Nothing comes close in terms of a store that provides legitimate value. Doing whatever i can to…read moremake sure any money going toward new equipment is spent at Big City Music.

After reading some forums online and watching various YouTube videos to see what modulars were all…read moreabout, Big City Music was considered one of the best in the nation. I stopped by on the way home to explore modular synths for the first time, hoping I'd get that "feeling" like this is a perfect fit for me. Thanks to seeing Big City Music here on Yelp, I drove to their address but had trouble finding the building because there were no signs anywhere. From Ventura, it looked like there was an abandoned building at the address listed. So, I called and talked to Roger. He was great to talk to and said they usually ask customers to make an appointment to stop by. Lucky for me they were available at that time and I could stop in. He gave me better directions, since the entrance was actually off Ventura Blvd. Big City Music is unlike any other music store I've been to. It feels like I'm entering a "secret club" where you go enter through back door and walk into a room-sized warehouse full of boxes and supplies everywhere. Roger was glad to see me and introduced himself right away. He then pointed me to the demo room, where there are several large modular synths, some (very nice) keyboards, guitar pedals, vintage gear and a couple people (Stephi and Morgan) ready to help out. I mentioned I was new to modular synths and wanted to mess around a bit to get a feel for what they can do. Stephi cleared off a module and handed me some patch cables to mess around as much as I wanted. I never felt rushed the entire time I was there. At first, I was clueless. Just clueless. I started having doubts immediately. What the F was I doing here? Rather than allowing them to hear my embarrassingly-awful sounds I'd be making, I popped on some headphones and patched on the fly. After a half-hour, I felt comfortable enough to ask Morgan a few questions about the basics. He jumped right in on their massive modular and started patching like a mad scientist, showing me what all the modules can do. I was very impressed with his knowledge and passion. I instantly felt at ease, even though I had very little knowledge of what was going on. The way he explained things were super helpful. Since my first visit, I decided to take the dive into modular and have returned. I bought a Monorocket case, some patch cables and a few modules to get me started. I'll definitely be coming back here to fill up my case over the coming months and ask for a couple more tutorials. I'm very lucky to live so close to this great store and to learn from awesome people. Cheers--

I took my guitar in for a little tuneup on my fret board. He was very nice as professional. Had it…read moredone the same day. Only a couple of hours. Came back exactly how I wanted it. You can tell they take pride in their work. Definitely coming back for any future guitar needs

Spoke with the owner George very accommodating and professionally friendly looking forward to doing…read morebusiness with this gentleman

Good service Wide selection of instruments…read moreValue for money I like going here for the ambience.

I went in today to Beginning Violins today and had a great experience. I was helped by Laura who…read morewas very helpful and kind. She even offered to put finger tapes on for me since I am a beginner. Prices are very fair AND there is parking in the back :)

I've gone to this guitar center a few times…read more.. You have to be aware of some rules. You need to bring your own headphones or otherwise have a way to listen to music you play without bugging people because it's not like where I used to go in Orange County where no one cared what you did.... It's also the flagship store and you might encounter some really weird things that have nothing to do with the people that worked there like I did. Some random middle-aged dude started popping off at one of the workers had to be escorted out while he cussed out about something that really made no sense. But the employer did a good job and the guy left and was probably yelling at other people later on.... In the end, I ended up with a wonderful piece of gear for a decent price. I love Roland instruments so that's what I got. I loaded it up in an Uber black with help from Josh with the guy to talk to on keyboards and probably all sorts of other stuff that I don't play like guitars.... And it just was one of those days where things aligned and I really felt good about everything... Anyway, you should check it out. ‍

I visited Guitar Center Hollywood on June 24 around 5:30 PM looking for a gig bag for my guitalele…read more My experience with one employee, Miguel in the guitar department, was extremely disappointing. When I asked for help, he quickly brushed me off and insisted there were no bags that would fit my instrument. He seemed completely unwilling to make any effort to check for alternatives. When I asked for his name, he actually hid his name tag in his shirt pocket and questioned why I needed it. When I requested to speak with a manager, he claimed there was no manager available and again questioned why I wanted one. The interaction felt dismissive, unprofessional, and left me feeling disrespected as a customer. Fortunately, security officer Nate took my concerns seriously and contacted a manager, Travis. While it took some time, Travis went into the back and found a mini guitar bag that fits my guitalele perfectly. Ironically, the solution was exactly what Miguel could have found if he had been willing to get up and look. I appreciate Nate and Travis for ultimately resolving the issue, but the behavior I experienced from Miguel was unacceptable. Customer service starts with treating people respectfully and making a genuine effort to help. but

Glixor Bwee likes performance guitar! I bought a strat neck thats perfect.....i will be heading…read moreback there soon to buy more parts and accessories!

I first went to Performance Guitar when I was a teenager back in the early 1980s. They were on…read moreYucca Street in Hollywood at the time. Even back then, Kenny already had big name clients like Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, and Warren De Martini. Later, he would do custom work for Joe Walsh and Warren Cuccurullo, among many others. In 2021, I brought in my Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster for a setup and fret dress and my Fender American Fretless Jazz Bass for its first setup. Kenny did a great job with both guitars. His attention to detail is unmatched. There is nobody else who works on Fenders like Kenny. He worked alongside Leo Fender at Fender for many years back in the day, so he knows his stuff. Kenny's own line of hand-made custom guitars are highly regarded. Highly recommended.

This is my go to place for Instrument fixing and tuning. There is a wonderful gentleman who is very…read morenice and knowledgeable who helps us. It usually fast :)

Baxter Northup is located on the bustling Ventura Blvd, but unless you're looking for it, it's…read morereally easy to miss! For starters, the windows and posters have seen their days that one might think that it is out of business, but it is in fact not and quite the opposite - tons of space inside! They have a variety of instruments and supplies, including a cleaning swab which I was looking for. And the plus is that they also offer music lessons in private rooms - even same day! I had an initial same-day oboe lesson with Phil, and we had great conversation. However, I have to admit that I didn't learn too much, and that we spent most of the time talking. The person working at the front was pretty chill, but paying for lessons wasn't very clear from the beginning - recommend being more specific with those. Their website is via Tumblr (?) which is a surprise. Lessons were $40 / session, and they recommend one session per week (but how long is a session?). Overall, I wish that there was more clarity on this side from time to payment the moment that we signed up. Parking was fairly easy to find on the street or in the lot in the back. However, do note that parking on the street is via metered parking and not free most hours. Return? Potentially for some music books!

I got a Taylor Acoustic Guitar on December 1, 2025. I took it back to the guitar shop I purchased…read moreit from, two times with the complaint that it sounded horrible. The mids were twangy, the sound was thin and I was dissatisfied with the overall sound. They tested it and said it was fine and that they did not hear what I was hearing. After playing the guitar on six gigs and cringing each time I played it, I decided to have the GO ACOUSTIC AUDIO install on my guitar. On their website, I saw that an official installer, Renson Guitar Shop was thirty minutes away from me (Pasadena). Long story short, I took the guitar in and spoke to Noric Renson about installing the system. OMG, what a friendly and knowledgeable person he is. In a quick turn around, he did a most beautiful installation. We tested the guitar and he even polished the surface. I played the guitar on a gig the next night and was completely blown away! Was this the same Taylor? Rich tones and a clean resonance. I had to call Noric the next work day to express my complete satisfaction with his quality work. I'll be taking my acoustic guitars to Renson Guitar Shop in the future and I strongly recommend that you do the same...you will be completely satisfie. Phil Luna Lunatunes Studio Pasadena, CA

Noric Renson is a master at guitar repair and maininance. He had done work on a couple of my…read moreguitars and the work was outstanding.

Our son began taking acoustic guitar lessons last month with Mr. Louie Kang and we are grateful for…read morehis patience and consistency in teaching him. (He really gets our young son's attention when he brings out his electric guitar!)

My son's been studying at Music Junction for almost 2 years. He started playing piano during COVID…read moreonline, but then it was time for us to transition to an in-person teacher. We got paired up with Dan Sabatino, who is a phenomenal musician and composer in his own right and a fantastic teacher. He's patient with my son, who has ADHD. At the same time, Dan knows how to push and challenge him to do his best work. He changes up the classes a little bit every week--by bringing in new instruments, or having a jam session, or working on a classical piece then a modern rock track. I highly recommend both Dan and Music Junction.

This intimate shop has a super personal and welcoming vibe. There are legit industry experts there…read moreto help, but no sales pressure all. They have some of the most incredible instruments in the world. They even make to order--whatever your heart desires! This is THE place for service and selection. Highly recommended!

Absolutely great staff. Recently purchased some pickups and had issues with the bridge pickup. They…read moreswitched 'em out right away and now I'm rockin'. Thank you!

This place ROCKS (pun intended). My son came here for summer camp from August 18 - 22 for the…read moreClassic Rock Rewind. He had an extra week before he started school, and I was looking for a camp to keep him busy while I worked. Honestly, I had heard about the movie starring Jack Black, but had never seriously looked into enrolling my son at the school. I'm so glad they have a location in Burbank. Not only was everyone there professional musicians who also know how to teach, but the hours were great, and my son said the instruction was second to none. You get to choose your instrument (which they supply and have on site), they "rock" between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and end the week with a performance of two classic rock songs. My son was on drums, and relished being able to tap his sticks over his head while shouting, "One, Two, Three, let's rock!" before jamming out on percussion. The kids did an amazing job on both songs, and the parents got to see what they had been learning all week. Bonus: after they complete the summer camp, they're eligible to enroll in Rock 101 to deepen their knowledge of their chosen instrument or learn another. I cannot say enough good about this place. We'll definitely be back next year.

I heard great things about School of Rock Burbank's Little Wings class from a friend so I decided…read moreto take my three year old. He had other plans, but luckily Beth was working behind the counter and has the patience of an angel. Wow! I am just so stunned by her kindness and patience with my son and I as we tried to encourage him to go to class. Thank you, Beth, for making us feel so welcome. We are looking forward to our next class!