It was awesome taking classes with Lloyd! I am a vocalist hoping to learn guitar and piano from…read morescratch so I could get better at songwriting and production. Lloyd is clearly expert at both instruments and adapted the lessons to meet me exactly where I was at. It was especially helpful to bring attention to some habits I picked up from random self-learning; Lloyd immediately notices details that, when adjusted, makes a world of difference. Lesson plans were very flexible which was helpful when I was interested in many different things. He's very patient, easy to talk to, and makes things fun so I didn't feel frustrated being a stumbling beginner and was able to focus on refining skills :) Looking forward to the next class!

I got voice and guitar lessons from Lloyd as a birthday gift from a friend, and what a fantastic…read moregift it turned out to be! Lloyd is an amazing teacher with a great ear and a clear, approachable way of explaining things. He tailors each lesson to what you're interested in while still keeping everything structured so you make real progress. He will record a lesson summary for you at the end of each session, which is incredibly useful to look back on and makes practicing so much easier. On top of being a talented musician and teacher, Lloyd is just an overall great guy - easy to work with, encouraging, and genuinely invested in your growth. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their voice, guitar skills, or both! :-)

I am a Joanie -come -lately to drumming, and I found Mindee to be an excellent drum teacher. I came…read moreto her with pretty poor form, and suffered an injury because of it. I was impressed that she really takes the time to watch your drumming, to make sure your form is tight so that you can rock out for long periods of time. I love that she balances out rudiments and drills with playing fun songs. I also love that there are two drumsets in her studio so we can play side by side. No hesitation to highly recommend her!

Our daughter has been taking lessons with Mindee for about a year and a half, starting with no…read moreprior music training, and she loves it. Mindee is super enthusiastic, patient, and supportive but also manages to keep her focused and challenged every week. Our daughter has progressed both as a musician and as a person working with Mindee, gaining in confidence and discipline, and also becoming a kickass young drummer! Highest recommendation!

I've been working with DREW for the past six months and have learned more in that time than I have…read morethe past 40 years. Part of that has to do with having the bandwidth to practice consistently - a little bit every day. More importantly, DREW's teaching style lines well with my learning style - he's extremely patient and communicates with precision and clarity; his instruction sheets (which I laminate and keep in a binder) are equally clear and helpful. I find all the lessons fit together in a way that continually reinforces the theory and techniques learned along the way.

Booking through the phone number was quick and easy. Drew…read moreis an incredible guitar teacher. Part of his focus was to push me to define my motivation, so he could focus on the things I really wanted to learn. He tailored the lesson to my beginning guitar level, but also encouraged me to discover things I didn't think I could accomplish. He doesn't give hollow praise or tell you you're awesome when you're not, which I appreciate, but he makes you feel secure and encouraged to try even if you make mistakes (Which is all part of the process!), and soon you're making progress faster than you originally thought you could! He clearly has lots of experience teaching guitar and is very knowledgable about music theory if you want to learn it. That said, he can put all theory and technical jargon aside if you want; he completely customizes your guitar lesson to your goals. The lessons never feel rushed and I can achieve higher levels of play without feeling stressed and I highly recommend him to be your guitar teacher!

Carlyn has been my cello teacher since early 2020. As an adult student with experience in other…read moreinstruments, I had a high bar. Carlyn impressed me thoroughly with her expertise, skills, technique, attention to detail and her warm and effective teaching style. I feel very lucky to have found her. In addition to her musical talents, she's also a great communicator/planner and super organized.

Carlyn is a wonderful cellist and an excellent cello teacher…read more My daughter took lessons (Suzuki) with Carlyn for three years, starting at age 7. Carlyn's teaching style is consistent, upbeat, fun, and imaginative. She teaches technique and musicality in an accessible way for both beginning musicians and for more advanced players. I can't recommend Carlyn enough. Los Angeles has gained a gem of a cello teacher.

I originally met Denny as a musician, guitar player & singer, when I heard a few years ago that he…read morehad decided to take on students we were excited. We take care of our cousin & he was 11 at the time & did ok, but not great with his starting lessons with a local guitar store. At the time he wanted to learn to sing AND play guitar and we were lucky to get Denny, who came to the house & got him up & singing & playing at very fast speed. It seems most guitar teachers teach the 'fundamentals', reading, etc. but our cousin wanted to get up & make music as soon as he could. This was Denny's specialty. It's been two years & he's doing great, probably not going to be a rock star but I think he'll be playing guitar for a long time thanks to Denny's teaching. He's professional, personable & reasonable. I'd highly recommend him!

Denny is really the best. My daughter has been taking guitar lessons with him almost a year now,…read moreand her progress has been amazing. He gets the students playing right away and he is really good at handling their inevitable frustrations if they can't get a song/chord right. He offers very honest, constructive criticism and always encourages them to practice hard and do their personal best. I've had the pleasure of seeing Dennis and his band play live and I can say, in addition to being a gifted teacher, he's a brilliant musician as well. If you or your kids want to start learning to sing and play guitar, I can't imagine anyone better than Dennis.

Adreana is an incredible vocal coach. I worked with her in preparation for a track I was singing in…read morea film and she really helped improve the strength of my voice and my confidence. I've also heard amazing things about Ron Harris and his performance coaching from other students. I'm hoping to work with him in the coming months. I highly recommend Adreana and HVSC to anyone looking to improve their vocals or take their singing career to the next level.

My son Arthur is 22 months and absolutely loves baby band. He looks forward to it all week…read more Brandon is so warm and engaging with the babies. He's also extremely professional and reliable. He responds quickly to emails and is accommodating about schedule changes. We love this class!

Son loves the 2.5 year old class. The music teachers are all fantastic with kids. Very happy here!read more

My daughters had such a great experience at Music Nation! They both loved the classes and had so…read moremuch fun while learning. I especially want to thank Mike for being so sweet and patient with my 5-year-old--he truly made a big difference for her. I highly recommend this school :)

Music Nation is the local music shop you've been looking for…read more Conveniently located at Pico and Hauser, this one-stop-shop has all that you need for your music wants. If they don't have it, they sure as heck can get it for you. Need rehearsal space? Very reasonable rates, plenty of room, friendly staff, what more could you want from your local music shop? You'll find music lessons, instrument rentals, instrument and accessories, and that valued rehearsal space. Bands can rehearse here from 7:30 pm - 12 am -- Saturday 5p - 12a and Sunday from 9a-Midnight. Groups are $20 per hour with a two-hour minimum commitment (where most studios need three hours minimum). Individuals are just $15 per hour. Support your local music stores, and leave those big chain shops behind, you'll be glad you did!