My daughters had such a great experience at Music Nation! They both loved the classes and had so…read moremuch fun while learning. I especially want to thank Mike for being so sweet and patient with my 5-year-old--he truly made a big difference for her. I highly recommend this school :)

Music Nation is the local music shop you've been looking for…read more Conveniently located at Pico and Hauser, this one-stop-shop has all that you need for your music wants. If they don't have it, they sure as heck can get it for you. Need rehearsal space? Very reasonable rates, plenty of room, friendly staff, what more could you want from your local music shop? You'll find music lessons, instrument rentals, instrument and accessories, and that valued rehearsal space. Bands can rehearse here from 7:30 pm - 12 am -- Saturday 5p - 12a and Sunday from 9a-Midnight. Groups are $20 per hour with a two-hour minimum commitment (where most studios need three hours minimum). Individuals are just $15 per hour. Support your local music stores, and leave those big chain shops behind, you'll be glad you did!

I cannot recommend Brian more highly. He is patient, funny, kind, encouraging, and an all-around…read moregreat teacher. I don't think I've ever felt more comfortable to make mistakes in front of an instructor. Also, his ear is incredible; he can transcribe pretty much any song within a couple of minutes - and really complicated arrangements too. He breaks things down into really relatable sound bites that are easy to digest and understand, and he even wrote a book that we follow in our lessons. Work with Brian, you won't regret it!

Brian is the best guitar teacher in town. Engaging, very knowledgeable and easily establishes…read morerapport with his students. My daughter absolutely is having fun while learning! Highly recommended!

I learned about this shop while I was doing my undergraduate study at UCLA for classical guitar…read more They are constantly moving guitars and making new ones. You may find some of their guitars at Guitar Salon International in Santa Monica. Armand is the go-to associate for any questions. I like to reach out via email and I appreciate his responsiveness. I would 100% recommend coming here for any classical guitar strings because their prices are better than any big brand store. They are cash only but they do not charge tax when I picked up strings. About 4 years ago I purchased an L.R. Baggs acoustic guitar pickup system and they helped install the hardware. I brought my guitar in to have a back buzz issue checked out and Armand found that there were erroneous vibrations coming from the sound board by the pickup system. Seemed to be a loose wire buzzing against the sound board. They kept at it and resolved the issue for me and I could not be more appreciative of their service so here's a 5 star review. I look forward to visiting more and continue support my local business! Thank you Armand and German!

the owner is SO nice! i came in to see what he'd suggest to make my guitar a little easier to play…read more(i'm a beginner) and he suggested lowering my action. he insisted on doing it for free right then, took him 3 minutes! thought the least i could do to thank him would be to leave a review! amazing business please go here!

I've had the incredible pleasure, honor and privilege of knowing Tonya Jaynes since 2006. I have…read moretaken lessons from her and I have seen the wonderful progress that her students have made over the years. Besides teaching, she's also gotten to play with some of the greats like Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Kansas, Sheila E, Lindsay Buckingham, Rickenbacker, Vincent Gallo, Vic Firth, the list goes on and on. Tonya's passion is for teaching drums. When you start working with her, you'll not only get a great drum lesson, but she will also brighten your day and bring magic to your life. Give Tonya a call today 213-280-4530 and begin your legacy on the drum set. Tell her Bret sent you!

My 10 year old and 6 year old have had a lot of fun working with Mike, and they've made remarkable…read moreprogress! And it's been 100% remote, which is doubly (triply?) amazing. We started our kids on piano lessons with Mike in June, during the pandemic. Since then they've participated in at least 3 virtual recitals, with our older child even singing to her own accompaniment. I never expected that level of willingness and self confidence so soon, and I attribute that to Mike's ability to keep kids engaged while supportively guiding them into new areas they like. I'm very glad we chose Mike and Mid City Music!

Mike is super knowledgeable and had all the qualities I could ask for in a music teacher: he's very…read moreclear, patient, encouraging, and a great problem-solver. I'd been taught to play a really simple beat on the drums by a friend (who wasn't formally trained himself), and I wanted to go further but I couldn't figure out certain beats from looking up videos, trying to take it apart slowly, etc. Mike found ways for me to learn and to practice certain things that I didn't think I could ever grasp. He was super helpful in figuring out a step-by-step process that could work for what my strengths/weaknesses were. It was especially helpful that he invited me to take videos of him playing the beats so that I could hear them later and practice correctly. I highly recommend Mike as a music teacher.

Michael is a remarkably skilled and knowledgeable guitar teacher. He guided my growth in technique,…read morerhythm, theory, composition, and melody--all in the context of songs that I love to hear and play. Michael is very patient, positive, and encouraging. He went the extra mile to prepare for lessons and to provide highly relevant resources. Michael lives what he teaches, and his passion for music and guitar are infectious. The best teacher I've had the honor of learning from. Whole hearted recommendation, 100%.

From the owner: Now booking online lessons!…read more I have a personalized approach to teaching every student where the focus is not only improving guitar playing ability but also increasing theoretical knowledge, musicianship, reading notation, music history, etc.

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

Fun and convenient. As with anything new, it can be intimidating and cause for anxiety. Not to…read moreworry, Melissa understands the needs of a new learner and will ensure lessons are approached with your individual needs in mind. Melissa is supportive, fun and a true professional. Additionally, lessons are scheduled at your convenience and flexible should you need to reschedule.

I really enjoy my vocal sessions at DMS. The studio space is on the smaller side, but I actually…read morefind that less intimidating as a beginner. The instructors are encouraging and the lessons are engaging, and I look forward to improving my vocal skills further!

From the owner: A contemporary music and pop-based academy and studio located in Koreatown. We offer private…read morein-person & online lessons, and group classes in vocals, guitar, piano, music production, and songwriting for all ages and skill levels. We also offer a K-pop Audition Prep Program, an artist development program for independent artists, and a college prep program for advanced-level students. For more information about our classes and instructors, visit our website or follow us on Instagram to see how our students are doing at DMS!