One of the few places I trust. If jack (owner) tells you something, believe him. This man and the…read morepeople he works with truly care and are not looking to rip you off. Only looking to help and not BS you. Jason, the guitar tech, is the best in LA in my opinion. I've had my guitars set up by many people and he is the guy I keep going back to for almost 10 years

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.

I really appreciate how quickly the Nomadic Guitars team responded to my request for assistance…read more They were informative, helpful, and kept me updated throughout the process. Great communication and customer service! Thanks!!

My old Gibson archtop suffered from a lot of travel. The neck was bent, and as a result, the guitar…read morebecame unplayable. I sent it to Nomadic amd got it back within the agreed-on time, and now the guitar sings like new. Highly recommend.

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.

I have been wanting to try out a Martin OOO-18 for a while but the local GCenter locks up their…read morehigher end acoustic and good luck getting a sales person to help you, just people wandering around a guitar ghost town. Graysons had both a OO and OOO-18 in stock and just pick them up and play. My big dilemma was deciding which model to buy after comparing both, which is kinda how buying stuff should be. Wynn was very helpful, really help me make a choice, gave me a good price and now I have a cool Martin guitar. I've seen their hilarious videos and the store manager Connor was super helpful as well. This is an update of a review I wrote 15 years when I bought a guitar for my son who also took lessons here. I'm glad this place is still the same friendly Graysons. 5 stars

Parking: there's only 2-3 spots infront of the studio but plenty of parking around the corner near…read morethe neighborhoods :) I signed up for the low cost adult beginners ukulele course by emailing the studio. By design these courses are meant for a group of 4 students. Just wanted to ask about it since the schedule was not up to date. But the person responded very quickly and checked in with the instructor to see when he was available to host one of those courses. Once I heard back I paid to secure my spot. My instructor was Daniel Corral, he was an absolute gem :) he was very patient with me, I have no music experience at all and was fortunate that I was the only student in this class. Daniel gave me a 30 min lesson every week with music sheets and things to work on for the week. I felt really nervous about taking this class since I'm an old lady but he made me feel very comfortable. I can't say I'm amazing now but I understand and feel comfortable learning the ukulele because of Daniel. I highly recommend this studio and I'm sure all the instructors are great!

When my 8-year-old was ready for piano lessons I gave this place a call. The lady whose name I…read moreremember as Sue, was very pleasant over the phone and after giving preferred time slots, called me back in a timely manner with a lesson slot with a great musician named Nipun. My daughter's weekly half hour keyboarding lessons were a great deal at $25 for 30 minutes. While we decided to stop due to homework obligations from school, we plan to resume next year hopefully in the spring.

First intro guitar workshop today. My 13 yr. old nephew enjoyed it. The instructor was very…read morespecific during the lesson and provided specific feedback. My nephew will be returning.

From the owner: The Practice Room provides students with classically trained instructor, Jose Vasquez. The Practice…read moreRoom is a welcoming space for anyone looking to learn guitar - all are welcome to come learn and practice the guitar at reasonably affordable rates.

I've been taking adult guitar class through LA School Of Music.com for 6 months and it's fantastic…read more If you're looking for personal instruction for yourself or your child, I recommend it. Due to Covid, we've had class oudoors, indoors and on Zoom and it works just fine either way. Although in-person class is my favorite. Genna, our amazing teacher, is a professional musician who plays all over LA. She's friendly and encouraging. Class size is small so there is personal attention. My confidence in my playing is noticeably improved. Now i can pick up a guitar and I'm not totally embarrassed to play in a store or in front of others (thanks to my classmates). My chord transitions are smoother and my rhythm is better. Plus I've learned how to create a solo rift which I didn't even think was possible as a beginner. We play different songs and new skills each session so it doesn't get boring. The people in the class are kind and everyone is in the same boat so don't think you'll be the worst one. We share our bits of knowledge and cheer each other on. So glad I joined and I'm looking forward to continuing my lessons. If you're a shy player or need some structure to practice more, sign up. You'll get a lot out of taking weekly class.

My daughter takes violin lessons with Abigail. Abigail is amazing. She is patient and understands…read morehow to work with young people. My daughter never wants to miss a class.

My daughter has been taking Cello Lessons with Ms. Lucey for a few months. She has gained…read moreconfidence and improved her technique. I highly recommend lessons with Ms. Lucey. She is patient and makes learning fun! Virtual lessons are available. In person lessons are Covid-19 safe and the studio area is very clean!

I have been taking guitar lessons from Jared Barkan of Guitar Kung Fu off and on since March 2012…read more Jared is an amazing guitarist, one of the best I've encountered. It is a pleasure to hear him play. And whether he's showing you his Bach (yes, Bach on the guitar!) or you're sampling his Christmas CD,which was so awesome I bought copies for everyone I love, it is clear he is a master musician and talented artist. He also performs locally and I've enjoyed his performance wherein he showcases his own unique style and original tracks that are truly out of this world, fun, energetic, moving and poignant. I've also had him over to record songs for me, backing tracks to help inspire me to learn parts I can play with others and to fill out tracks I create with friends or on my own. And, Jared's talent extends effortlessly into his ability to teach. He breaks down concepts into bite-sized chunks that have helped me to learn whole songs and even perform at a friend's wedding. He's taught me anything I've asked, when I've asked him to. And he's also taught me to read short-hand tab which has been so helpful in learning strumming patters and phrasing. I've put in work to get better, but I wouldn't be where I am in my ability to play - and perform - if it weren't for Jared. If you're interested in learning to play guitar, I highly suggest contacting Jared. He will show you the way.

Jared is such a good teacher, and so unassuming, that it is easy to forget how talented he is as a…read moreplayer. Jared was recommended to us by another family with children who have been taking guitar lessons for years. They told us that he was, by far, the best teacher their children had ever had. My experience with him has been great. His ability to connect with both of my children during their first lesson made everyone happy. He is wise enough to realize that kids are more likely to practice and play when they are learning songs that they like. So he lets them choose their own songs. When my almost 11 year old daughter tells him what she wants to play (and he has no idea what the song is--Taylor Swift is not in his normal play list, I think :) ) she plays it for him on her iPod -and in under 5 minutes he is playing the song perfectly (humbling to us!) and able to write it out for my daughter to learn. He has been reliable, affordable compared with our other musical lessons and other guitar teachers we initially considered, and flexible with us and our crazy schedules. Cannot recommend him highly enough, but 5 starts is all they have.

Visiting Caveman Vintage Music was one of the most pleasurable experiences I've had in the last 10…read moreyears. Even if you vow to yourself to leave your wallet in the car, it's worth the trip. If you love music.. if you've ever played an instrument and want to take a trip down memory lane, or explore what avenues you could potentially go down in the next year of your live, trust me, you'll be so glad you came here. Eric (the owner) is so cool and friendly. He stayed late to take my call the first time I reached out, and walked me through the process of purchasing my first pro level mic. It was so much cheaper (and a gazillion times more enjoyable) buying from him here, compared to anything else online. I took my son, who's 11.. he didn't quite "get" how cool it was.. but if you've been a teenager before, and grown up ever admiring this bass or that pedal or this amp or that guitar.. guaranteed they have something that'll catch your eye, and give you promise for a tomorrow filled with hope and enjoyment. You can blow some money at your local big box store like I tend to do every week at Costco/Home Depot, not saying that it's not worth it.. but the money spent here just seems to go a LOT further.. and is SO MUCH MORE MEANINGFUL. I treasure my new Elvis Mic (Shure 55SH) and am so grateful I found it and came here to pick it up in person. I'll be back.. I ought to schedule a visit once a month.. my wife loves book stores.. which I've kinda gotten into as well recently... but this is like, SO.. NEXT.. LEVEL!! Hope this review finds it to the right person looking for a pick me up and something to help boost their spirits this week. I promise coming here will put you in a better mood. Wherever you live, it's worth the trip.

I love this store! They have a wide range of used gear, but they don't just have anything. They…read morehave nicely curated stuff for sale. Everything from expensive to affordable... but even the affordable stuff is good (imo) affordable stuff. I picked up a cool discontinued JHS pedal. Jeremy, who works there was very helpful and set up an amp and bass for me to try it out before I made up my mind. I'm definitely visiting this shop again!

Phil is a really talented and patient instructor! He is also willing to work outside the box! I am…read morean actor/singer and wanted to learn two songs on the piano to sing and play for auditions. He worked with my basic inability to read sheet music and picked out an easy arrangement for me to play for two different songs. It was a lot of fun and now I have great audition material! I highly recommend him.

From the owner: Lessons are available for both Children and Adults and we specialize in beginning piano students…read moreboth young and young-at-heart! Serving Atwater Village, Silverlake, Los Feliz, Glendale, Glassell Park, Frogtown, Lincoln Heights, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Mt. Washington, Highland Park, Cypress Park, Franklin Hills, The Hollywood Hills and all other surrounding parts of Los Angeles.