Business Details
We are a dedicated violin center serving Southern California with three convenient showroom locations across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. With years of hands-on experience in stringed instruments, our knowledgeable staff and experienced faculty provide expert guidance to musicians at every level. We pride ourselves on offering the complete line of Satori brand hand-crafted violins, violas, cellos, and basses alongside a carefully curated selection of instruments from makers around the world. Our professional technicians deliver meticulous instrument repairs and dependable rental services that families and educators trust.
Through our music academy, private lessons, and seasonal festivals, we cultivate performance opportunities that enrich the cultural life of our community. We maintain rigorous standards in retail, instruction, and recording, ensuring every customer receives attentive, individualized service. Our commitment to musicianship is further demonstrated through the annual SCM examination administered at our center. We welcome you to visit our beautiful showrooms and studios to experience our passion for the stringed instrument tradition.
Through our music academy, private lessons, and seasonal festivals, we cultivate performance opportunities that enrich the cultural life of our community. We maintain rigorous standards in retail, instruction, and recording, ensuring every customer receives attentive, individualized service. Our commitment to musicianship is further demonstrated through the annual SCM examination administered at our center. We welcome you to visit our beautiful showrooms and studios to experience our passion for the stringed instrument tradition.
Highlights and features
- We carry the complete line of Satori brand hand-crafted stringed instruments.
- Our three Southern California showrooms serve Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
- We administer the annual SCM Certificate of Musicianship examination.
- Our faculty provides private lessons for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, and harp.
- We offer professional recording studios specializing in stringed instruments and piano.
- Our staff includes experienced faculty and friendly, knowledgeable instrument specialists.
Services
Instrument Sales
We supply the complete line of Satori brand hand-crafted violins, violas, cellos, string basses, bows, cases, and accessories across our three Southern California showrooms. Our knowledgeable staff guides students, families, and professional musicians toward instruments suited to their skill level and budget. Customers benefit from our carefully curated selection of fine instruments sourced from respected makers worldwide.
Music Lessons
Our AMAC Music Academy provides private lessons for violin, viola, cello, string bass, piano, and harp at our Chino Hills location. Students learn from experienced faculty members dedicated to developing technical proficiency and musical artistry. Through seasonal festivals and recitals, we offer meaningful performance opportunities that build confidence and stage experience.
Instrument Repairs
We provide professional repair services for violin family instruments through appointments available seven days a week at our Arcadia center. Our skilled technicians address the specific needs of stringed instruments with careful attention to craftsmanship and playability. Musicians rely on our expertise to maintain their instruments in optimal condition throughout their playing careers.
Instrument Rentals
We offer rental programs for violin, viola, cello, and bass instruments, providing accessible options for beginning students and growing musicians. Our rental service supports families seeking quality instruments without the initial investment of a purchase. Students benefit from well-maintained instruments selected to match their developmental needs.
Recording Studios
Our recording studios specialize in capturing stringed instruments and piano for solo artists, bands, and educational projects. We provide digital multi-track recording, audio mixing, mastering, editing, and custom packaging services. Clients receive professional results supported by quality equipment and experienced engineers dedicated to the best performances.
Reviews (7)
Bernie Lin
May 11, 2021
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Definitely the best violin teacher I've ever had. I owe all my violin fundamentals to Edmund Wu's great teaching.
James E.
Jul 07, 2019
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Went to go get a violin restrung and was stunned to find out this shop moved from a commercial building to a residential house. When I arrived, the owner was giving a lesson so he asked his daughter to do the restring. Apparently she was busy napping before she was tasked with the resting. This obviously showed as she appeared to be annoyed. Reasonable price but could do without the attitude. Not too sure if I would want to deal with this home business again unless I was desperate.
Adam K.
Mar 26, 2018
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An enigmatic mom and pop stringer instrument shop with lessons and luthier services. Wonderful attitudes of the owners who seem to truly want to provide a service to the community of young musicians. They take time to inspire the children and don't ever seem pressed for time. This isn't the place I'd take an expensive instrument - the receipt keeping once you leave the instrument leaves some sense of anxiety - they have carbon copy notes but make no mention of the instrument identity, and the wait time for having the work done is unpredictable as are returned calls and office hours.
The luthier work is not always optimal. I had a fingerboard that required regluing and fitting more than once. For the second time, they skimped on the bow rehairing and I was left with a semi-taut bow that wouldn't fully loosen in typical humidity. This is usually not an issue except I own a bow that noticeably improves with appropriate testing of the wood.
The luthier work is not always optimal. I had a fingerboard that required regluing and fitting more than once. For the second time, they skimped on the bow rehairing and I was left with a semi-taut bow that wouldn't fully loosen in typical humidity. This is usually not an issue except I own a bow that noticeably improves with appropriate testing of the wood.
Patrick M.
Oct 30, 2016
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We love this place. We really appreciate the attention and patience. They are way more helpful than you would expect and insist that you come by any time if you need help tuning your violin. Weekends and night.s. They encourage the kids and really take he time to talk about the instrument beyond just teaching how to play. This has been a positive experience that has helped my kids enjoy playing.
Rey R.
Aug 02, 2016
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I love this store. I have been buying violins and violas for my two sons for years from this place. They always give excellent service and always with wonderful grace and kindness. This is the type of family owned business that I love to support. Today, in fact, shows what a special place this store is. My son is about to play in a concert and he tells me that his bow needs replacement. He tells me at 7:00 at night!
What am I to do? I thought the only place that can help me is the Violin Center. I jump in the car and I drive with my son to Arcadia. I knock on the door and even though they were closed! They agreed to help me. I'm so grateful to them.
What am I to do? I thought the only place that can help me is the Violin Center. I jump in the car and I drive with my son to Arcadia. I knock on the door and even though they were closed! They agreed to help me. I'm so grateful to them.
Neida Luevanos
Nov 19, 2015
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I had to get a violin its strings, chin-rest, bow etc. They told us that it would be ready pretty soon. That was true it was a night that we took it and the next day in the morning they called to tell us it was ready. When I got there it was perfect. Good as NEW! The fix was very affordable. I totally recommend this place for anyone that is trying to get a very good string instrument! Good Luck!
Ian M.
Jun 12, 2008
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This place is sort of strange but is very nice looking. When I went in, a receptionist who spoke only Chinese (I'm pretty sure it was Cantonese, because my limited, limited Mandarin didn't really work, but I might have just been mispronouncing things). After communication via paper (my knowledge of Kanji allowed me to write things to her on the paper, to which she would write things back), I had some things figured out, but not too much. I'm guessing this place doesn't get too many non-Chinese customers.
It was fun for me to try out different language skills! After a few minutes, the English-speaking man came out of the back and was extremely nice. My dad and I picked up the viola case and music stand we had ordered, which were both in excellent condition. We then proceeded to buy a chin rest. Overall, the experience was quite nice. It's a small place, but the interior was impeccably maintained. I would come here again.
It was fun for me to try out different language skills! After a few minutes, the English-speaking man came out of the back and was extremely nice. My dad and I picked up the viola case and music stand we had ordered, which were both in excellent condition. We then proceeded to buy a chin rest. Overall, the experience was quite nice. It's a small place, but the interior was impeccably maintained. I would come here again.
