Just brought my headless 8 string guitar in to have new pickups installed and setup for a very low,…read morealternative tuning. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to get my guitar setup exactly how I wanted it. They're very fairly priced as well. A good friend recommended them to me. I'll be a regular customer for all my guitar needs.

I'm not even sure where to begin with this review. I will try to be as straight forward as…read morepossible. I was working on a semi-build, a Telecaster to be specific. Since it was my first real project ever I decided to have a professional do the finishing touch, a proper set up to make sure the neck I had installed was on the way it needed to be. I decided to take my work to my local guitar shop. I thought it would be a straight forward process, but I was wrong. The worker here had told me that my guitar needed sanding down and even this would probably not work. I was quoted a large amount of money. It was even implied that my guitar might not even be functional despite all this. My review on this place is a separate issue so the last thing I will say about this place is that I took my guitar back heartbroken and not knowing where to go from there. I am lucky enough to work with a lot of great musicians and came to a friend of mine with my issue. He immediately recommended Grayson's Tune Town, told me to ask for Erik specifically. He gave me Erik's information and that same evening I contacted him and explained my situation. The only downside was that Greyson's is about a fifty minute drive for me with no traffic. Taking traffic into consideration it becomes an easy hour and a half. I sent pictures to Erik and he tried to diagnose as best he could without me coming in to the location. We set up a meet and it was on. I drove an hour and a half and to my pleasure this shop is beautiful. The staff here is extremely friendly and accommodating. Erik finally took a look at my guitar in person and said that everything looked perfect. I was cautiously optimistic at first, given what I had been told days prior by the first shop. I left my guitars (I had decided to take another guitar for a set up) and was told it would take about two weeks to complete the work. Two weeks might seem like a lot, but Erik was just coming back from some time off and he was catching up on some orders. He told me it is normally a week turn around. During my waiting period I was in contact with Erik every couple of days to check on any possible issues. He was so incredibly patient with my messaging him and promptly responded each time. I even sometimes felt bad messaging him with questions, but he never once made me feel like I was bothering him. The two weeks were up and him and I set up our final meet. I drove another hour and a half to pick up my guitars. Erik even met me earlier than planned because I had an appointment to make later that day back home. You ever hear the phrase "You get what you pay for"? Well, the level of service I got from Grayson's and Erik went far beyond that. Considering the first shop quoted me so high with little to no promise of any results, but at Grayson's the quote was less than half of the other place and most importantly the guitars came out PERFECT! Especially my build. While paying for the services I even bought a cool tote bag because I wanted to support them even more. Walking out of there I felt like I had just robbed the place and all they did was smile at me lol. To me it was not even about the money in the first place. The level of professionalism and results are all that matter in the end; the price to me comes second to those. Personally I love my guitars. We all save our hard earned money and purchase these instruments that bring us joy, peace, and for some people they even put food on the table. These instruments are important to so many of us and they deserve the best in our eyes. Grayson's and Erik are the definition of these qualities. suddenly the hour and a half drive was miniscule when looking at the big picture. From now on I will gladly spend that time on the road knowing that my instruments will be serviced at Grayson's. Who doesn't like a good road trip anyways? If you are hesitant about this shop, do not be. The standard has been set incredibly high and I'm all about it. One last time: Thank you Grayson's and thank you Erik.

Found this location on a day that I needed some instrument cables and guitar strings. The location…read moreis well kept and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

Mr. Zargarian is very knowledgeable about guitars and he gives great service at a reasonable price…read more I really recommend this store and hopes he stays in business for a long time!

My daughters have been taking ballet/tap with Ms. Ellenie for over three years, and we could not be…read morehappier with our experience. She is an exceptional teacher--kind, sweet, patient, and incredibly skilled--who truly cares about each child. The studio is very family-friendly and has such a warm-hearted, welcoming environment. My girls absolutely love Ms. Ellenie, and because of her encouragement and high standards, they have grown tremendously in their confidence, flexibility, and overall love for dance. She motivates her students to work hard, be proud of their progress, and take real ownership of their performances, all while keeping the experience positive and supportive. Ms. Ellenie is very professional and provides a more intimate, individualized learning experience that focuses on personal growth and improvement. If you are looking for a dance teacher who genuinely cares about your children and helps them thrive both as dancers and as confident individuals, I highly recommend her studio.

Both of my daughters attend this dance school, and we've had an amazing experience.Ellenie is such…read morea talented and kind teacher she brings so much positivity and structure to every class. My girls look forward to dance every week and have grown so much, both in skill and confidence. The environment is warm, welcoming, and really feels like a second home for them. We're so grateful to have found this place!

If I lived in Los Angeles, I would buy and take my guitars here…read more I was at the store nearby and I saw a big guitar sign. OF COURSE I had to check it out. The windows were really dark but if I peeked in I could see stuff. I walked in and found a couple and a lot of guitars! They welcomed me in and I was intrigued. He showed me a Telecaster style guitar and it had beautiful sustain. Much more than any Fender I have owned. I knew something was up. I said how come it has so much sustain? He turned the guitar around - neck through body!!! WOW! I wish I had more time to play the guitar through an amp, but he told me how he imports the guitars and sets them up perfectly. I believe it, the guitar played like butter and sustained so good. Then the kicker. The guitars are around $500. What??????? Let me put this in perspective. Maybe in 1980 you could get an Ibanez 335 type guitar - but it wouldn't play like this. It would need serious setup. My Suhr plays great but I paid way more than this. My Eric Johnson Strat has flaws and I wish was setup by Jin Soo. I don't need another guitar. I have so many. However, I cannot stop thinking about the guitar I played and how well he set it up. For $500 I'm not expecting miracles but this is close to it. It's a $500 guitar setup like one of the best guitars in the world. Smooth, no buzz, sustain. I want one!

Great manufacturing distinction. Set ups outstanding. Customer service second to none.read more

For year I've been looking for a music school that could provide a fun and stress free environment…read morefor my son to learn music. A friend of ours recommended Foothills music Academy to us 2 years ago and we're very happy with the experience. Teacher Andres is excellent. He's very patient with my son and found ways to keep him engaged and interested in piano. For a child who is afraid of competitions and stage performances, Andres was able to help him overcome the fear and now my son actually looks forward to recitals!

I took singing lessons here and loved them so much I bought my grown son who is in a band some…read morelessons as well. He has much improved. Also the staff are great here. Very helpful and attentive. Good value for the money. I highly recommend.

I decided to take piano lessons this past July, and as an adult, I was honestly terrified to even…read moretake the first step. I finally worked up the courage to call, and Sako -- the owner and instructor -- offered me a free introductory session. That first lesson completely eased my nerves, and I signed up for weekly classes right after. I've been going ever since. Sako is incredibly patient, encouraging, and understanding. As an adult with work and so many responsibilities, it's not always easy to practice as much as I'd like -- but he meets you where you are and truly wants you to grow at your own pace. I'm genuinely happy with the progress I've made so far. They're also very accommodating with scheduling. As long as you give at least a day's notice, they're happy to adjust your lesson time. If you're an adult thinking about finally learning piano but feeling hesitant -- this is your sign. It's never too late.

Mr.Sako is an exceptional music teacher. He is always on top of everything and ensures that…read morestudents are making progress by asking them to record their practice sessions daily and send them over. He checks their homework diligently and provides feedback via text message, so they can clearly understand their mistakes right away. It's clear that he genuinely cares about the kids and their musical development. We are very grateful for his dedication and support. Thanks Brn Sako for everything that you have done for us

My name is Ruth Kasckow and I teach flute at Yung-mee Rhee Music Academy. The music school was…read morefounded by Yung-mee Rhee who is an accomplished pianist and pedagogue. She has put together an impressive roster of teachers who are all excellent performers and teachers. The teachers truly care about their students' progress and well-being. Students come to their lessons smiling and eager to learn. The teachers are great, the students are happy and learning, and the staff makes it very easy to study music. It's worth checking out.

From the owner: Music lessons for all ages of classical and contemporary musical instruments and voice lessons.read more

My child loves it here. Great staff and overall positive experience. I can't wait to continue to…read moresee my child grow musically.

I have been going to this music school for about seven years. It was bought out not too long ago by…read moreanother school. Since then, it hasn't had the same amount of a family feel but it does have a more professional feel, which is helpful. They have a variety of instruments, from trumpet to drums to piano to violin and flute. The teachers are amazing, and the school provides opportunities to join orchestras within La Cañada.

We've been regulars here for over a year now and purchased an instrument here. Emily, the store…read moremanager, is super helpful and patient. They are very knowledgeable and offer repairs as well. This is a great spot for amateurs and professionals alike, and we make the trip here even though it's a long way because it's worth it.

Metzler violins shop has a large inventory of quality stringed instruments. I made an appointment…read moreto have my daughter try a few violins. Julia and Anthony were helpful in answering questions about their products and selecting the right one that met my daughter's needs. They also have a library of music books as well. Highly recommend.

I'm not your typical dad of a typical guitar student as I am by profession a guitar player and…read moreinstructor with over 10,000 hours teaching experience with adults and kids of all ages. I thought I'd be a good instructor for my 9 year old son who has been holding a pick correctly since 18 months of age but let's just say . . . I was wrong. He doesn't listen to me, shocker, right? I ran into Trevor from Guitar Ninjas at a school event and after first disregarding the idea it dawned on me that perhaps all of our lives would be easier if I wasn't his primary instructor. Although my son has a very high degree of musical talent he also has a very low degree of work ethic. Over the years he has had lessons with a different place which is a great place with wonderful people but it alway felt like I was inconveniencing them by asking questions or trying to be involved. He didn't really learn much other than one chord over 4 months so I took him out of it. Granted, he was younger and that was 3 years ago and he didn't touch a guitar for those 3 years. He started showing interest again last year so I started teaching him some stuff but A) It's nearly impossible to teach your own kid and B) my frustrations with it were creating a bad vibe. I called Guitar Ninjas and spoke to Jason the owner for about 30 minutes. He was extremely open and flexible and said I could sit in the lesson if I wanted (I do not do that but the offer was nice). He sent me their syllabus and I was pretty impressed with the approach as it is geared towards kids. It is very structured with concrete milestones to "graduate" to different levels which are structured similar to karate belts which is great incentive for kids especially. Most instructors/schools are almost exclusively focused on the left hand with chord fingerings, etc. and they start with chords that are very difficult for beginners of any age to learn without either quitting, feeling hopeless or frustrated. The GN approach puts a particular emphasis on strumming and right hand techniques from the ground up using achievable chord voicings. They also have standard songs in each level with backing tracks in their online portal which can be adjusted for tempo. btw - they don't suggest kids "practice" but "play" guitar on a regular basis which is actually quite brilliant as "practice" sounds like a drag. Jason thought Lucas would be a good instructor so we set up a trial lesson. When I ran the idea by my son his reaction was "sure, I guess" so not overwhelming enthusiasm but that's my son but he was kind of interested in what level he would place in initially. I told him probably the bottom despite the fact that he was playing barre chords with maybe 30 hours total play time. We had the first lesson and I waited in the waiting area as I want my son to establish his own relationship with Lucas. The lesson went great and I could overhear most of it. They placed him as a green pick (4 levels up) to start which is high for his age but he was pretty stoked to hear that and he was pretty stoked to continue as a Ninja. We have been taking lessons consistently for maybe 5 weeks and his playing has grown SO much. Lucas is a great guy with a great background and seems really good with kids. Now, I can assume the role of the dad that teaches him stuff outside the Ninja curriculum and just making sure he is doing their assignments correctly. So, I guess I could give the Ninjas a stellar review!

*Update* I was able to engage with the admin office and my child was paired with a new instructor,…read moreit's only been a few lessons, but I do see a difference in his playing, most notably being challenged to play with both hands.