A great selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a top notch repair department.read more

If you are shopping for your first guitar, or honestly any guitar, just go to True Tone Music. I…read morewill get into why, but that is basically the whole review in one sentence. I found them online and called ahead to see if they had the guitar I wanted in stock. They did, and whoever answered the phone was so genuinely enthusiastic that I was excited to go make my purchase. When I got there the place was busy, with people in the back trying out guitars and a few staff floating around helping everyone. The thing that struck me right away was that all of them looked like they actually enjoyed being there. The guy who helped me, Louis, was a total rock star. I told him I was after a guitar and wanted to start taking lessons, and he immediately walked me back to meet Shawn, one of the teachers who happened to be in that day. Shawn and I hit it off, and I texted him later that day to set up my first lesson, which is this coming week. I am genuinely excited for it. The guitar I wanted was there, brand new and in flawless condition. Here is the part that really got me. I had read that silk and steel strings can be gentler on your fingers when you are starting out, so I asked about them. Instead of brushing me off, Louis walked me through the real pros and cons, and not once did it feel like he was nudging me away from them to save the shop a little money or labor, which is honestly what I half expected. I ended up deciding against them, and then he handed me a set anyway and told me to take them home, and that if I changed my mind I could come back any time and they would put them on for me free. He let me pick out a handful of picks, threw in a tuner, and even knocked a chunk off the price of the guitar without me asking. I had not even thought to ask, since it was in perfect condition. Then there was the warranty. I asked about it, they did not know off the top of their heads, and at one point something like four of the staff were working to track down an answer for me. Mind you, I had already checked out. I was buying that guitar no matter what the warranty said. They chased the answer down anyway, simply because I had asked. They also threw in a hat, which sounds like a tiny thing but genuinely made me grin. Picking up a new instrument feels like the start of something, and a small gesture like that fit the whole spirit of the place. I walked out already wanting to come back, even though I have no reason to until my lesson. This is the kind of customer service people say does not exist anymore. I am here to tell you it does, and it is alive and well at True Tone Music. I never even planned to buy my first guitar there, and now I cannot picture it having gone any other way. Huge thank you to the entire team, and to Louis & Shawn. You made my first guitar purchase a great memory.

I had a wonderful experience at this music shop! I came in to replace the strings on my daughter's…read moreguitar, and everything was done incredibly fast and with great quality. The owner is very friendly and truly passionate about what they do -- it makes such a difference! They also have an amazing selection of guitars from all over the world -- such a unique and interesting collection to explore. Thank you so much for the excellent service. Highly recommend this place!

The ultimate la no frills spot. GO HERE IF YOU NEED A RENTAL THEY ARE GREAT! Absolutely no frills,…read moregreat pricing.

My daughter's been taking guitar lessons from G for more than 2-3 years now and she's still…read morethrilled and excited every Tuesday when she sets up her electronic guitar and get ready for her lesson. She up to challenges in learning new pieces, new tricks or techniques. She started with acoustic guitar then gradually moved to electric after mastery. Guitar was not her first instrument though, she's taken piano, then flute before guitar but she's enjoying guitar better than the previous ones. She can just pick it up and roll. We're happy with G! He's a good teacher and very patient with the lessons and make sure my daughter really knows it before moving to new lesson. He definitely knows his forte :)) Highly recommended, definitely!

Gabe is truly a wonderful teacher! He is professional, patient, knowledgeable and kind. As a total…read morebeginner of the bass guitar, he made sure I was forming good playing habits. I felt like I was learning useful/ important theory that didn't feel overwhelming or boring. His classes are really affordable for the quality teaching you get. If I wasn't working and being a mom full-time, I'd totally continue learning from Gabe. All to say, he works well with all ages!

Brought my Martin DX-1 in for a string change, setup, and minor fretboard cleaning. Spoke with…read moreMitch who recommended a few minor adjustments as well. I was expecting it to take a couple of days, but just a couple of hours later it was already done! I picked it up the next day, and the guitar plays and sounds better than it has in years! Also a bargain price, very happy with the setup! I'll be bringing all of my guitars here from now on. When bringing in an instrument for service, be sure to call first to make sure the guitar tech is available. This is also mentioned on their website, but just be sure to call.

Smaller store but a great selection of guitars. I hear there's live music here too (there's a…read morelittle stage in the back of the store). Parking's a little difficult but not too bad. Check them out if you're in the area!

Outstanding experience! Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful to sell…read moremy euphonium! Highly recommended!

This neighborhood shop is worthy of even a modicum of customer service…read more The GM must be operating in some mindset of scarcity or tyranny because their crew are all kind, helpful, and upbeat. Unfortunately, none of them hipped me to their absolute no way no how zero returns policy when i made a purchase under duress and need. They kind of had what i needed so in a pinch, I was grateful. When my situation changed, and I would have gladly accepted store credit they said "no way no how!" to my humble request to return or exchange brand new stuff in original packaging. Its no wonder stinkin guitar center prevails in this economy. Someone help out the underdogs so they can maybe run a good business! Shop at your own risk friends. Happy music making no matter what!

We love Culver Music! My older boy took trombone classes here and my younger one is now taking…read morepiano. It's almost a year now and he's still enjoying it!

During my short visit in Los Angeles I am enjoying my voice lessons with Pat. Her patience with me…read morean adult beginner is very much appreciated and based on the conversation with a parents of her child student, a favorite. Also the fellow staff members were great with coordinating my lessons and sending helpful class reminders.

I stop by Adam's Music every once in a while, whenever I have to purchase accessories for my…read morevarious wind and string instruments. Garrett and Sean are both super friendly and more than willing to help me out with whatever I need. They have an impressive assortment of used instruments as well as various accessories. I've bought several used brass instrument mouthpieces from them, for great prices. I highly recommend this store.

Great local music shop that caters to a wide variety of instruments. I came here to pick up slide…read morelubricant for my kid's trombone which they had in stock. We also have trumpet, guitar, and bass players in the family, so I'll definitely be back if I need anything else!

I took a number of in-person lessons with Fred. He's a professional musician doing everything from…read morebeing in the house band for the legendary Filmore West to a session man, recording from LA to Nashville and more. Legendary acts like Howlin Wolf specifically have ask Fred to transpose their catalog for their song books. Freds an incredible teacher. I highly recommend him if you're interested in taking lesson from this multi-instrumentalist

From the owner: Fred Sokolow has written over 200 instruction books and videos for guitar, ukulele, banjo,…read moremandolin, Dobro, lap steel and autoharp. He's a world renowned teacher and musician and his instructional style has helped millions of stringed instrument players with its clarity and down to earth style