Friendly knowledgeable help…read more Steve and Gary and Mitch are great. I only bring my guitars to Boulevard!

If you live in the 80s and 90s you'll love this place. If you want to get in and out in 5-15…read moreminutes, good luck. When I managed a video game store in the early 90s it felt just like this, and even then, we were way faster. Their systems, processes, and overall business model is way outdated. Just ringing someone up for something simple can take half an hour. It's insane. I rented once and while the instrument was fine, I would not want to do this ever again.

I recently started taking Violin lessons here…read more I set things up with Star, and she gets 5 stars! Really friendly, and a good start to a good business relationship. The lessons are reasonably priced, and although I just started, I can say that I am happy with my instructor, Isaac. Very nice, and patient. He is getting me started on the right track, and I look forward to may more lessons.

We love Culver Music! My older boy took trombone classes here and my younger one is now taking…read morepiano. It's almost a year now and he's still enjoying it!

The ultimate la no frills spot. GO HERE IF YOU NEED A RENTAL THEY ARE GREAT! Absolutely no frills,…read moregreat pricing.

I had a wonderful experience at this music shop! I came in to replace the strings on my daughter's…read moreguitar, and everything was done incredibly fast and with great quality. The owner is very friendly and truly passionate about what they do -- it makes such a difference! They also have an amazing selection of guitars from all over the world -- such a unique and interesting collection to explore. Thank you so much for the excellent service. Highly recommend this place!

Connor has by far been the best tutor I've ever had! When it comes to complex topics such as…read moreCalculus, I usually struggle to find a tutor who is well versed in the content and willing to go the extra mile to clear my confusion. Finding a private tutor through this company has taken a load of stress off my shoulders. Connor is always prepared, flexible, and reliable when scheduling tutoring sessions and reviewing notes I've taken from lecture. He always has an answer to my questions and took the time to solve numerous problems out on a digital whiteboard with me, step by step. The company coordinator, Alex, has also provided immense support throughout my math course, shifting my mindset from feeling behind in class to becoming confident in my ability to learn! I look forward to continuing my education alongside Alex and her invaluable tutors!

Alex is hands down one of the best tutors I've ever worked with. Business Calculus was kicking my…read moreass at first, and she somehow made it make sense without ever making me feel dumb. She breaks things down cleanly, step by step, and explains the why, not just the formula you're supposed to memorize and forget after the exam. She's patient, sharp, and genuinely cares that you actually understand the material. If I was confused, she'd find another angle, another example, another way until it clicked. And when it clicked, it really clicked. Beyond just helping me pass, Alex helped me build confidence in a class I was honestly dreading. If you're struggling with Business Calculus or just want to actually understand it instead of trying to get by Alex is the tutor you want. Absolute game-changer.

Melisa is a fantastic drum teacher. She really understands the fundamentals of drumming and knows…read morehow to communicate them clearly. She sets a great pace that keeps me motivated without feeling lost. If you're looking for a teacher who truly understands how to build a drummer from the ground up, Melisa is the one. I've seen huge improvements in my playing thanks to her guidance.

Melissa is an amazing drum teacher. She explains everything really well and each class builds upon…read morethe last. I was worried about it being online but it works just fine. If you're interested in learning how to play the drums she's the best 10/10

My wife have been bringing our daughter here for the last couple of months. We absolutely love it!…read more Shannon is an amazing teacher! You can tell she has a heart for teaching and a passion for music, and it comes out in every class and in all aspects of the class, even down to the smallest of details. She is so patient and kind with all the kiddos. There is always a wide variety of activities each class so that the kids' attention never starts to wander out of boredom. Participants also receive extra materials to take home so that our little ones can continue playing and practicing throughout the week. We are very much looking forward to continuing our classes here. We can't recommend it enough. Parking is street parking, but it's usually not too difficult finding a space nearby. The class sizes are always manageable - never empty, but never too crowded that you feel like your child won't get proper instruction.

Just had my first music class with my 10 month old and it was amazing! Exactly what I was looking…read morefor! Such a wonderful and engaging environment. I highly recommend it! Just signed up for their membership :)

Outstanding experience! Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful to sell…read moremy euphonium! Highly recommended!

This neighborhood shop is worthy of even a modicum of customer service…read more The GM must be operating in some mindset of scarcity or tyranny because their crew are all kind, helpful, and upbeat. Unfortunately, none of them hipped me to their absolute no way no how zero returns policy when i made a purchase under duress and need. They kind of had what i needed so in a pinch, I was grateful. When my situation changed, and I would have gladly accepted store credit they said "no way no how!" to my humble request to return or exchange brand new stuff in original packaging. Its no wonder stinkin guitar center prevails in this economy. Someone help out the underdogs so they can maybe run a good business! Shop at your own risk friends. Happy music making no matter what!

If you are shopping for your first guitar, or honestly any guitar, just go to True Tone Music. I…read morewill get into why, but that is basically the whole review in one sentence. I found them online and called ahead to see if they had the guitar I wanted in stock. They did, and whoever answered the phone was so genuinely enthusiastic that I was excited to go make my purchase. When I got there the place was busy, with people in the back trying out guitars and a few staff floating around helping everyone. The thing that struck me right away was that all of them looked like they actually enjoyed being there. The guy who helped me, Louis, was a total rock star. I told him I was after a guitar and wanted to start taking lessons, and he immediately walked me back to meet Shawn, one of the teachers who happened to be in that day. Shawn and I hit it off, and I texted him later that day to set up my first lesson, which is this coming week. I am genuinely excited for it. The guitar I wanted was there, brand new and in flawless condition. Here is the part that really got me. I had read that silk and steel strings can be gentler on your fingers when you are starting out, so I asked about them. Instead of brushing me off, Louis walked me through the real pros and cons, and not once did it feel like he was nudging me away from them to save the shop a little money or labor, which is honestly what I half expected. I ended up deciding against them, and then he handed me a set anyway and told me to take them home, and that if I changed my mind I could come back any time and they would put them on for me free. He let me pick out a handful of picks, threw in a tuner, and even knocked a chunk off the price of the guitar without me asking. I had not even thought to ask, since it was in perfect condition. Then there was the warranty. I asked about it, they did not know off the top of their heads, and at one point something like four of the staff were working to track down an answer for me. Mind you, I had already checked out. I was buying that guitar no matter what the warranty said. They chased the answer down anyway, simply because I had asked. They also threw in a hat, which sounds like a tiny thing but genuinely made me grin. Picking up a new instrument feels like the start of something, and a small gesture like that fit the whole spirit of the place. I walked out already wanting to come back, even though I have no reason to until my lesson. This is the kind of customer service people say does not exist anymore. I am here to tell you it does, and it is alive and well at True Tone Music. I never even planned to buy my first guitar there, and now I cannot picture it having gone any other way. Huge thank you to the entire team, and to Louis & Shawn. You made my first guitar purchase a great memory.

Best music store ever. This place is a gem in Santa Monica, the guys that work there are real…read moremusicians, they know everything there is to know. I've known one of the guys for decades, and let me tell you, if you need guitar advice, there is no one better.

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!

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.

My daughter's been taking guitar lessons from G for more than 2-3 years now and she's still…read morethrilled and excited every Tuesday when she sets up her electronic guitar and get ready for her lesson. She up to challenges in learning new pieces, new tricks or techniques. She started with acoustic guitar then gradually moved to electric after mastery. Guitar was not her first instrument though, she's taken piano, then flute before guitar but she's enjoying guitar better than the previous ones. She can just pick it up and roll. We're happy with G! He's a good teacher and very patient with the lessons and make sure my daughter really knows it before moving to new lesson. He definitely knows his forte :)) Highly recommended, definitely!

Gabe is truly a wonderful teacher! He is professional, patient, knowledgeable and kind. As a total…read morebeginner of the bass guitar, he made sure I was forming good playing habits. I felt like I was learning useful/ important theory that didn't feel overwhelming or boring. His classes are really affordable for the quality teaching you get. If I wasn't working and being a mom full-time, I'd totally continue learning from Gabe. All to say, he works well with all ages!