I used to teach at encore before I moved, and I just wanted to leave a note to say that it is a fantastic music school. The parents and kids (and adult students!) are wonderful to work with, and I sincerely enjoyed the environment as a teacher there. Rebecca and the other teachers genuinely care about the progress of the students and giving them huge growth opportunities through performances and events.
Excellent teachers and awesome learning atmosphere. We love Encore ❤️
I took my daughter (1 year old) to a music class by Encore at The Family Room and she had a blast! I would highly recommend taking your little ones to this class – they do such a great job incorporating music education for each age with fun! I will definitely go again!
7. South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy
Address: 803 Fremont Ave, S Pasadena, CA 91030 , South Pasadena , California , United States
Very grateful to have had the opportunity to take singing lessons with Alex Domingo. Not only does she possess a tremendous amount of technical knowhow when it comes to singing technique, she really works with her students to establish goals that best suit their needs. I’d recommend her for all singing levels!
Ms. Brittany is so nice and my daughter Lucy had many wonderful memories with her. Lucy says she will miss Ms. Brittany.
Amazing music school. My son played piano and guitar with Jacob and loved it. Jacob is a great teacher. Very friendly staff and cozy environment.
Thank you!
AVOID. We had a bad experience with their violin teacher, Jason. I have discussed our experience with many others, and all agree it was a hurtful experience for a child to go through. I would definitely look into the other wonderful music schools in the area (like Encore) so your child doesn’t end going through the horrible experience of being turned away by one of their instructors!
My son has been taking piano lessons here for 3 years. My son really loves his teacher and now he is starting trumpet and we are currently renting one from them.
Everybody is warm and helpful and it always feel like family. My husband even bought 2 guitars from them.
Very nice staff!
We love SMMC. It is warm and welcoming, as well as professional. Patrick, our son’s guitar teacher, is patient, and trained in music therapy. Our son loves him and looks forward to his lessons. The new location is spacious and convenient.
Good music teachers but the person working the desk is stuck up and condescending.
10. Los Angeles Classical Guitars
Address: 1341 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 , South Pasadena , California , United States
Billy was so warm and patient with us. From the time I talked with him on the phone to the time I have purchased the beautiful guitar he was extremely helpful every step of the way. We must have tried out every single guitar there. It took us about two hours to decide on which guitar to get. All of the them sounded so beautiful. He flew these wonderful guitars all the way the best luthier in Spain. Five stars for Billy! Thank you!
Small but highly selective collection of superb guitars. Excellent string inventory.
Shop local and support your friends and community!
I have done several transactions with LA Classical Guitars and have always received good and honest service.
11. Elektron Music Machines Inc
Address: 65 N Raymond Ave # 300, Pasadena, CA 91103 , South Pasadena , California , United States
The technician replaced my broken Rytm screen and faceplate for free. Awesome customer service.
this company seems good on the surface, but honestly its a terribly place the way people are treated there. there are far better companies that are far less expensive with the same, or even better capabilities. The old US CEO is gone now, so maybe it has gotten better idk, but he was one of the issues that place had. Good luck to this company they’re gonna need it as I have heard they are not doing so hot.
12. Bertrand’s Old Town Music
Address: 145 Vista Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107 , South Pasadena , California , United States
When the books my daughter wanted to sold out, the staff reserved them for me and picked them up a week later. Very good
Very professional store
I LOVE this place. I hit this store up regularly for woodwind reeds and sheet music. The selection of sheets is pretty big, and you’re bound to find some gems here. The service is pretty nice as well.
Excellent personalized music store with some good deals on Yamaha guitars and also a wonderful selection of quality Ukelales!
This place is great for brass and guitar, but is lacking in the string department.
I love going to the only surviving sheet music store in Pasadena. As a piano teacher I constantly need books for students. But lately I can’t find the books I need at Bertrand’s. The music stacks get thinner and thinner. Even the standard repetoire like Keith Snell “Essential Piano Music” is in short supply. Please keep at least the books that sell in stock so I am not forced onto to Amazon with everyone else. I want to support my local business but you make it hard when you keep shorting the stock. Thank you, -Larry Evans, local piano teacher
Acabo de rentar un instrumento y cuando llegue a casa note que el estuche estába roto asi que llame a la tienda para notificarlo y que lo cambiaran, pero lo
Cambiaron por un case mas viejo, polvoso por dentro ya que el material del interior es como terciopelo
y cuando les pedi que me dieran otro case me dijeron que cambiarían el case solo si pagaba más dinero mensualmente y que lo
Más importante era que el instrumento funcionaba, quizás el case no es tan importante pero es parte de la renta del instrumento y deben estar ambos en buenas condiciones para ser rentables. El hombre que me atendió no tuvo ninguna intención de darme un buen servicio como cliente solo porque la renta del instrumento ya se había hecho dos dias antes. Que situación tan decepcionante.
Terrible over the phone service,had to jump hoops via an automated answering machine, just to ask a question
13. Guitar Center
Address: 2660 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 , South Pasadena , California , United States
Went in to buy a machine head for my guitar since my son dropped my guitar and broke it, and the guy that repairs guitars was nice enough to give me one for free
Decently stocked and very large, great selection of mics available to test out and a very helpful staff. Also great selection of web cams and streaming equipment.
Lots of items on display and very impressive, but the sales people were not attentive at all, so my two friends and I walked across the street to Sam Ash which is no where near as nicely laid out (not even close!), but the sales people were much better. Once at Sam Ash one of my friends bought a guitar, and I bought a DJ controller and some other audio accessories.
I would go back, but I will stop at Sam Ash first next time I’m shopping for gear in the area.
Fast, friendly, inexpensive, delicious.. what more can you ask for?
Good store. I prefer the mom and pop shops, but sometimes that is impossible. guitar center has everything I would need for my hobbies. Added bonus, they have curbside pickup. don’t even have to go in. But you’ll want to to see row after row after row of sexy guitars.
15 ańos
Nobody ever answered the phone there like they both be sold and they get targeted baby nobody had
They didn’t return item I purchased. I would not buy from this place again
14. Murray Middleman -Park Avenue West Entertainment
My son has been taking guitar lessons at SMMC for the past 2 years, and I couldn’t be happier. The San Marino Music Center has definitely given my son a boost of confidence and has developed his talent in a way I’m unsure other teachers could replicate. The school provides a plethora of resources that students can readily utilize. It provides an encouraging environment where students can develop and explore their talents.
My son’s guitar teacher, Mr. John Axume, has helped my son achieve great lengths in his guitar playing. John is incredibly patient and encouraging throughout the ups and downs of my son’s guitar playing career. He is passionate about what he does which translates into his student’s playing and own interest.
I would highly recommend the San Marino Music Center to anyone interested in learning music.
Professional, talented, and friendly; this would be my description of the instructors at San Marino Music Center. One child of mine has been taking guitar ensemble and private guitar lessons with John for over two years, and the other just started piano lessons with Sisilia last year. Both of my kids enjoy their musical experiences and are steadily progressing in their musical skill thanks to John and Sisilia. That’s why I was delighted when John and Sisilia opened the San Marino Music Center. It is conveniently located near our home and my children are able to take their lessons simultaneously; which I feel is a big plus. Now we have added another amazing musical experience from the San Marino Music Center to our repertoire: vocal lessons for both kids. I am very appreciative that San Marino Music Center offers many types of musical disciplines, instrument rentals, and carries the musical accessories that are essential to every music lesson.
Located on a convenient stretch of Huntington Drive, SMMC is an inviting place to take music lessons. The staff are friendly and caring. The instructors are dedicated and very encouraging. My children take guitar, drums and violin lessons at SMMC and they look forward to their lessons every week. They have made great progress since starting here several months ago. An additional bonus is the very reasonable rates at SMMC. I’ve been recommending them to all my friends without reservations.
17. Pasadena Woodwind Repair
Address: 261 E Colorado Blvd #213, Pasadena, CA 91101 , South Pasadena , California , United States
bought a pawn shop clarinet (Buffet Crampon R12 circa 1990s)that needed work. needed new cork at joint. Krys repaired cork and changed pads on several keys. He was friendly and knowledgeable. I like that he showed the work progression he did on my horn. Wonderful service. My clarinet sounds great! Thanks to Krys.
Super expert repairs here. And very reasonable prices. This is THE PLACE!
Great job overhauling my Keilwerth alto
Great repair work.
18. Southwest Chamber Music
Address: 638 E Colorado Blvd #201, Pasadena, CA 91101 , South Pasadena , California , United States
Such a sweet hidden gem. Such a nice family run business
There is no other music store quite like this one. Family run and every customer is treated like royalty. This is where you go for upright basses. Also violins, vintage guitars, and cellos. Go check them out. Tell em Fuse sent ya. Then go eat at Roscoe’s down the street and make a day of it.
They are experts in upright basses.
A bit over priced for on-hand string instrument selection.
Muy buena atención cualquier cosa Qué se ofrece para la instrumento que necesito me ayudan amablemente gracias pronto nos veremos
