Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for Music Lessons and Instruments in Vacaville
Live Music Center has been serving Solano County's musical needs since 1987. As a locally family-owned and operated business, we prioritize musical excellence and community engagement. Our dedicated team fosters a welcoming environment where musicians of all levels grow through personalized instruction and peer interaction. With two locations in Vacaville, we offer retail sales, instrument rentals, repairs, and comprehensive music education programs. Our staff provides unbiased guidance without commission-based pressure, ensuring customers find perfect instruments for their needs.In-house technicians deliver expert repairs for brass, woodwinds, and stringed instruments with transparent pricing. Our rental program includes flexible month-to-month agreements, free group lessons, and optional damage waivers. Private lesson instructors cater to all skill levels with performance opportunities twice yearly. Group ensembles like rock bands and jazz combos develop musical proficiency and confidence through collaborative rehearsals. We maintain strong community ties through regular recitals and events that connect local musicians.
Services
Music Lessons
Instrument Rentals
Instrument Repairs
Group Classes
Recitals
Sheet Music Sales
Amplifier Sales
Band Instruments
Private Instruction
Music Theory
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operated since 1987 with deep community roots
- Free instrument repairs and maintenance for rental customers
- Expert instructors offering performance opportunities twice yearly
- Flexible rental program with optional damage waivers and upgrades
- Comprehensive music education programs for all skill levels
Services
Music Lessons
Live Music Center offers personalized music lessons for all skill levels. Professional instructors teach voice, piano, guitar, drums, and various band/orchestra instruments. Students receive four weekly 30-minute sessions with performance opportunities twice yearly. The program includes free music theory classes and store discounts for enrolled students.
Instrument Rentals
Our rental program features new and reconditioned instruments with flexible terms. Customers enjoy a four-month discounted trial period, optional damage waivers, and free group lessons. Available instruments include clarinets, trumpets, violins, saxophones, and percussion kits. Payments apply toward potential purchase with size-upgrade options for growing musicians.
Instrument Repairs
Professional repair services cover brass, woodwinds, and stringed instruments. Technicians provide free repair estimates, $25 bench fee with $30 hourly rate thereafter. Common services include pad replacements, string changes, and re-corking starting at $20 plus materials. Free stringed instrument tunings available with technician availability.
Group Classes
Collaborative music programs include rock bands and jazz combos for ages 8+. Sessions develop performance skills through weekly rehearsals with professional coaches. Participants gain confidence working in group settings while preparing for public performances. The Jazz Combo program accepts intermediate+ musicians aged 12+ with multiple annual performance opportunities.
Instrument Sales
We offer a wide selection of new and reconditioned musical instruments at competitive prices. Inventory includes band/orchestra instruments, guitars, keyboards, amplifiers, and accessories. Staff provides expert guidance without commission pressure to help customers find appropriate instruments. Special orders available for hard-to-find items through our supplier network.
People
Megan Tucker
Jazz Combo Director
Saxophone specialist with 20+ years teaching experience. Leads LMC Jazz Combo, The Licks, directing musicians in swing, funk, Latin, and rock styles. Encourages musical exploration beyond comfort zones through ensemble playing.
Questions
What services does Live Music Center offer?
We provide music lessons, instrument rentals/sales, repair services, and group ensemble programs for all skill levels in Vacaville, CA.
Are instrument rentals available for beginners?
Yes! Our rental program includes student model instruments with flexible month-to-month terms and optional damage protection for new musicians.
Do you offer music lessons for adults?
Our instructors teach all ages, including college-level and conservatory-bound students through personalized private lessons seven days a week.
Can I upgrade my rental instrument?
Stringed instruments may be upgraded in size as students grow, with all rental payments applying toward the next-sized instrument purchase.
Are group music classes available?
Yes, we offer rock bands for ages 8+ and jazz combos for intermediate musicians aged 12+, with regular performance opportunities throughout the year.
What repair services do you provide?
Our technicians handle brass, woodwind, and stringed instrument repairs including pad replacements, string changes, and re-corking with free estimates.
Reviews (7)
Florinda Itchon
Jun 16, 2021
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My son did lessons there and every time he'd come home he would talk about his teacher Chris and all the similar intrests they had. He would also come home playing tons of new songs and chords! Give that man a raise.
M.
May 01, 2021
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Every staff member is so extremely nice and such a pleasure to talk with! i'm taking guitar lessons with chris, and i really enjoy talking with him and his company as much as i do taking his music lessons! he's very patient and encouraging : as a total beginner at the guitar, i've already learned a lot!
Jeremiah S.
Jan 23, 2021
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Terrible customer service from a guy named Chris. May very well be the most insecure musician I've ever met. Fast track him to Julliard before he implodes. I mean this guy had a vein popping out his neck ready for any little thing he could correct me on. Been playing for 16 years. but this guy chris?, he was clearly God's gift to earth and all musicians LOL. I think he was trying to impress my WIFE lol. When we left we both had a good laugh about Chris
Amber N.
Sep 22, 2020
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My kids, 10 and 16, have learned so much from Megan Tucker over their years of lessons with her. She is so knowledgable and really makes lessons fun for the kids. You know that she really cares about your children which means so much! I always recommend this studio to all my friends who are considering lessons for themselves or their children. We LOVE Live Music Studio!
Daniel T.
Feb 07, 2020
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My son takes guitar lessons with Chris. Learned so much in a short period of time. Now he is working in the Jr Rock Band. So much fun watching and listening to my son grow in music. Megan is awesome. Thank you Live Music Center
Ty M.
Aug 24, 2019
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My little one has been coming here for piano lessons with Tori for a few years. She enjoys the lessons and Tori is a great teacher. The staff is always friendly. Taylor is great too. There is also a nice selection of musical equipment and very reasonable prices.
Steven O.
Jul 07, 2019
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This place has super-friendly and sincere people. Darren was very helpful with setting me up to get my guitar restrung, and Megan was very kind in calling me back when I had left my debit card there by mistake. I am looking forward to coming here more often! Thank you guys so much!
