GC – Guitar Center is opening rehearsal studios in some of their stores.

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Finally, Music Education and Rehearsal Studios done right. Whether you’re a touring professional needing a clean spacious rehearsal studio with industry-leading gear, or you’re a musician that’s ready to master an instrument, or you’re a producer that’s ready to learn ProTools from an experienced instructor, GC STUDIOS will put you on the road to success.

GC STUDIOS is a state-of-the-art destination that offers full educational programs for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals, and ProTools. The unique facility includes a 21 foot performance stage for open jam sessions, informative workshops, clinics, and seminars directed by premiere manufacturers’ clinicians.

Providing plenty of well-lit parking for easy load in and drop off, GC STUDIOS is situated in a prime Woodland Hills location adjacent to the area’s top retailers, coffee shops, and restaurants. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and more at GC STUDIOS.

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Enjoy clean and spacious rehearsal studios that can accommodate bands of any size and volume, with rooms ranging from 350 to 550 square feet. Don’t be afraid to crank it up—Our studios have been professionally designed for sound attenuation and acoustically tuned by Auralex so that your band sounds great. Digitally record your session in stereo through the built-in Shure microphones. Take the master when you check out and we will duplicate up to 5 FREE CDs for the band. Every room includes a free wired or wireless broadband connection so you can stream your session to your fans, check email, or update your social media profiles.

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IS THERE GEAR IN THE STUDIOS?

Yes. Studios include top of the line gear included in the hourly rental price. We of course ask that you take good care of it so it will be in good working order next time you decide to rehearse at GC STUDIOS.
WHAT GEAR IS IN THE ROOMS?

Studios 1-6 include:

* All rooms are built with strong sound attenuation and tuned by Auralex
* Six (6) guitar combo amps include two each Marshall, Line 6 and Fender so you can play what you want when you want.
* A full drum kit – Pearl or Tama equipped with Sabian cymbals and Evans or Remo heads and a throne.
* JBL PA systems
* Shure Microphones including built in ceiling microphones. Record your session onto a free CD through the Sound Craft board and then bring your master recording to the front desk after your session and we will make 5 copies for you for free.
* All instrument and microphone cables
* Microphone and Keyboard stands
* Studios powered by Monster Power and Cables

Studio 7 includes: PA and drum kit only, no cymbals or amps

Studio 8 includes: The same gear in Studios 1-6 plus more amps and is 550 square feet.
CAN I BRING MY OWN GEAR?

Instruments, amps, mics and stands are all cool. If you’re planning on bringing in your own drums or PA system you must let us know in advance and pay a $25 service fee for us to break down, move and reset the GC STUDIOS gear to make room for yours. Remember there is no grace period for overtime so if you bring your own gear make sure you leave time to break it down and vacate the room before your time is up.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO RENT A REHEARSAL STUDIO?

All studio rates are per room NOT per person. Two-hour minimum is required.

* Studios 1-6: 325-400 square feet with stage and gear – $29.99 per hour
* Studio 7: 425 square feet with stage, PA, and drum kit only, no cymbals or amps – $24.99 per hour
* Studio 8: 550 square feet with a 24’x12′ stage and gear – $44.99 per hour

CAN I REARRANGE THE EQUIPMENT?

We’d rather you didn’t. Each studio has been professionally engineered, with the selection and placement of the gear matched to the acoustics of each room.

However, if you do move some of the gear it is your responsibility to put it back in its original position at the end of your session. We reserve the right to charge a $25 reset fee if we have to put the room back together after your session.
WHAT IF I WANT DIFFERENT GEAR THAN WHAT IS IN THE ROOM?

All rooms come standard with the best gear from the leading vendors. The only difference from room to room is the drum kit. Four rooms have Pearl and the other four have Tama so if your drummer prefers one to the other let us know and if we have a room available with that kit we will reserve it for you.
CAN I RENT ROOMS ON A DAILY OR WEEKLY BASIS?

GC STUDIOS is an hourly studio facility with a two-hour minimum but if you are interested in a daily or weekly rental please call us at 818.883.4GCS and we’ll see what we can work out.
CAN I RECORD MY SESSIONS?

Yes, all rooms have built-in CD recording systems using ceiling embedded Shure microphones. We will provide you a free CDR to record your session through the Sound Craft board and then bring your master recording to the front desk after your session and we will burn a copy for each band member for free. Limited to 5 free copies. Extra copies can be purchased for a nominal fee.
WHAT IF I PLAY OVER MY SESSION TIME?

Our rental periods begin on the hour and end on the hour. Each room is equipped with a red light above the studio door. As a courtesy, 15 minutes before your session is up the red light will go on to let you know that you have 15 minutes left in your session. We expect you to be out 5 minutes before your hour ends so we can check you out, clean and prepare the room for the next band. To help you keep track of time each room has a digital clock. Our policy is to bill you $1 for each minute of overtime you are in the studio.
HOW DO I RESERVE A STUDIO AND DO I HAVE TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?

Juts give us a call to check for availability and give us a credit card to reserve the studio. We recommend that you reserve a studio in advance to ensure availability of the studio that you want when you want it. We’re getting significant interest from professional bands looking for regular rehearsal space and from players like us who just don’t have a convenient place to jam so we do fill up fast.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO RESERVE A STUDIO?

Simply call us at 818.883.4GCS and we will ask you for a credit card to hold the room.
DO I HAVE TO USE A CREDIT CARD TO PAY FOR MY SESSION OR CAN I PAY WITH ONE OR MORE FORMS OF PAYMENT?

You may pay for the studio with Cash, Check, or Major Credit Card. We will however require a credit card on file each time you rent a studio so that we can protect our gear and ensure that it all stays in place for the next band.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Please call us 24 hour in advance to cancel your session. In the event that you do not show up for your reserved time and do not cancel prior to 24 hours we will charge your credit card for the time that you had reserved because we did not have ample time to rent it to another band.
CAN I BOOK ONLINE OR VIEW AVAILABILITY?

Not at this time but you will be able to in the future. To reserve a room please call us at 818.883.4GCS.
CAN I BRING IN MY FRIENDS TO WATCH?

GC STUDIOS is a place for serious musicians to rehearse and perfect their craft and have a great time. The studio’s are not set up for spectators however if everyone is cool we are open to 1 visitor per band member. All guests will be held to the same policies and rules just like you and your band mates.
CAN I EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN THE ROOMS?

You may eat and drink non-alcoholic beverages in the Studio but we ask that you be respectful of GC STUDIOS the other musicians that use it. All food and drink must remain on the concrete floor. You may not smoke anywhere in GC STUDIOS but you are welcome to go out to the side and use the smoking area. If you chose to eat or drink please do not put anything on the gear or take it onto the stage. Just like you, other musicians come here to enjoy a clean and comfortable place to play, so it’s up to all of us to help GC STUDIOS remain clean.
WHERE CAN I SMOKE?

We ask that if you have to break for a smoke that you do so on the side of the GC STUDIOS building or in your car. You will know where the smoking area because we put an ashtray there for your use. Please be respectful and use the ashtray and do not throw cigarette butts on the ground.
HOW DO I MEET OTHER MEMBERS FOR JAMS?

We’ll be scheduling plenty of open jam sessions, clinics, and other jamming events to make it easy to meet other players and singers. Check for the jam session times/days and informative vendor and celebrity artist clinics on the Events tab on the GC STUDIOS website or on the digital marquee in the GC STUDIOS lobby.
CAN I BUY GEAR OR INCIDENTALS GC STUDIOS?

Yes, GC STUDIOS has a selection of merchandise that you might need during your rehearsal session such as strings, picks, sticks, earplugs, tuners, and more. Also, all the gear that you play at GC STUDIOS is sold at local Guitar Center stores or you can buy gear at GC STUDIOS using GuitarCenter.com and have it delivered to the studio or your home. The two local Guitar Center stores are located in Sherman Oaks and Northridge.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I BREAK SOMETHING?

That depends on the circumstances. We expect that gear will occasionally break or need replacement parts due to use. In the event that a piece of gear is not working properly please let a GC STUDIOS studio associate know so we can assess the situation and replace the inoperable gear so you can finish your session. You will be using top of the line road tested gear, so accidental damage should be hard to accomplish but it does happen and we will take care of it when it does. If we discover damage due to carelessness or abuse your credit card on file will get charged for that piece of gear at the lowest current price listed on Guitar Center.com.
WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION LIKE?

GC STUDIOS is located in the heart of Woodland Hills in a well-lit and popular shopping center with plenty of parking. You can easily load in your gear through the front door or if necessary we have a loading dock in the rear.
DO YOU HAVE ANY TECH OR REPAIR SERVICES AVAILABLE?

Yes we do. GC STUDIOS will have an Axe Smith on staff to tune, restring and fix minor issues on your guitar or bass while you rehearse. Feel free to bring all of your instruments that need some work. Prices vary based on the work needed.
WHERE IS GC STUDIOS LOCATED?

GC STUDIOS is conveniently located in the heart of Woodland Hills. GC STUDIOS is on the Westside of the San Fernando Valley on the corner of Victory and Owensmouth, just across the street from The Topanga Plaza Mall. Easy access from the 101 or 118. If you would like to come by bus, a major bus hub is located just 2 blocks from GC STUDIOS.