I needed an instrument rental for my son and Betrand's was recommended to me by a friend. It was…read moresuch an easy and stress-free process. Just choose the instrument, the condition, and size if applicable. Add insurance to make things worry free, sign the contract, and you are done. If you go directly to Betrand's (not by link), they have a great deal where you can rent for 9 months and get 1 month free. That's enough for the school year. The instruments they rent out are the real deal. Not the cheap imitations you see on Amazon. A couple of days later, I get a call from Kira letting me know my rental is processed and ready to be picked up. The location is convenient and has ample parking. We get to the store and see that they are very well organized and knowledgeable. I may have paid a bit more per month than going through IPSF but it's 100% worth it. IPSF is a waste of time and they are not organized. What IPSF does is have you keep checking with them over and over again. Like others have mentioned, Bertrand's is a breath of fresh air. Pro-Tip: Don't use the link provided by IPSF. Deal directly with Bertrand's. There is zero hook up with the IPSF link.

In a day and age where customer service feels all but lost, this place just renewed my faith in the…read morecustomer service experience. Graham was so helpful today with my litany of questions and inquiries and went above and beyond the call of duty to help us find an obscure, hard-to-find instrument. Thanks Graham! It was a pleasure meeting you.

We've been bringing our kids here for both piano and guitar lessons. They have been so great…read moreworking with our schedule change from summer back to the school schedule and could still fit us in for the same time slot to avoid a lot of back and forth. Instructors are warm and very friendly and my kids love coming here. They have learned so much. There's a comfortable and air conditioned waiting room out back for parents which I found very helpful in the hot summer months.

Recommended by our kiddos school, we are renting an instrument from here. Jeff was patient, kind…read moreand welcoming. Made the process easy. He even took the time to give our kiddo a quick demo of how to properly assemble and care for the instrument. Cool decor. Decent selection of music books and all instruments. Practice rooms/area looked tidy.

Diana is such a sweet and genuine person. She was wonderful to work with. Her communication was…read moreexcellent, which was definitely much appreciated as a bride who was planning her wedding. She played beautifully at our wedding ceremony. My husband wanted his entrance and our walk down the aisle together to specific songs. Diana was able to find the sheet music and executed the songs perfectly. I wanted specific music for my entrance. (It was a melody of my favorite Tim Burton songs). Diana was able to replicate it for my entrance. It was beautiful and really help set the tone of our ceremony. I highly recommend her!

Choosing Diana to play the piano for our wedding ceremony was one of the best and easiest decisions…read moreof the planning process! Not only is she immensely talented, she was responsive, joyful, and went above and beyond for us - She came early to the church, learned all new songs for us, and stayed late to play while we took photos at the church. Her music and presence was such a beautiful, special part of our wedding day. Thank you, Diana!

Very friendly shop and the guy working was super helpful when I came in. I had to bring in a…read moresaxaphone to see if it was still usable for my nephew for 5th grade. He inspect it for me and told me it was ok. I greatly appreciate it since it didn't have to rent one. Thankful for honest people.

I was looking to purchase or rent a violin for my granddaughter, Joel and Jose were very pleasant…read moreand knowledgeable to work with. They took their time to explain everything we needed to know about violins, We were very pleased and the granddaughter was happy. Thanks Joel and Jose for a wonderful experience.

Tim's OC conveniently provides piano, vocal, and strings lessons, instrument repairs and parts…read morereplacements, has a large selection of books for students. The owner, Tim, is a great guy. He will give you honest, practical advice for lessons and is available for repairs via appointment. Did your guitar string snap? They have phosphorus bronze strings, too. Whether you need a soft gauge string or are need more responsiveness strings, you can buy them individually. They even sell entire guitars! Or the kids can take home a starter ukulele in glittery blue or pink. The floors got a major upgrade and match warmly with the new blue walls! The have a waiting room for the kids providing siblings with chapter books, coloring pages, or pop-its. The kids love this spot! Finally the practice rooms look lovely and held a major upgrade too. It's an encouraging environment for the students to walk into, with great posters on the wall of : Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Stop on buy for your music needs :)

Great place for private music lessons!!! Lessons include piano, voice, violin, cello, drums, and…read moreoccasionally wind instruments. Teachers are all very nice and really know their stuff. Teachers are certified, and/or have music degrees! Flexible scheduling for lessons with make ups, rescheduling, and summer breaks. Tuition is month to month with no contracts.. which is perfect!! There are recitals too!! Teachers work one on one with each student and caters each lesson towards the student and their learning. In the front there is also a store where you can rent instruments for the school year, buy music books, strings, and a lot of other musical needs :) I would definitely recommend Tim's OC Music!! Has a family vibe & it's in a good location!!!

Why is this saxophone even allowed to be rented out? We are paying almost $50 a month and this is…read morewhat was given to us. WTH!

My son (7yr) been taking drum lessons with Mr. Corey for the last 2 years. My little one (5) is…read morealso taking lessons now with him, as well as my husband. He is wonderful and know how to keep kids interested and motivated wanting to come back. Everyone at the studio is very professional. Love this place

We rented out a viola for elementary school music class. We paid a monthly rental fee…read more The viola we received was like new. We were so impressed with the service, the product and the pricing. Dropping off at the end of the school year was easy peasy and all the staff were chatting with us and so friendly. Highly recommend if you're unable to get your hands on an instrument at the school.

I recently visited Irvine Art and Music to select a new GS Mini-e Mahogany, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the assistance from Gabriel. His help was incredibly valuable and made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Gabriel was patient and knowledgeable, introducing me to several options and allowing me to hear and understand the subtle differences in each guitar. He didn't rush the process and ensured that every choice was tailored to my desired style and size. The GS Mini-e Mahogany turned out to be the perfect fit for my emotional storytelling music. Thank you, Gabriel, for your excellent service and for making this a memorable experience!

Our family has been incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful music teacher for the past two years…read more When our child first started lessons at age four, we weren't sure what to expect--but the experience has exceeded anything we could have imagined. From the very beginning, Miss Bri created a warm, encouraging, and playful environment that made learning music feel like an adventure rather than a lesson. Her patience with young children is remarkable, and she has a special gift for keeping little ones engaged while gently building real musical skills. Over these two years, we've watched our now six-year-old grow not only in musical ability but also in confidence, focus, and joy for learning. Our child genuinely looks forward to every lesson and proudly shares what he's learned afterward. What truly stands out is how thoughtful and attentive our Miss Bri is--always meeting our child at his level, celebrating small victories, and making each lesson fun and meaningful. It's clear that she care deeply about their students and brings both expertise and heart to everything she does.

We enrolled my daughter into Miss Bri's program for 4-6-year-olds seven months ago and we love it!…read moreMy daughter has always been excited about music. She sings around the house, so I knew I needed to find a program for her. I actually found out about this program from a mom's Facebook group and I am so glad I did. Miss Bri is a wonderful teacher and makes music super fun and introduces music theories in an age-appropriate way that my daughter understands! It's magic watching how quickly these kids learn in class. We can wait to continue with Miss Bri to our 2nd year. 10/10 recommend

Phoenix Feather is the best choice I could have made musically for my 2 kids…read more Originally when my oldest was 6, I started her in private piano lessons. It was so boring for her. My piano repair man recommended Phoenix Feather and while it was farther than I was currently driving, I tried it because the school has been open for so many years. The group lesson is amazing! Both of my kids were so much more engaged in a group lesson, they see other kids' triumphs and struggles and they want to keep up with course. Ms. K is really energetic and engaging with the kids. It is a rigorous class but Ms. K has SO MANY TOOLS on her website to help your student thru any difficulty. The parent does not need to be a piano player for your child to succeed in this class. I'm forever grateful for this program.

It occurred to me today that I never reviewed Phoenix Feather Academy of Music. My two children…read moretook group keyboarding lessons with Mz. K for 4.5 years (so close to finishing the program, but alas, they decided to pursue other areas of music a couple of years ago). We loved this program so much and Mz. K's incrediby effective teaching style! We knew from the get-go that our children would likely not become classical pianists, but we wanted to instill in them an appreciation of music and an understanding of how to read music. The group keyboarding lessons are perfect for that, and they are also a great foundation for more serious students as well. Mz. K has been teaching for over 30 years and has built a time-tested program that works! Mz. K might be considered a strict teacher, but we appreciated her firm guidance which showed how much she cares about her students and their learning.

My son's have taken drum, guitar, bass guitar and piano lessons there beginning in 2008 and have…read moregrown to be very accomplished musicians. Micah and Ben are both AMAZING musicians, AWESOME teachers and GREAT people too. The Music Stand location is super convenient and their rates are very competitive. Check them out, you will not be disappointed!

My son has had trumpet lessons with Tim Hall for the past eight years. Tim is a true professional…read moreand an impressive musician. He works masterfully with kids of all age ranges, striking the right balance with motivation and pressure to practice consistently. Tim keeps instruction interesting and allows the child/adolescent to express themselves by supporting their interests and building on them. Tim frequently is called upon as a musician for performances of a wide range, including the Pacific symphony. He was hired as a trumpet teacher for our son's summer program at his High School as well. Tim is well connected and does not miss an opportunity to point out music programs suited for your child to participate in.