Forrests Music

05/21/2026

In observation of Memorial Day, our physical store in Berkeley will be closed on Monday, May 25th. Online orders placed after noon PST on Saturday 5/23 will be processed and packaged beginning on Tuesday 5/26. We hope everyone enjoys their (long) weekend! 🎆

05/09/2026

Please wish a Very Happy Birthday to our longest team member here at Forrests Music (since 1981!) Marilyn Day 🥂🎂💐🎉 She is one if the Best Woodwind and Brass technicians, creative forces, dog rescuers around! We are fortunate to have her here ❤️🎁😍

04/30/2026

What a treat to see Mariel back at Forrests from the living in the UK 🇬🇧 helping her Dad move! Welcome back anytime you’re in town. She goes back on Friday 🤗💗🎶

04/29/2026

Elevate your double reed game 🎶

Calling all double reed enthusiasts! This top-notch Rieger Profiler is the perfect addition to your collection. High-quality used merchandise that ensures precision and durability at a good price. Ready to enhance your craft? Explore the details at www.forrestsmusic.com!

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

It takes a village to run a music 🎶 store and Forrests is very fortunate to have bassoon specialist Sam Troxell on our team making sure your orders are sent, helping find customers the best instruments and busy with the new Forrests website coming in May. Happy Birthday Sam - You are a gift 🎁 to Forrests 🤩🎶❤️

04/21/2026

We had a visit today from the principal clarinetist of Philharmonia Baroque Thomas Carroll! Fascinating historical clarinets that he built himself - Impressive 🤩❤️

04/07/2026

Bon Voyage 🛫 and Happy Trails to Ali Gainey as she moves across the pond to begin her next chapter! We will miss you🤗🥂🎊💗

03/18/2026

Happy Birthday, Cynthia!!!!

Strong leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room — it’s about being the one who keeps the music going, no matter what. 🎶

Today we celebrate the fearless heart behind Forrests Music — Cynthia Hanson. Your vision, resilience, and passion inspire every step we take forward. You lead with courage, create with purpose, and remind us all that great things happen when you believe in what you’re building.

Here’s to bold ideas, unstoppable energy, and a leader who turns challenges into harmony. 💫

01/25/2026

Welcome 🤗 William Welter and Scott Hostetler visiting us from Chicago! 🤩

01/25/2026

Forrests Music 🎶 enjoyed spending an afternoon last Saturday with Chicago Symphony’s principal oboist William Welter and English Horn Scott Hostetler! 🤩 They were in town for a performance at Zellerbach and swung in to see us 💗