Are you looking for an affordable music rehearsal studio or practice space near you in Los Angeles?
Below, we share our favorite hourly, daily, and monthly lockouts, rated by professional artists, producers, and songwriters in LA.
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🟠 Hourly Rehearsal Studios
There are dozens of soundproofed practice rooms and recording studios in Los Angeles.
These are our favorites. All prices are approximate.
🏴☠️ Pirate Studios
Price: $18/hr
Locations: Silver Lake, West Adams
Affordable rehearsal studios. Backline provided. 24/7 and self-service. Book online.
🎸 Amp Rehearsal
Price: $20-$50/hr
Location: North Hollywood
Discounts for solo artists. Backline provided. Rent or borrow cables. Also a coffee shop.
📼 Beat Garage
Price: $30/hr
Location: North Hollywood
Great vibes and clean gear. Small facility with some studios available for photo and video shoots.
🔲 Cage Riot
Price: $15-$35/hr
Location: Mid-Wilshire
24/7 self-service studio. An extension of Cage Riot’s distribution and label services. Stage, lighting rig, and GoPro cameras provided.
🌀 Eastside Rehearsal
Price: $17-$25/hr
Location: Downtown LA
Bare-bones setup that won’t break the bank. Book in advance.
🌃 LA Rehearsal and Recording
Price: $20-$30/hr
Location: Hollywood
Great for bands. Affordable and ideal for loud sessions.
🎙️ PA Rehearsal
Price: $15-$45/hr
Location: Reseda
New gear, good for full bands, and excellent soundproofing.
🐦 Nightingale Studios
Price: $20-$25/hr
Location: Burbank
Perfect for tour prep or serious gigs. Backline included and 24/7 access.
⛰️ Summit Studios
Price: $15-$30/hr
Location: Pasadena
Top-tier rehearsal studio for East LA musicians. Clean gear at reasonable prices.
🦷 Snaggletooth Studios
Price: $20-$40/hr
Location: North Hollywood
Clean, simple, and straightforward setup that feels like being at a gig.
🔵 Monthly Rehearsal Studios and Lockouts
A monthly lockout studio is dedicated practice space that’s available 24/7.
Expect to pay between $500 to $1,000 per month. Most monthly rehearsal studios don’t come with any equipment.
These are our favorites. All prices are approximate.
🌘 PM Rehearsal
Price: $500-$800/mo
Locations: Burbank
Monthly spaces for serious, long-term musicians. Secure facility with 24/7 access, easy load-in, and spotless bathrooms. Call for availability.
📼 Beat Garage
Price: $750/mo
Location: North Hollywood
Affordable month-to-month lockouts for producers and bands. Ethernet, double-wall soundproofing, and some rooms with window views. Strict noise control policies. Waitlist available.
3️⃣ Third Encore
Price: $600-$1,300/mo
Location: North Hollywood
High-end studios where top musicians rehearse before tours. Exceptional acoustics for refining performances.
🎸 Creative Music Rooms
Price: $700-$900/mo
Location: Marina Del Rey
Modern, clean facility with soundproofed rooms, ample parking, and easy load-in. Dedicated power circuits and WiFi included.
🐦 Nightingale Studios
Price: $3,000/mo
Location: Burbank
Eight studios with premium sound systems and backline. Options for hourly, daily, or monthly rentals with a waitlist for lockouts starting in the thousands per month.
📈 Lockout Music Studios
Price: Varies
Locations: Long Beach, Torrance, Riverside
Sound-padded, acoustically tuned rooms available 24/7 for rehearsal, recording, or creative use. Locations across the USA.
🔤 ABC Rehearsals
Price: $300-$1,000/mo
Locations: Silver Lake, North Hollywood
A staple of the LA music scene with hundreds of rooms in Silver Lake and North Hollywood. Over 30 years in business.
🦷 Snaggletooth Studios
Price: $500-$1,500/mo
Location: North Hollywood
Monthly rehearsal and production lockouts in small, medium, and large rooms. Equipped with dedicated power and internet, suitable for rehearsal, storage, and even recording.
🟢 Piano and Teaching Rehearsal Rooms
Do you have piano students, vocal students, or need a room to practice your band and orchestra instrument?
These studios are designed for teachers, soloists, and those not rehearsing for a live concert.
🎶 Issimo Music Hall
Price: $25/hr
Location: Long Beach
A versatile space to practice, rehearse, teach, record, or perform music. Each room includes a piano, serving the South Bay and Long Beach music community. Offers daily, weekly, and monthly passes.
🥁 California Percussion Rental
Price: $195/mo
Location: Downtown LA
Ideal for percussion and drum practice, featuring high-quality instruments in Southern California. Available for a low monthly subscription.
🎹 Tiffany Music Academy
Price: $30/hr
Location: Culver City
Hourly rentals for various instruments and voice rehearsals, with discounted rates for bookings over 4 hours. Equipped with Yamaha keyboards, P Bass, and Fender acoustic guitars.
FAQs
How do I find a rehearsal space in Los Angeles?
Check with other musicians who are gigging regularly. Go to shows and ask where other bands like to rehearse. Watch out for flyers in the lobby of other rehearsal spaces or studios.
Use sites like Peerspace to search dozens of other listings that may not have their own website or booking page.
How much does it cost to rent a rehearsal space in Los Angeles?
Hourly rates range from $20-30 for basic spaces to $50 for premium options. All-day rentals cost around $200.
Monthly lockouts typically run $2,500-$3,000.
For comparison, ADR and voiceover studios can exceed $300/hour, recording studios average $50/hour, and podcast studios are about $100/hour.
Are there cancellation fees for rehearsal studios?
Some LA rehearsal studios charge cancellation fees. Online-bookable studios like Pirate Studios often require 4 hours' notice to avoid penalties. Canceling within 48 hours may result in studio credit refunds, while earlier cancellations might offer cash refunds.
Many LA rehearsal studios allow same-day, in-person bookings without advance reservations, eliminating the need for cancellation policies. Examples include Amp Studios and Summit Studios.
What’s the difference between rehearsal spaces and recording studios?
Rehearsal spaces are for practicing and rehearsing music. They typically offer soundproofing and basic equipment like amps, drums, speakers, and monitors for live show mix adjustments. These facilities usually have multiple adjacent rooms and are noisier and more basic than recording studios.
Recording studios, in contrast, are for professional-quality song recording, often with an engineer or producer. They feature superior equipment and technology, including high-end microphones, guitars, and soundproofing. Many production schools and colleges in Los Angeles have on-campus recording studios for student use.
The key difference: rehearsal studios simulate stage performance, while recording studios focus on creating polished recordings with top-notch equipment and acoustics.
What should I consider when choosing a location for my rehearsal space?
Consider the location of the rehearsal space in relation to where band members live, and also the proximity to gig venues.
Also, consider the noise level of the area and if the location is safe.
If you're a pop artist trying to rehearse some dance moves too, consider a dedicated dance studio or a rehearsal room with enough space to move your legs.
What should I do if the space is too loud?
If the rehearsal space is too noisy, you can ask the landlord or manager of the space if you can add soundproofing panels. If not, you may need to consider finding a different space.
I can’t emphasize how important sound panels and soundproofing are to a good long-term rehearsal rental.
Can I rent a rehearsal space for longer than a month?
Yes, some rehearsal spaces offer long-term rentals for several months or up to a year.
This can be a great option if you're planning a long tour or need a consistent space to work.
Typically, contracts for long-term rentals require an annual lease. You’ll unlikely find a month-to-month contract that lets you leave whenever you want.
What equipment is typically provided in a rehearsal space?
Most hourly rehearsal spaces provide basic equipment like drum kits, amps, and PA systems, but it's always a good idea to check with the space before booking to ensure they have everything you need.
Monthly or long-term rentals rarely come with gear.
Most spaces allow you to bring your instruments and equipment.
Are there any rehearsal spaces that offer recording services?
Yes, some rehearsal spaces also offer recording services, either on-site or at a separate location. However, this isn’t very common.
Most rehearsal spaces don’t offer recording services of any kind. If you want to record in a rehearsal room, you’ll need to get creative. Bring your recording interface, microphones, and gear to record.
How do I book a rehearsal space?
Most rehearsal spaces have online booking systems where you can reserve and pay for a room in advance.
Some may require a deposit or a credit card to hold the reservation. Make sure to read the cancellation policy carefully before booking. It’s not uncommon to not be able to cancel within 24 hours of the start time.