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!

Great little neighborhood music store. I stopped by for bass strings and they had exactly what I…read moreneeded in stock. I didn't have to drive to the big G store in Cerritos. Excellent customer service with a friendly attitude.

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!

They understood what I wanted and responded right away. Their work is…read moregood.**************************************************************^*************^*^*^*^^^^^^^

My daughter has been taking piano and drum for a few months now. Her teacher is so patient and kind…read morewith her. There are so many different instrument classes to choose from. Everyone is so welcoming and the first time she started playing drums her face lit up.

I love this place! I am an adult in her 30's who is learning bass guitar and has ADHD. My teacher…read moreSummer is amazing! Summer makes our lessons fun, interesting and easy to understand. The front desk staff are always so nice and I love how integrated Cal Heights is with the community. My bass guitar skills have improved so much since I started my lessons. If you are on the fence, just give it a try!

I brought in my BC Rich and my boyfriend's Les Paul to Steve one for a pickup install and a the…read moreother for a setup, and I'm really glad we did! Steve was super nice and easy to talk to which made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. My boyfriend had P90s installed in his Les Paul and needed it back in time for a gig, and Steve delivered! On my BC Rich he dialed everything in perfectly the intonation is spot on! the action feels just right, and the neck adjustment made a huge difference in how it plays. It's not easy to find someone who works this fast and still pays attention to all the details, but Steve definitely does. I wouldn't hesitate to bring any of our guitars back to him, we live in Long Beach and his shop is so close to us another plus!

I took my Ibanez RG in to Steve for his "Rockstar Setup," and I can honestly say it was worth every…read morepenny! I've had plenty of basic setups before, but this felt like a whole different level of attention and care. He walked me through what makes his Rockstar Setup different and you can tell it's not just a quick adjustment, it's a full dial-in of the instrument. When I got my guitar back it played incredibly smooth, stayed in tune better, and just felt more responsive overall. Anything and everything that could be oiled or lubricated was taken care of. The amount of work and detail that goes into the rockstar set up actually takes a few days and I guess depending on the condition of your guitar the longer it takes. My guitar had a lot of rust on the bridge and tuning keys. One of the saddles was even frozen in place and I couldn't get the string out. Steve took care of it. I didn't even notice how bad the condition of the guitar was in until I saw all of the photos Steve took. (Before and after). Who does that? It's hard to describe, but it actually made me want to pick it up and play more. Everything felt tighter and more precise without sacrificing comfort. The smell of the oil on the bridge and the lemon oil on the neck actually smell good too! You can tell Steve takes pride in going beyond the standard setup and really bringing out the best in the guitar. If you're on the fence about upgrading from a regular setup I'd definitely recommend going for it. I'll be sticking with the Rockstar Setup from now on.

We finally found THE BEST guitar repair/tune-up guy around. And if you're like us, you're VERY…read morepersnickety about your instruments and who works on them. Steve has worked on two bass guitars & my beloved Guild D55 making them not only shine like new but even improved playability! Can't wait to get my other guitars into his skilled hands. Another BIG positive with Steve that's worth mentioning, is despite being an accomplished, total pro ... he's a super nice, down-to-earth, no nonsense kind of guy; you won't get any of that condescending, ego tripping attitude. From my perspective, that's golden in itself. Bottom line: if you've been looking for someone with superior skills and workmanship chops to keep your guitars in awesome shape, your search is over. Steve's definitely your guy.

Steve is such a great teacher, guitarist and overall musician. I'm a professional classically…read moretrained musician and he's done a great job at helping me to understand and play from a whole new prospective. Additionally, he's very professional and reliable. Check him out for sure!!!

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!

My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old, and she absolutely loves it. She's now…read morealmost 2.5, and it's been such a joy to watch her participate, sing along, play instruments, and grow with each class. Every session introduces a wonderful set of songs along with beautifully illustrated songbooks to enjoy at home. Kendra is truly exceptional--she creates a welcoming, engaging space for every child and caregiver. The class is beautifully inclusive, supporting children of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and developmental needs, and everyone is embraced with warmth and respect. She also shares simple, practical ways to bring music into everyday life, which has made a wonderful difference for us. The kids absolutely adore her, and it shines through in every class. I've seen so much development in my daughter since her very first class. We're so grateful for this experience!

Love the experience! My son wants to come and we appreciate the interaction we receive fro. MS…read moreKendra and thw other classmates. Its fun to watch my now 2 year old indulge his love of sound and music with his peers. I re-enroll again and again cause i love the smile on his face!

I just purchased my 3rd Ohana ukulele and I love all 3 of them! This one is a limited edition…read moreCynthia Lin Koa CK-450CL and it is beautiful! Their ukuleles are gorgeous and high quality and a great value as well. They have a wonderful selection to choose from and their customer service is top notch. I called to ask a question and actually got a person at their headquarters in Long Beach, Ca. Chris was so helpful and went above and beyond helping me with my purchase. If you are thinking of getting a ukulele you will not be disappointed in getting an Ohana!

This is their factory location - not retail - but can vouch for the incredible quality of their…read moreinstruments. Love my Ohana. Very friendly owned business.

Had and awesome Saturday Afternoon with my fam and kids at the Chavez Park for Jazz Angels…read moreperformance. My wife didn't want to leave

https://jazzangels.org/…read more The setting of last evening's wonderful concert was Bixby Park. With the golden setting sun, it was the perfect city-and-not-quite-bucolic park combo for gentle jazz. We had not heard of this group of young players before. Actually we chose to come here rather than another event due to it's close proximity to the restaurant where we would be eating. Were we surprised! This is a highly competent jazz band. Or bands. Jazz Angels Charles Mingus & Blue Mitchell Bands was how they were billed. Extraordinary that the players are, for the most part, all teenagers. Tatiana Tate who has been playing trumpet for ten years and now professionally, joined the band. Her playing was excellent, however, physically she could be mistaken for a teenager herself. Led by Barry Cogert, the music director, they did beloved standards such as Watermelon Man. Also great baritone saxophone. Some beautiful smooth singing as a bonus. The musical talent found in Long Beach continues to astound me. I purchased a logo tee shirt, mostly as a donation to this fine organization, but also this might have been the last cool evening for a while and I was inadequately dressed. Very convenient.

I was looking for a guitar strap that would look awesome with my orange sparkle Gretsch. Of course…read moreit had to have cats on it! In all seriousness, I think it's important to support made-in-U.S. businesses and what better way to do it. On top of everything else, the strap is built like a tank. What more could you ask for. Definitely check them out.

Great durable and stylish straps! Super nice and responsive staff as well. 100% recommend!!!read more