Musical Instruments & Teachers near Hollywood

“I've been a student at M.I. since October and I'm having the time of my life. I just hope they reopen the Hollywood Blvd entrance soon so I'll stop getting harassed by the Scientologists whenever I walk past the Church of Scientology on my way to my car.“

“Amazing vibes! I was nervous for my daughter’s first experience in any social environment program we shall say but hey the instructor for being a substitute was amazing! Thank you Sarah; you made it an amazing experience! My daughter was being a tough cookie but the instructor was super supportive and based on what we’re able to see very knowledgeable on how to instruct the kids! I’ll continue to bring my daughter back due to an amazing first time experience!“

“Took a couple months of lessons in Logic Pro with Lisa Guo, because I needed to learn music production. Coming in totally cold, Lisa was great in teaching me the basics of both Logic's workflow and the engineering tools (EQ, compression, gain staging etc.) to come up with a finished, master-ready track by the end of our sessions. Highly recommended!“

“I can’t recommend him enough. From the very first lesson, he has been incredibly attentive and genuinely takes the time to understand you as both a person and an artist. Rather than just teaching technique, he intentionally gets to know your creative style, interests, and goals so he can help you choose songs and music that matter to you. That personalized approach has made learning so much more enjoyable.

He is patient, encouraging, and creates an environment where you feel comfortable growing and trying new things. Beyond being an exceptional guitar and voice teacher, he is simply a wonderful person. Some of the life advice he’s shared with me has honestly been some of the best I’ve ever received, and it’s had an impact far beyond music.

One of my favorite experiences was bringing my mom to a lesson so we could learn together. He made it such a fun, welcoming, and memorable experience for both of us. It was something we’ll always remember, and it really showed how gifted he is at connecting with people of all ages and experience levels.

He has a rare ability to inspire confidence while challenging you to become better, and it’s clear that he genuinely cares about his students’ success both inside and outside of lessons. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, thoughtful, and truly invested in helping you grow, I would recommend him to absolutely anyone. He’s been incredible in every way, and I’m so grateful to be learning from him!“

“Danny at Rose Coast Music School has been such a gift as a guitar teacher for our 7-year-old son. He is incredibly warm, patient, and engaging, and somehow manages to make every lesson feel both fun and meaningful. Our son genuinely looks forward to his time with Danny each week, which says everything.

We have also seen real progress in our son’s playing, which has been so rewarding and is a true testament to Danny’s approach. Danny really sees kids for who they are. He meets our son exactly where he is, keeps things light and encouraging, and builds confidence in such a natural way. You can truly tell how attentive and thoughtful Danny is.

We were first introduced to Danny through a very talented young teen who had studied with him for years and his whole family spoke about Danny with such genuine enthusiasm. That strong recommendation immediately stood out to us, and our experience has far exceeded our expectations. I truly could not recommend him more highly and we feel so lucky to have found Danny.“

“Chris rocks! He helped my best friend pick out the electronic drum kit of their dreams & we had the best time doing it. Bar none best drum store in LA, even better people working there :D“

“I took private adult guitar lessons from instructor Kai Hagen and the experience was amazing. He is a great instructor and very passionate. I would recommend his classes for sure.“

“Roger is a pleasure to work with, I have been a customer for over 25 years and have never had a bad experience. Very knowledgeable staff.“

“I've taken piano lessons with Jesse for a year, and I've absolutely loved them. I've gone from a very basic playing level to being able to perform my favorite songs. He is engaging, fun, and very kind to work with. Jesse adapted lessons to accommodate my background in music production. Being able to practice and learn songs that I actually enjoy was highly rewarding. If you're looking for a great teacher, definitely go with Jesse.“

“Longtime VK customer. I've had nothing but positive experiences when dealing with them. They've always been extremely helpful when picking out the right gear for my needs. Thanks“

“Dr. Rosa Lee has been the best piano teacher we could have hoped for for our child. He has studied with her for the past three years, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have found her.

When we began searching for a piano teacher, we wanted someone with a strong technical foundation who would hold our child to high standards while teaching with kindness, patience, and encouragement. Dr. Lee has exceeded those expectations in every way.

She has built a wonderful rapport with our child, striking the perfect balance between warmth and high expectations. She encourages and supports him while also knowing when to challenge him to reach the next level. Even during weeks when his practice has fallen short, she recognizes his progress, celebrates small successes, and offers practical strategies to help him practice more effectively when life gets busy. Rather than discouraging him, she consistently keeps him motivated and helps him enjoy the learning process. During competition season, we have been especially grateful for the way she genuinely cares about our child and goes above and beyond to support him.

Dr. Lee also sees parents as partners in a child's musical education. Especially during the first year, she worked closely with our family to understand our child's learning style and tailor her teaching accordingly. While guiding our child’s musical journey with her exceptional expertise, she also listens carefully to both our child's goals and ours, maintaining open and warm communication and thoughtfully adapting her approach when appropriate.

Whether lessons have been online or in person, Dr. Lee creates an engaging, positive, and productive learning environment. Beyond helping our child develop the technical skills and musicality that have earned him multiple prizes in piano competitions, she has nurtured his confidence, independence, and genuine love of music. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and look forward to many more years of learning with her.“

“My singing lessons with Yo Hwan have been amazing. He’s a warm and patient teacher and I’ve definitely grown a lot faster learning from him than with my previous teacher. I practiced R&B songs with him and he was so knowledgeable about how to improve my singing for those, and I’m glad with my results.“

“Amazing music school! Both my kids just started getting lessons from HAMA instructors via online and both learned so much within one class. Instructors are incredibly nice and patient. Everyone working at HAMA are also incredibly helpful, kind, and fast at responding emails. My children are very exited to continue learning from HAMA.“

“You can’t get anything wrong here, you generally get what you pay for, but if you really know the market inside out, you can still find the occasional bargain sometimes .Both owner and the employees are super responsible. Very good shopping experience.“

“Jeff is a great guy and clearly an expert in his trade - did a quick soundpost and bridge repair for my violin right on the spot (for free, I might add!). Would have been happy to pay him for his work, and look forward to bringing my instruments to him again in the future.“

“Nick is an amazing vocal teacher and coach! He’s so full of information and resources, and knows how to help you achieve your personal goals! + Kind, comfortable, and affordable. Highly recommend!“

“I’ve been playing guitar for about 10 years but never had formal instruction. I wanted to become a better bandmate for my local garage jam band, and Drew has been exactly what I was looking for. He helped me fill in the gaps, sharpen fundamentals, and focus on what actually matters in real‑world playing. Drew is patient, knowledgeable, and takes a very personal approach—your experience and skill level truly don’t matter. He meets you where you are and focuses on what’s most helpful at the time. Highly recommend Guitar Lessons By Drew.“

“I did four one-on-one and 3 group lessons with Markus. My playing advanced by leaps and bounds. Markus is a patient, friendly, professional, and excellent teacher. He opened up barre chords and the fret board for me and introduced me to Spanish guitar style and some Jazz. Legitimately unforgettable sessions. I am incredibly grateful I treated myself to these lessons.“

“We loved their commentary day! They had free lessons, tacos and ice cream! What a great place. We are looking forward to trying some classes!“

“RIP John Davies! Thank you for filling me with knowledge and technique. Thank you for your confidence in me. You shared your gift of Opera with the world. What a ride. May the music in heaven be as sweet as the sounds you gave us here on earth. Until we meet again.....“

“Allegretto Music School is a wonderful place where students feel supported and motivated to grow, and huge thanks to founder and principal Hasmik Kotelyan for creating such a special community - our recent competition win says it all.“

“I am posting this review without having been asked to, under only the inspiration of the rush I just got from the magic of Shoshana’s concepts clicking for me… I have only been training with her for ONE MONTH, and I’m already singing songs I could never sing before with ease. I’m reaching my high voices without straining my throat, I’m mixing between voices more effortlessly, I get a “natural vibrato” every now and then. It’s amazing. I can even do it while I have a flu and a sore throat… I regularly sing karaoke and people have definitely noticed the improvement!

Keep in mind, these are songs I simply couldn’t sing before, notes that I thought weren’t even there…

Her secret is that she doesn’t TELL you what to do, she CONNECTS what she knows from her world into yours. You can only do this if you truly understand what you’re teaching and if you have lots of experience teaching different kinds of people from a diverse population like LA.

All this has allowed me to focus on the right things, make them muscle memory, and enter a state of performance flow, one of, if not the greatest feelings in the world to me.

Thank you Shoshana, with all my heart ??“

“Performance Bass is fantastic one of the best in the business. Yaz is a master builder and made me a fantastic 5 string bass.“

“they have really nice equipment , just amazing !! great people to work with , I highly recommend HSR!“

“Ricky is a great guy and really knows his stuff! If you want to improve at guitar while having fun, give him a call.“

“Ashton is a very professional guy. He is an expert and knows how to transfer his knowledge and skills to teenagers and kids.I recommend Apollo Music Academy to all as a family who are with them for more than a year.“