I realized I hadn't given this spot a review, even though I swing by every few months just to see…read morewhat they've got. I recommend More Music to everyone I know in the area who needs a set up or a routine repair that they can't do on their own. I also want to add that, so far as I can tell, they do a full set up on all the guitars for sale -- that puts them well above big box stores and many online retailers. I hope this spot is able to stick around for many years!

Places like this you really have to cherish and support. A local music shop with anything you need…read moreright around the corner. Without having to drive 2 cities over to some big chain store. I recently brought 1 of my guitars here to swap out the pickups and Pedro went above and beyond. Since then I have brought another 3 of mine in and I will probably just have him set up all my guitars eventually. He truly does fantastic work. He can order you anything you need. AND my daughter is starting guitar lessons there as well! Great spot.

Great staff and friendly and knowledgeable instructors who work well with younger children. Highly…read morerecommend

I've been going here for a little over 3 months. My…read moreexperience has been nothing but positive. The first time I walked in for a guitar lesson I felt I had made a good choice. The people all seemed to be in a good mood and were very helpful. I brought my guitar the first few times and realized I really didn't need to. They are provided if you like. I was a little hesitant to try the loaners at first thinking they must be really poor quality. Turns out they are more than okay for me so I was pleasantly surprised! I would be remiss if I didn't mention my instructor, Summer. She always seems to be in a great mood and continually keeps me motivated by providing positive feedback. Bottom line, if you're thinking of learning a musical instrument head on down! I'm sure this is the place for you.

I've been learning piano with Lara for about four years now, and it's been an awesome journey. Lara…read morehas not only taught me all the technical stuff but also helped me really become passionate about learning piano and making the songs we learn my own. Her patience and enthusiasm make every lesson fun and motivating. She is always finding new and improved teaching modalities/platforms that keeps classes fun and evolving. I can't thank Lara enough for all the support and encouragement she has given me.

TL;DR - Passionate instructor + Revolutionary method = Best lifetime value…read more Lara's specialty sets her apart among piano instructors. Her teaching method focuses on getting students to learn rhythm and sight-reading. While it sounds basic, it is really the foundation of music. By focusing on these skills first, it enables the student to do so much more over time. Mastering the ability to sightread alone empowers me to learn any new sheet music, and not quit in the process because I got overwhelmed or frustrated... I am 30 years old and took 3.5 years of various music courses during my schooling, including violin, guitar, percussion, and piano. None of my previous instruction ever set me free in the sense that I could go pick up some random, unfamiliar sheet music, and learn how to play it in minutes on my own. That's where Lara's lessons have been different. Despite only going to Lara's lessons for 3 months, I feel like I could learn any popular music song on the piano in a single day--eat your heart out Maroon 5! It's been a great experience so far and I look forward to continue my progress. Another benefit of her method is I will be able to learn how to sing and play simultaneously--something I never believed would be possible for me!

Lilia Pershina deserves more than five stars as a Piano teacher!! She is an incredible mentor who…read morehas taught me so much about not just the Piano but musical theory as well and every time I go to a lesson I'm super excited to see what she will teach me on that day. I came to Lilia only a few months ago after having studied with another teacher for about 18 months and had problems with my hands hurting after practice and concerns about my ability to actually recall and play music once I had learned it. Immediately Lilia could tell 2 things: first, she could see that my technique needed work (I had a lot of tension in my hands) and I can honestly say that after even just a weeks of working with her my hands had stopped hurting during (or after) playing and as someone who is nearing 40 years of age, this is an absolute relief. The next thing she made me aware of, was that I wasn't actually reading the music. I had a (bad) habit of studying and memorizing the pieces but then not being able to follow the music because through practicing I would not actually follow the music with my eyes because I was too busy checking on my hands. I'm pleased to say that with her help this issue too has quickly been resolved. She also has a knack for knowing just the perfect piece for me at the right time, and I can say that my confidence in playing is improving tremendously. She even has me practicing my sight reading daily, which is slowly getting better as well as she pushes and gives me the foundation I need to believe I can do it. As I noted earlier, she has been teaching me musical theory and believe me, I have had other teachers in my life try to teach my theory and it was always sort of just thrown at me in overwhelming chunks and non sequiturs that never seemed to lead anywhere. The exception lies here. Lilia doesn't just explain bits and bobs. She has me working out of workbooks that are presenting musical ideas that I couldn't understand verbally and slowly guiding me further and further through each level. She often times will stop and ask me if I understand the concept, and honestly there have been times where she has to explain it to me about 5 times over before I can understand what she is trying to teach me, but she is so patient and thorough and every day I can see an improvement. Her studio is right in the heart of Long Beach, and it is quiet and very professional. In her studio, she has both an upright and a Grand piano side by side so you can try either one alternately depending on your needs. I myself, had never actually had the privilege to play a grand piano and so it is really nice to go over there and have the ability to play on one. In addition, by having two pianos it allows her to play duets with you, or also for her to quickly show you how to play something without having to switch back and forth each time on the same piano. Also, as an added plus for anyone who hates driving in this city, her house is on a fairly open, sleepy street and as a result parking is super mellow and has never presented a problem. If you are looking to start your children in lessons, I would highly recommend Lilia. And if you are an older learner like me, or if you have never played but are interested in trying, she has shown me that it's never too late and will help you achieve your goals. Honestly, after having so many mediocre music teachers over the years charging 25-30% more per hour, I find her prices to be super reasonable in comparison and an absolute steal for the one on one guidance and care she provides. I hope to be a student of her's for years to come, because I know under her guidance I will continue to surpass all expectations of my abilities and absolutely further my musical journey. Thank you Lilia! See you next week!

I feel lucky to have found Lilia on my first try after moving during the pandemic from NY to CA. As…read morean adult piano student, she has helped me towards my goals of having nice pieces to perform on demand, expanding my limited knowledge of theory and just appreciating my time practicing. She uses direct instruction, workbooks and has shared some very useful videos of both performances and practice techniques. Her studio is in a lovely, private location and all of her dealings are very professional. She works with you on makeups and vacations. Overall, she is my dream piano teacher!

I have an enormous amount of gratitude having gotten the chance to work with Mr. Spencer. He really…read moreenjoys the craft of teaching and his energy is infectious. He makes lessons digestible for the student but still challenges them in a way that ensures their growth. I've gone to multiple different coaches for acting but James is the one I trust most with my career development.

James Spencer is a artist developer, musician, recording…read moreartist and excellent web designer. James created an excellent website for me. I thoroughly recommend him for the services that I have listed.

My daughter has been with Anneke for 2 years now as a vocal student. Anneke's deliberate approach…read moreto vocal development and care is wonderful. I've seen growth and confidence in my daughter. My son has been taking guitar with Evan for 6 months and is doing wonderfully. Evan meets him and his interests exactly where he is and keeps his 14 year old self motivated and loving music. This duo is amazing. If you want your kids to love music and to watch them grow in a healthy environment, this is the place to go. Stop looking elsewhere.

Anneke is wonderful. She teaches piano to my 9 year old son and I'm absolutely amazed at his…read moreprogress due to Anneke's teaching ability. He loves the lessons and adores Anneke. My 7 year old daughter takes Anneke's voice lessons and she has so much fun! She is learning about music, singing, and gaining confidence through Anneke's voice lessons. Our family highly suggests Anneke!

As soon as I walked into the store, a staff member greeted me and offered help--even though he…read morelooked busy handling some paperwork. He asked what I needed, and I explained that my acoustic guitar had a broken peg tuner. I already had the replacement part with me, so I handed it over. Instead of jumping straight into recommendations or upselling, he immediately tried to fix it on the spot. Once he confirmed it was repairable, he quickly cut the string, replaced the tuner, and got everything back in place. The whole process took less than 10 minutes! I live in Carson, so driving out to Lakewood and getting it fixed the same day was such a relief. This guitar isn't for professional use--it's for my daughter who's just starting to learn--so having it ready right away saved me a lot of time and hassle. He even tuned it by ear in seconds, which was really impressive. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. I really appreciated the quick, no-nonsense service and would definitely come back again for future repairs!

Today was my first time here and it was amazing and had AC! They fixed up my violin string for a…read morevery cheap price! The staff was also super kind and polite! Will be coming back soon.

We were in Long Beach for a month or so, and I wanted to take advantage of our time here. It's…read moredefinitely been tough during the pandemic, and so we were a bit cautious of an in-person music class, but definitely glad that we went ahead and participated. Our daughter was about 18 months at the time, and I would say that overall, she really liked it! It's a bit on the pricey side, honestly, but if your kiddo isn't normally exposed to live music or musical instruments, I would definitely check it out. Bill is a true musician/artist, through and through, and opens up the rest of the rooms after the class for your kiddos to explore. you don't have to worry about "oh no, what if my kid touches something??" Bill welcomes kids to explore and play --- incredibly inviting environment. Julie did a wonderful job creating a sense of community in the class. she has an amazing voice, and engaged us in some fun songs. After some songs, my daughter would say "more!". The only part that made it a little tough was that the sound was quite loud and so was Julie's voice, so it actually made my daughter cry a couple of times (she is a bit sensitive to noise, though!) My husband is a musician of sorts, so our daughter has been exposed to several instruments already, but this place has quite a few more :)

YES A GOOD MUSIC ACADEMY!!…read more So my family has been trying to find a good music academy. We finally found one after tons and TONS of researching as well as referrals and I cannot be more please. Took me a while to get this review up but I thought I might as well since I've been active today on Yelp! This academy goes above and beyond. The teachers are kind and my kids love it here. Super nice academy and when I sit in on their lessons, my kids are so so happy! I have a little on at home and want them to be more involved since they're not all about sports at the moment. Honestly 10/10. We chose here instead of a local place because of some concerning rumors and we couldn't be happier!