I have watched Ralph Boehm work with his violin students. He has exceptional attention to detail…read morethat many teachers miss. He stresses posture, emotion, and expression, in addition to producing the correct notes. Sound quality for Ralph Boehm is a combination of many factors that and he is constantly reminding his students of this. In addition, he is very helpful in having his students garner better positions in orchestras and gain admittance to advanced summer programs. It's definitely worth any extra effort to have your children take lessons with Ralph Boehm. His students love him!

My teenage daughter takes weekly violin lessons with Ralph. He was strongly recommended by the…read moreorchestra teacher at my daughters school due to his professionalism and expertise. We are very pleased with the progress so far. Ralph is very passionate about teaching and shares the mechanics involved in playing an instrument.

I couldn't recommend Exclusively Entertainment more! They are extremely professional,…read moreaccommodating, personal, and talented! The DJ for our wedding, Maz, executed my vision just perfectly. He was the perfect match for our fusion wedding!

Exceptional - that's the word that comes to mind when we think of Exclusively Entertainment. From…read morestart to finish, Iman and his team did absolutely everything they could do to make the wedding planning process seamless and our wedding day exactly how we imagined. We were planning our wedding during the pandemic and things were constantly uncertain as to whether or not the wedding would be able go to on. Iman and DJ Kia had routine calls with us to check-in and offer advice. We knew we could trust their opinions and flexility during the uncertain times. On the day of the wedding, DJ Kia was so involved with every aspect of the ceremony and reception. He knew exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to make our wedding day an unforgettable experience. He literally orchestrated our ceremony processional and was making sure everything was running smoothly. Everyone felt at ease walking down the aisle because DJ Kia was there to send them off. We were lucky enough to have Iman MC our wedding, and believe us when we tell you he knows how to put on a show. The dance floor comes alive with Iman on stage and everyone was out of their seats and dancing the entire night. Our cocktail hour ended up going over schedule, which pushed back our reception. It was no worry though, because Iman was there to quickly restructure the timeline and ensure everything ran smoothly. Even with unexpected issues, we felt completely at ease knowing he had us covered. He is such a genuine person who truly cares about his client's happiness. We also used Night Owls for our video production and working with them was a truly pleasant experience. They captured every aspect of the wedding beautifully. In just a few short weeks, we had our trailer and wedding video created, both of which were edited to our liking. They were extremely patient with us throughout the process and the end result is videos we still can't stop watching! Thank you to Brandon and the team at Night Owls for all of their hard work. We also want to give a special thanks to Wake on the sax, Farzan on the drums, and Cyrus on the cello. These three gentleman made the music come alive and our guests could not stop raving about how talented they were. My wife and I still talk about just how great it was working with Exclusively Entertainment and we would absolutely recommend them for your events!

Foxes Music has been a pillar of the Northern Virginia community for decades. We are lucky to have…read moresuch a great resource in our community. The staff there are very helpful from the earliest beginnings of your musical journey and continue to be there through adulthood. I've been a customer since before I became a parent, and I've bought multiple instruments for me and my now adult children. Foxes has everything from beginner instruments to vintage professional instruments. On top of having great inventory of instruments, music and accessories, Foxes Music is very generous with helping out our local schools in need. I highly recommend Foxes Music!

Very helpful for parents with school children. Try to go during the week it's less customers. They…read moreare very knowledgeable on the instruments. The rental fee is very budget friendly.

Paul's Jazz Workshop is wonderful! Celebrating 15 years of making jazz musicians better. We have so…read moremuch fun!

Paul is a fixture in the music community and is the best teacher for all levels of jazz. He loves…read morethe ensemble teaching setting, and what makes him different is the way he talks to students. Playing alongside a man of his talent can be intimidating. He is completely accepting of all levels and abilities and is always grateful to have students who love and appreciate jazz as much as he does. He treats students with complete respect and encourages everyone with praise and a positive approach. Come with a willingness to learn and you'll leave very happy. I started out as an intermediate level jazz bass player (at best) and now I play regular professional jazz gigs 1-2 times a month, and I owe a great debt to Paul. Also, my father is a student at the Jazz Workshop as well, and has nothing but glowing praise for Paul and his Workshop!!!

Great place for your kids or adults to learn a new musical instrument. My daughter and I have been…read moretaking lesson here for many years. Teachers are very nice and care about their students. Mrs. Benemelis is one of the best piano teacher! I highly recommend this place.

I've had the exact opposite experience. I saw the Groupon deal and called before buying it for my…read moreson to check on availability (always a good practice, btw, just sayin') Raquel was incredibly kind, prompt and accommodating. She went out of her way to get me an appointment the very same day. The teacher, who matters most (the point of going was to get music lessons, right?), was incredible. He's brilliant. Studied piano since childhood in Venezuela and then lived in Russia for 7 years. He got my son SO HOOKED on piano that I hardly have to ask him to go practice. He loves to do it and I can hardly get him away from the piano. I highly recommend this place. They are really about their craft which is music, not pleasing extra picky sticklers who haggle and whine.

A very bad experience! I called and booked an appointment on…read moreApril 3rd, to meet the drum teacher at 3pm. Today (10th, April) when I drove there, they told me they don't have any information about the appointment. I left my cell number also my email address, but they found nothing. Are you kidding me? I took a day off and is it a joke? The person in front desk who has one toothpick in his mouth, he looked very impolite. I called, I knew the teacher's name, I also knew how much for one lesson. I was extremely disappointed! I have to say, whose fault I have no idea but seems like their system has a serious issue. They do not have a great communication, staffs are not in the same page! I will definitely find another place to learn. My day was terrible because of Music & Arts!!!

This review is based on the customer service/LDW insurance - its basically a scam. I've attached a…read morewebsite screenshot showing that they would agree to cover a lost item if you have the LDW insurance. I gave the customer service number a call and they said "its not covered the website is wrong." I'm a small business owner and it doesn't matter - its considered false advertising and i even showed them the website. They could have clearly made the website different if they didn't want to cover lost items but would cover stolen items. Also its a good idea to listen to when they actually would cover their stolen items - you would need to file a police report and they don't cover it if it happened in some locations vs others. I will not be doing business with them again as I don't trust them. Its a shame because there aren't many opportunities for instrument rentals for kids. https://www.musicarts.com/cms/faq/instrument-rentals?dtm_em=260c6470aaee00aef89abc3e2533c15d&epcm_depid=3c2c01ce-a266-4186-9c91-3ba379d133e1&epcm_custid=1000330315537&epcm_lnkid=ced03664bb36450c8f28a6d238259b0a&epcm_lnkid=ced03664bb36450c8f28a6d238259b0a&optid=1000330315537#ezPay

Alex and David were AWESOME! Out of everyone we hired for our big day, they seriously impressed us…read morethe most. They basically coordinated the flow and timeline for the whole wedding and followed my playlist and instructions perfectly! I really could of not asked for a better team to make sure my guests had a freaking fantastic time. Best DJs ever!

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Ever since my first review over 14 years ago this shop keeps getting better and better! I'm used…read moreto other chain guitar shops that only chat with the guy who's with me but action music treats everyone the same! Hilarious (dis)respect! Jk. They are amazing and make everyone feel welcome! I stop by time to time to browse and purchase items or get service done. I would highly recommend as I was expecting a restring of an acoustic and a small electric guitar repair to take a few weeks but I was in and out in under 30 minutes. I really have to thank Mr. Matt and the rest of the incredible staff. It makes me want to continue my music journey and come back very often. A big plus is their location now. Parking is ample and signage is clear!

I want to thank Mr.Mike for helping me figure out if my parts were genuine. Awesome dude. Always…read morehelpful when it comes to gear! His Knowledge is very extensive and amazing! Love that guy! And also want to thank John and Matt for the Mods to my guitar. Its always love when i come here, i drive an hour in traffic just because i know these guys are human and know their stuff! Always good Vibes and Beautiful instruments here! If you want a Rare and Unique guitar or amp, simply walk in and see what speaks to your soul! Im beyond happy with my last visit. Legendary Guys and Legendary Shop. Thanks Guys

My son has taken drum lessons elsewhere for over a year. And has only learned patterns. We came to…read moreSchool of Rock and he learned so much in just a few weeks! How to set up his drums. The idea of ear plugs for his sensitive ears. Picking out songs he likes so he can learn them with other kids. His teacher is great! And he is really enjoying it! The lessons are twice a week so it keeps drumming in his head. It feels like he is on his way to be in a kid band instead of stuck in a sound proof room playing patterns. We are very happy with the whole experience. The office manager is professional, smart and well organized. The teachers are talented and good to the kids. We will be here for a while! I look forward to my son's concerts in the future! PS - we have been to several concerts performed by a plethora of students. Very cool. Great experience!!

I don't understand this place. I got an initial call back to discuss how the place works, but then…read morescheduling a trial lesson was like pulling teeth-- calling, emailing, finally texting. Took forever. Got to the trial lesson only to be told the person we'd worked so hard to get wasn't available so it's with so-and-so. Uh. Fine, but we picked the other person for a reason. And booked another trial with the original teacher, only to get to THAT lesson and realize it's still not the instructor we'd been aiming for. While sitting during the lesson, another student walked in and was told "oh so-and-so is no longer with us so this other person will be your teacher today." What? So you're not told ahead of time? (The mom asked when they'd known this teacher was leaving and it was two weeks prior, but they didn't bother to give anyone notice.) I find it strange that you pay in advance for these situations. Anyway. It's too poorly managed for me, which is too bad because it is certainly a great concept.

Just saw the Celtic Show yesterday. This is my 3rd one. I loved the spiritual songs and keeping the…read moretrue meaning of Christmas in tact. 10 stars for that! As a truly Celtic person who has visited the motherland and lived there for a summer, I did not see much truly authentic Celtic flavor in the show. Maybe this would have been better labeled Appalachian or an American roots show. That said, I would go again, just with different expectations. It was a bit hard to move around the aisles; to get to your seat, the merchandise, rest room or participate in the group dance because the aisles were blocked. Maybe that might be improved. Thank you. Lots of hard work!!!!

Am I really writing a review for a theater performance? To be fair it comes on every year. It's…read morebasically a DC institution. And hell I've reviewed Metro stations and you can't get lower than that (except maybe reviewing fictional things like the Yelp Jail). I went to the Christmas Revels for the first time last night and I had a blast. Maybe it was the show (set in Italy during the time of Da Vinci). Maybe it was the atmosphere. Maybe it was the company I was with. Nah, it was everything. I can't say I'd been in the best of moods before going, and I certainly wasn't in the Christmas spirit, but after the show I felt a lot more jovial and a lot more in the Christmas mood. If you haven't been, I suggest you go. Get your closest friends and go. Have some nice dinner before the show and get some good coffee after. It's just a fun way to spend your night, because not only are the actors excellent performers, the audience also gets to participate! There are a fair few sing-alongs, and at intermission the company goes into the aisles and leads the audience in a song and dance through the auditorium. I'm not much of a singer or dancer but even I had fun!