Knowledgeable staff and well-stocked. It's like walking into an old-time bookstore, only it's about…read moreMUSIC!

Baxter Northup is located on the bustling Ventura Blvd, but unless you're looking for it, it's…read morereally easy to miss! For starters, the windows and posters have seen their days that one might think that it is out of business, but it is in fact not and quite the opposite - tons of space inside! They have a variety of instruments and supplies, including a cleaning swab which I was looking for. And the plus is that they also offer music lessons in private rooms - even same day! I had an initial same-day oboe lesson with Phil, and we had great conversation. However, I have to admit that I didn't learn too much, and that we spent most of the time talking. The person working at the front was pretty chill, but paying for lessons wasn't very clear from the beginning - recommend being more specific with those. Their website is via Tumblr (?) which is a surprise. Lessons were $40 / session, and they recommend one session per week (but how long is a session?). Overall, I wish that there was more clarity on this side from time to payment the moment that we signed up. Parking was fairly easy to find on the street or in the lot in the back. However, do note that parking on the street is via metered parking and not free most hours. Return? Potentially for some music books!

Excellent customer service, fair pricing for fixing a string on my guitar, and a well maintained…read moreshop and storefront. They have a plethora of guitar services available. I went in there on Saturday around 12:30pm and was able to get out of there in less than 15 minutes. I will definitely come here again for guitar needs!

Another great experience. Faster than expected turnaround for a fair price. Also a great shop to…read morevisit and check out what they are working on.

Nice guitar shop with both new and used guitars plus equipment. Two stools for customers to sit and…read moretry out what they like. Friendly staff.

I've been wanting to buy a new guitar and stumbled across this place while shopping nearby this…read moreweekend. The door was locked but they were open so I waited for the associate to open the door. He asked if I had an appointment and I said no I was walking by and want to see what they have. He asked me while standing in the doorway if I was going to buy something. I was confused and have never been asked that before i've even walked in a store. I said I'm not sure yet but maybe, I'm going to look to see what you have. He said if you aren't buying then we are only open if you have an appointment. Such a strange interaction to an otherwise pleasant day, I can't imagine how much rent is for this space but if a customer on a busy part of Ventura is interested in your inventory, maybe let the associate know he should let them shop.

Seth was awesome and restored my late Dad's guitar back to new. Meant a ton to me and he treated it…read morethat way. Price was more than reasonable. Nailed everything I asked for and more. Thanks Seth!

Seth is the best. He's worked on many of my fretless basses. And there are nothing less than…read morefantastic. The work is done within a very reasonable time with great results. Yes I have tried other places with great reputations and ratings and not happy. Thank you Seth five stars !!

My daughter has been attending their piano lessons for kids, and the experience has been nothing…read moreshort of fantastic. The instructors are incredibly professional and truly have a gift for working with children. They create a nurturing environment that fosters both skill development and a love for music. If you're looking for top-notch piano lessons for your child, Ava Music Academy is the place to go! I tried many classes around us, but I highly recommend this class.

I've been attending Ava Music Academy for over a year now. I have been taking private voice lessons…read morewith Ostad Edris Foroughi. The school has exceeded my expectations. Very happy with my progress.

Ed fixed up my old Stratocaster, new strings, a good overall cleaning and the intonation set right…read morefor the first time in ages. Fixed up a couple of other issues including locking up the tremolo bridge; now I am one happy camper. Well played Ed!

Edward is so great. Fast turnaround, excellent work on my 1968 Silvertone 1483 amplifier,…read morereasonable rates. Can't recommend him enough.

Just got off the phone with Laura who helped me with booking our first class at the Studio City…read morelocation. She was so pleasant, patient, and kind. I've heard great things about LoveBug & Me and this just solidifies that! I'm excited to try our first class in the near future and will update this post then. But if it's anything like the service that Laura provided, it'll be great!

This is a wonderful interactive music class. We started our baby Hayden when he was about 1. My…read moreHusband usually brings our son to the class- they are welcoming to Daddy's too! Each series theme changes and the assorted curriculum is great. Environment is relaxed and most parents are respectful with their children. Kids can be kids- Some children (including my son!) want to explore the room while participating and that is ok. All around a really nice group.

Great gear and service, really love their selection of fine guitars. I managed to pick up a sweet…read moreFender Stratocaster that is both a relic and artist series. Their prices were reasonable and they will work with you on a price that is negotiable. Staff is friendly and follows up with you. Love it! Plus they will stop and talk about all things music if you like. Really knowledgeable and thorough with their products. Their inventory is nice too. Check them out for sure!

Such a random location in the Sherman Oaks Galleria, but what a find it is! Such a chill space,…read morewith walls lined with some of the coolest acoustic and electric guitars, used and vintage. Lots of accessories too, like strings, stands and bags. John the manager (or owner?) is incredibly knowledge and helpful.

I love this store and eagerly awaiting it to re-open. All the others are far from home. This is MY…read moreguitar center

My experience was in reverse. Returning the item was more pleasant than purchasing the item. We…read morewent there to buy a speaker for our son. Buying it was a bit stressful, the answer to our questions were hard to come by and we had to carry this big speaker to the car. That said the experience wasn't bad, but, I believe for someone like me who doesn't have knowledge of speakers, a little more education would have been helpful. I am sure this an ideal place for musicians who know what they want. Unfortunately, I bought the wrong speaker. When I returned it, the staff member was pleasant and didn't make a fuss about it.

I just had my Les Paul and Strat in the shop with their guitar tech and I am very happy with the…read moreservice I have received. The price was fair and the work he did was exactly what I needed. The sales floor is really nice and is definitely worth checking out. I will probably be making a purchase here at some point. Thank you for the great service.

I'm pretty sure it's closed, and has been for MANY months. I have no idea if it was good or not.read more