Music is universal! As a vocalist I needed something I could practise with that would allow me to pitch shift while playing a sustained single note or chord. The Shruti Box does just that! I sing Rock... See more
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Sales person was very informative, in helping me make my decision for purchase. Harmonium arrived in excellent condition very quickly considering we are a 17 hour drive away from the music wareho... See more
I had a fantastic experience at Kala Kendar recently when looking to purchase a shruti box. Mickey was very knowledgeable, and ready to help. I truly felt taken care of as a customer and had all my qu... See more
Date/Time of Visit: January 24, 2026 approximately 1:00pm was first visit to Kala Kendar. The initial salesperson i spoke to "Micky" via email was very helpful and professional with his recommendation... See more
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- #2 of 2 best companies in Musical Instrument Store
- #2 of 2 best companies in Department Store
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Kala Kendar’s Music Warehouse was formed to provide local Toronto musicians access to authentic instruments out of India. Kala Kendar has continued to build on its success by offering its products and services to over 37 countries.
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1440 Gerrard Street East, M4L 1Z8, Toronto, Canada
- 416-463-3111
- Info@kalakendar.com
- kalakendar.com
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Quick service, professional transaction, no hassle support, 5*️⃣+.
September 1, 2024
Great Service!
I'm very happy with the service I received at Kala Kendar, during my most recent purchase there. The manager, Mickey, was very accommodating and generous with his time. He strongly encouraged me to try as many sitars as I needed, in order to arrived at the right choice for me. I was there for well over an hour. Without his help and patience, I likely would have rushed and made the wrong choice. 'Much appreciated!
August 16, 2024
Tabla Accessories
Mikey was very helpful and knowledgeable in explaining what I needed to rehead my tablas.
August 2, 2024
I received my Tanpura in perfect…
I received my Tanpura in perfect condition. Excellent quality and great customer service. I highly recomend this company . Special thanks to Mikey . 🙏🌟
July 25, 2024
the customer service is very good i…
the customer service is very good i love to do business again with him he’s the best
July 18, 2024
Great Company To Do Business With
I changed my order a day after placing it. They emailed me about it, fixed it right up and refunded me the difference.....easy peasy.
I will definitely do business with them again and Recommend them highly.
July 16, 2024
Service is friendly and prompt as usual!
July 11, 2024
Sitar is Like New
Sitar is Like New! I brought mine in after not having been played for a few years. It was ready the next day, with new strings, perfect tuning, and looking as if brand new, it was so well cared for. I bought a new gig bag and learned some new things about the instrument that I hadn't noticed before, too. Everyone was so very welcoming and helpful, both downstairs and upstairs in the music shop. Thank you!
June 26, 2024
They know their craft
Service in store was great. The store has a lot of high quality tablas. I strongly recommend this shop. The shipping is also very quick and no bad surprise comes with your order.
May 5, 2024
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Well Worth It
The pricing was good, the process of ordering was easy, and the shipping was fast. The tabla bag arrived exactly as described.
June 6, 2024
Outstanding service servicing 2 harmoniums
We had a great experience getting our 2 harmoniums serviced and repaired at Kala Kendar on 1440 Gerrard St. E., Toronto. We wish we had found this store and Mickey years ago - it would have saved us so much time and money. Mickey is extremely knowledgeable and was able to identify exactly what was wrong with each harmonium. He gave an annual service to one and a calibration service for the other at reasonable prices, and had them ready on time, and they now sound great. They also build and sell new harmoniums, and the quality is much higher than ones we've seen elsewhere.
April 23, 2024
outstanding quality instruments…
outstanding quality instruments (tablas) and excellent customer service
April 6, 2024
Fantastic experience
I am so pleased with my whole experience purchasing from Kala Kendar! The customer service is very good and they responded to all my questions very quickly. The shipping was fast and reliable. AND the shruti box is AMAZING! I love it! It has the ability to be played quietly, as well as loudly and has a beautiful sustain. I went with the G range and it is perfect for my mezzo-soprano voice.
April 9, 2024
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