Music & Arts — Local services in El Centro

I went yesterday, April 13, 2025, to my granddaughter's recital 🎶 Many kids performed different instruments with their instrument instructors, perhaps some don't need it near but just for moral support and cheering. The classes are expensive if the mom lives in a budget and she is a single mom who pays rent, a car, and other bills. My husband and I went ready to take her a video and some pictures 📸 ... but her instructor doesn't show up. It was beautiful to see other students, and we were so sad looking at our granddaughter waiting for him while the other students were presented to the audience before each performance for their instructors. During the event, a staff member informed us that he didn't call to apologize or let the organizers he won't attend. My granddaughter didn't perform and was so sad...she spent several hours practicing 😪 😔 😕 The whole kids had a certificate and a group picture, but her. I don't recommend this place due to the lack of professionalism and care. The place is great, and the kids that perform awesome, but it wasn't right to break an 11 years kid her...

If I could give this place 0 stars I totally would. All other reviews must be for a different “Music & Arts” store that I’m not familiar with. “Friendly staff” is the last thing on my mind any time I have to go in there. The girls seem fine, but 99% of the time I’ve gone in, I’ve been rudely greeted by some jerk named David I believe. Guy obviously hates his job, perhaps even his life. Little to no knowledge on anything. Had to give the guy a rundown on a fender amp he didn’t know what he was selling. He flat out pointed me to a cheap amp, when I was looking at his Deluxe Reverb. He said he didn’t like the “ancient” look of Fenders. Went in a few months later to look for strap locks, they didn’t have them. However, when I walked in the door I saw him on the computer so I looked for myself. After making eye contact with the guy a few times, he shouted from across the room “what are you looking for?”. Not a “can I help you?” Not a “hello” nothing. Pretty sure this man has not had pleasant human interaction a day in his life. I feel bad for his coworkers. How he’s still there...

Absolutely fantastic spot in El Centro. Right next to a donut shop and behind a gas station too. The manager and her lead rep are outstanding. The gentleman is very knowledgeable and energetic. Absolutely adamant about music and showing you the benefits of the instrument. I always see this man handling MULTIPLE people in an orchestrated fashion. I have visited many times throughout this recent year in hope to finance some of the drums, violins, basses, trumpets, saxophones and 12 string they have. I usually do online orders with them in store too. I go for quick grabs like strings picks drumming practice pads, sticks, and here soon I’ll be cleaning out their string section! Great place....