I've had a guitar since high school but dropped out of lessons after just a few months. 12 years…read morelater, I've still got the guitar, but I never learned to play it. I decided to try lessons again because I wanted to have a fun, relaxing post-work activity that wasn't watching TV all night -- plus I hadn't been very successful at trying to teach it to myself for the past decade. Lessons with Mark are fun and relaxing, but he still helps push you just enough to make it rewarding as well. The perfect combination. And of course, since he's an expert in many different styles, he can teach you whatever you want. I decided to branch out and focus on classical, and he helps me get through the book (The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method), while also teaching music theory, sight reading, ear training and memorization skills. But on weeks when I know I'll be too busy to practice, we just go through a super simple Beatles song and have fun listening to the song, playing it and singing. it's been such a joy to learn new things and feel a sense of accomplishment with guitar, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who wanted to learn how to play.

Hi all. Mark provided the entertainment for our NGA of Hancock Park hosted dinner party on Saturday…read morenight. Marks music set the mood and filled the party with the perfect vibe. I highly recommend Mark.

Neville was the MC at our wedding and we were so happy with how he handled the event - from start…read moreto finish! From the planning, to the day of, he made it all a breeze and always made us feel confident that we were getting what WE wanted, as opposed to what he thought we should do. Affordable, friendly, and comforting. Everything you could ask for on your special day. The little details are what left the biggest impression. He played the perfect mix of songs that would appeal to ALL the ages present. Got the history on the guests (who should toast, who shouldn't). He even threw in some stuff because he thought it would elevate the day - like special lighting. All around, a lovely guy and great DJ. He truly cares about making your wedding special. We highly recommend him!

We brought on Neville and Nev Productions specifically in the role of MC for our wedding. From the…read moremoment, my husband and I met Neville, at a vendor service event, we hit it off. His personality, wit, and class are so in line with us, our friends, and family, that we knew we needed to make him a part of our wedding in some way. We hired him as MC about 9 months before our reception, and really had no idea what he would be doing. You see we were having an elegant formal event without the traditional wedding conventions: no bridal party, no bouquet toss, no cake cutting, no garter, etc. We spent these pre-wed months wondering how exactly to use Neville's skills and talents. So, a few weeks before, we had a phone call to discuss our plans. All we had come up with is that our guests were a lively gregarious group that love to dress up, dance, and party. Neville said, 'don't worry about a thing, I got it!' On the night, he exceeded our vision and hopes, and took our wedding to another level. He represented our vision of a sophisticated, elegant, and energetic event. He instantly meshed with our crowd, and brought the best out of friends and family, keeping the party going and the dance floor alive. He made our night spectacular! Act fast if you're thinking about hiring Neville, because this guy stays busy for good reason. A dapper symbol of class, his personality is gold, and to our surprise he's got dance moves. A genuine talent!

Jimmy was amazing to work with throughout our entire wedding process from initial interview to his…read morebreathtaking vocals singing at our wedding. He was a true professional as MC and DJ for our ceremony and wedding reception. Jimmy has a keen eye on the vibe of everything going on and knew exactly how to work the crowd and keep the energy high. We also used his team for Month of Coordination and Photo Booth. We cannot say enough good things about April as our Coordinator and the support she provided. The team went above and beyond expectations, were prepared for anything that happened, and gave us such great guidance leading up our big day. Our wedding went just as we imagined it and so much of it was thanks to Jimmy and his team! With his experience, he was able to make anything we could think of happen, no hesitation. Absolutely no question, highly recommend Jimmy for any event needs!!

My wife and I just got married this Saturday, and we really couldn't have done such a great wedding…read morewithout Jimmy. He was great to work with and easy to communicate with. You can really see the experience he brings with how smoothly the night went. We also recommend the photobooth services his company provides. Overall everyone had a fun time. Thanks for making our day even more special Jimmy!

Most unprofessional studio i've ever encountered. Rude and unprofessional. Period. Don't recommend…read moreand won't be coming back anytime soon. Highly disappointed by the attitude of this place. I'll be going elsewhere

I loved recording here so much. The staff and the vibe is so legit and awesome. They are very great…read morewith Covid Safety Protocols. And the projects I've recorded with them sound incredible. During the creative process I felt super supported. It's just a great place to work on a project. In fact one of the projects I used Invisible Studios for (a super complex ADR session for my mini-feature film) won a major film festival competition last year! Thank you Invisible Studios!

Trio Los Brillantes just performed for my dad's 90th birthday. Their performance was exceptional. A…read moremusic list was provided and they sung songs perfectly. My father was singing along to the beautiful music serenading my mom as well. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the music as well. I would highly recommend these musicians any time. Thank you Trio Los Brillantes for making my dad's party something he'll remember forever.

These guys showed up on time and played all the songs requested by my family. They set up fairly…read morequickly and sound really good. Nice trio for sure I recommend them.

This is hands down the best Mariachi around! They had amazing talent, including beautiful vocals…read moreand perfect harmony with all of their musical instruments sounding and playing so well together. Several of my guests said the exact same thing, that they thought I had a professional mariachi playing from my sound system because the music was so flawless. They also accommodated several requests from guests and knew all of the songs. I handed out at least 10 of their business cards to guests. They were so impressed. Will definitely be hiring them again for my next occasion. Thank you also to the owner Ivan for being so courteous and professional!

Mariachi México Lindo is an exceptional group of musicians who are passionate, professional,…read moretalented and excellent performers. They were booked for Cal State Long Beach's School of Social Work Masters Hooding Ceremony, and they were the highlight of the event. There were issues with the event which delayed their performance, however the entire time they were patient and flexible. From the moment I initially contacted them to the end of the performance, their communication was clear and swift. The actual performance was beautiful, capturing the emotions of such an important event. Gracias Mariachi México Lindo!!!

My first time here and it won't be my last! Loved the intimate space while watching one of my all…read moretime favorite female singers, Jonatha Brooke. The room is normally set up for sales but when a show is on the calendar the staff quickly clears it to set up the chairs for the audience. Since their first impromptu show back in 1968, McCabe's has been hosting the finest in folk, bluegrass, Americana, world music and more. It can accommodate 150-seats and is one of the best listening rooms in the world. The sound engineer was spot at this performance. Most of performers will play one of the guitars for sale here which helps keep this amazing shop going. *Located just off the 405 freeway @Centinela on Pico Blvd *Plenty of street parking (meters) *A few restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite to eat before or after a show. *Guitar lessons available *FYI purchase show tickets online. You will get receive a confirmation email telling you that your name will be on a list at the door (you will not get physical tickets)

I want to be fair here, because this is really a story about two very different visits…read more The first time I came in, I worked with Barry, and he was fantastic. I had never bought a guitar in my life and barely knew what questions to ask. He sat down with me, pulled close to ten guitars off the wall, and played every single one so I could actually hear the differences for myself. He never once rushed me or made me feel like a clueless beginner taking up his time (great player btw!) By the time I walked out I had fallen for the shop and found the exact guitar I wanted, a Taylor 114ce. I was so excited that I could not wait to come back the next day to buy it. I had also planned to sign up for lessons there. The next day is why I'm writing this. Barry wasn't in, and the guy working the guitar repair counter helped me instead. He acted like I was a massive inconvenience from the second I walked up. The store was nearly empty at the time, just one woman trying out a guitar in the back and another customer making conversation up front, both of whom were perfectly friendly when I chatted with them for a minute. The guitar I wanted was a floor model with two deep scratches gouged into the front, the kind that do not buff out, plus a pickguard worn down from being played constantly. It was still priced like it was brand new. When I asked if anything could be done about the price, he went to check and came back offering fifty dollars off. I asked if he could come down to seven hundred and he flatly said no, though he said he could throw in strings. All of it came wrapped in the same cold attitude, like I was lucky he was even bothering with me. I decided to leave and went to another shop that had the exact same guitar, brand new and so pristine it clearly had never been played. I did not even think to ask for a discount because it was in perfect condition, but they gave me one anyway and knocked ten percent off without me saying a word. On top of that they set me up with a stand, a tuner, a capo, a handful of picks, strings, and even a hat, and discounted those accessories too. They were thrilled to help the entire time. I bought my first guitar there and booked my first lesson there too, and I walked out feeling exactly the way you should feel buying your first instrument. So if you go to McCabe's and you get Barry, you will understand why this place has the reputation it does. He was the reason I almost became a customer for life. There was also a gentleman there both days who I believe may have been the manager. The second day he gave me a quick hello and then stepped into the back right as I pulled the guitar down to start the process. I have no idea whether he picked up on how that interaction was going, but I really wish he had been out front for it, because a ready and excited first-time buyer walking out empty handed could have been saved. If this somehow gets back to Barry, thank you for helping me find my first guitar.

There aren't enough good things I could say about the Ben Mallare Band. If you want to have the…read morebest party and wedding dance floor of your life, book them. They were without question the best decision we made for our wedding and the most talked about part of the entire night. I've played music my whole life so my husband and I were really picky when choosing our band. After watching countless live performance videos there was no question, they were unmatched! No notes off pitch, every harmony in sync, concert level quality all night long. It was even better in person than I had envisioned. The vocals were so good, flexing between rock and roll, disco, pop, rap, and classic jazz and soul dinner music that made the reception feel luxurious and classy. What set them apart was their ability to read the room and keep the energy alive from start to finish. Ben as frontman and emcee was masterful, not a single lull all night. Once we got to dancing it felt like a concert! Every person young and old was on that dance floor all night long, including my 90-year-old grandpa! Guests were coming up to my husband and me all night asking where we found this band, including serious musicians who were completely blown away. The versatility was outstanding. We had a live guitarist for our ceremony, a jazz quartet including string bass for cocktail hour, the full nine-piece band for dinner and dancing, and then DJ Bruno for our after party. DJ Bruno was absolutely fire, too. He played all our must-plays, took requests, and kept everyone on the dance floor for round two -- it was so much fun. The Ben Mallare Band was worth every single penny and more. Book them, you will not regret it! My husband and I are already trying to figure out what our next event could be just so we can book them again!

BME were SO incredible for our wedding!! From the ceremony to the dance party, they absolutely…read morecrushed it. Guests were raving about them all night. If you are on the fence, pull the trigger. I promise you they are a very worthy investment!