Sono Strings

I have been to different places to learn cello and this has been the best one I have gone to yet. My instructor is very skilled and professional, not to mention the customer service is helpful and friendly. I have recommended a few friends of mine to try out their violins and lessons, and they all returned very positive feedback. In overall, you cannot find a better strings shop in the whole north Cal.

My daughter plays cello and when the endpin became dull and doesn’t «grip» anymore we decided to take it in to this new shop since it’s close to where we live. The staff were super friendly and sharpened the endpin for us without any charge. They make you feel right at home. I highly recommend this place.

I recently brought in my violin bow to Sono Strings for a rehair. The services is fantastic. I got my bow back less than a week. They not only do rehair but other repairs. They also have great selection on instrument. They have great price. The people are very knowledgeable. There is also a studio where you can take lesson there. You should go there and check out the selection if you are looking for an instrument.

My goodness! I have a great time every time I visit this shop! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! The kids who come in for music practice seem to always have a fun time! Definitely would recommend everyone to have music lessons here and also repairing your instruments.

The customer service was really great, and they had a great selection of violins. I love the violin I got from them.

This shop has beautiful, quality instruments, at reasonable prices. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. They also have a great selection. If you are looking for a Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass to rent or own, you should definitely come here. You will be able to find something that you like.
I needed to get my middle schooler a Bass because she had outgrown her school instrument, both physically and musically. The problem is that good Basses are hard to find in this intermediate category. She plays classical, not Jazz, so we were looking for an affordable, quality carved instrument.
I went to the Bass Shop that everyone knows about. There were lots of nice Basses, but I couldn’t find one to fit her, and my budget at the same time (the one she liked best was too expensive, and the one that fit my budget was too small for her…).
Her teacher recommended we look at Sono Strings. They had a very lovely, fully carved Bass at a reasonable price. The Bass is the French Quenoil style which means it has a narrow upper bout and a sloping back to make it very easy to get into thumb position.
The instrument is very well made inside, and has a nice finish and grain. The fingerboard is well dressed, and the bridge is set up right for Arco playing. Too often you find Basses in this range set up for Jazz and the action is too high.
This Bass has a very sonorous sound and she found it quite easy to play. It is the kind of bass that she can play and enjoy for a long time, and the price was very reasonable. We also found a very affordable bow that will be more than adequate until she is ready for the next level of playing.
The best part is that they have another one just like it in stock! If you are looking for a Bass to play Baroque, Classical, or Romantic music you should definitely check out Sono Strings.
p. s. She also plays Viola. Fortunately her current instrument is more than adequate for now. I did check out the Violas that they have in the shop. The instruments are great looking, well made, and the prices are quite reasonable. I’ll definitely come back here when she is ready for the next level Viola.

We came here since my son plays the cello. This place carries many selections of cellos and violins. We got a lot of help from the owners to select the right cello at the right price for my son. In addition, we also found an awesome cello instructor, Abraham for our son. I would definitely recommend this place for my friends!

Went there few weeks ago with a broken string of a simple child violin. Turned out few others parts were off as well, they replaced everything for free and refused to get paid — because they just had spare part to give! Other than that, they were super nice and it was clear that they are very passionate about what they do. Superb.

At the recommendation of our daughter’s high school orchestra director, we visited Sono Strings, (first time was about a month ago, just 2 weeks after it’s grand opening). When I walked in the door, I was greeted right away by Abraham, who was soon after joined by Jason. They were so friendly and made me feel at home. Their courtesy and enthusiasm really encourages you to take full advantage of so many services they offer, as a new customer.
Today, we went back to follow up on our previous visit and spent over an hour with them, in addition to meeting with Connie, the owner. She’s extremely helpful, super friendly, remembered that I had visited prior to today, and takes the time to get to know you and your needs. She offered to help with an upcoming fundraiser at the high school and offered to promote it for us!
Sono’s location is perfectly situated on El Camino Real and Grant Rd, in Mountain View. Lots of light from the store window to keep it bright and inviting. I love the artistic, handcrafted décor! The open floor plan is super neat and clean, showcasing beautiful violas, violins, cellos, etc., with several private teaching rooms — much bigger than most music stores I’ve seen. Connie says she hopes it encourages families to join in on student lessons. I know our family will be signing up for piano, violin and guitar lessons very soon!
We love Sono!!! Thanks again Connie, Abraham and Jason for such a friendly atmosphere — we WILL be back!
Cheers!
Kimberly (and family)

I came here with a friend, I walked in to find a teacher teaching a three year old music. He was down the floor and when she moved on he followed her and gently bright her attention back. She was having so much fun.
One bench down I was engaged in conversation with the office manager, who is also an adept artist– her art decorates the store walls– She was telling me of how they hosted a benefit for a local artist with disabilities, and raised 10k.
They have 4 teaching rooms and the fee is the lowest I’ve heard of in the Bay Area.
They work with Artists to help them by renting instruments at reasonable prices, keeping studio prices low, referrals, etc.

The owners are super nice, so as the services. The store provide instrument and room rental for a reasonable price.
Note that the store is very clean and tidy, and it can convert into a mini concert hall for performance.

Recently went to Sonos Strings to rekindle my romance with the velvety viola. Abraham, one of the delightful co-​owners was impeccably knowledgable and gloriously helpful. He was able to accurately size me and help me with my chin rest and other accessories — he even tuned me in one of their private rooms with a piano!
Was so impressed with the service and am excited to practice and get better!

Stopped into their grand opening a couple of weeks ago, great addition to the neighborhood. They offer lessons and sales/​rentals of stringed instruments violins, violas, double basses. Grand opening was fun with food and performances. The owners Abraham and Connie have great ideas and lots of enthusiasm for their new business. For the latest news