Our family-owned business was established in 1994 and we have produced musically-enhanced gifts ever since. We focus on developing and producing gifts that one can give "When you need more than a card©".  Our customers particularly value the way that the music boxes,  images and  decorations enhance the message about a shared relationship, feeling, or event.


Our Founder

After a totally normal childhood near the Connecticut coast, Carol studied hard and became a librarian.  However, she found greater happiness in her crafts and art.  Initially, it was all about painting, knitting and sewing.  From there, she segwayed into pouring, firing, and painting porcelain dolls.  Then music boxes came out of nowhere.  At first, one could purchase paper bags that conveyed personal or whimsical sentiments, thus making the product much less expensive than other music boxes. However, she quickly saw how limiting it was to rely on others' designs and began to print her own bags that reflect her own interests and personality.  After a very successful 1994 trade show in Dallas, there was no room in the kitchen any more, so she moved to a small industrial facility, surrounded by carpenters, printers, hub cap dealers, screen door manufacturers, a motorcross supplier, and and an embroidery shop.

Then we moved again...

We outgrew that old location.   Today, she and her two part-time assistants (Rosy and Mina) produce not only Music Box in a Bag, but many other musical products.  Her new neighbors are machine shops, a lighting designer, a mail order house, and a graphic designer. 

Getting in touch with us

The best way to reach us is by telephone (818-772-7738), fax (818-772-7728) or email (design@latunes.com).  If you prefer, we also answer the mail at

L. A. Tunes
9409 Lurline Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311

Should you wish to visit us in person, please call in advance.  Our showroom is open by appointment only.

Parking is limited.  There is some public transportation nearby. The nearest Los Angeles MetroLink station is in Chatsworth.  (The Orange Line across the San Fernando Valley will also stop there beginning in summer 2012.)  The nearest Metro bus stop is for line #167 at Plummer and DeSoto, about a 10 minute walk from our offices. 


We also encourage you to visit us at any of the trade shows or retail venues listed on our "Finding Us" and "Wholesale" pages.