Barker's Music

This is the only place to do business. The owner & his family are people of high skill & even higher integrity.

I stopped by Barker's Music today and was delighted with my experience. The gentleman who helped me was extremely welcoming and very helpful. I needed a couple pegs replaced on my acoustic guitar, and some help with the strings. He made me feel right at home. I suffer from a lot of social anxiety, and to be honest I hate going out in public. But Barker's Music felt like such a calm, safe place. They have an incredible selection of pianos, guitars and equipment, and contrary to some reviews I have read, it's very spacious - a stroller friendly place! I probably will never go to Guitar Center again knowing this gem exists right in the heart of Modesto. Thanks Barker's Music!!!

Bob Barker is a great guy and great with kids. Brought my niece here last year and he was so nice to her. Very good customer service and not creepy at all, as it should be. I love this place and love this guy. My niece was very fond of him as well. He is also a great teacher.

Recently I came into Barker's Music looking for a harmonica. Now that's not really a popular instrument around these parts (to my knowledge, anyway), but I was happy to see that the employees working there seemed to be knowledgeable and friendly. They found me exactly the kind of blues harp I wanted AND even knocked down the price for me since I'm a beginner. And to top it all off, they even threw in an instructional booklet for me to get started with. Overall a great place, and should I ever need another harp, I know exactly where I'm going to go.

Came to this shop to check out ukuleles with my child since she wanted one. We found a good deal on an Alvarez. There was a Groupon deal for classes that we decided to try and then I signed my child up for some more sessions with Scott. He was a very good instructor. I do recommend this place.

Barker's music went above and beyond in assisting us with a keyboard, mic and sound setup for a performance/fundraiser our organization recently put on. The keyboard they provided met the high standards our pianist requested and the sound filled the large hall. They were helpful, friendly and professional and I heartily recommend them!

Stopped in to get my first real guitar! The woman working was very helpful and pointed me to the guitar I looked at online. I played it and fell in love. They tuned it for me and made sure I had all the gear I needed. Really helpful. Thank you!

I called to ask if they had an xlr cable and the lady who answered laughed and asked if I was kidding. Its a pretty standard microphone cable...strange that i would be laughed at. I encourage others to stray away from this store and allow another shop with some decent customer service and knowledge take its place.

Went here for electric guitar lessons for our 7 y old. Had a few lessons, using Scott Blundo. First lesson is free, its great. Scott is enthusiastic with the kids and a great teacher. For lessons 5*'s.

horrible horrible place. Their employees are rude and snide and horrible customer service. Way over priced i will never go there again