Good local music shop. Troy worked on a project guitar of mine and replaced all the electronics…read moreinside. I also bought strings, 9v power adaptors, cables, picks, and strap locks. All have been good quality products and the cables even have a lifetime warranty. Best part is Troy was eager to give me a deal. My guitar sounds great and it was an excellent experience that cant be found at most big corporate music businesses (guitar c, sam ash) Better here than there.

They did good to work, they're communicative. Troy took good care of us in repairing a saxophone…read moreover the holiday.

I had an excellent experience with Ulysses! He did an amazing job working on my bass, and I'm…read morereally happy with how everything turned out. His attention to detail and quality of work really stood out. What I appreciated most was the great customer service. He took the time to explain things to me and recommended some products and tips to help me properly take care of my new bass and keep it in great condition. It's always nice to work with someone who genuinely cares about their craft and their customers. I definitely appreciate Ulysses' work and would recommend him to anyone looking for quality bass setup and service!

I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience at Guitar Center. I ordered a brand-new…read morespeaker Mackie Thump215XT 15" 1,400W and paid for a new product, but what I received was clearly a used speaker, Mackie Thump 215 which is a different model. The packaging appeared to have been opened, and the item showed signs of previous use. When customers pay for new equipment, they expect to receive exactly what was advertised. Receiving a used item instead is unacceptable and reflects poor quality control. This experience has made me question Guitar Center's commitment to customer satisfaction. I hope Guitar Center takes responsibility for this issue and improves its processes to ensure other customers do not have the same experience. I suggest is that you check everything before you leave the store make sure you're getting what you paid for!

Came in with a broken saddle on a Floyd Rose, not even sure if it was worth his time because it's…read moresuch an easy part to order but I had no idea how to make sure I got the right part. Steven pulled out his calipers, took measurements, walked me through exactly what I needed to find the right replacement part, and didn't charge me a cent. Even told me to reach out if I had trouble finding it or had any questions. Genuine guy who clearly loves what he does if you're reading this I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to him

I attempted to do my own rewiring and did a lousy job. My tone and volume knobs were not working…read moreproperly, so I brought my bass here. Steven resolved the issue and even replaced a pot (an additional problem I was not aware of at the initial consult). He is friendly, communicative, and also does custom builds. He let me test it out before walking out of the workshop. Will definitely return if I need any work done on my instruments. Happy to support a local business instead of going to guitar center. I can play again. \m/

My first time. I came in with my little pink guitar that was out of tune. They helped…read moreMe immediately. I was out within 15 min. So friendly and kind people. Love this place.

I love this place. Came in to get a sax and flute cleaned and another sax repaired. Their service…read moreis awesome and their prices are great. I'm getting all my instruments needs done here going forward.

I highly recommend California Guitar Academy! I've really enjoyed taking lessons with Mike. He's…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly knows how to break things down in a way that makes learning feel achievable and fun. He creates a supportive environment and helps you improve quickly while building confidence. If you're looking for a great guitar teacher, Mike is the best!

My son has been taking guitar lessons here since June of last year, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience! His instructor, Adam, is patient, encouraging, and truly wonderful with my son, who is now 6 years old. In less than a year, my little one has learned so much and now has such a genuine love for playing guitar. My husband decided to start taking lessons with Adam, too, to improve his skills. There's no pressure or long-term commitment, just a friendly, supportive environment that makes learning music fun for all. We highly recommend California Guitar Academy to anyone looking for quality guitar lessons with teachers who really care about their students whether you're a beginner or advanced.

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.

Eric helped us out again. He is always very helpful and kind. I love coming here because they're…read morevery honest if an instrument has an issue or not. Thank you for helping us out and. Your patience Eric.

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.

I was gifted an unused bass three years ago, and finally was able to get her all dolled up again…read morelike new!I'm 37 and it's been one of my dreams to have a bass to play with, and I'm having so much fun already just practicing my warm upsThank you Steve for giving her the Rockstar treatment she deserved! He was helpful, explained the process, and what he recommended got me started on the right foot. He was also in a nice secure area in Signal hill and I thought the pricing was fair for the work that needed to be done! I'm forever appreciative and will definitely be coming back if I ever need some expert advice or she needs a tune up! Thank you again!!

This was an amazing place to come to. I had the opportunity to learn the piano with my great…read moreteacher Alonzo. He was very kind and always took things slowly which helped fix my mistakes. What brought my review down was the price. Although it was quite expensive and it was every month it was actually quite worth it and I can also buy little things at free cost, but I had to earn tickets. You can earn tickets from ending each session. I came here for a solid 2 years and it was a great decision.

Been a staple in the neighborhood helping musicians. Would recommend. Been here for years!read more

Violin bow needed repair in order to sell Couldn't fix my problem but gave me a great referral…read morechoice.

I went in to inquire about having my guitar set up. The man on duty was very helpful and answered…read moreall of my questions. He was also very helpful to my friend who was trying different guitars. I think I've found a new guitar store!

This place is off the hook - been rehearsing here for 6 years...amazing owner ship and staff with…read moremassive levels of experience with musical equipment and repairs. I recommend this place for rehearsal and equipment purchasing/rental. Any questions regarding equipment hit Larry up or any staff member they will go above and beyond to help find what your looking...super awesome place!!

Great rehearsal space, and now they've added a store that is a great alternative to the big box…read morealternatives. Specialized services, and just good people. On top of that, they had recording studio and engineers that are second to none.