Sweet store with a great collection! Loved the vibe!
I was amazed to find so many great things! Art, trinkets, jewelry, bikes, wetsuits, Hawaiian shirts galore plus other clothing… and unique items you will not find anywhere. Keep your eyes peeled or else you will miss something. I recommend coming back again and again to find something hidden or new each time. The staff are super nice and helpful. The owner put his heart and soul into making the property a beautiful site to be seen. A must to see, take a trip and enjoy the beach and quaint town while you’re there. It’s worth it! The back patio is really nice for events as well. Oh and they rent paddle boards!
Great shop, the owner Johnny is a really great guy. Lots of really cool things to find here at the shop.
Cute place lots of neat things just a little small in there
2. Henson’s Music Center Oxnard
Address: 301 S A St, Oxnard, CA 93030 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
I am not exaggerating when i say this place has not changed a bit since the 1980s (probably even earlier, but that’s the first time I went there). I say that in a very positive way though. I love it when I go into a business and it feels kind of like stepping back in time. I went in on Tuesday afternoon and the place was empty, save for two young men, employees, that looked as though they could have been from a vintage era themselves. They were clean cut and polite. I felt welcome and immediately very comfortable. I will make it a point to get my guitar strings from here from now on. I love that places like this still exist.
Very nice owner who sokd me strings for my violin. He recommened a new bow. Small but cosy business.
Will be taking guitar lessons there – found Henson’s Music to be affordable compared to Guitar Center for lessons.
Good for picking children’s first music book
Ahí podemos encontrar varias cosas sobre los instrumentos musicales y también libros de y guías de música
Found what I needed at a fraction of a price! Carpet really smells too old though..
Está muy caro las cosas que venden ahi
I ordered a new part.
They didn’t Alert me the part was in and sent it back.
Didn’t notify any thing.
They won’t take payments before ordering.
Staff was friendly but the owner seems out of touch
3. Arnaeus Music Inc
Address: Port Hueneme, CA 93044 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
Great piano and voice instructor. Georgia Beckman is a great teacher. My kid fought me the whole time before begging he’s lessons. But after the first lesson his attitude change and finally admitted that I was right. One win for the oarepar. So I highly recommend you or your family to at least try it. The first lesson is free. So you don’t have nothing to lose.
9. Nadia Maree Music Studio – Oxnard
Address: 2110 Ironbark Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
Nadia is a gifted musician and vocalist! She is excellent and a patient teacher!
The best thing about this or any business is the people who make it successful, that is Nadia, her love for people, her patients, her intuition and ability to bring out a student’s potential is amazing
10. Excel Music School
Address: 1700 Joliet Pl, Oxnard, CA 93030 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
In 2019, I walked into Costco one day and I thought I heard the radio playing classical music, but as I walked towards the Yamaha showroom, I discovered Ms. Trevor playing on the piano. I asked for her number and signed up for my piano lessons the following week. I have been playing piano ever since. It has been 4 years and counting! Ms. Trevor can also play by ear which makes it easier for me to learn to play any songs I like. She can simplify the songs I like to learn to my level. Ms. Trevor is very patient and hardworking. I highly recommend Ms. Trevor for you or your children. She is the best piano teacher in town!
I took piano lessons with Ms. Trevor for about 11 years, starting from when I was 5 years old up until the time I graduated from high school. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have taken piano lessons with Ms. Trevor and all the invaluable knowledge and experiences I gained. I also appreciate how she took the time to host piano recitals so that families could come together and celebrate everything the students had learned and accomplished throughout the year. Her knowledge, patience, and encouraging attitude helped me go from not knowing anything about the piano to composing my own songs and writing the sheet music for them! Whether you are just starting out (like I initially was) or you are looking for a more challenging experience, Ms. Trevor will adjust her lessons to support you with your goals. I definitely recommend taking piano lessons with Ms. Trevor!
My name is Frank and my son had been taking lessons from Excel Music School for five years. Frank Junior started taking lessons when he was 5. This year he will be taking the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music exams in both Theory and Practical grade 5. He scored Distinctions in both Theory and Practical grade 4 exams last year! I highly recommend Excel Music School for your child/children’ music education! Best and patient teacher my son has ever had! Thank yoy Excel Music School!
11. Music Freqs, Music & Gift Store
Address: 2180 Pickwick Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
Great service! I live out of the area, but was in town and needed work on my guitar. They finished the job quickly for me even though they were busy and it was a holiday weekend.
Came in to check out some amps not intending on buying the same day but they were still extremely nice and genuine, encouraged me to try anything I wanted and was extremely helpful
Come and see all that is offered at Music Freqs – the vibe there is amazing. The instructors teach music, yes…but also build the confidence of the kids they work with. The performance/venue space gives the students a real concert experience.
So impressed!
Very helpful and patient. No pressure tactics. I found they ask a lot of good questions and give good advice. I wish I had found this store sooner. I probably would have made some different purchase decisions that would have made learning easier.
Always weird how music store employees have that vaguely condescending tone and actively convince you to use big box stores, and this place does not disappoint in that regard. Don’t misname a part, they will refuse to listen to you after that. Being stared at isn’t cool, and it’s off-putting from someone you are looking to give money to, when combined with the tone it just made the experience one I’m not going to repeat.
12. Guitar Planet
Address: 1822 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
This is THEEEE BEST guitar shop in town. Hands down. Gannon is the bomb. I’ve been in the shop several times. They have ALWAYS been super friendly, glad you’re there, very knowledgeable and helpful. They have a great selection of guitars, equipment, and super quick with repairs. They love what they do there and want others to enjoy their guitar journey. AWESOME SHOP AND PEOPLE. 🙂 (Jeanette Williams) Zelda is my username. 😉
Gannon knows, lives, and breathes his guitars. Friendly, knowledgeable and will return over and over again.
It was cool to see all the guitars and stuff! The owner did a miracle on setting my neck on my new guitar, it only took him a few minutes and it’s set like I want it! I been shopping there over 30 years and I still haven’t asked the dude his name!!
Cool place. Owner is mellow, no pressure, and he knows the business well. He likes to talk about musical equipment. Prices on strings and accessories are competitive. Good selection of guitars, especially for a smaller locally owned place.
I was disappointed with the selection
Was being very inappropriate with my grandma in front of me. Was making my grandma, and me, very uncomfortable. Didn’t wanna give us a recipe and saying the guitar wasn’t playable. We took it some where else and it worked right away! Overall very creepy and weird.
13. Fay Productions
Address: 4842 Island View St, Oxnard, CA 93035 , Channel Islands Beach , California , United States
I was looking for a good quality instrument for my sons Band practice and found just what I was looking for. Love doing business locally. Definitely will go back.
The best repair experience ever. Patrick was attentive and listened to what I wanted with my sax. He performed the repair and got it back to me sooner than I thought it would take. And it plays… more beautiful than the day I bought it. Thank you sir for your expertise and master craftmanship!
