JAMS Music provides comprehensive instrument repair for all stringed instruments. Whether it’s as simple as restringing your guitar, getting your instrument set up, installing or repairing your electronics, or a full re-fret, we can do it. We pride ourselves in giving you an honest evaluation of what your instrument needs, a fair price for the labor, and a quick turn around time to get you playing again! Instruments can be dropped off during regular store hours.

Brian Hart has worked on guitars and other stringed instruments ever since he started playing. His experience, expertise, and reputation with satisfied customers has grown while gaining hands-on experience throughout the Bay Area and beyond. By following a methodical series of measurements, your instrument will tell a story of where it has been, and where it needs to go. He provides exemplary work expected in a high-end shop without the high-end price.

Since joining JAMS Music in early 2015, Ian Hart has become a prominent figure within the Tri-Valley music community for his dedication to delivering exceptional instrument repairs with an unwavering commitment to quality. His guiding principle is “You’re only as good as the last repair you’ve done.” Ian has conducted repair-focused sessions for Atlanta Public Schools, LVJUSD, SRVUSD, and at the CMEA Bay Section Conference.

An instrument evolves into a trusted companion over time, developing its unique character and dialogue with the player. Regular maintenance is essential in preserving and enhancing this relationship, ensuring that musicians have a reliable, finely tuned instrument throughout their careers. Ian's objective is to remove any obstacles between the musician and their instrument, facilitating seamless practice and performance.

Ian eschews the saying, “Centuries of tradition, unimpeded by progress,” and instead employs modern repair techniques to help instruments and musicians realize their full potential. He is always willing to provide maintenance tips and offer candid advice on instrument upgrades and evaluations. Prior to his career in repair, Ian majored in Music Education at the University of the Pacific before finding his home behind the bench instead of on the podium.

Ian has performed professionally with the Atlanta Wind Symphony and is currently performing with the Pleasanton Community Concert Band and the San Francisco Pride Band. Additionally, he is available as a substitute for local performing ensembles on saxophone and clarinet. When he’s not at work, you can find him cheering on the Dubs with his wife during basketball season and reading the latest science fiction and fantasy novels to hit the Livermore Public Library shelves.