Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Music Products & Services in San Francisco
Established in 1948, Sunset Music has been a cornerstone of San Francisco's music community for over seven decades. Our store, now in its third location on Irving Street for 23 years, continues the legacy of providing exceptional music products and services. Led by owner Evelyn Masuda, a graduate of San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's of Music, we combine deep industry expertise with personalized service. Our offerings span instrument sales, repairs, rentals, and music instruction, serving both beginners and professionals. We maintain a comprehensive inventory of sheet music, including classical compositions and contemporary hits, alongside a wide selection of instruments from guitars to violins.Our team of knowledgeable musicians provides expert guidance and teaching resources, including onsite instruction for multiple instruments. Committed to community engagement, we support local music education through our inventory and services. With decades of experience in the music industry, we prioritize quality, accessibility, and customer satisfaction. Our store's history reflects our dedication to adapting to changing musical needs while maintaining traditional values. We offer convenient practice rooms and collaborate with local technicians to ensure comprehensive service solutions. This enduring commitment to musical excellence has made us a trusted resource for San Francisco's music enthusiasts.
Services
Sheet Music Sales
Instrument Rentals
Music Instruction
Instrument Repairs
Accessories Sales
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of music industry expertise
- Our staff includes professional musicians and educators
- We provide personalized instrument selection guidance
- We maintain the largest sheet music selection in SF
- We connect customers with local music instructors
Services
Sheet Music Sales
We offer the largest sheet music selection in San Francisco, featuring classical compositions, contemporary hits, and instructional materials. Our inventory includes single sheets for popular songs and comprehensive books from renowned artists. We specialize in providing repertoire, theory, and technique books for over 10 instruments including piano, violin, and guitar.
Instrument Rentals
We provide quality instrument rentals for students and professionals. Available rentals include clarinets, flutes, guitars, electric basses, and string instruments. Our rental program offers flexible terms with options to apply payments toward future purchases. We maintain all rental instruments to ensure optimal playability and sound quality.
Music Instruction
We offer onsite music instruction for guitar, piano, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Our teaching staff includes experienced musicians with formal education backgrounds. We provide access to practice rooms during weekday hours and can refer students to specialized instructors for additional instruments and advanced training.
Instrument Repairs
Our technicians perform string instrument restringing, tuning, and basic repairs. We service violins, violas, cellos, guitars, and harps while referring complex repairs to trusted local specialists. We maintain relationships with qualified technicians for woodwind and brass instrument maintenance, ensuring comprehensive repair solutions for all instrument types.
Accessories Sales
We carry a complete line of musical accessories including strings, reeds, and maintenance tools. Our inventory features teaching aids like flash cards and manuscript paper alongside gift items such as instrument-themed apparel and decor. We provide free gift wrapping and maintain a curated selection of music-related novelty items.
People
Evelyn Masuda
Owner
Evelyn Masuda, owner of Sunset Music, holds a Bachelor's of Music from San Francisco State University. A professional pianist and violinist, she has taught music locally and served as church pianist at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church for over 20 years.
Questions
What types of sheet music do you carry?
We offer the largest sheet music selection in San Francisco, including classical compositions, contemporary hits, and instructional materials for over 10 instruments.
Do you offer instrument rentals?
Yes, we rent clarinets, flutes, guitars, electric basses, and string instruments with flexible payment options that can apply toward future purchases.
Are music lessons available onsite?
We provide onsite instruction for guitar, piano, flute, clarinet, and saxophone with experienced instructors and practice room availability during weekday hours.
What repair services do you offer?
We perform string instrument restringing and tuning while referring complex repairs to trusted local specialists for woodwind and brass instruments.
What accessories are available?
We sell strings, reeds, teaching aids, and music-themed gifts including apparel, decor, and novelty items with free gift wrapping available.
