I became a customer many years ago, first drawn by their great concerts and workshops. They have a kind and helpful staff, lots of nice Martin and Eastman guitars and more - and even a few banjos, mandolins, etc. I always learn something from their employees every time I go. Really a great place.
The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I ve been shopping here for years. Believe it or not, I purchased a Casio Privia PX 160 and it was cheaper than amazon! When my dad found out...he went and bought one too! Can t beat that...
This place tried to rip me off on trumpet repairs. I had a stuck valve, a small part of a bell that needed to be hammered back in place, and I asked for a cleaning. They tried to charge me $1049 and then they offered a price for my horn at $100. I found another place that was willing to fix it for $150. I have been playing for 20 years and have had repairs in the past, but never seen a place that tried to pull this kind of scam. Don't go here ever. They will try to rip you off.
Great place to buy a peace of music. They have everything your looking for. The people here are down to earth and good to work with. The derives is extremely helpful. On the plus side there are small venues here from time to time. Having a few locals preform during business hours. Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday's.
Extremely unhelpful with very few items available. Very disappointing.
My spouse gifted me a couple of private lessons at Boulevard Music. I think she was tired of listening to me trying to teach myself. I had been playing for about 3 years and never had the desire to take lessons because I thought that anything I needed to learn I could learn for free online. I was wrong.
Here is a SHORT list of things you won't learn online.
Coming in late on chords.
Raising your fingers to high, slowing you down.
Not accenting the notes properly.
Moving too many fingers when changing chords.
Using alternative finger placement for quicker chord change.
INSTANT FEED BACK!
Position, timing, going too fast, going too slow, and .....
I have taken five lessons and have learned more in those five one hour lessons then I did in a year of online instruction. My instructor is Mr. Stan Ayeroff, our initial meeting on the phone was less then ten minutes, and yet when we met in person he came equipped with a montage of songs that were right in line with my interests. I told him I had never finger picked, but would love to learn, and he expertly took the reins. It's just five weeks later and I'm finger picking my way through Dylan's "Don't think Twice, It's Alright"
If you are looking to start playing, improve your playing, or are just looking for feedback, go to Boulevard Music, they have the talent you need.
This place is awesome! Took my new bass for a set up at another music shop and was told something was wrong with my truss rod so they couldn't adjust it but still charged me full price. Brought it to Boulevard Music and i forget the repair guy's name but he adjusted my truss rod and didn't charge me! He wouldn't take my money! Highly recommend Boulevard Music!
I love the shows on Boulevard Music. I took guitar lessons there as well, and Gary's sensible teaching style gave me the strong foundation I needed to improve my guitar-playing.
Boulevard Music is one of those little gems in Los Angeles, tucked away in full sight....
