This is going to be one of those odd reviews. I've never been to the store or had anything…read morerepaired. I called and had a conversation with Jack. He proceeded to take quite a bit of time on the phone giving me advice on how to go about troubleshooting or attempting to fix an issue and giving me general advice that seemed super honest. THIS is the sort of business I can get behind. This is what will make me call here when I need something. It feels like a business that actually cares about synths and their customers.

Jack helped me and was super kind. Definitely check out this spot for your guitar needs!read more

I'm a local musician and producer. I was really excited to find a synth repair option on the East…read moreSide and hopeful that it would be better than some of the bigger shops in the valley and it was... Alex is very knowledgeable and studio savvy, knows his stuff and priced fairly. If you are a musician with studio gear, you've stumbled upon a big win. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Edit: Pardon, I had some health issues and have sort of been down the last eight months. I should…read morebe back around the 17th of May 2025. Chat then, and if I missed your message I apologize. Original message from when I was operating normally: "I just do one thing: Your synthesizer is broken, I fix it. Let me be totally honest with you here: 80-90% of the time, synth repairs are pretty easy. Usually some capacitor is shorted. I desolder it, put a new one in, now it works fine. Or a knob or slider is broken. I desolder it, put a new one in, you're good to go. Or somebody (no shame) used the wrong polarity plug and blew a voltage regulator. Same deal. Sometimes there are big weird holistic things wrong, and that can be kind of fun too -- but seriously, 90% of the time it's dumb and easy. So come on by and get your gear fixed the cheap and easy way -- at cheap and easy synth repair."

Boomer is simply the best around, I just can't recommend him enough. He is so quick to respond to…read moreemails, and always send thorough, thoughtful responses. When he quotes completion times and prices they don't change, he finishes projects on time (and surprisingly quickly). He has given me great advice over email on synths I am interested in, and his communication is alway kind, detailed and candid. I should also mention he does great work, ESPECIALLY on vintage Roland gear, apparently he worked for them for a while. Next time you need a synth worked on or serviced, give Boomer a try, you really won't be disappointed. Thanks Boomer!

Huh..well, I certainly never thought I'd be writing a review like this. I'm not even one to…read moretypically leave a Yelp review. I'll start off by saying I decided to take my business to this shop because of a recommendation from a good friend who had a great experience getting their synthesizer serviced. My initial phone call was pleasant. I'm unsure of the guy who works up front at Future Music but this phone call, dropping off the synth and picking up were all the same dude and he was nothing but cool. Really nice guy and good but quick conversation. Essentially I was having an issue with a Juno 60. I got in contact over email with Boomer. All initial correspondence was cordial. He seemed like a nice guy and understood I'd be driving from Bakersfield (2 hours away so a total of 8 hours to drop off and pick up). I dropped it off. He said it was finished and let me know the cost. I Venmo'd him immediately and drove down to pick it up the next day. This is where the silly problem started. I expected to receive some sort of work order/receipt showing what had been replaced, etc. You know.. what you get any time you have some sort of work done on an instrument anywhere ever? See, you never deal with Boomer (LA Synth Co which works alongside Future Music) in person/directly.. just over email. Which is fine. That's the way they do things. After I got home, tried it out and the synth is good as new. Great. I would like a copy of what exactly was done just to keep it for my records. So, I email Boomer this exact message: "Hey Boomer Picked up the Juno yesterday. Thanks so much for the work you did on it. I was hoping they would give me a receipt/work-order, itemizing what you had done. Just to throw in the case and keep for my records. Is it possible for you to make something like that up and send it over to me? Thanks again. So stoked to have it in great working order." of which his reply was: "Yeah. It will be a few days." That was Saturday November 21st. Today is Tuesday December 1st and I hadn't heard anything yet and just wanted to check back in. So, I sent this email: "Hey Boomer, just wanted to check in about this. Thanks a lot." of which his reply was: "You've now pissed me off. I'm one guy. I'm insanely busy. We just had a holiday. I have a life outside of work, too. You're on my list, but not at the top. Now I'm done with you cause this is entitled and annoying. Make your own." Uh, what? This was such a ridiculous way to reply when all I was doing was simply inquiring. Boomer, my man.. I'm sorry if you're overworked and overstressed. Your skin shouldn't be nearly this thin to not be able to accept someone emailing twice with such a simple request. I did send a reply but my email had been added to the dreaded BLACKLIST so I'm not longer able to contact him directly. So, to summarize.. the shop is cool. They seem to have a ton of cool gear. They obviously stay busy enough to be able to treat their customers like sh!t because return business must not mean much to them. This was such a bummer. I have lots of friends who are looking to get gear fixed up and was hoping I'd found somewhere to send them.

Brought in a Gretsch Baritone. It required too much tension and flared up my tendonitis. I was…read morerisking injury. I got it back a few days later and it's buttery smooth, it's even easier to play than my classical. No buzzing, no dead areas. Barely have to press a fret compared to before.

Brought my Telecaster in to get set up for a lower alternate tuning with a new string gauge and the…read morewhole experience was great. Turnaround was really fast and Mike kept me kept me in the loop throughout. Super knowledgeable, straight-up about what the guitar needed, and patient with all my questions. The guitar plays better than it ever has. Highly recommend!

Make time for your guitar tech! I'm realizing how important and fortunate I am to live in a city…read morewith talented guitar techs like Mike who go above and beyond--at an amazing price too. My previous Fender build broke down after being worked on by a random tech who took longer and did an average job. Mike showed me the value of going to someone who's truly #1, and he proved it with my new custom Fender Telecaster: better wiring, a careful setup, better strings, and great advice on what the legends use--all done within the same weekend Overall, my experience with Mike was amazing. He's got a great sense of humor, an old-school attitude, and he's still working like he's 40.

Had some issues with a pre-installed Fishman pickup and learned so much in the process of Mike…read morefixing it. Thank you to Mike for installing this incredible sound hole pickup (per his recommendation). Not only does my guitar sound better than before, but again, I learned a lot about my guitar in the process. Even though the install was a bit tricky, he was still happy to help and did a phenomenal job. So happy to return and will be back for my tune up!

My Muramatsu flute desperately needed an overhaul. When one of keys completely stopped functioning,…read moreI knew it was finally time to take her in for repairs. One of the famous local music shops confidently referred me to Kyle Stolz, mentioning that he used to work on flute repairs for them, among other instruments, before starting his own business. Since my instrument is a higher end model, I was nervous to take it to someone not particularly certified by Muramatsu. So I did my due diligence and also contacted a certified Muramatsu repairman as well as the Flute repair shop that has the word flute in its business name, the latter of which is also not Muramatsu certified. The Flute shop didn't have an appointment in the next week and said that the repair would take 1-2 weeks, so a total of 3 weeks without my instrument. The certified repairman was available sooner, but unlike Kyle, I would have to take my flute to him at his home and then come back and pick it up. Kyle has a fully-loaded, incredibly professional van set up and he comes to YOU. Both the flute shop and the certified repairman quoted me a MUCH higher price than Kyle, without the added convenience of coming to me. The difference in price was jaw-dropping. On top of this, Kyle finished the repair after a couple of hours, right there on-site in his van. So I had my instrument back to me on the *same day*, it is mind-blowing how convenient it is, especially if you are in a pinch and need your instrument repaired ASAP. Kyle deftly disassembled my instrument and explained to me what work needed to be done. My flute had serious corrosion so I decided to let him fix and clean up everything. Not only did he overhaul it, he also polished it (!) and now it looks brand-new. Would the flute shop or certified repairman do this, included in the price of the repair? NOPE. Kyle takes instrument repair to the next level, I am absolutely shocked in the best way possible. He served our country and traveled all over the USA doing repairs for the various military bands. He has lots of experience with many different instruments. Kyle is not only a skilled repairman, but also very kind and extremely intelligent. His repair van is super cool, incredibly organized, and had all the tools he needed on hand, including all the industrial polishing equipment. He even took the time to level his van on the street before calling me to bring it out- truly a professional. I am so grateful I was referred to Kyle. He saved me so much money and time. I will always bring my flute back to him in the future and I cannot recommend him enough.

Kyle is an amazing repairman and I can't give more praise to the convenience and quality of the…read moreservice. He's also a great guy to talk shop and made the repair experience unlike any I've had in my career

High praise for QRG Repair! After searching for a reliable, affordable, personable, and honest…read moresource to repair a damaged bass, I am lucky to have found Trevor! Exceeded all my expectations. It now looks great, plays fantastically, and I can't put it down. Trevor has vast knowledge, skills, and the ability to transform your instrument. Whether a complex repair or simple setup, your gear will get the TLC it deserves.

You can't find anyone who's very professional and his work speaks for itself. Thank you again. Will…read moredefinitely be using him in the near future again.

My 2 year old loves taking classes here. And the shows are so fun and so cute. Definitely recommend!read more

From the owner: Kid Row is the antithesis of the boring piano lesson where you are taught “Frère Jacques” but you…read morewanna learn Nirvana. Kid Row students are put into bands seasonally and taught the songs that they love, coupled with rock ‘n’ roll classics. This is designed to give both a positive and relatable first experience playing music with friends as well an exposure to the musical history that influenced their current favorites. Lead and founded by professional musicians husband and wife duo, Jana and Justin Bocchieri, each season culminates with a full-on rock show, NOT a recital.

I recommend Techno empire to all my studio friends for buying selling used gear. They save me so…read moremuch time and handle everything, including picking up large items and dealing with shipping, returns, and the whole Prossess of selling items on Reverb or eBay. Sleven is very knolagable on prices and how to get the most out of your gear. Their adds and photographs look very Professional so the gear gets a closer look. I have been buying and selling through them for several years now And will continue to. Danny j. Burbank Ca.

When I closed Sunburst Recording in Culver City two years ago, I had tons of great recording gear…read morethat needed to be sold rather than pay high storage fees. Sleven of Techno Empire came highly recommended from a number of sources. I have since sold well over $10,000 worth of gear with Techno Empire and have been extremely happy with every aspect of the company. They pick up, test / clean, repair if necessary, evaluate market pricing, advertise on their ebay store and ship out...all for very fair commissions. I have gotten more for my items with them than had I tried to sell the gear myself with a lot less trouble. THIS IS A GREAT COMPANY TO DEAL WITH!

Grayson is an excellent neighborhood music shop with top quality gear, a wide variety of brands and…read moremodels to choose from, and most importantly, a knowledgeable, helpful, and service-oriented staff. Plus, my preferred guitar tech works here. His name is Sal. He is the only man I trust to work on my instruments. Grayson's is a fantastic option to shop and definitely a worthy place to spend your money in. Can't recommend them enough.

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.