Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Lessons & Studio in San Diego
Founded in 1996, JCB Music has been a cornerstone of music education and production in San Diego. With over 25 years of experience, our founder Craig Blaine combines expertise as a performer, producer, and educator to deliver personalized instruction and recording services. We specialize in guitar, vocal, and songwriting lessons tailored to individual goals, fostering a supportive environment for all skill levels. Our recording studio offers 24-track digital production, session work, and mastering, catering to singer-songwriters and artists seeking professional-grade results.Craigs background includes owning The Iron Horse Music Hall and performing over 1,000 live gigs, ensuring our clients benefit from deep industry knowledge. We prioritize client-centric approaches, offering flexible lesson packages, military discounts, and a focus on practical skill development. Located in downtown San Diegos vibrant East Village, we serve local and visiting musicians with convenient access and a passion for musical excellence.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Vocal Coaching
Songwriting
Recording Studio
Session Work
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Personalized instruction tailored to your musical goals
- 25+ years of local music education and production experience
- Professional 24-track recording studio with session musicians
- Military discounts available for active and veteran service members
- Flexible lesson packages with a satisfaction guarantee
What people say
Patient instructor
Improving quickly
Fun environment
Professional recordings
Flexible scheduling
Services
Guitar Lessons
Private guitar lessons for beginners to advanced players, covering blues, rock, folk, and pop styles. Sessions focus on chords, riffs, strumming patterns, and song-specific techniques. Students learn at their own pace with customized curricula.
Vocal Coaching
Technique-focused vocal lessons to expand range, improve pitch accuracy, and enhance emotional expression. Tailored exercises address breath control, tone development, and performance readiness for all experience levels.
Songwriting
Guidance for developing original songs, including melody creation, lyric writing, and structural improvements. Sessions address chord progressions, bridge development, and performance preparation for emerging artists.
Recording Studio
24-track digital recording with professional microphones and virtual instruments. Services include mixing, mastering, and session musicianship for solo artists and bands seeking high-quality audio production.
Session Work
Professional session musicianship for drums, bass, percussion, and backing vocals. Virtual instrument integration and live instrumentation available to complete your recording projects with expert support.
People
Craig Blaine
Owner & Instructor
Music producer and educator with 25+ years experience. Former owner of The Iron Horse Music Hall, performing artist with 1,000+ gigs, and session musician offering personalized instruction and studio production.
Questions
What music lesson types do you offer?
We provide guitar, vocal, and songwriting lessons for all skill levels, with customized instruction based on your musical preferences and goals.
Do you offer recording packages?
Yes, our studio provides hourly rates for 24-track recording, mixing, mastering, and session musician services to complete your music projects.
Are group lessons available?
Currently we focus on private one-on-one instruction to maximize personalized attention and skill development for each student.
What experience do you have with beginners?
Craig specializes in teaching absolute beginners, with proven methods to help new musicians play songs confidently within weeks.
Do you offer military discounts?
Yes, we provide a 10% discount for active duty, veteran, and retired military personnel on all lesson packages.
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