Went there to fix my sons flute and (I didn't catch his name!) but he looked at it real quick, saw…read morethe problem, played a few notes just to make sure it's working properly, and gave it back to me and said no charge. He said a simple fix like this I can't charge for. First time receiving such kind and honest service at a business. I was taken back and insisted on paying but he refused. Thank you to the person that helped me! That was the kindest service I've ever received. definitely will be coming back.

Staff at Jim's are knowledgeable, helpful, courteous - simply great people who deal with . Coming…read morein with little knowledge , they take the educate you. My daughter had to restring her viola and change out a few parts for the upcoming school year. Also had to upgrade her bow. Repair was quick and cost was reasonable ! Definitely recommend !

The employees were all so nice and helpful and were knowledgeable about the topics we asked about…read more They have a good selection of instruments and other music needs. Value is good since it's so close to home, and I don't have to drives miles n miles just to get guitar strings.

Don't have much time coming here or many interactions but did come here once to pick up an…read moreinstrument I rented and overall the vibe was good and the worker at the front was very helpful.

Frank is an absolute wizard! Don't let him fool you into thinking he's just a good electronics…read moretech. No, he works magic. My Fender Hotrod Deville 410 came in with mega issues. He solved every problem and the amp sounds better than when I first bought it 20+ years ago. Frank is now my go to guy for amp repair. On top of the great work, he communicates quickly, he is clear, concise . He updates with phone calls, text & video progress of repairs. There are a lot of amp/guitar techs that could learn a thing or two about customer service from Frank!

I couldn't be happier with the work Forgotten Gear Restoration did on my 1962 Fender Princeton. It…read moreneeded quite a bit of attention, including a full set of new tubes, a new speaker, replacement of several internal components, and a thorough inspection and service. The level of care and craftsmanship really stood out. They didn't just repair the amp--they took the time to properly test it, dial it in, and make sure everything was working exactly as it should. When I got it back, it sounded incredible. Warm, clear, responsive, and everything I was hoping a vintage Princeton could be. It honestly sounds like a dream. If you have a vintage amp that deserves to be treated right, I highly recommend Forgotten Gear Restoration. Their attention to detail and respect for vintage gear gave me complete confidence, and the results exceeded my expectations

My two granddaughter have been dancing here for one year now and love it. If you're looking for a…read morequality dance studio this is your place.

My step-daughter has been attending Dancemaker for the last 4-5 years. She started when she was…read morejust a toddler and my overall experience with the studio has gone from very positive to very negative. Overall, it's an uncomfortable environment where the owners are always yelling/arguing with each other right in front of the parents/kids. I also find it unacceptable the constant yelling that occurs between the owners towards the other teachers. My "1" star rating is based on the following: 1) Unprofessional behavior (yelling/arguing) between the owners. 2) Dirty Bathrooms with no paper towels. Cloth towels are provided, but the same towel is used daily by everyone. Surfaces are never disinfected such as benches, doorknobs, and handrails. 3) Chaos in every recital. Constant changes are rarely communicated. 4) Love the recital but tired of seeing the owner (Geoff) in every other number. I come to see the kids perform, not a 60-year-old man performing with teenage girls. 5) Covid-19 Epidemic: As all the schools, universities, gyms, bars, movie theaters and restaurants closed, owners choose to keep dance studio open putting our kid's safety at risk. When the city placed restrictions, the owner stated they were staying open and simply setting their own guidelines (not adhering to the CDC guidelines) to keep students safe. When the entire state shuts down, how can Dancemaker be the only exception?

Went in today to get a bridge placed on violin The bridge…read morewas too big and they kindly replaced it with the right size at no charge. Bri and the gentleman that helped us were so helpful and kind. I give this store a 10/10! I highly recommend this store. Exceptional service

Went in with a friend and the employee was dismissive and not treating my friend respectively. How…read moreare people supposed to buy a high ticket item if they are not allowed to try?

I had such a great experience at Forte Strings today! The owners are so sweet, and clearly care…read moredeeply about their craft and their business. I've been looking for a place to get my fingerboard taped, and was so relieved when I called and they said that they could help me out! Not only did she help me with this, she also helped me tune my violin and, noticing the bridge was crooked, put it back in place. When I offered to pay, she said it was for free. I was really blown away by this, and insisted on at least buying something. I came home with a ready-to-play violin and a beautiful new rosin! Thank you, Forte Strings, for such a great experience. Really looking forward to my next visit!

A few months back I purchased an intermediate violin. The price was reduced and I got an amazing…read moredeal on such a beautiful instrument. The owners are great people and the quality of bow/violin is just amazing. The more I play "break it in" the better it's sounding. Give this place a try if you're looking to purchase new instruments!

Awesome employees! They were very respectful, don't look to get money, but look for which violin…read morebest suits you. I suggest looking for instruments in their website and booking an appointment when buying something. Definitely coming again!

As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

My son's only been attending for about 2 months. He seems to enjoy it. There was a brief moment…read morewhen I was unable to take my son in person and they provided me with a variety of options to maintain his lessons: in-person make-up sessions for a different day, live remote learning, or a video recorded session. They're heavy on texting which is fine with me. I ask a question, they're quick to respond. The staff are friendly too. They offer a variety of lessons. They want to celebrate your child (birthday, accomplishment, award, etc.) which is nice. As for the value, I think we're getting our time and money's worth. I think no matter where you go, time and money will be spent, but it's the quality and attentiveness that matters and so far I'm seeing that for my son.

We had my son age 3/4 enrolled in music fun time and he loved it! Our teachers were Ms. Leslie and…read moreMs. Pita (Lupita) both an absolute delight! Ms. Pita made us feel comfortable and right at home and she was so patient with the kids.She will truly be missed and is a wonderful addition to the school. He was registered for the 4pm class for 18months-2 years because that time worked out best for us for a while. Also most of the music fun time classes are geared toward teaching similar subject matter. Originally signing up, I thought this would be a fun and play type class... which it is, however they teach music theory and how to read notes and read music which is super beneficial. We had to leave because we are trying other extracurricular activities , however we will be back when he's ready to learn an instrument! Only con is i work until 4pm so , I wish there were more afternoon spots available for music fun time for his age. During the week *They have Friday 4:30 for 3-4 year olds (full) and 5:00 5-6 yr olds