2024

Music Focus™ Studios

NOW OPEN, Yes!

New •ABALONE LOUNGE• Protocols

Regarding smokables! Cannab-YES, Tobacc-NO • Get it?

Smoking 'tars' is ok ONLY after 7pm most days, OUTSIDE • Sunday & Monday are 'ok' anytime, OUTSIDE • Please use our ash-can named: "Ciggy Town" s'nice!

click on (and then 'bookmark') - This Week!!!! - to see what's available!!!

Venmo@karl-grossman (you'll see a little 'orange' guitar) - Venmo@karl-grossman (310.999.9275) -

Think of this: "NOBODY TO CALL", everyone just 'shows up', every week!!!!

Special "spot bookings" accepted as well! Please let us know in ADVANCE...

We are a "pay as you go facility": Venmo, check, Zelle, or cash. Venmo preferred.

Venmo@karl-grossman (you’ll see an orange guitar...) (Zelle - 310.999.9275)

PLEASE USE VENMO'S 'Type of transaction' as:

"Payments between friends."

Look CAREFULLY at this calendar to check/secure an available rehearsal time-slot, - This Week!!!!

consult your band, and contact me!

Thank You!
Karl Grossman
310-999-9275 (text/message/iPhone)

REHEARSAL SCHÉDÜLE

YOU TOO can practice at the - "Abalone Lounge"

schedule current as of:

4/18/2024 - 7:45 AM PST

click on (then 'bookmark') - This Week!!!! - to see what's available!!!

If you're seeing ANY false or missing calendar items that need 'attention' - please let us know - txt 310.999.9275 (310-ZZZZ-ASK)

Latest Bit: We now have an Auris Bluetooth "Receiver" that can play songs directly to our new PA

Please don't unplug the Auris unit - it has a switch - "Out" = OFF, and "In" = ON

It is 'searchable' as - bluMeHD - scroll through your Blutooth 'devices' to sync to it! Be patient!

Your iPhone controls the volume, not TOO loud please!...

Talk/text (310) 999-9275 (that's - 310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...], if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275

If any equipment needs attention (drum head, guitar string, speaker, amp, cable, microphone, etc...), that we might not know about - please, and ALWAYS, let us know -

click on - This Week!!!! - to see what's available!!!

Nice!!! - 4 Par-56 Can Stage-Lights - To replicate Club atmosphere!!!

Just make SURE you turn the switches off, not JUST the faders... after practice!!

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Please use the drink holders!!...

Check back often, refresh the page too - things CHANGE!

IF YOU'RE NEW TO OUR STUDIO YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO (NOT AN OPTION)

AND ALL YOUR BAND MEMBERS. I'M HAPPY TO TEXT IT TO YOU (PROBABLY ALREADY DID...):

https://youtu.be/g7siaLxOTNE?si=m9z74fKrAcND2RLo

"Par Cans", and the circuitry to them are Fragile! Use sparingly PLEASE.

Here's how to 'turn on' the AC Unit... One of my friends kept asking

"Where's the switches for the AC?" I would laugh and answer "there are no switches, they're barn doors!"

Thinking: I was explaining it perfectly. Not so, take a look here...:

Also this CORD WRAPPING TUTORIAL

Music Cables are NOT, I repeat NOT, ROPE, or YARN... If YOU wrap cords like rope or yarn, you'll need to:

take a TIME-OUT and/or WATCH THIS VIDEO (maybe the 'time-out's a bit harsh, but not the "watch this video" recommend...):

Link to tutorial > and I thank you!

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310.999.9275 [We prefer texting, it's faster...], - if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275

More STUFF left here - LABEL YOUR STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please use our mini 'pay' Envelopes! • (UNLESS PAYING WITH: "CHECK" - JUST TOSS IN THE BOX)

No Chewing GUM Allowed

click on - This Week!!!! - to see what is available!!!

We're all excited about our NEWEST Rule

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ATTENTION!

There is now a 4 day "lock down" confirmation time zone.

This is a "pay as you play" facility, if you book,

you agree to pay on the day you booked.

Booking is a commitment.

If you HAVE to cancel, CALL/TEXT/EMAIL 4 days before your scheduled appointment!!!!

Talk/Text (310) 999-9275 (310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...],

Otherwise - it is assumed you are coming, and/or paying for your time.

If you'd like to inform us that you absolutely cannot come, that's fine.

But please realize you're still required to pay.

Practice chanting, "We can't come, but we know we still have to pay!"

EMERGENCY cancellations will require a medical excuse.

Alcho-vomit, "had to work", "won Aaron Judge tix", "just joined Lyft", ex-girlfriend's wedding,

my friend got arrested, "sorry, I gelled", "just saw that; 'Ingenuity found organic matter on Mars'", just saw

Queen Elizabeth has died (though sad), had homework, etc. are NOT excuses.

If 'one' of your members cannot make it, that DOES NOT make it ok to cancel on us. Look, we've been in the band 'business' over 40 years. You can work on your vocal harmonies, work out guitar/bass interaction, drummer/bassist issues, intros and endings, setlist ideas, new arrangements, original song ideas... The point is, there IS alot that can be done, just because one member cannot make it... That said, stay in touch with ALL your people! Let's work together on 'doing the 'right thing'... Which is, not 'bailing' on your rehearsal facility...!

THANK YOU!!!

No chewing the gum allowed here... !

"Abalone Lounge"

Music Focus™ - 671 Valley Drive - Hermosa Beach CA 90254

Talk/TEXT - 310.9999.275 (310.ZZZZ.ASK) or, ------------>

e-mail address [We prefer texting, it's faster...],:

if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275

Please turn off the PA & lock ALL deadbolts!

MUSIC FOCUS™ HOME - Menu - THIS Week!!!

(switch to - guitar lesson schedule)

No Lock Out Bookings - We sometimes get questions/requests regarding full time lockout bookings. As of now we DO NOT offer lock out bookings. We do offer 'subscription' bookings month to month. But, the calendar link can tell you more details about days and availability. We also DO offer limited (weekends not incuded) daytime single 'drummer' hourly rates - Give us a message or text! Please scour around our rehearsal 'page' for more details..! We look forward to meeting your needs, we have it together, give us a call/email/text... Calendar link - (310) 999-9275, if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275, or http://www.musicfocus.com/reh.html

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We offer a rehearsal facility geared to your needs.

We supply this equipment "ready to go" including the following:

We offer an acoustic Drumset for use:

If you want to use and play your electronic drums, you MUST

bring your own amplifier-rig to do so. We don't allow

"mic'd drums" or "drum machines" through our PA.

If this changes we will update this page...

NEW "Peace" Custom drum set - snare drum & stand, 2 rack toms, 1 floor tom,

bass drum (B-grade Bass drum pedal), throne, hi-hat unit w/cymbals, 3 cymbal stands. (3 B-Grade cymbals):

DRUMS & SIZES:

NEW "Pork Pie" Snare - 14" (we have multiple snare drums, even a 'piccolo)

Tom small - 10"

Tom Large (floor) - 15"

Tom Large (floor) - 16"

Bass Drum - 22" (this thing is BIG)

Hi Hat cymbals - 14"

Cymbals - 3 "B-grade" cymbals. . We strongly encourage you to bring your own "A-grade" cymbals!

Bass Drum pedal - one "B grade" single kick pedal. We strongly encourage you to bring your own "A-grade" BDP!

The drum set is normally stationed over in the ‘sidebar’ (instead of the "middle") because we never know when a drummer might like to bring in

their OWN kit (quite natural I think) and set IT up in the "middle", without moving ‘our’ set too… get me?

So, IF YOUN MOVE THE HOUSE KIT TO THE MIDDLE, you have to allow enough time near the end of your rehearsal, to MOVE IT BACK, get me?

IF YOU BREAK A DRUM HEAD, or something comes 'undone', please LET US KNOW CALL/TEXT/MSG 310.9999.275 (or 310.ZZZZ.ASK). It happens, you're not

'in trouble' just LET US KNOW. We have little orange drum-people who come fix things in the night, see... HINT: by NOT calling us, we can somewhat assume

you might know "how it happened"... Riiiight?

DRUMMERS - CONSIDER BRINGING:

BASS DRUM Pedal - We supply a B grade bass drum pedal.

Front line cymbals - We do supply 3 B-grade cymbals.

Your own sticks - WE DO HAVE "VADER - 5A drumstick" SETS FOR SALE ($10)

Your own drum key - WE DO NOT SUPPLY DRUM KEYS

If you DO bring your own hi-hat cymbals - bring YOUR OWN "clutch" too.

OUR CLUTCH-HAT ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE disassembled - our clutch/top-hat assembly is literally glued together, it cannot be re-purposed!!

If you don't know what a "clutch" is, just use our hi-hat as is.

Drummers, if you DO use our cymbals, Please DO NOT slam our cymbal edges with your stick shanks.

Cymbals will break if you do that. If you must slam the cymbal 'edges' with the stick shaft, PLEASE bring your OWN cymbals.

MOST of our cymbals are already broken, cymbals break, that's their job!

If you DO plan to use your OWN drum kit, KINDLY, NICELY, set ours aside. Nicely, nicely, did I mention nicely?

PLEASE KEEP OUR drum-kit nicely available for the next person!

Bass amp - New - Hartke LX5500 500 Watt head w/ Cerwin Vega cabinet -

NEW, we now have a Cerwin Vega B-36 monster reverse loaded 18" reflex horn cabinet... Donated by

little purple bass-men - yes, friends of the little orange drum folk! ("bass-men" are stout, with thick legs...)

BASSISTS - Please:

IF YOU PLAY CRAZY LOUD and/or use that wild, new, CRAZY, SLAPPIN' 'n' POPPIN'

FUNKY BASS STYLING - BRING YOUR OWN BASS RIG! OK?

Guitars - We have many guitars for use. Acoustic (no electronics), SG, Stratocaster, Telecaster, and a Bass. They're

all decent replicas of standard classic rock guitars. Please plan to bring a "good" regular guitar cord. Please

do NOT bring a crappy molded plastic CostCo guitar cord (sorry CostCo, I do like your cashews)...

A bad guitar cord will break, sound terrible and possibly mess with our guitar amps, which you'll be responsible for.

Good guitar cords are quite common. ALWAYS PUT YOUR CORD 'BEHIND' YOUR GUITAR STRAP FOR SAFETY AND

protection of your/our guitars - THIS IS ESSENTIAL OR YOU'LL BE ASKED TO NOT USE OUR GUITARS.

IF you don't stress relieve (put the cord behind the strap) while you play, you'll most likely - 1) embarrass yourself by unplugging

your guitar as you play your solo... 2) BREAK your/our guitar jack causing personal embarrassment and monetary embarrassment.

3) If you'd like to hear about MY embarrassing "cord unpluggage" moment on stage at the Troubadour in 1977, let me know, happy to oblidge!

 

Guitar amp 1 - Randall - 4x12" stack with Head - 100 watt with reverb. House amp #1

Guitar amp 2 - Randall - 1x12" 60 watt small combo amp

Guitar amp 3 - Roland JC-60 - 1x12" 60 watt with reverb.

More special guitar/acoustic/keyboard amps are available, but might increase your 'rent charge.' Please ask!

Keyboard amp 4 - 2x12" nice amp! (Sorry, no actual keyboard, it broke, that's it...)

GUITARISTS - Please: If you play CRAZY LOUD, or detune like - all the way--- Bring YOUR OWN AMP.

This is a rehearsal hall, not a concert hall. Have fun, but use intelligence too!

PA System - New - Behringer Xenyx X1832USB USB mixer, 14 Channel mixer w/ EFX,

6 XLR mic pre's (Phantom Power available), running into a QSC Audio

USA 850 Power amp (stereo), through TOA 380SE speakers (3 way).

NOTE: PA SYSTEM IS FOR VOCALS, SINGING MICROPHONES ONLY (NO DRUMS

or Drumming Machines, no keyboards, no guitars, no basses, allowed into the PA, I repeat...). (See RULES)

If you're used to plugging all that kind of stuff into "YOUR" PA, or "the Club's" PA, that's fine, but your're here to to use "OUR" PA!

Monitors - We offer 3 Behringer 12" powered floor monitors. But, since the "Mains" are set into the ceiling FACING you, the monitors are NOT set up in the room regularly.

Please ask for permission and to get checked out on using these. They need power chords and to be daisy chaned together...

Our PA is ceiling-hung and facing YOU so many performers opt out of needing monitors. Though, some like the floor monitors as

it is more in line with what an actual club offers. The house P.A. system is set up in a ceiling level 'playback' configuration,

so it well serves monitoring, however, monitors will enhance your vocal presence in our room. Let us know, again

there might be an increase ($25 usually) charge to have full monitors set-up. But you will get a 'tech' person for that

payment that will help with all amps and P.A. - actually a really great deal. Let Us Know...

Here's the deal about the PA - When you turn on the PA for the rehearsal, you WILL hear a small (FAN) motor

start up and a VERY slight hum, almost inaudible. BUT... After you're done rehearsing, YOU WILL NOT HEAR

THE PA ANYMORE (fan or otherwise), WHY ? ? BECAUSE YOU JUST REHEARSED AND YOUR HEARING

ISN'T ATTENUATED TO SMALL SOUNDS ANYMORE.... SOOOOOOO... YOU'LL HAVE TO

REMEMBER TO: TURN OFF THE PA, BECAUSE YOU'RE

HEARING MIGHT NOT 'TELL YOU' THAT IT IS STILL "ON"...

THE EASIEST WAY IS TO JUST WALK AROUND AFTER REHEARSAL AND

LOOK AT THE LIGHTS ON THE EQUIPMENT AND TURN EVERYTHING OFF....

 

Microphones - We have 4 Shure SM-58 pro-grade mics, 4 cords (all color coordinated) and 4 stands.

Wrap up the cords and put the mics back, PLEASE. They go on the little color coded cord dowls... Right under the PA station!

Also, don't wrap the mic cords really tight, NOT like yarn balls, or rope. • [SEE TUTORIAL YOUTUBE VIDEO ABOVE] • OVER/UNDER/OVER/UNDER... Nice loose coils PLEASE.

There is a cord wrapping YouTube tutorial listed above... If you don't know how to properly wrap cords, or don't have any idea

what we're even talking about, you NEED to watch it! STRONGLY URGE YOU TO BRING YOUR OWN VOCAL MIC, FOR OBVIOUS REASONS!

OVER/UNDER/OVER/UNDER - "Yes Daniel'san, you wrap like Karate!"

New! - There is an Auris bluetooth audio playback system connected to our PA system.

It is searchable on your mobile device as - blueMe HD - just enable it. PLEASE not too, TOO loud!!

(Your device's audio will control the PA's volume playback.)

 

Percussion Instruments - ARE FOR HANDS ONLY Conga drums by Toca Congas "Player's Series".

CONGAS ARE OK TO USE. Same situation with the bongos. YOU might think and like to play these types of instruments

with your sticks, but that's because you've never been 'schooled' by a really good conga player

who will heap wrath upon you if you use 'sticks' on hand drum heads... If you diasagree, bring your own hand drums! Simple.

DO NOT use drum sticks on these drums, you'll break the heads.

Hand drums are for HANDS only - Thank You!!

(Hint 1: tape your fingers up with duct tape if you want to guard against "finger splits"!)

(Hint 2: If you'd LIKE to use sticks on hand drums, PLEASE bring [and probably ruin,] your own hand drums)

 

Music Stands (what are THOSE things for... ?) We usually supply 2/3 (let us know if you're needing more)

 

(Some) Studio equipment - Music Focus is a full fledged RECORDING FACILITY - And, as such

from time to time you might see, and actually be able to use, some of this equipment, however since the studio is an ongoing

concern, we might have to actually take some of our equipment for a mobil performance, or use it in our control room,

and/or do inventory type assessments of said equipment. We're not 'denying' you access to

our equipment, it's just the ongoing nature of our recording facility. You are renting a "rehearsal hall", and as such, it has everything

you need to use for "rehearsing". If you ARE coming in and 'RECORDING', paying regular REHEASAL rates, then it's assumed

you're bringing EVERYTHING you need to record (and we know, that can be a lot of stuff!). So please don't come and 'wonder'

what happened to the 'house' recording gear, or all the extra "XLR cords"? If you'd like to u$e (hint hint, "rent") $ome of

our recording equipment, plea$e let u$ know in advance, it might ju$t be po$$ible...

 

Keyboard Stand

Small Refrigerator, Microwave (please don't 'turn-off' the multi-box that powers the Fridge, ok?)

 

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If you book, it's assumed you've read the RULES!!!!

Music Focus™ "Abalone Lounge" rehearsal rates are as follows:

 

1 hour - $33.ºº (example. 5-6pm)

 

2 hours - $44.ºº (ex. 6-8pm)

3 hours - $55.ºº (ex. 6-9pm) [**best value**]

4 hours - $66.ºº (ex. 4-8pm)

5 hours - $77.ºº (ex. 11a-4pm)

6 hours - $88.ºº (ex. 3-9pm)

7 hours - $99.ºº (ex. 3-10pm)

8 hours - $110ºº (ex. 2-10pm) (or $111 if you want to stay hip! Etc. until, well, a lot)

Do I like consecutive numerology? - you bet!

This is a "pay as you play" facility, - CASH & VENMO - ("venmo@karl-grossman" you'll see an orange guitar) (310.999.9275)...

PLEASE USE VENMO'S 'Type of transaction':

"Payments between friends"

- if you book, it is assumed, you will

pay on the day you play, no exceptions - cash payment, use "mini" pay envelopes!

Just put your name and date, or your "band-name" and date

on the envelope and pop it in the box!

If there IS a NAME on an envelope, just scratch it out and write YOUR band name!

Your cash receipts are on file - if you did not obtain it, please just ask...

Make Checks payable to "Music Focus", your cancelled check is your recept

We don't write out receipts for checks, just cash...

Remember - we shut down at midnight - no exceptions - H.B. Ordinance

ATTENTION!

There is now a 4 day "lock down" confirmation time zone.

This is a "pay as you play" facility, if you book,

you agree to pay on the day you booked.

Booking is a commitment. Not a flimsy whim!

"Booking is a commitment, not a flimsy whim"! (add "Brogue-Scot" accent here, if you like…).

If YOU book, it's assumed YOU are coming with the funds for THAT booking (rehearsal $'s 1st, beer $'s 2nd).

Booking the room and paying for the room are the resposibility of the same person.

We can't and do NOT know your inner-band workings. PLEASE don't make

us lock you out of future possible bookings because of unpaid balances.

If you HAVE to cancel, Talk/TEXT or email 4 days before your scheduled appointment!!!!

Talk/Text (310) 999-9275 (310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...], if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275

Otherwise - it is assumed you are coming, and/or paying for your time.

If you cancel less than 4 days before your gig, you NEED to pay a $25 'my-bad' fee.

You NEED to inform us if you absolutely cannot come even when you need to pay.

We schedule maintanance on 'off-booked' times and can offer upgrades to your studio experience.

Practice saying: "We can't come, but we know we still have to pay!" (use "annoyed tweener" inflection here, if you like...)

EMERGENCY cancellations will require a medical excuse.

"Alcho-vomit", "had to work", "had Ed Sheeran looping master class tickets", "my mom's toilet finally started working",

"couldn't get a ride", "had to read Stormy Daniels' lawyer's newest tweet", "sorry, I got delayed looking at Cassinni photos",

had scary dream about "The Large Hadron Collider and having to modify Wikipedia's 'Big Bang' entry",

etc. are NOT legit cancellations, they're 'flimsy whims'!

If 'one' of your members cannot make it, that does NOT make it ok to cancel on us. Look, we've been in the band 'business' over 40 years. You can work on your vocal harmonies, work out guitar/bass interaction, drummer/bassist issues, intros and endings, setlist ideas, new arrangements, original song ideas... The point is, there IS alot that can be done, just because one member cannot make it... That said, stay in touch with ALL your people! Let's work together on 'doing the 'right thing'... Which is, not 'bailing' on your rehearsal facility...! THANK YOU!!!

No chewing the gum allowed here... !

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NO GUM CHEWING ALLOWED (yes, just like 'downtown' Disney)




 

Managers, agents, and/or record companies:

Unfortunately, we cannot offer you, or your clients, any sort of "credit" or "tab" account.

All bands/bookers must pay as they play. No exceptions.

Make checks payable to: "Music Focus".

Thank you.

310.999.9275 [We prefer texting, it's faster...], -if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275

 

 

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Music Focus™ wants your jam to go smoothly and professionally

Room Rental Policy (The Rules!!!)

 

Welcome to The "Abalone Lounge" / Music Focus™ rehearsal / training /practice hall!

 

Thank you for choosing our facility to enhance and further your progress.

We commit to bringing you a working, clean, private facility.

 

NEWEST NEW NEW NEW RULES ARE COMING - REGARDING REHEARSING AFTER COV-19

Stay tuned for the new batch of 'post' lock-down rules, and regulations, can you say "Still Masking"???

More to come...!!!!!!!!!

5/10/2021

 

Newest New, very New Rule -

 

Pack Down!!!!

 

When you get near your 'end-time' for your booked time-frame, you MUST start your pack down with enough time to get your equipment,

personal items, extra bags, cases, clothing, food containers, and basic itmes; OUT of the room -

 

AS WELL AS ---

 

Taking the time and before "end-time"...to "RESET" our room so the mic cables are tucked back under the PA, microphones nicely

popped into their mic holder apparatus above the PA, guitar/bass/keyboard amps are neatly against the walls, mic stands are neatly against a wall.

PLEASE do NOT leave items:

"In the middle of the space" undone or in any dangerous position. Leave it how YOU would want to come into the space, nice and ready...

READY, FOR THE NEXT Band/Person to get THEIR positioning correct for THEIR rehearsal, or performance practice...

The thought and energy you put into this type of "attention to detail" at OUR facility, VERY closely resembles the attention you will need

when you actually play in public. Perhaps, at the establishment that you want to make a good impression on. A club that sees a very well oiled band both getting in and onstage,

as well as getting off and away after their performance is a band that's going to get hired BACK!

 

VERY ,VERY, VERY MUCH apprciated!!!!

 

 

 

 

The BIGGEST RULE OF ALL - Close both outer doors when you are sound checking and/or playing.

NEW PROCEDURE:

Lock both doors

Please "sound check" with the doors closed. Respect our neighbors.

NO CHEWING GUM ALLOWED.

Yes, just like Disneyland...

 

NEWEST RULE - Anything you bring in here needs to be labeled with your name on it!!!

How could we possibly know that "those were your sunglasses", if not labeled?

You'd be surprised what's been left here (weirdest thing listed at end of section)...

ALSO - When you book, you're NOT booking a maid service to clean up after you.

YOU clean up your mess. If you have beer cans and chip wrappers,

guage enough time to clear it all up BEFORE your time ends.

Read all the posted sign, try to "follow the rules". If you BOOK, it's assumed you've read the rules!!!!

We want you to have fun, but to also respect this place.

A LOT of great bands have recorded and rehearsed in this room... Maybe you'll be one too!

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1. Please - no instruments through the P.A. The P.A. is intended for singing-vocal microphones only.

If you intend to amplify guitars, bass guitars, drum mics, drum machines, drum triggers, samples,

sequencers, keyboards or anything else - please supply your OWN special amplifier or P.A. system.

UNFORTUNATELY - we don't allow mics on drumsets, or any drum-triggers in our P.A.

The P.A. and adjoining microphones, mic stands & cords, drum set, bass, and guitar

amplifiers are all available to use for singing!- See -EQUIPMENT.

Other gear may be used only by specific permission with possible additional rates

(guitars, electric piano, acoustic guitar amps, special PRO-electric guitar amps, etc.)

 

2. There are many other bands rehearsing here, please pack out your gear!

We CANNOT insure or magically guarantee the safety of unlabelled equipment or personal items left in this studio.

Best idea, if you value it, don't leave it. If you think you've left an item, CALL US! Don't call after 3 weeks,

and wonder; "Did you happen to see my cowbell, I left it there last month?" (for real, it happened...).

Sorry... DO speak up if you have a valid concern though...

 

Calling/Texting or emailing is the absolute best way to let us know to look out for something you left by accident.

(310.9999.275 or 310.ZZZZ.ASK) - if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275 

The longer you wait, the LESS likely we'll be able to help.

DO NOT leave equipment here, or stay set-up, UNLESS you get specific 'time/date' permission to do so...

 

3. Crazy, crazy sound levels and/or douchy behavior can't be tolerated here.

This is a facility for recording and rehearsal, it's not a concert hall, or play-pen for dodgy behavior.

Also keep your guests to a minimum. No full blown parties without permission... THANKS...

 

4. Photo shoots, special/social events and/or video "shoots" may require extra payment.

Please let us know in advance if you plan to use our facility for your event.

 

5. Pay the pay box in between the studio doors, checks do NOT need envelopes, Venmo is "@karl-grossman" (310.999.9275):

Please use our new "mini" pay envelopes! Just put your name or band-name

on the envelope and pop it in the box!

It's pretty simple - Bands with an unpaid "balance" can't book

again until they've settled up. No Popeye's Wimpy saying -

"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a rehearsal today". Sorry, no tabs!

No "partial payments" will be accepted. Partial payments are

not counted and will be returned to you. Only full payments are accepted.

Your priority to book is actually based on the past result of your respecting this

agreement, respect of the facility, and payment in full. Like a punk song, simple, but powerful!

Practice saying "Venmo, venmo venmo"... 99% of our bands are respectful and this is not even an issue... Thank you!!! Peace!!

6. Please realize that if you book from, say, 2-5pm you must be fully packed OUT at 5p !! It does NOT mean you can play until 5p then leasurely pack up and leave... In my experiece you need to allow approx 8 to 10 minutes MORE than YOU think to pack, clean-up, and load out (see rule 7.). Wurd - we WILL find out if you've been cutting into the "next band's" time... If someone's consistantly abusing YOUR "entrance" time, just let us know...

7. Please run a FINAL CHECK before you leave:

· Put the microphones back.

· Wrap and hang up microphone cords - please see 'tutorial' (above) how to wrap cords if YOU'RE challenged!

* Pay the box?

· Make sure the P.A. is OFF.

· Pick up your trash and deposit in trash cans or even better, empty it in the DUMPSTER...

(conveniently - right outside!)...

That means, earplugs, beer bottle caps (can't be vacuumed up), chip bags, broken picks,

broken strings (they break the vacuum belt), etc, etc, etc.... And please don't leave your half full

beer bottle/cans laying around DRINK 'EM OR DRAIN 'EM.... Be warriors! Drink the brew all the way down and

slam it in the trash can, spud!! But, watch out for John E. Law - you've been warned. THANKS.

· Take your goods! Ever hear the term "stupid check"? All pros know the term, because we've ALL been stupid at least once!

• Drummers, if you 'take your wallet out of your back pocket", REMEMBER to retrieve it! JUST found a wallet and got it back to a thankful drummer!

8. Last rule, our best and most fun rule... Jam well people, yes, jam WELL!!!!

 

The Music Focus™ 'Boy Scout' policy is now in effect! ...

...And it goes something like this:

 

Leave it cleaner than when you came

NO GUM CHEWING ALLOWED HERE !!!

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Ok, yes, one time someone left a little vial of "spirit gum" here.

Know what "spirit gum" is used for? Yes, it's used to put on fake

mustaches and beards in Broadway musicals. Strange, no one called about it. Seen it all...

Thank you.

Music Focus™ - Talk/TEXT 310.9999.275 (or 310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...],

310.999.9275 [We prefer texting, it's faster...], - if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275 

ATTENTION!

There is now a 4 day "lock down" confirmation time zone.

This is a "pay as you play" facility, if you book,

you agree to pay on the day you booked.

Booking is a commitment.

Don't book, then cancel on a whim.

Booking is a commitment, not a flimsy "hope."

If you HAVE to cancel, CALL/TEXT or email 4 days before your scheduled appointment!!!!

Talk/Text (310) 999-9275 (310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...], -

Otherwise - it is assumed you are coming, and/or paying for your time.

If you'd like to inform us that you absolutely cannot come, that's fine.

But please realize you're still required to pay.

Practice saying, "We can't come, but we know we still have to pay!"

EMERGENCY cancellations will require a medical excuse.

Alcho-vomit, "had to work on speech", "had Big Jerks tickets", "couldn't get an Uber",

"my dad's new wife's semi-truck got 'jacked'",

"found out Kim Jong Un might get a special 'new' hair-cut!",

"Only had 1/2 hour to bid on a Don Drysdale jersey on e-Bay",

"sorry, I spaced", "had to work on 'Gravity Wave Thesis' or, "Higgs Bosun Theory" (though cool...), etc. are NOT excuses.

If 'one' of your members cannot make it, that DOES NOT make it ok to cancel on us. Look, we've been in the band 'business' over 40 years. You can work on your vocal harmonies, work out guitar/bass interaction, drummer/bassist issues, intros and endings, setlist ideas, new arrangements, original song ideas... The point is, there IS alot that can be done, just because one member cannot make it... That said, stay in touch with ALL your people! Let's work together on 'doing the 'right thing'... Which is, not 'bailing' on your rehearsal facility...! THANK YOU!!!

No chewing the gum allowed here... !

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"Abalone Lounge" Dimensions, Specifications:

432 sq ft AIR CONDITIONED, with NEW UV-Hepa Filtration System... carpeted, sound absorbant, high ceiling, rehearsal facility

Room length & width - 27' x 16'-6"

Ceiling height - 11'-6" (this makes the room seem even bigger!!!)

Skylight - 4' x 4' (obviously inconsequential at night, but nice for day practices)

Bathroom - 3'-6" x 7'-2"' (Yes, these are the specs to the toilet!) Nice, nice b-room, check it out!

Door - Our door exits onto a paved parking lot (no stairs!!!).

You can load in right next to the door, but please park in an assigned space!!!

Don't leave your car in the road! Or you'll cause "neighbor-wrath"...

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How to Book:

If you BOOK, it's assumed you've read the rules and watched the "Walk-Through", and/or "cord-wrapping" tutorials (above)!!!!

After you've checked the availability of a time -

Please check with your people before calling/texting or e-mailing. You must Talk/TEXT 310-9999.275 (310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...].

To actually book: Use: Talk/TEXT 310.999.9275 [We prefer texting, it's faster...], if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275.  Include your real name and best PHONE (Textable CELL PHONE IF POSSIBLE) numbers, I can usually send you a "contact-pin" with address and all info regarding the directions for GPS based phones (iPhone etc.). We accept cash (we keep your receipt on file), check (payable to Music Focus), Venmo@karl-grossman - you'll see an "ORANGE" guitar...) (310.999.9275)

PLEASE USE VENMO'S 'Type of transaction':

"Payments between friends"

Paypal (hillhouse463@sbcglobal.net - Paypal please add 7.5%). Please make sure I have your name correct. I can't post any names that someone already owns (Like "Beatles"). Try to let me know the actual calendar days/dates so I can qucikly assess the upmost availabilities for the room(s).. We take your requests in the order received. Tell me 'who you are' if you think I might not remember... YOUR BOOKING IS A REQUEST, IT'S NOT A DONE DEAL UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM US... PLEASE TRY TO MAKE YOUR PLAN DAYS (OR WEEKS) IN ADVANCE. THAT WAY YOU'LL GET THE CLEAREST IDEA OF YOUR "REQUEST" BEING FULFILLED. OPEN SLOTS GO TO THE "FIRST ONE" WHO TEXTS/EMAILS/Voicemails/calls...

Try to stick to "whole" hour times (not 4:25-6:05 say!!)

Subscription bands

: If you do not see an item on the calendar as we move forward let us know -

It's up to YOU to make sure the calendar is correct from month to month...

If there needs to be calendar adjustments you must text or email immediately!

 

There are other bands always wanting to book. Respect, respect, r-e-s-p-e-c-t

the times shown. Get in and out ON TIME.

Just because YOU started late DOES NOT mean

you get to go OVERTIME into someone else's slot...

This is REGARDLESS of how 'badly' you need to rehearse.

If you do this type of bullying, you will NOT be welcome back...

We WILL find out about it, believe it!

You NEED to watch your exit routine, and plan early, to pack down...! Actually, planning on your "exit" time is

part of playing a real gig too, people. Clubs and showcases require you to watch your time.

Think of your rehearsal like that, like a little showcase... Sound good?

 

FROM EXPERIENCE:

The club does NOT want to hear your BIG "last song" ordeal, if it's going to sling into an 'over-time' scenario.

You actually need to end playing 'early' - I know it sounds strange that they'd actually NOT want to hear your

carefully planned, massive ending song that pushes the clock... But it's true, respect the clock, RESPECT the CLOCK...!

 

This schedule "may" not reflect calendar items

that have yet to be posted or updated.

Please be patient and/or book reasonably far ahead...

 

Managers and/or record companies: Currently we offer no

"special account" for you.

All bands must pay as they play. Thank you!

ATTENTION!

There is now a 4 day "lock down" confirmation time zone.

This is a "pay as you play" facility, if you book,

you agree to pay on the day you booked.

Booking is a commitment.

Don't book, then cancel on a whim.

Booking is a commitment, not a filmy "hope."

If you HAVE to cancel, CALL/TEXT or email 4 days before your scheduled appointment!!!!

Talk/Text (310) 999-9275 (310.ZZZZ.ASK) [We prefer texting, it's faster...], if you need my email: please text me 310-999-9275

Otherwise - it is assumed you are coming, and/or paying for your time.

If you'd like to inform us that you absolutely cannot come, that's fine.

But please realize you're still required to pay.

Practice saying, "We can't come, but we know we still have to pay!"

EMERGENCY cancellations will require a medical excuse.

Alcho-spew, "had to work", "had Dua Lipa tickets",

"broke my teeth on Dirk Nowitzki's elbow" (ok, well, that MIGHT count as an excuse...), "couldn't get a Lyft ride",

"girlfriend's cat's birthday", "Lollipop Guild munchkin Jerry Maren passed away", "had to research nutrino anti-matter matters", etc. are NOT excuses.

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If 'one' of your members cannot make it, that DOES NOT make it ok to cancel on us. Look, we've been in the band 'business' over 40 years. You can work on your vocal harmonies, work out guitar/bass interaction, drummer/bassist issues, intros and endings, setlist ideas, new arrangements, original song ideas... The point is, there IS alot that can be done, just because one member cannot make it... That said, stay in touch with ALL your people! Let's work together on 'doing the 'right thing'... Which is, not 'bailing' on your rehearsal facility...! THANK YOU!!!

No chewing the gum allowed here... !

 

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Have a GREAT jam!!!!