It’s the best place to rent or buy stringed instruments for all ages! David Malvinni also does amazing repair work and appraisals! Don’t forget to schedule an appointment.
My son has been taking guitar lessons with David for the last two years and the experience has been perfect. I highly recommend him to any parent looking to teach their kids how to play guitar or violin. A+, Whats great about his service? Hes planted a positive affirmation in our son about playing a musical instrument, so learning is fun for Landon now. He now plays for family, friends and has continued to build his confidence by having an audience. Really Really enjoy working with David.
When visiting my grandchildren in Santa Barbara I am so proud and impressed by my son David and his wife Valerie. I see first hand the relentless efforts and time spent on their students. Both Dave and Valerie are dedicated to teach their many students to be the very best they can and to flourish in their individual music education. Both their children are proof of that philosophy as Sofia and Joey are talented prolific musicians because of their parents dedication and belief in the joy music brings to the world.
Valerie and David have been instrumental in helping our sons learn how to play and appreciate the violin and guitar. They meet them at their level and teach at an appropriate and encouraging pace. They are considerate teachers and highly trained and competent. I am confident they are receiving the best instruction in town. We are so thankful to be part of their program.
My daughter has been taking violin lessons from Valerie for five years now. Valerie is wonderful -- very patient and kind with my daughter (who definitely has her moments!), but also challenging her in technique and musicality and always improving her playing. Valerie is also just a really nice and awesome person in general. We have also loved doing the Suzuki Institute they put on in the summer (I was honestly a little skeptical that my daughter would like doing so much violin, but they made it both fun and a great learning experience). I should also say that I was a Suzuki child with a fair amount of musical training myself, so I am super picky about teachers knowing musical technique -- and I am really glad we found Valerie and I am really pleased with our experience with her.
Valerie and David are superb musicians and excellent teachers. They both have a knack for working with kids and are always patient and supportive with my son! They offer beginning to expert lessons for many instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, keyboard), all with a high level of expertise.
I have seen Dave and Valerie teach and they have a natural ability for teaching all ages with patience and positive reinforcement. Dave has been a positive influence on my grandson. His knowledge and expertise has made him excel with his music career.
Valerie is a very good and kind teacher. Her own magnificent tone when she plays her viola is inspiring! My son has been her student now for 7 years!
Highly recommended!
The best teachers! I have seen students become well-rounded and improve dramatically in their music ability . They truly know how to bring out the best in every individual .
I walked in to buy strings, and the door was open ... suddenly the owner comes out of the back and asks me why Im in there. I tell him I need guit strings. He tells me he is giving a lesson and cant help until the lesson is over... seriously. I know exactly what I want, and I cant believe that he left the door open if he was too busy to take my money!
Polite owner. made sure I got everything I needed in a professional fashion. quality repair and maintenance service, prices are average.
Nice little shop. Very helpful.
Dave and his son Joey came in on a Sunday to help me with my emergency problem
Supposed to be an open storefront but it was locked up during posted buisness hours. off the street and hard to find. No one picks up the phone.
Amazing instruments, high quality with clear sounds!