Mike Check Audio Service

(10 reviews)

Jack is a total nerd in the best possible way. It's clear he absolutely loves guitars and has very…read morehigh standards for his work. He has worked on three of my guitars recently and he has done a great job on all of them. The first one I gave him was a Fender Jazzmaster, and if you know offset guitars, you know they can be finicky. Since getting it back from him, guitar has never felt more solid. He solved problems that I've had other luthiers try to solve for years, and he got it right on the first try. I would say guitar wiring seems to be his specialty. He also worked on a couple of acoustic guitars for me and they are much more enjoyable to play now, and I feel confident I can rely on all these guitars for any gigs or tours I'll take them on.

Very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Got my Stratocaster fixed up and playing nicer than when I…read moreoriginally got it. Highly recommended!

Boulevard Music

4.4

(79 reviews)

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.

My son came back from college and needed to get his strings replaced on his entry level acoustic. I…read morewanted to teach him about going to Local stores and supporting them, but this is not the place. The wanted to charge 45$ for a string replace. I said OK. Steven, the person who helped us said," If it is more to be done, I will notify before they do the work" I said ok. We stayed for an hour, and I had a great discussion with the owner about jazz guitarist Ted Greene. That was the highlight of the store, and I do encourage people to go and learn the history of the store. I got an email the following day saying my son's guitar was ready and the charge was about 70$!!!! To change strings! I emailed back and said you told me 45. Steven said the tech Clean the guitar, oiled the tuning gears. We didn't ask for that, nor did it need it. He never checked with me about the work that needed to be done. It looked like a way to mark up the service. Beware! I called the store and talked with Steven and said you quoted me 45$ He said, "I am not going to argue with you over the money, and we will give you what was quoted." This wasn't about arguing, this was about integrity. Go to the store for nostalgia and some Martin's but be careful for the services and price adjustments.

Guitar Center Lessons

4.0

(3 reviews)

I don't normally go to guitar center because of the high prices and hard sells, but stopped by to…read morecheck out a Gibson Flying V. The selection of cheap guitars is large, but the few Gibson guitars are locked up so you can't check them out. The people who work at this location could care less that you are in the store and seem a bit touched. They didn't have a Gibson Flying V, so I'll be ordering one from Gibson. This place isn't worth coming to, you even have to pay for parking.

Melissa teaches piano to my child, and Will teaches guitar to my wife. They both have done a great…read morejob with guiding and adapting to the needs of both students. Andrea handles booking the lessons, and has been good with accommodating our schedules. I recommend this to parents looking to introduce their children to music lessons, and also to adults who finally want to try learning an instrument.

Adam's Music

4.6

(50 reviews)

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!

Culver City Music Center

(21 reviews)

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.

Sing & Heal

(1 review)

Katja is an amazing teacher. She is patient, warm and extremely knowledgable. She is very down to…read moreearth and made me feel comfortable while teaching me new vocal skills. She gave me actionable guidance and was very kind with her feedback, which I appreciated as we tend to be harsh with ourselves. My voice and performance skills improved so much and it's all thanks to her! 10/10!

From the owner: ■ Sing & Heal – Vocal Studio…read more Guided by Katja Koren, Professional Vocalist & Coach Step into a lesson that’s more than singing. With 20+ years on stage and in the studio, Katja blends Pure Singing Method—a unique mix of Speech-Level Singing, Bel Canto, and traditional folk techniques—with mindful breathwork and nervous-system regulation. Katja is also a certified NLP practitioner, hypnotist, Reiki healer, and dowsing practitioner, bringing a holistic dimension to every session. Whether you’re a beginner finding your voice, a working artist polishing your sound, or a professional needing refined studio chops, Katja offers experienced, intuitive guidance that nurtures both your instrument and your well-being.

McCabe's Guitar Shop

4.2

(290 reviews)

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)

This review is specifically about an acoustic guitar setup in the service department…read more I paid $95 for the setup service. I am dissappointed in the results and would not recommend their repair or setup services. The final results show a lack of quality control. I love the vibe of McCabe's and the 'grab and play anything you want' attitude which is rare at guitar stores these days. The staff have always been welcoming and don't hover or bother you unless you have a question. I even saw what appeared to a homeless person come in and ask to use the bathroom and the staff was kind and treated the person with respect and care. I've been a long time visitor, and needed a setup done on an acoustic guitar so I thought I'd bring it in and give them some business. Because the store is about a 30-45 minute drive for me, I asked if they could do it while I waited around the neighborhood and they said they were backed up and likely wouldn't get to it that day. I said ok and left it there and they called me about 2 hours later to say it was done and ready to get picked up, so I completely could have just waited for it. I wasn't able to make it back to the store for a few days (because it's a long drive), and when I picked up the guitar I was in a hurry and didn't spend a lot of time checking it out in the store. I pulled it out for a quick few strums to make sure the high action near the body was fixed, and it was, so I packed up the guitar and brought it home. Lesson learned - spend time at the store/shop when you are picking up your guitar. Spend more time than you think you should, better to find any issues at the shop before you get home. When I got home and saw the guitar in better lighting, I noticed there were a bunch of areas where there was some wax or polish that was obviously not buffed out. So the first thing I did was to spend about 5 minutes going over the whole guitar with a soft cloth to try and buff out all of the polish. Not a big deal, but obviously nobody at the store did any final check of the guitar, or if they did they would have seen this and just didn't care to do anything about it - just felt like poor quality control and lack of care. (Also - this is a matte finish guitar, so I'm not sure you're supposed to put polish on it at all..?) Then once I finished buffing out all of the leftover wax/polish, I tuned it and up and immediately discovered that both the A and the G string were buzzing while being played open. So I ended up spending another 10-15 minutes doing a truss rod adjustment to get the guitar into playable condition. Another indication that nobody bothered to check or play the guitar after the tech put it back together, or they would have clearly heard the buzzing strings. Or they just didn't care enough to fix it. For $95 I would expect the guitar to be able to come out of the case and look and play well without me having to do any additional work. I'm sad to have had this experience with a store a I have really grown to appreciate and enjoy.

Angeles Academy of Music

(65 reviews)

Very disappointed with this music school. We canceled our lessons according to their policy, but…read morethey still charged us and have not returned our money. Communication has been poor, and no satisfactory explanation has been provided. This is unfair and unprofessional. I would not recommend this school to other families.

I am really excited to start my voice and guitar lessons!! It is never too late to do something…read morefun! I spoke with Tyler who was very helpful who assisted me on the best options and packages. They are offering a 4 class/40% discount as an introduction which is great because it gives me an idea on what works best for me. This was a great value so do take advantage! I will keep you updated after I start which will be in a few weeks!

Asken Guitars

(54 reviews)

I've known about Fren at Asken Guitars for years, so when my Fender needed a setup, a dirty switch…read morecleaned, and some overall fret work, he was the first person I trusted. He adjusted the guitar so I can switch between E Standard and Drop D with minimal retuning, and it plays great now. He also polished/dressed the frets, which made the neck feel noticeably smoother and easier to play. You can tell he pays attention to detail and actually cares about doing the job right instead of rushing through it. Definitely someone I trust with my gear.

Best guitar repair shop I know! Fren is not only a very skilled luthier but is also really Friendly…read moretoo!

LA Tech Repairs

(355 reviews)

Brought in an IPhone 8 with a cracked front screen, to the point where there were black spots…read more Speedy fix and priced fairly. Thanks for all the help!

I don't usually write about negative experiences, however, this time I will!! I've never been…read moretreated so rudely By the owner himself and one of the staff members. Not only I was overcharged For a repair that I didn't even authorized. I was told that I have no choice Because the work was done!!! . To avoid confrontation I had to pay for the repair Simply because I didn't want to stoop down to their level. Stay away from these scammers! they will try to scam you for your money. Guarantee!! after they had the nerve to ask me not to leave a negative review because it will affect the person in charge not the owner.

Old Style Guitar Shop

4.6

(69 reviews)

Simply the best! worth checking out for the service and the gear! Clearly Rueben knows his stuff!read more

I'm old and Old style is a throwback to the great music stores of my childhood. Reuben's staff are…read morevery accommodating and there are many very interesting instruments to peruse. Reuben is a guitar obsessive and finds all the cool oddball stuff and makes it sing. In another era, I suspect a little kid would walk in there and fall in love with a guitar and Reuben would let the kid walk with the guitar and let him pay it off in weekly installments from his paper route. Plus, the Maestro has made many of my "project" guitars extremely playable and they have become favorites of all myself and all my musical friends. 5 big stars.

IPhone IPad Samsung Galaxy Screen Repair

(620 reviews)

Received a quote, from A his vendor: even more $$$$$$…read moreexpensive than what Apple store - for original iPad battery replacement-same service. Expensive$$

He is an incredibly talented and conscientious repair guy. He opens and closes phones so well, he…read morecould do it with his eyes closed. My first time in, I went for the cheaper screen, which overheated and used a ton of energy. I went back and paid for the more expensive screen (double the price, but 30% less than at the '@pple' store), and my phone has been perfect since, exactly like new. The repair guy is so reasonable, if there is something you don't like, he will 100% make it right. I found him on yelp, I'm not a personal friend, I'm your average customer.

Aleks's Piano Movers

(426 reviews)

The men who moved my piano were very professional. They took their time to make sure there was no…read moredamage to houses or the piano. I was missing a couple of bolts in the legs, and they were able to help me. They recommended Vladimir to tune my piano. He also did a thoroughly professional job. I am excited to practice again.

Had a great experience with tuning and cleaning services!…read more Pricing was very reasonable at $250 combined. Vladimir was very good with communication upfront, and really friendly and competent. Originally had planned for tuning only, but he showed us some unexpected clean up needs and got to work on both. He's also a good pianist, so we got a little show at the end when he showed us how well tuned our piano was!

Dan the Piano Man Piano Tuner

(231 reviews)

Dan is the Man. Our old Wurli spinet has never sounded better. Let no one else tinkle your keys.read more

Had a wonderful experience with Dan, he got in touch super quickly after a yelp inquiry and got our…read moreolder upright piano really singing!

Paloma Vocals

(58 reviews)

I cannot recommend Paloma enough. I started working with her for muscle tension dysphonia, and she…read morehas been such a gift in this process. She's incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. The laryngeal massages and targeted vocal exercises she's guided me through have made such a difference in helping me understand my voice and reduce tension. What I appreciate most is how supported I feel during our sessions. She truly listens and tailors everything to what my voice needs that day. If you're struggling with vocal tension or MTD, Paloma is someone you absolutely want on your team.

I'm not surprised that Paloma has perfect. Five star review on yelp - I'm so glad I went based on…read morethese recommendations when I reached out to her for lessons I had not sung in decades when I began working with Paloma in October, with one very meaningful goal: to prepare Ave Maria for my mother's 80th birthday Mass. Paloma is a seasoned professional with an absolutely beautiful voice, and she made the entire process approachable, easy to digest, and genuinely fun. She taught me how the voice truly works--breath support, diaphragm use, vocal anatomy, resonance, tongue placement, and effective exercises that rebuilt my voice with care and intention. Her depth of knowledge is exceptional, yet she explains everything in a way that feels clear and accessible. Most importantly, I felt extremely comfortable and supported every step of the way. Thanks to Paloma's expertise, patience, and encouragement, I was able to deliver a heartfelt and beautiful tribute to my mother. If you are returning to singing after time away or preparing for something truly meaningful, I cannot recommend Paloma highly enough.

Santana Piano Movers and Storage

(105 reviews)

THEY CHARGED ME $750 JUST FOR DRIVING OUT! When my mover said he could store the piano I asked…read morethem to move it to his facility-- only to be told they would have to set it up again there! When I then tried to cancel THEY CHARGED ME $750 just for driving out!! This is price-gouging-- I was prepared to pay a penalty-- but not 2/3 of the cost! Highway robbery.

As the second largest airport in the US and to enhance our guest experience, player pianos were…read morepurchased for two terminals. Santana Piano Movers delivered them in the middle of the night. They were on site before the scheduled time, followed all instructions as directed, delivered and assembled the pianos with professionalism and set them where we needed. Thank you for a job well done! They were a pleasure to work with.

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Adam D.

2 years ago

I just discovered Mike on Yelp, brought him a guitar pedal in need of repair and he turned it around in just a few days, fixed perfectly. Wish I'd known about him sooner! He'll be getting all my repair work from now on. Thanks, Mike! read more

Art Z.

8 years ago

Poor service. The equipment I brought in was not serviced to proper working order now I had to take them to another location to get worked on . Took them to another shop where they explained the poor work that had been performed. read more

Letters H.

10 years ago

FIxed a Marshall amp for me. Fast turnaround and Mike is easy to deal with. read more

Mike G.

250

10 years ago

Please excuse me while I toot my own horn :)

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