For reference, I am a private piano teacher with a BA in music. I play both classical and jazz piano and play multiple hours of piano every day.
I cannot recommend this store enough. I had Jeff Potter tuning my pianos for years as I rented houses and went through free pianos over many years. He became too busy and recommended his apprentice, Robin Whitehouse who is also amazing and whos passion really shows when he talks about the history of the pianos, his knowledge when tuning, and general love for his job.
When I moved out of California and finally purchased a house in Nevada I drove back to CA and visited many large piano stores. The state of the pianos I saw was pitiful. Brand new pianos that were not tuned, overpriced old pianos that needed A LOT of work.
Then I went to Santa Cruz Piano. I tell people it is like if you bought a used car from a mechanic(SCP), versus a used car lot(big piano stores). Robin took an hour out of his day to show me around and let me play all of the pianos, telling me about each one until I settled on a Yamaha C7. I loved every piano at their shop, and would have been happy with ANY of them! I cannot say the same for the stores I had visited previously, where I might be only content spending way too much.
After fixing out the financial details, I paid to have it moved from Santa Cruz to Nevada. This was maybe 6 months ago and I can still say I have not played a piano I like more.
Please, if you are piano shopping, compare the pianos at SC Piano to any “used car lot” style piano stores and I promise you will be glad you did.
Gorgeous pianos and friendly and knowledgeable owner.
2. The Crooked Road Céilí Band – Traditional Irish Music
Robie takes great care in the repairs he makes on all of my fractional size instruments I give to kids I work with in SLV. He also really know his fiddles and made some modifications to two instruments that made then sound 10× better.
Robie’s Fiddle and Banjo Shop is the only place to go in the Santa Cruz Mountains for expert handcrafted repairs and to purchase beautifully refurbished instruments.
9. Martan Mann
Address: 1030 Rebecca Dr, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 , Boulder Creek , California , United States
I was astonished by Martan’s expertise and patience. If you ever dreamed of really playing the piano, Martan’s piano courses are fantastic. What might even be better is if you are in the Boulder Creek or Santa Cruz area, take some private lessons from this piano master. I’ve been studying online and have made tremendous progress. I have already been able to incorporate what I have learned and improved upon in the Gigs that I get! Thank you Martan!
10. Treasures From the Attic
Address: 13155 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 , Boulder Creek , California , United States
Antiques galore! Love this cute shop. Lots to fall in love with.
Great little antique store! Amazing selection of vintage and antiques. There’s everything from vintage clothes, comics, cards, antique books and pictures, kitchenware, furniture, cowboy western, and so much more! Check it out! The staff are wonderful too
11. Boulder Creek Smoke And Vape
Address: 13140 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 , Boulder Creek , California , United States
Absolutely the best service I’ve ever had at a smoke shop
Went there for some t shirt that i really like and ended up buying a vape mode as well nice prices and friendly customer service … ethan u rock bro .
nice and awesome smoke shop
It has most everything you need or want just a little pricier and that’s why I dropped a star. Otherwise it’s a in and out. Got what I want. Kind of an experience.
I figure it’s gonna cost me at least 10 bucks to go over the hill and gas so kind of averages out after a while you know.
And I like the guy behind the counter! Way more than if you guys idiot was that they had in there a year ago or so
A little bit pricey
Friendly and good prices. Selection of vape flavors was a bit limited, but they do carry high nic solutions and salt.
The cashier told me to get the f out and I hadn’t said or touched anything in the store, it’s hard to believe but these bad reviews here are real. This person is probably a drug addict, and this whole business is a joke. Grow a pair and fire that kid
This place will not answer the phone and even answered and hung up on me once. They close early for no reason some of the time. Since they are the only smoke and vape shop around there prices are fairly high. Since you are forced to go to the shop because they dont answer the phone they will give you somewhat decent customer service unless you try to return something. I prefer to make the drive to Santa Cruz where the prices and service is better and the businesses actually answer the phone. Plus you can buy cigarettes cheaper right across the street at the gas station.
Sign clearly said open, door locked, worker was mopping floor and gave me the “go away” motion with his hand.
12. Redwood Mt Piano Studio
Address: Kings Hwy, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 , Boulder Creek , California , United States
I’ve been playing Brillante arranged Christmas and Hymn pieces for many years now. Every time I perform one of their arrangements, I get flooded with positive feedback. One of the most common comments I get from people in regards to these arrangements are how absolutely unique they are. Even though there are thousands of other Christmas and Hymn sheet music available on the internet, the arrangements done by Brillante are really one of its kind. You can’t find anything else quite like it.
Best public relations in the trade! They actually write back! The music is beautiful, with passages for both players to shine. I bought O Holy Night to play with my son and can’t wait for Christmas. Now, could we have How Great Thou Art in 4 hands 1 piano?
The Pavane arrangement is just superb. A very thoughtful and inspiring arrangement with subtle lines and harmony well displayed all along the work. In my opinion, the best rendering of the piece, even better than orchestral and camera arrangements I’ve listened to. Congratulations to those incredible pianists and long live Brillante Piano Duo!!
17. Boulder Creek Music
Address: 13101 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 , Boulder Creek , California , United States
I would like to thank the staff over at Boulder Creek Music Store for a wonderful experience.
They had drums that I wanted and had them shipped to Michigan sight unseen.
Professional and polite is how I would describe this location.
I would have no problem dealing with them again.
All the best to Boulder Creek Music Store.
Diego
Guitar & Bass Strings available next door at Loch Dog Business Center. 338-2315
18. New World Guitars
Address: 8011 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 , Boulder Creek , California , United States
