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Grand Central Music & Conservatory We offer lessons on Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Fiddle, Piano and vocals.

Custom tailored lesson plans for each student. All ages!

We also carry all kinds of instruments - new and used. Books, band instruments and accessories. Unique gifts and artwork. PA and lighting rentals and installation. Friendly, helpful staff and excellent customer service after the sale. Quality instrument repair. Band instruments also available for rent.
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From lessons to gear to equipment rentals, we are your one stop shop for your music needs. Mom and Pop, Brick and Mortar- Call it what you want this is a walk in pick it up and play it music store. Great parking (free!) and close to the Orcutt bus stop. We share your passion for music gear of all kinds and there is always something out of the ordinary coming through our doors. What else does Grand Central Music do? Why buy from that faceless place we call the internet - come on in and ask for me by name-Dan Ernst!
Private One-on-one lessons with individually tailored lesson plans so no substitute teachers. Every April and October perform for family and friends at our student concert (Free to participate and attend!) So if individuality and personal attention are what you are looking for, this is the place for you!
Payments: All lessons are pre-paid and conveniently billed to your credit card on the first of the month with our autopay system. Required Material: Students are required to bring all books and assignments, as well as their instruments. Small amplifiers and keyboards will be available for guitar and piano students.
If you have gear you are looking to sell check out the following information to make your transactions with us easy peasy. We use Ebay and/or Reverb to see what items are selling for not what people are asking for. We take all the risk when purchasing from you, the item may sit in our store for a while, but you get your $$ right away!.
From a full fret dressing to neck resets, to anything as small as just tuning your instrument. We can take care of your instrument. All repairs are done on a first come first serve basis but some repairs can be finished the same day! Let us give you a free evaluation and with our reasonable rates get your instrument playing its absolute best.
Reviews (9)
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Mark Mantel
Jan 12, 2022
First timer who received excellent customer service and assistance. Left with a beautiful red electric guitar for my kid and a really awesome wireless amplifier, harmonica and a guitar case. Give these guys your business! I will be back for sure!
Alexander Wright
Sep 29, 2021
Really thankful for Kirk taking his time with me. I am a beginner player and he asked me very helpful questions to make sure I got the type of guitar I wanted. He also played each type of guitar to show me the difference which was very helpful.
Lily-Rose Stardust
Jun 11, 2021
The best place in town for music lovers. The best staff, absolutely lovely tutors on the premises, a really solid selection of guitars/basses, plus the chance of the occasional oddity guitar coming through. Great deals, great service, great people, great music. What's not to love?
James McGuire
May 08, 2021
Great service and they had vaccuum tubes in stock and were reasinably priced 10%above cost not bad and the lady their was surprisingly knowledgeable abiut amps abd guitars great attitude also
Oliver Meigs
Apr 19, 2020
Only went for a guitar lead. Shop has a fantastic array of instruments, even had a guitar part I've been looking for for a while!. Staff are very friendly. Nice experience :
Reed Kenny
Oct 25, 2019
Very cool local shop. Friendly and helpful, they let me pick through their supplies to find what I needed to repair my guitar.
Caleb Contente
Mar 27, 2019
Grand Central is the BEST! They're friendly, quick, thorough, knowledgeable, and they completely took care of my guitar troubles. It's like having a brand new instrument. Thank you Grand Central Music!
Lorraine Hunting
Nov 16, 2016
Friendly staff and great selection. Son has bought both of his Electric guitars from them and had repairs done there. They are very helpful with allowing you to try before you buy.
Terry Craven
Apr 24, 2014
I have purchased many guitars from Dan and the Crew over the years. Only one time did a used Guitar I bought have a problem. Dan had it fixed and back in my hands within a couple of days. They are always fair. and the prices are good. I'm glad I have a Great local music store to visit! Keep it up!