I am a new viola player and what they sell really helps. I've gotten both my violas, a tuner with a…read morebuilt in bridge clip, a cleaning cloth, and there is likely more I will need. Whenever they are unsure about what they are selling you, like if it has a bridge clip, they will try to find better alternatives for your convenience. Great music place.

I had sorely neglected my Taylor 814ce for years, and it badly needed some love. I had also…read moreaccidently broken the electronics so I needed Taylor pro help. Tim & team brought my baby back into better than new playing condition. They repaired the electronics, and did a full setup, including a new bridge. I thought it needed some new frets as well, but they were able to level the ones I thought were bad for less $$ than new frets would have cost. Great work. Bravo!!

Randy did a fantastic job removing some significant dents from a vintage Conn 8D Horn I had…read morerecently purchased. The instrument was, annoyingly, damaged during shipping from the seller. Randy's work was marvelous; one must look carefully to see any trace of the previous damage. Additionally, his prices were very, very reasonable given the quality of the work. I will be bringing him instruments in the future for normal maintenance as well as any emergencies. Highly recommended.

Could not be happier dealing with Randy. My hometown instrument tech (in the Norfolk area) retired,…read moreleaving me (and a stable of saxes) bereft. I heard great things about Randy on the noteworthy Sax on the Web board, and tried him out with my near-junker alto. He spotted a couple pad leaks, regulated some wonky keys and generally made it sound better than I had ever heard it sound. Then he took on the acid test: An overhaul of my 60-year-old Keilwerth stencil bari, an absolute screamer pro horn. Full repad, tone-hole leveling, general tightening of the mechanicals. But what really blew me away was his attention to detail: "Yeah, this one rod was a little worn after all those years ... so I took it off, moved it a couple millimeters and re-soldered it." Oh, and he was apologetic that he delivered it a day or two late ... because Navy and Marine band players came in with emergency repairs. When the pros-of-pros are coming to your tech, you know you're found a good tech. My horns certainly agree.

I sent my oboe and english horn went in for standard maintenance. It was projected to take 3 weeks…read more After 7 weeks work had still not been completed. Steve, the owner, was incredibly rude and made it very difficult to get my instruments back. When they were returned he neglected to return my oboe's bell. The work was poorly done, and my instruments are in worse playing condition than when insent them in. The top joint and lower joint no longer fit together as the wrong size cork was used. The cork pad used on my f sharp key was replaced with a bladder pad without asking if that is what I wanted. I now need to find a different shop to fix the damage they have done. Avoid ar all cosr

Just needed a replacement valve cover for my aging euphonium - a random little part. Not only did…read morethey carry it, but I received it in the mail with 48 hours. Fair price, great service, and they didn't try to up-sell anything. Have had saxophone work done there in the past, with great results. I may live in VA, but I'll use them again. Thank you!

Masterful and prompt service on "Sapphire", my Selmer Mark…read moreVi tenor sax. So glad the internet search led me to this repair shop! Thank you, Ted Lewis aka Lewis Stedman

I call David Gray the trumpet whisperer. He brings old horns back to life and sounding brand-new!…read moreFor very reasonable prices, he obviously loves what he does!

This place is very disappointing. They're hours are very inaccurate, I've wasted a lot of time…read moredriving over there during their hours just to find out that they are closed. Never answer their phone, never there during their hours, great business model lol

If you desire a place to do some heel and toe rappin/some down right honey Tonkin everyday to Some…read moreblue holler smiles of pie tappin. Boot and scoots with the branches of the docie doughin tree/ gallop them wheels down to a the waterin hole of legends of southern caped hospitality. A visitation to sure to leave that daughter and father ring around your souls to return over and over again . We must support the personable businesses the backbones that built and supplied needs of dreams along the railed piers with smiles and names remembered .

This is by far the best place in the Culpeper area to lean fine arts. They offer every thing from…read moreVocal classes to guitar, all string interments, drum/ percussion, and wind instruments. On Monday nights they have a vary good band that practices there. Then they have a performance space called the, "Jewell Boxx." They have had not just local artists but people they are know globally there to perform, but get your tickets fast because it sells out fast.

Baltimore Brass is a fantastic music shop. I sold a tuba though consignment and sold them several…read moretuba mouthpieces. The staff there are easy to work with, quite knowledgeable, and professional. I highly recommend them.

This is absolutely the coolest brass instrument shop that I have ever been to. They have an…read moreincredible selection of new and high quality used instruments. You want Tubas? They got them. You want trombones? They got them. You want euphoniums? They got them. You want trumpets? You know the deal! And the staff is super helpful and friendly! And apparently, Catonsville is known as "Music City, MD".

Excellent service. We had Brian come over before a party and we had a professional pianist perform…read more He noted that the piano was in great tune and asked us who we used.

Had Brian stop by the assemble a electronic piano by casio. he did such a good job at a reasonable…read moreprice. i looked around at several vendors, and he was the most reasonable, and was quick. completed in less than an hour, as he has experience setting these up. This wasn't major project, but definitely worth him doing it, and saving me the headache of assembling it myself

Great custom guitar shop! We found Showalter Guitars on a trip home from South Carolina and decided…read moreto stop. Always fun to find a small builder that uses local woods. We own two guitars from Showalter and enjoy both. They look and sound great, and both are very comfortable to play.

I'm a guitar player since 1974. Yup I'm old and have owned plenty of guitars in my lifetime. I now…read moreown what I consider the best of the best in my experience. After a two hour session of visiting the Showalter guitar shop I chose this hand crafted beauty. Serial number 116. You can look it up on YouTube by searching for Showalter Guitars. Steve Showalter is a master craftsman and his guitar building skills with attention to detail are on point in every aspect. If you take time to check out his wall of guitars maybe tell him that a guy from Arizona recommends him highly. I'll post a couple pictures of my OM style guitar here.