Really nice and helpful people, you don’t get the corporate vibe here which is a plus and service is quick. Staff is really knowledgeable so you know your instrument is in good hands.
Friendly knowledgeable staff and great selection
The customer service is fabulous! I’ve always loved the flute back in the day and always will!
Tons of sheet music in this store. Staff is friendly and helpful. Many instruments can be purchased here. They have lessons in the back. It is a little run down.
Easy to use. Would be better with pay pal.
Always great service at The Magic Flute music shop in Terra Linda, San Rafael. Staff are knowledgeable and so swift to help. Prices are good too. Thanks for the help in resoldering a negative battery lead. Guitar sounds great now.
Saturday 1:30 PM, Incredibly rude salesman in the saxophone department. I’ve Purchased an Alto Saxophone, two high end Ukuleles, many accessories, and dozens of music books from them in the past. I’ll be taking future business including musical instrument purchases to the web from now on.
Nice shop but prepared to get stared at like you’re a criminal if you happen to bring kids in that play the kids instruments. Would of bought a new guitar for my son but the laser stare by multiple employees made me and my kids too uncomfortable so we just left. Also, pretty overpriced. Like the name though.
I bought a cello here 12 years ago, wanted to sell it back. Staff was super unhelpful, told me to bring it up and then said the person in charge of consignment was off till Friday, then asked me why I even bothered driving up when I. Very, very dissapointed.
2. Bananas At Large
Address: 1654 Second St, San Rafael, CA 94901 , Lucas Valley-Marinwood , California , United States
I alway like to go shopping at Banana at Large the service is great and people love music, they know instruments and they help me to make the right choice for my needs.
Great people. The wife was waiting out in the car and these people help me find my item fast and check me out fast before she can come in and catch me buying another music item. For some reason she thinks I have enough gear, I don’t know where she got that crazy idea from…
Max
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and great inventory of products.
I’ve always had good experiences here. There is a great selection for a local music store and the ability to try cymbals out at home/studio and then be able to bring them back is incredible
Solid local music shop.
Good sized store.
Not to friendly…
You can’t really browse there. It’s like going to a car dealership. Sale, sale, sale $$$ !! A little finesse wouldn’t hurt you. Magic Flute in San Rafael, way better choice.
The salesman was a pretentious tool.
3. WePlayWellTogether – GS Music Maker Distribution
I have been a participant in Chris’s adult performance group events, where her students perform a wide variety of pieces that they have been working on. Her adult students are a loyal and enthusiastic crew, and I have observed her kind feedback after performances.
I myself appreciate her warm encouragement of me as a singer-songwriter. Although I am not myself a student, the specificity of her feedback would make it easy to take instruction from her.
7. Player’s Guitars
Address: 840 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901 , Lucas Valley-Marinwood , California , United States
Awesome vintage gear and great repair shop. I’ve had three guitars modified there and been very happy with the work and the quick turnaround. I also bought a great tube amp and a pedal. Prices are quite reasonable, and the guys are friendly and laid back. It’s my “go to” in Marin.
Beat place ever. Repairs and we’ll loved guitars.
Really cool place with a family-business-vibe. The people that run the shop are knowledgeable, fair and polite. I’ve been seeing these guys for years and they’ve always had a good selection of used instruments.
ギター大好きなリペアマンさんが親切に応対してくれます。おいてあるギターも面白い。今度は何か買おう！
Bad business ethics
8. A Drummer’s Tradition
Address: 740 A St, San Rafael, CA 94901 , Lucas Valley-Marinwood , California , United States
Friendly staff, great prices, and top notch selection. For drummers by drummers. Not a chain store. Buy local.
Great! Helpful and good stuff there
Great selection of new and used drums and equipment. Very nice knowledgeable and helpful owner. Great collection of classic drum sets. A real drum shop! 🙂
Such a wonderful selection of vintage and used drums and incredible snare drum selection.
Always kind and friendly and very likable. In it for the art, not the buck. Broadest selection of new and used acoustic. Fun toys and fine instruments. Famous and respected. They had the time and were interested in my 6 year old who was just starting on the uke.
Old school craftmanship. Get your guitar back better than new. If you want attention to detail ask John. Low pressure atmosphere. You can tell they love what they do by their work
Simply the best at what they do.
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.
Awesome selection of CDs, records, and tapes. Owner is super helpful and knowledgable.
Love this place. They can order any genre of music for you. They are current and most helpful. Great selection of inventory. Go check em out!
Best music store in the Bay Area. Owner is amazing, well worth the trip.
Good prices. Nice vibe.
Vintage material
Great little place if you have time to wander through the collection. Very helpful staff, great selection and fair prices. Would recommend to anyone wanting to find some gems!
Kicked us out an hour early because the streets were dead.
19. George Music School
Address: 108 Trellis Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903 , Lucas Valley-Marinwood , California , United States
Moses was a pleasure to work with when looking into buying a new instrument. He is professional, courteous, and a great communicator. 100% recommend working with Dolce Violins wherever you are in the country!
I highly recommend this place. Moses is was so helpful in every way. Don’t go anywhere else!
Outstanding customer service! Thanks for being so helpful and informative!
