Business Details
Your Trusted Music Store in East Bay
Rockin Robbies is a family-owned business with two full-service music stores in the East Bay Area, serving musicians since 1990. Our Concord and El Cerrito locations offer a comprehensive range of musical instruments, accessories, rentals, and expert repair services. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on being authorized dealers for top brands like Fender, Yamaha, and Selmer. Our team of professional educators provides personalized music lessons for all skill levels, while our repair department handles everything from band instruments to guitars. We support local schools and community music programs, ensuring students have access to quality instruments and resources.Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our flexible rental policies, free instrument evaluations, and dedicated text support line. As lifelong musicians and educators, we prioritize creating positive experiences for both students and parents. Our stores operate with strict safety protocols, offering contactless pickup and online services. With a reputation for reliability and expertise, we've become the East Bay's trusted destination for all things music-related.
Services
Instrument Sales
Music Lessons
Instrument Repair
School Rentals
Online Lessons
Consignment Sales
Accessories
Percussion Kits
Brass Instruments
Woodwind Instruments
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of music industry expertise from our owner and staff
- We are authorized dealers for top brands like Fender, Yamaha, and Selmer
- Our repair department handles all band/orchestra and guitar/amp repairs
- We provide personalized music lessons for all skill levels and instruments
- We support local schools with quality instrument rentals and educational resources
What people say
Expert repair work
Great selection of instruments
Knowledgeable staff
Excellent music teachers
Competitive rental prices
Services
Musical Instrument Rentals
We offer comprehensive rental programs for band and orchestra instruments including brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Our inventory features top brands like Yamaha and Selmer with monthly rates starting at $24.95. Our rental warranty covers normal wear and tear while providing clear guidelines for instrument maintenance and repair responsibilities.
Music Lessons
Our professional instructors provide personalized lessons for all skill levels in guitar, piano, drums, and various band/orchestra instruments. Lessons are $170 monthly with flexible scheduling options available at both locations or online. We match students with teachers based on musical goals and experience levels.
Instrument Repair
Our expert technicians handle repairs for guitars, basses, amps, and all band/orchestra instruments. We offer free estimates with transparent pricing starting at $35 for electronic diagnosis. Our repair shop follows strict protocols to ensure proper instrument functionality while maintaining customer education about care requirements.
New & Used Instrument Sales
We carry a diverse selection of new, used, and consignment instruments from top brands including Fender, Ibanez, and Yamaha. Our inventory spans guitars, basses, amps, and complete band/orchestra instruments with accessories. We maintain relationships with manufacturers to ensure product authenticity and quality.
Online Music Education
Our digital platform enables remote learning with the same qualified instructors available in-store. Students access weekly 30-minute sessions through secure online portals with scheduling flexibility. We provide technical support to ensure seamless virtual learning experiences while maintaining educational quality standards.
People
Robin
Owner
With over 30 years in the music industry, Robin transitioned from music educator to business owner. She established Rockin Robbies Concord and expanded to El Cerrito in 2020. Her expertise spans instrument knowledge, educational programs, and community engagement. Robin maintains strong relationships with local schools while ensuring quality service standards across both locations.
Questions
What instruments can I rent?
We offer brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion instruments from top brands like Yamaha and Selmer starting at $24.95/month.
How much are music lessons?
Private lessons cost $170 monthly with 30-minute weekly sessions available in-store or online for most instruments.
Do you repair guitars?
Yes, our technicians handle guitar setups, electronics, and repairs starting at $35 with free initial evaluations.
Where are your locations?
We have stores at 1835 Colfax St, Concord and 11225 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito with identical service offerings.
What are your hours?
Concord: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. El Cerrito: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Closed Sundays.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, our virtual platform provides access to the same qualified instructors with flexible scheduling options available.
Reviews (7)
Steven P.
Jan 20, 2022
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I called this store roughly 7 months ago looking for my Stolen Mandolin. The guy told me he would have seen or known if they had purchased any and hadn't in a long time. I got a voicemail from the guy I talked to, he tells me someone from a church donated a Mandolin, he checked the serial number I left him as a good shop should! Sure enough, it was a match. This mandolin has been on my mind everyday since it was stolen and searched everyday to see if someone tried to sell it. Well, luckily I had called the right place and he enthusiastically let me know in a voicemail they have my mandolin.
I had given up hope, now I'll never go to any store for any equipment/accessories and collection of strings I own. Thank you so much for looking out and letting me know ASAP, I am in tears of joy knowing I finally get my $1300 Mandolin back! You Rock as your sign says!
I had given up hope, now I'll never go to any store for any equipment/accessories and collection of strings I own. Thank you so much for looking out and letting me know ASAP, I am in tears of joy knowing I finally get my $1300 Mandolin back! You Rock as your sign says!
Patty W.
Sep 05, 2021
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This place is effing rad! I had no idea it was here! Good selection and awesome staff that were super friendly to both me and my 5 year old son that was touching everything! If you want a non pretentious laid back spot look no further! Support your local shop! I picked up a nice 12 string acoustic today and am very pleased with it.
Emily J.
Aug 19, 2021
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Love our local music store. Super fun to peruse and we have always received friendly service, especially from the owner Robin. While we want to add more instruments to our home, we aren't quite yet ready for another big purchase. So during a recent day date, we stopped by and picked up a couple egg shakers and a kalimba (thumb piano) to tide us over for now. We will be back when we're ready to add to our collection either temporarily via rental or permanently via purchase.
Lucia R.
Jul 02, 2021
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Really disappointed. this review is for the horrible experience that my little step brother had 1 year ago when he used to take guitar lessons. Our friends, classmates, & family warned us that the quality here don't match up to an excellent standard in lessons & instruments so we switched to another music store after trying it out anyways since we live nearby. and because it's cheaper. The guitar that we purchased from here was low quality. at least it was below the retail price which Robin had kindly given us as a discount so that's for the 2 stars.
You get what you pay for; cannot say anything more positive than that. The low rating is for the guitar lessons. my brother had not learn anything valuable and the teacher was very rude and demeaning to him. tried returning the guitar for a refund but there's no one at the front store & the store is really messy & disorganized. So we decided not to return it cause we thought it was unprofessional how they dealt with the lessons. We tried calling to cancel my brothers lessons but we still got charged for lessons. Would never come back here again. really upset about this.
You get what you pay for; cannot say anything more positive than that. The low rating is for the guitar lessons. my brother had not learn anything valuable and the teacher was very rude and demeaning to him. tried returning the guitar for a refund but there's no one at the front store & the store is really messy & disorganized. So we decided not to return it cause we thought it was unprofessional how they dealt with the lessons. We tried calling to cancel my brothers lessons but we still got charged for lessons. Would never come back here again. really upset about this.
Rachel H.
Mar 26, 2021
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This place is so awesome and the staff and owner Robin, are so very helpful. I have rented a clarinet for three years through their school rental program. I felt the time was right to buy him a Yamaha clarinet. Finally lol. I called Robin and she ordered it for me and gave me a price less than the retail price. Then, after I counted up my savings from renting an instrument, I had a discount of over 50% from the retail price. When I gave it to my son, he was so appreciative, pleased and amazed with the tone. Thank you so much, and thanks for helping him continue his love for music.
Dalia Amin
Dec 22, 2020
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My appreciation for the excellent customer service which I had received from the store on my last visit. The staff was warm and accommodating, and they were so helpful to me. There are lots of New and used instruments. I highly recommend this store.
Christabelle P.
Dec 05, 2020
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Love this local gem! They are so nice and flexible. I used to take guitar lessons here, and they would always reschedule for me. I sadly moved to Alameda and had to stop lessons and didn't pick up my guitar for almost 2 years. I picked it back up and noticed the strings were rusty. I tried to re string myself, but one of the pegs melted into the guitar! It took less than a day to have it fixed! Support small local music stores and get great customer service!
