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    Truetone Music

    Truetone Music

    4.4
    (203 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    Amazing selection of electric guitars
    Amazing selection of electric guitars
    All types offered, low end to high end
    All types offered, low end to high end
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    Santa Monica Conservatory of Music

    Santa Monica Conservatory of Music

    4.3
    (30 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    This is a review for the camp only. Some things to know if you put your child in their camp. I…read moredon't usually like to post negative reviews but I do want other parents to know about the following things so they can be aware. 1) On their camp advertisements they mention instruction in many different instruments. What isn't specified is that they only have a couple different instruments to learn on if your child does not own that instrument themselves. So unless your kid has their own Oboe, Cello, Flute etc they can't get lessons. I think they have guitar and violin on hand. Thus, i would not recommend this place for a summer intro to an instrument unless you own said instrument or you double check they have your instrument ahead of time. They will say it's on the paperwork the child needs to bring their own instrument but they don't send you that paperwork until the night before camp starts. 2) They watch a movie every single day. I don't think any parent wants their kid watching tv every day at a camp they pay good money for. Why not have other activities for the kids for breaks from music? Maybe Let them run around in the park longer, or play some games, or talk amongst themselves and make a friend. Another note about the movie watching -- they show the kids PG13 movies. And if your kid isn't allowed to watch PG13 movies they will sit your chilld with the much younger children and watch a disney movie or cartoon. This is not great for those kids 7-11 whose parents may not want their kids watching PG13 movies but also don't want their kid to feel humiliated watching cartoons with much younger kids and not being around their peers in their age group. When my child was there, there were no kids ages 13 and up so it was baffling to me that they were catering to the kids whose parents allowed their young children to watch PG-13 movies.

    We are lucky to have SM Conservatory as a resource for our kids…read more I have experienced nothing short of excellent customer service, from the director to the front desk staff to the instructor. When I sit on the couch waiting to pick up my son, I hear laughter, enthusiasm, singing and of course music. It warms my soul. My son loved 3rd grade chorus (and the complimentary bus shuttle is a huge plus for kids and parents!). We are currently taking private flute lessons with Sierra - so far so good! She is patient, kind and helping my son make the ever important first step, a sound! The school music program is great but with so many children my son needs extra one-on-one instruction and this business fits the bill. Looking into the musical theater next ... to be continued!

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    Cello lesson
    Cello lesson
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    McCabe's Guitar Shop

    McCabe's Guitar Shop

    4.2
    (290 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    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. 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. They finished the setup in about 1-day which is great, but 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 it 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. Obviously nobody at the store checked the guitar, or if they did they clearly would have seen this and just didn't care to do anything about it. (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 just played open. So now I have to do a truss rod adjustment too. For $95 I would expect the guitar to be able to come out of the case and go onto a stage or into a studio 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, and likely won't be visiting again.

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    Percussion instruments for sale inside main store
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    Payam Music

    Payam Music

    5.0
    (13 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I feel so lucky to have found Payam! My 5-year-old was taking traditional Solfege lessons before we…read morestarted here and the shift in the joy she had learning was clear from the start. They move fast, yet it somehow seems effortless. She absolutely loves her teacher Miss Ira who is talented, encouraging, patient, and fun -- and who can also play Frozen and K-Pop songs, which shows my daughter what is possible with the instrument in the best way. They have 5 piano lesson rooms in the location, each one decorated with a different colored wall/design. Parking underneath is free and such a relief to have. And I appreciate that their system is set up so that any of the other amazing teachers (Michael! Sol!) can step in for a makeup or extra class and know exactly where the student is, at each week or each level. I can see how much my daughter appreciates moving up the "levels" and knowing she is making real progress. She apparently talked so proudly about her lessons at school that some of her classmates asked to learn piano, too. That's some magic right there. My daughter is developing such a love of and connection to music here, it is contagious. I know it's cliché to say a place feels like family, but it does. Thank you Alexandra and Rustein for leading the charge with joy and Ira for making my daughter's experience here so warm, friendly, and positive. I know it's just a matter of time before I start my own lessons here, too... I definitely recommend trying the free lesson and see if you have the same great experience.

    We absolutely love Payam Music! Our son's teacher, Leo, is truly wonderful and the perfect fit for…read morehim. He is patient, helpful, fun, and knows exactly how to challenge my son in all the right ways. Most importantly, he has made music fun and exciting. My son genuinely looks forward to his lessons and adores Leo -- which says everything. Alexandra, the director, is so warm and welcoming. She always greets us with a smile when we walk through the door and communicates clearly and promptly via text and email if there are any changes. It makes everything feel organized and easy. The school itself is clean, safe, and incredibly accommodating. We are so grateful to have found such a positive and supportive environment for our son's musical journey. Highly recommend!

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    Payam Music
    Payam Music
    Payam Music

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    Berklee in L.A. Summer Program

    Berklee in L.A. Summer Program

    1.0
    (1 review)
    0.3 mi

    This is a review for this past week's Berklee Los Angeles Summer Program, the "Songwriter and…read morePerformer" session. First of all, it makes me really sad to mark this so low because I REALLY wanted to enjoy this program - I had high hopes and high expectations for this seminar. Big names in the instructors and institution, I thought I would learn a lot from this on a number of fronts. It also makes me really sad because I could tell a lot of the instructors were great, and I liked them, but the program just did not deliver. For multiple reasons, I came away with very little. Given that there are people considering this program in the future, it's only fair to give disclosure and advice to decide whether or not this one-week workshop will be beneficial to you. The biggest thing: the depth covered in classes is not at all what was advertised. On the official program website, it promises learning will include: for composition "chord progressions, chord sounds, and modulations ... inversions, reharmonization, use of pedal points and ostinato," for lyric writing "setting words to music and music to words, alliteration, rhymes and near rhymes, and writing from title. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate with fellow students," and for recording "how to produce quality demos and ways to market them." I'm thinking, "Yeah!! Berklee!! Intense!!!" Sadly, not so. In composition/notation, I was taught the basics of what makes up a chord and how to write down your own melody, what's already there - nothing about chord progression, modulation, reharmonization, etc - the things that go into shaping a song. There was nothing on lyric writing, and there was no collaborative songwriting activity in any class. In recording, there were the basics explaining what separate things were but very little on how to put that together, on quality and nothing on marketing. I'm going to summarize the rest because this thing got too long, hahaha. 1) If you're already a serious musician with an understanding of music theory and how to write your songs, I'm not sure you'll learn a lot on composition in Berklee's L.A. program. The same goes for if you've taken a class on recording before. 2) Be aware that most of the attendees are young high-school age and this colors the whole workshop. No matter how old you are, if you're a really serious musician already, these four days may not provide the intensity you're seeking. Which relates to side 3) If you're serious and already involved in music, I would say the ASCAP EXPO conference is a lot more helpful. It's about the same amount of time and 1/3 the price, full of top industry professionals and offers a variety of seminars you can pick yourself. A lot better at facilitating networking and collaboration as well. That said, if you do decide to try out the workshop, 4) be very aware from the first day what your needs are and be vocal if you find that you're not learning or growing. Know that the groups are organized by music level, and that there is mobility between them - I didn't even know classes might vary by level and so didn't know this was an option. Probably because you're not really supposed to know unless something is wrong... Anyway, as in all organizations, some staff are more helpful than others, and I found the program director to be the most able and receptive. Go to the head! Unfortunately, I only got to talk to him on day 4 after things were over. My disappointment with the Berklee L.A. Summer Program, especially the discrepancy between what the class descriptions promised and what I actually got, led to me cancelling the following week's Producer/Songwriter workshop. The past week's experience, in addition to being told that I couldn't see the upcoming week's Producer schedule because "it did not exist and was going to be made over the weekend," just did not inspire confidence or trust in the institution's programs. So, thus was my Berklee experience, which I ended by driving home to Jeff Buckley.

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