Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Store in Sacramento Since 1963
Kline Music has been a cornerstone of Sacramento's music community since 1963. Founded by Betty Kline, our family-owned business remains committed to making music accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for all. We offer a comprehensive range of services including instrument sales, rentals, repairs, and music lessons taught by experienced local instructors. Our 60+ years of operation reflect our dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and fostering musical growth in our community. We maintain a curated selection of instruments from trusted brands, complemented by one of the region's largest sheet music collections.Our on-site repair technicians, including luthier Arnie Gamble, provide professional maintenance and restoration services. We believe music builds community and creativity, creating an inclusive environment where musicians of all levels feel welcome. Our mission continues to prioritize customer needs, whether through school-year rental plans or personalized lesson programs. As a locally rooted business, we take pride in supporting both emerging and professional musicians throughout their musical journeys. Our store serves as a hub for music education, performance preparation, and instrument expertise.
Services
Instruments Sales
Music Lessons
Instrument Rentals
Repairs & Restorations
Sheet Music
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1963 with deep local music community roots
- Offering instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs under one roof
- Curated selection of trusted instrument brands for all skill levels
- Experienced local music instructors with private teaching studios
- Professional on-site repair technicians including master luthier Arnie Gamble
Services
Instruments Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of musical instruments including guitars, keyboards, orchestral strings, percussion, and woodwinds from trusted brands. Our inventory caters to musicians at all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. Each instrument is carefully curated to ensure quality and playability for our customers.
Music Lessons
Our private music lessons are taught by experienced local instructors in dedicated teaching studios. We offer instruction for piano, guitar, voice, drums, strings, and various orchestral instruments. Lessons are available for students of all ages and skill levels to develop their musical abilities.
Instrument Rentals
We provide affordable instrument rental options specifically designed for students and school music programs. Our rental fleet includes quality instruments with flexible terms, including school-year plans that accommodate educational needs and budget requirements.
Repairs & Restorations
Our on-site repair department handles instrument maintenance and restoration for guitars, string instruments, and other musical equipment. Led by master luthier Arnie Gamble, we provide professional repair services to keep instruments in optimal playing condition.
Sheet Music
We maintain one of the largest printed music collections in the region, serving students, teachers, and professional musicians. Our inventory includes educational materials, performance pieces, and specialized sheet music to support various musical disciplines and proficiency levels.
People
Betty Kline
Founder
Founded Kline Music in 1963 as a small music shop that grew into Sacramento's premier music destination. Her vision created a welcoming space for musicians of all levels.
Questions
What types of instruments do you sell?
We offer guitars, keyboards, orchestral strings, percussion instruments, woodwinds, brass instruments, and related accessories from trusted brands for all skill levels.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes, we provide private music lessons in our dedicated teaching studios for piano, guitar, voice, drums, strings, and various orchestral instruments.
Are instrument rentals available?
We offer affordable instrument rental options for students and school programs with flexible terms including school-year plans.
Do you provide repair services?
Our on-site repair department handles instrument maintenance and restoration, led by master luthier Arnie Gamble for string instruments and guitars.
What are your store hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm-4pm for your convenience.
Reviews (7)
Seth Oberst
May 25, 2022
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Great place great staff. Embarrassingly I checked the prices at guitar center, they're the exact same price on the same model but kline had 200% better service!
Kevin Leach
May 12, 2022
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Oldest music store in Sacramento. Instrument you will not see at other stores. Friendly and personal staff.
Mark Tillotson
Apr 14, 2022
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We come here for music lessons. They have a large selection of instruments and music books too. Helpful, friendly staff.
Aleksander Podlubny
Mar 24, 2022
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Great instruments, this store has many rare string and other instruments, music classes. Excellent customer service.
Quinn Berry
Feb 27, 2022
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Great place, and great staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and willing to answer all your questions. I purchased a missing guitar string, and the salesman installed it and tuned it while I waited. Also purchased a tuner for the guitar, and the salesman also demonstrated how to use it. Cline music has been around for a long time, and judging by the fantastic assistance I received, I can see why. Would recommend the store to anyone who's beginning with a musical instrument, or anyone who's advanced.
Cameron Villa
Feb 18, 2022
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I am receiving Guitar lessons, and it's going great. My teacher is very nice and is really showing me so things I remember. The staff was super helpful when I purchased equipment. I highly recommend.
David Hall Dhallsellshomes
Jan 27, 2022
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Bought a gift card for my client and they were super helpful when it came to questions about my saxophone!
