read more

San Diego Music Studio is such a great place for music and learning! Over the years I have watched Robin, and all of the staff, work miracles with kids and adults who want to make music in so many ways. Also, their support for the community through events, free workshops, and providing a gathering place for music groups such as the Ukulele Friends Ohana shows your commitment to making our lives richer through music. Thank you for all you do! read more

Robin and her music studio are the best in the area and I cannot recommend taking your kids anywhere else!!! Thank you for your professionalism and setting the bar above everyone else. read more

San Diego Music Studio - Love this beautiful ukulele we purchased at Robins studio. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have been coming here for at least five years and find the staff to be amazing, the inventory appropriate, the prices really competitive, and the customer service amazing. a lot of young people come here to learn to become musicians. David, Tommy and Fidelia are the best! The reason I come back for all my essentials. Ty SDMS!!! -Bassist "Billy Bob" read more

Want to give a shout out to SD music studio. They have a great selection of instruments lots of percussiion, shakers etc.A big thanks for letting UFO ukulele group practice there. Everyone who works there is polite and helpful. One more thing they give away the best popcorn ever!! read more

I can't say enough about the San Diego Music Studio. They have an incredibly friendly staff and owner who go the extra mile to support musicians and the music community. The store itself is well stocked and nicely laid out. I highly recommend it! read more

San Diego Music Studio - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - San Marcos, California

We have been customers receiving lessons for our children (piano and voice) for the last five years. In addition, we have purchased instruments and music from them! The teachers are excellent, management is wonderful, and we have always been treated well by the front desk every time we have called, entered, had a question or needed to reschedule! Great recitals and opportunity to perform in front of audiences - both formally and informally. Super thrilled for our daughters to have the opportunity to learn and grow and appreciate music hear! What a blessing! Thank you! read more

So glad I compared prices. We were looking for a 1/4 violin and lots of places only had them for rent or just didn't have it. This place has a lot of stuff instock.. and David was super helpful! read more

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We just started class with this place and off the bat they are calling 10 min before class starting that it has been canceled due to the student that teaches the class had extended band practice. We both work and it is a commitment that we leave early enough to get to class. I feel it is unprofessional of the studio to allow this. Hopefully this will change and will keep you posted. As of now, I am not impressed. read more

We love San Diego Music Studio. Dylan, plays Ukulele and sings. The instructors are the best. So caring, so passionate and so patient with their students. read more

San Diego Music Studio - We love San Diego Music Studio. The instructors are the best. So caring, so passionate and so patient with their students. - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - San Marcos, California

Kimberly helped me in picking my dream ukulele, a Kanile'a concert which they just started carrying. Not many music stores carry this ukulele and this gave me the opportunity to try it out before I bought it. I fell in love once I played it. read more

San Diego Music Studio - Kanile'a K-1 Deluxe Concert - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - San Marcos, California

Without going into a long story, I just want to make sure this company gets a 5 star review for both flexibility and friendliness. Thanks so much for making it so easy to rent to own/buy my son's clarinet. read more

We went to a children's music show today with The Boo Hoo Crew. It was awesome!!!!!! My kids loved it. I asked and they said they will be having a free music show here every other Thursday morning at 9:30. BRING YOUR KIDS!!!!!! read more

It was mine and my daughters first time going to San Diego Music Studio and the customer service there is awesome everyone who works there definitely goes out of there way for you and thank you Robin for taking your time to help us out with an awesome deal :). I highly recommend going there. read more

Great service! One of my children expressed interest in learning the Ukelele with the stay in place order. I looked for used instrument, but nothing to be found. I called up, asked for the range of prices on a tenor Ukelele. The staff texted me pictures of what they had. I selected one and picked it up next day. It was great customer service during these unprecedented times. They are selling face masks in different sizes with various designs for a reasonable price. read more

Expert, friendly and extremely helpful ,the San Diego Music Studio, is our family's Best music resource for buying instruments, renting instruments, repairing instruments, taking lessons, and all sorts of accessories for my entire family including our three children. Thank you San Diego Music Studio-for being a great, kind, reasonably priced Music Resource. They care about you and share their love of music with you. If I could give them 10 stars I would. read more

We recently dropped off a couple of our instruments for repair and were so pleased with the service, attention to detail and customer service that I am taking the time to write a review, which I never do. They are THAT GOOD. The staff were amazing and repairs were stellar! read more

I rarely post reviews, but this one is well deserved by San Diego Music studio in San Marcos. I came in to choose instrument for my daughter's school band and was pleasantly surprised by professional thorough process of helping customers. My daughter had a chance to take a lesson to make a decision. From the moment we entered the studio to the second we left, educators wanted to make sure we were taken care of. Amazing! Thank you so much for all your help! read more

What a great experience. These girl could not have been more helpful. I brought in my daughters instrument to get a repair and Kimberly was amazing with her knowledge about the instruments. And they have an ultrasonic, a one stop shop! read more

This is where we go for everything for strings and brass. I have kids who play violin, viola, cello, baritone, and French horn. This place has everything we ever need. read more

I have been working with SD Music Studio for several years now. From the first time I walked in to rent a clarinet for 6th grade band for my daughter, to band lessons and workshops, clarinet purchase, Alto sax rental, instrument repairs, to lots of questions about anything and everything music related, EVERYONE has been amazing! Shout-outs to Jessica and David for their wonderful teaching styles and personal attention. Incredible people, superb customer service and a great music studio. Get your instrument here, you won't be sorry! read more

San Diego Music Studio - Ukuleles and guitars - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - San Marcos, California

Can't say enough about SD Music studio. We have been renting instruments from them since we moved to north county 3 years ago. They are reasonably priced and their instruments are great. More recently, my daughter has started taking guitar lessons. She loooves her teacher Lauren. I love how enthusiastic she is to learn. She has grown so much musically in such a short amount of time and looks forward to every lesson. Thank you San Diego Music Studio!! read more

It is hard to find a reliable music store that sells instruments and does repairs. This place is amazing! Staff is great; they were very friendly and helpful. Kimberly, specifically, even went above and beyond to give me excellent service! And it was done in a timely matter. They earned a return customer! read more

The front staff was very friendly and helpful. But the violin instructor wasn't very nice and gave me some attitude. We tried the violin group lessons, which I thought would be good because it was like $30-40/hr, and it was closed to my house. However, during the hour my kids didn't really get much attention from the instructor. I felt like the two of them only had her attention around 10 mins (10 mins for both kids, not 10 mins each!) Too bad, I really want to like this place, and the girl at the front counter was nice, but I can't stand the way the violin teacher act so I am going differs music studio. The 3 stars are for the girl at the front counter. read more

This is fun. I had to use my Groupon for my piano lessons and this place delivers! On my first lesson, Kathyrn was my instructor and she was pretty good in providing adult learning techniques. Granted, I was the only adult student in the room. I felt like I was 20 years older than everyone in the room. Oh wait, I am 20 years older than everyone in the room. No biggie, at least I got my bucket list checked off on my official piano lessons. But still, even with the subsequent lessons, I enjoyed learning something new. Kathyrn was very patient and she obviously knows her piano theory and practice. I was amazed by her expertise. I was motivated by her instruction and techniques. Unfortunately I'm moving to the OC so I won't be able to get any future lessons here. Pretty decent pricing too. For $89 a month you either get 4 to 5 lessons, depending on if there are 4 or 5 weeks in the month. So it's a little over 20 bucks per week assuming there is only 4 weeks in that month. And they do the automatic payment thing so you don't have to worry about being late on the bills and it forces the student to actually go to class because you are committed to paying on a monthly basis. read more

I've been visiting and shopping at the San Diego Music Studio for perhaps 5 years now. The store loans my ukulele group "UFO" space to play on alternate Saturdays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. "They have a great selection of ukuleles." What I have noticed over the years is that the same people have worked at the store during all this time. The employees are happy and contented employees is a sign of a good business. The owner, Robin, is a genuinely nice person who always is working to improve her business and meet her customers needs. If you want to shop for your music supplies where the staff will help with a smile, stop by. read more

I met Anthony through a neighbors granddaughter who used to take lessons there, so I thought I would try them out. It was the best thing I ever did! Eveyone is really knowledgeable about music, and very friendly. I would recommend them highly, you won't be dissapointed. read more

The staff are wonderful. Very professional, courteous and thoughtful. Prices are good. Signed up both kids for lessons. Such a good experience with staff that my wife is even trying out a lesson! Renting both kids' instruments from here too! This is a quality place. I highly recommend it! read more

The store looks small from the outside, but is really big on the inside. They have rooms for lessons, and a large variety of music books. The store is very family oriented and friendly. Staff was super nice, friendly, and very helpful! If I had kids, I would take them here for music lessons! read more

Been going here for years. As mentioned by several posts, the staff are super supportive of music education for both young and old. They have graciously provided meeting space for several ukulele groups. What a wonderful resource for North County. Music lessons, support for local school music programs, instrument repairs, rentals - its a full service store. read more

Great, friendly service. Bit of a misnomer the "san diego" name, it's not in San Diego. But, good selection, staff knew what they were talking about, and prices were pretty good. read more

Update 9/28 - Ryan called to apologize and made things right. In light of that I have upgraded the rating to 4 stars. Often times it's not the mistake, but the reaction and I think Ryan did a good job resolving the issue. The customer service for the rental is horrible. Bliss is terribly rude. I had an auto debit for a rental and I had that for a couple of years. The bank issued me a new card and it had lapsed. That happened in the past and they would call. This last time I got a new call saying it was two months past, but I never got a call for the first month, or an email, and she couldn't do anything to waive the late fees, which were $15 for a $19 a month rental (79% of the rental cost). All because they couldn't call or send and email. Sounds like their business model is to just make their money on the late fees rather than be reasonable. read more

We LOVE San Diego Music Studio!!!! They are sooooo helpful and wonderful to work with! Everyone there helped me get my rental instrument fixed when we are renting the instrument from another location. The other location gave me a run around and stating it was our fault that we did not know how to use the instrument. I love how they helped me get my child's instrument fixed correctly and not give me excuses. They are very professional about making sure your instrument works properly, and helping the student sound their best. Thank you San Diego Music Studio!!!! read more

San Diego Music Studio, located in San Marcos, has a wide arrow of musical instruments and services. They certainly fill an important role for anyone wanting to learn or purchase a musical instrument. They are extremely friendly and helpful and have concern and take care of their customers. Highly Recommend! read more

Excellent service and quality instruments. San Diego Music Studio was recommended by my daughter's violin teacher as a place to rent a violin over the summer since she had to turn hers into the school. We rented my daughter's violin for a couple weeks, but were so impressed with the quality upgrade from the school instrument that we decided to buy. A few weeks later, the violin went out of tune due to very hot weather. I tried to tune using the main pegs, but ended up popping the E string. I brought it in for repair and the labor was still covered under the remaining rental insurance. I asked whether I should extend the coverage now that we bought the violin, but the manager said that she didn't recommend it, explaining the price of the most common and most expensive repairs. She could have easily sold me the insurance plan, but instead chose to take care of her customer. The string repair was done in under an hour, and the violin was returned to us perfectly tuned. We plan to use San Diego Music Studio for many years. read more