We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. We have various-sized rehearsal studios for your band practice. These rooms have also been used for photoshoots, podcasts, as well as acting and stand-up comedy rehearsals. We also provide professional multi-track recording (MTR), editing, mixing, mastering, and video shoots.

No, Grooveworks has one location at 5536 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805. Our very first location was in Torrance (2000-2012), then moved to Gardena (2012-2021), then purchased our current building in 2022.

No. Because of our busy schedule, we require everyone to call ahead for rehearsals and recording. Please call (310) 403-5104.

We suggest you call and reserve your room at least 24 hours before your desired time. Most of our regulars have seen how busy we get and book their rooms a week in advance.  We can take same-day reservations, but it all depends on our availability. On weekends, if we don't have any rooms booked after 6pm, we usually close early and won't be able to take last-minute bookings.

Call the studio at 310-403-5104 for all reservations or inquiries. Do not use email or social media to book appointments (these messages may end up in our spam box, or look like frequent scam bookings). Because of the amount of last-minute cancellations and no-shows, deposits are be required for all recordings, video shoots, and new customers booking Studio E or long rehearsals (over 3 hours) in any room.

No. Hourly rehearsal hours are 11am to 11pm Monday through Friday, and 10am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours may vary based on our availability, holidays, and projects that rent out the whole studio. We keep these hours for security reasons, prevent overnight stays, late-night parties, and make sure our residential neighbors aren't disturbed.

NO. There is no smoking or vaping of any kind inside the building. Also no lit candles inside rehearsal rooms, e-cigarettes, pipes, or fog machines. For the safety and comfort of all our customers, we ask that you smoke outside (there is a back patio) and away from the doors. We have signs all over the building, so if you are caught smoking/vaping, leaving ash on our gear, or if the rooms are hazy, you will be forced to leave.

California Labor Code section 6404.5, California’s Clean Indoor Air Law: PDF File

You may park anywhere along Atlantic Avenue, even in our yellow and green Loading Zone parking (reserved for Grooveworks customers to unload gear). We also have some neighboring businesses that allow our patrons to park when they are closed… Please CALL for instructions. Do not block any driveways or you may be towed.

Please call or text us ASAP before your rehearsal session so we can work something out. We require at least 24 hour notice. Emergencies happen and we understand. We always appreciate it when people let us know about running late or needing to cancel. However, if you are a no-show, or a new customer that cancels last-minute, we will require a pre-payment for your future bookings. Larger projects (long rehearsals, larger groups, recording, video, etc.) will require a deposit to reserve. Deposits are non-refundable if you are a no-show or cancel within 24 hours.

All of our rehearsal prices include PA and basic backline (guitar amp & cab, bass amp & cab, 3-piece drum set). If you need an extra guitar cab or combo, please bring your own or rent one of ours ($15). All rooms DO NOT include cymbals, hi hat clutch, or snare. We charge extra for the cymbal rental: $10 for the set and for the whole session. If you need drumsticks, we have a selection for sale in the office and store. You may also rent an acoustic or electric guitar, or electric bass ($15). Available on a first-come first-served basis.

Like other rehearsal studios, we got tired of constantly losing all of our wingnuts / locking devices, felts, washers, and clutches (drummers must bring their own clutch with cymbals, or rent ours). Our stands in all rehearsal rooms now have No Nuts Cymbal Sleeves, which not only saves us money over time, it also saves drummers time setting up and breaking down! Slip your cymbals on & off, the soft flexible material allows your cymbal to rock & resonate (without a felt), and they won’t fly off. They are also available for sale in our office and store Vintage Rose Vinyl.

No. We charge for the time we open the door for you and when you leave. If you need to rehearse for 2 hours, but need an extra hour for set up & break down, smoke breaks, restroom breaks, etc... please reserve 3 hours. We are cool about letting most bands have a few extra minutes, but on busy days with back-to-back sessions we need to make sure everyone is in & out on time and not cutting into others’ sessions. If you arrive 30 minutes or more before your time and want to enter your studio early, you will be charged for that extra time.

You may have food & drinks in the studios, but please keep the rooms clean. Do not place drinks on top of our amps, cabs, or mixing boards. Make sure drinks are in closed containers to avoid spilling. If there is a spill, please notify a staff member ASAP so we can mop it up. If there is an excessive mess you will be responsible for any cleaning charges and gear repair/replacements.

If no one is booked immediately after you, you may extend your session. You will still be responsible for the additional charges. Whether you need more time to rehearse, pack up, have a band meeting, or just want to meditate, you still pay for the time you occupy the room. You are welcome to have your band meeting in the lounge so we can clean up and power down.

Yes, we have a bin in the office where we keep small items for up to 60 days. Larger items may be kept in our gear storage room for 60 days as well. PLEASE do a “dummy check” or two before leaving! If the item is labeled with a name or phone number, we will definitely reach out to the owner. We have located and returned phones, wallets, laptops, glasses, amps, snare drums, even wedding rings! But we can’t keep track of everything and do not offer free storage. We are not responsible for anything left behind outside our building or left in parked cars. Any items left unclaimed after 60 days will be disposed of.