In researching local music classes for our infant daughter, we discovered Ali and Warren’s Mini Music here in Corte Madera. And we absolutely LOVE the class and look forward to it each week, as does our now 11-month old daughter.
Can’t say enough good things about Mini Music – Ali and Warren do a great job singing and orchestrating songs that are perfect for infants and young children; it’s amazing bonding-time for me, my wife and our daughter; and it’s a really safe place for our baby to interact freely with other kids and people.
Ali and Warren are highly engaging, make the class super fun (for both the kids and adults), and also introduce a lot of movement and musical toys that our baby enjoys. It’s also been really special to see our daughter’s progress and growth from week-to-week, as she begins to find her voice and feel more comfortable with other children.
Highly recommend Mini Music!
My 4 and 2 year old have been going to Mini Music since the older was about 3 months old. They adore Ali and Warren and I give them all the credit for introducing them to their love of music. There are constant dance parties to the music and endless loops of their CDs in the car. We couldn’t recommend them more! ❤️❤️❤️
Our kids absolutely LOVE minimusic with Ali and Warren. They have created such a fun environment and safe place for the kids to dance, sing and explore! Truly the best kids music offering in Marin!!!
I am so happy that we chose Marin Piano Studio for piano lessons as Mae has the magical mixture of knowing piano while also “getting” kids. Her approach with accelerated lessons not only results in rapid progress but it fuels my kids’ interest to play the piano more. Mae maintains high standards yet makes the process of learning piano so much fun for her students. My kids even enjoy practicing! Beyond the skill to play, they can sight-read notes, understand dynamics, and have a larger appreciation for music. I really could not ask for any more in a piano teacher!
My daughter has truly enjoyed studying piano with Mae over the past few years. Mae fosters a unique sense of community among her students by hosting various events, gatherings and recitals throughout the year. This social element really adds an element of fun to the process of learning to play piano.
8. Pierre Josephs Violins & Bass
Address: 125 Locust Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939 , Corte Madera , California , United States
One of few record store that are the Diamond in the rough. You can spend hours on-end searching for that record you want. It’s like treasure, especially up top were the 45’s are. It is a fun monster store that i’ll always enjoy whenever i have a chance to visit there.
Great local music store. You can also buy music and movie DVDs and Blu-rays. The owner is a great guy, a musician and very knowledgeable. He’ll give you good prices too.
Music, music, music!
Nice collection of records and cds
Good selection of vinyl and CDs but the place is so packed it’s very hard to find anything
10. Urban Outfitters
Address: 332 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925 , Corte Madera , California , United States
Always keeping up with the classic pop culture look!
Great sale section!
Great sales, lots to choose from. Buy one, get one free pants
Kinda pricey ngl
EFFING CUTE!!
awesome clothes, nice customers…
The only problem I have is the prices of their clothing can be expensive for some ok stuff
Hipster fashion heaven. Cool t shirts and fun novelty gifts. Slim fit.
An employee with the high bun with blonde hair, is incredibly rude and disrespectful! I was next to her checking out and she was so discourteous and ill manned.
Sales associate with long hair and short front bangs is completely impatient & unhelpful. Wouldn’t let me go in my sister’s fitting room to help her see what her clothes looked like on her. I understand stores have policies but she was continuously overly sassy to me about it. Her attitude honestly made me leave the store where I would have bought a couple shirts. The clearance is also impossible to sort through & forces you to shop the full priced clothes.
Not as good as it used to be in the 90s and overpriced.
11. Philz Coffee
Address: 403 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA 94925 , Corte Madera , California , United States
I have been going to that place for quite a good number of times now. Very dynamic with uplifting music. The inside is great and very bright, good windows and great chairs! Their coffees are great but a bit strong. I have to put almond milk and stevia. That’s just my taste. To finish, it’s very good place to hang in during free time or work time in the morning or afternoon though the music can be a bit too much.
Dietary restrictions: I try to stick to vegan options
Great place
Great Philz location. It’s in a convenient spot at the edge of the Town Center, and the interior is spacious enough that it usually isn’t too hard to find a seat (except during the busiest rushes). Staff are great and very friendly. Coffee is standard Philz quality.
Cozy coffee shop specializing in all things pour-over! Friendly staff and some vegan options.
Expensive!!
Always enjoy a iced mint mojito coffee from Philz. Felt bad coming in right at closing but staff was friendly and atmosphere was welcoming.
One of the few remaining coffee shops that refuses to acknowledge science. Will not allow use personal mugs because of “Covid” which makes 0 sense.
Too expensivw and takes too long to get your drink
Virtue signaling coffee shop.
12. Mary Cary MCjRecords
Address: Madera Del Presidio Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925 , Corte Madera , California , United States
Excellent luthier and quality service. The setup on my strat was thorough, first-rate, and finished in a day. This shop is a great find in southern Marin.
For ambience, customer service, inventory, knowledge, and just good vibes, this store is Amazing.
The person behind the counter went out of their way to help me out.
Superb spot for the hard to find string instrument or the impossible to find.
Great local music store. Got my first guitar from their old store when I was 13. Comfortable layout and helpful service. Ask John to fix your violin or if you’re looking to take up Uke/banjo.
17. Redbox
Address: Ctr, Madera Blvd, 137 Corte Madera Town Center #137, Corte Madera, CA 94925 , Corte Madera , California , United States
Great service! Grant, Shen, and Allen honest and helpful.
Very helpful. I’m thankful I could go in somewhere to ask questions instead of having to attempt ordering online.
Patient, knowledgeable and willing to provide extra assurance if one may be unsure. In a time of rapidly growing audio technology, it’s nice to know that some of your team members are willing to lessen the fear and encourage the excitement
Nice staff and great selection. Could use more staff or say they can’t do the thoughtful analysis on needs when one comes in. A bit rushed.
Great store, but there’s no acoustic drum set to test with. I was able to find drum keys for 75 cents each though.
Great place! Love the staff (Jeff is my homie!), decent guitar selection. Only complaint is no drum room anymore, and sometimes they don’t stock the sound wiring parts I need.
Put in a order for an item that was supposed to be in stock and was cancelled a few days later after it was discovered that it actually wasn’t. Not even offered an alternative
Not to friendly…
I was in the new store today for the first time. I was disappointed in the selection of guitars. They don’t carry Gibson , Rickenbacker or Epiphone. The salesmen told me that Gibson’s quality has come way down ( I didn’t really believe that). I thought the selection of amps an other gear were very limited also.
19. Macy’s
Address: 1400 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA 94925 , Corte Madera , California , United States
Although I found a dress, there were no sales associates to assist.
Very good services, and know the store is open from 11.00 till 7
nice friendly service and great savings
Closed due to virus
Escalators don’t work, no one to ring up my purchases. Not even one star worthy! Used to be a good place to pick up cosmetics, won’t-be back there!
Brought in a pair of Kate Spade heels to return and was told that they could not process my return because they were used. I bought them for my wedding day in July and tried them on with my dress at home twice and did not wear them for more than 5 minutes. I was told to bring them back to the original Macy’s that I purchased them from to talk to an associate there. So much for customer service.
20. Life Is A Romance Productions
Address: POB 902, Mill Valley, CA 94942 , Corte Madera , California , United States
