Third Encore
Long-running professional rehearsal and lockout facility on Vanowen St in North Hollywood.
North Hollywood (10917 Vanowen St)
Contact for rates
By appointment
Multiple sizes + monthly Annex lockouts
Standard (drums, amps, PA)
Not available
Overview
Third Encore operates a single large campus at 10917 Vanowen St in North Hollywood, with hourly rehearsal rooms in the main building and a separate "Annex" division offering monthly lockout rooms on the same site. It's been a fixture of the NoHo rehearsal scene for years, drawing touring acts, session players, and local bands who want a professional, no-drama space in a part of LA that's easy to load in and out of.
The NoHo location keeps it convenient for musicians in the Valley and reachable from the Westside via the 101. Parking is plentiful by LA standards, and the building is set up for full bands rolling in with gear.
Rooms and Equipment
Hourly rooms come with a standard backline package: drum kit, guitar and bass amps, PA system, and microphones. Room sizes range from small writing/rehearsal rooms up to larger production rooms suited for full-band run-throughs and showcase prep. The Annex side offers monthly lockouts for bands that want a dedicated room rather than booking by the hour.
Gear is maintained at a professional level appropriate to a long-running NoHo facility — not boutique-pristine, but reliable for working musicians who need to get a rehearsal done.
Pricing and Value
Third Encore publishes rates on request rather than online. Pricing varies by room size and whether you're booking hourly rehearsal or a monthly Annex lockout. Contact the studio directly for current rates. The facility generally sits in the middle of the LA rehearsal market — more expensive than budget options like Pirate Studios but in line with other professional NoHo rooms.
For bands that practice two to three times per week, hourly costs add up. At that level of usage, the Annex monthly lockout option or a membership-based option that includes unlimited access and recording capability typically offers better value.
Pros
- Long-established professional NoHo facility
- Both hourly rehearsal and monthly Annex lockouts on one campus
- Good range of room sizes
- Standard backline included
- Easy load-in, plentiful parking
Cons
- NoHo location is a haul for Westside-based bands
- No recording capability
- Hourly model gets expensive for regular bands
- Rates not published online — must call
- By-appointment only, not 24/7 walk-in
Who It's Best For
Third Encore works best for Valley-based bands and touring acts who want a professional rehearsal room with reliable backline and a long track record in the LA scene. The Annex lockout option is particularly valuable for working bands that want a dedicated room without paying boutique-lockout rates. For Westside-based musicians, the NoHo location adds commute time that membership options in Santa Monica can eliminate.
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