My children have been taking lessons with Jim Ling for 15 years, and I can't say enough how strong…read moreof a foundation he gives them for future musical endeavors. I am a huge fan of the ear training he gives them, this has allowed 3 of my children to learn to play other instruments much more easily! Jim is very particular about students learning to hear the notes and render them accurately on the violin, this teaches them to understand music in a fundamental way.

This violin studio actually just changed locations. It is now in Burke and called Virginia Academy…read moreof Suzuki Violin. Check them out at VirginiaAcademyofMusic.com .

Smiling as I type this. The employees here are exceptional. Years ago my folks rented my musical…read moreinstruments, and I did the same for my son. Unfortunately our time with saxophones, trumpets, and violins didn't go so well. That's alright as not everyone is gifted musically. Yet the staff here is, as they are knowledgeable, along with being kind and polite. A nice group of folks. Located in Twinbrook Shopping Center, it has been here for a long time. It's not huge, but they also sell guitars and other instruments. I trust their knowledge and high quality service. If you want sheet music, they have plenty of books for you. This is a community loved store for good reason! I find them to be a great value, and they've helped a lot of budding or people whom are musicians.

Being a subsidiary to Guitar Center, they've got most instruments that one would typically be…read morelooking for. Though not the biggest store, it's a nice spot for a quick resupply of anything you'd need for your instrument. Downside, you can't sell your instruments to them, in which case you'd have to take your instrument to Guitar Center. Point: Yeah this place a lil cool spot

I had a lesson with this school. The teacher was not interested in teaching and adult. I was told…read morethat since I'd didn't start as a kid I "didn't have passion". And that to be good I should have started as a kid, when I told her that my parents went supportive I was told I was "wasting her time". Don't go here expressively if your an adult.

Thanks! Brought my dusty old Spanish student guitar in for new strings, and to be generally…read morechecked out. Recommendations were right on point. Easy communication. Lucky to have a speciality shop right here in Fairfax!

Great selection of classical and flamenco guitars, some electric guitars too,the owner is…read moreknowledgeable and fair with his prices, highly recommended this place!

We have had our three children attend Ms. McCurdy's Clariphone Studios for several years now and…read morecould not be more happy with the results. Our kids are now 6, 7 and 10 and have a real appreciation for Piano and have gained an invaluable skill set they will use all their lives.

My daughters (third and fifth grade) transitioned to FCPS at the start of the 2024-25 academic…read moreyear. Due to differences from their previous school in both teaching style and curriculum, both children needed additional support in mathematics. We have had such an excellent experience with Tutoring in Fairfax we have continued sessions throughout the summer and now into this next academic year- both students are excelling in their math classes and exhibiting confidence in their skills. For anyone seeking tutoring I would highly recommend Tutoring in Fairfax- the team that runs this organization has been highly responsive and efficient and the girls think the world of their tutor Marvin. The cost of quality tutoring in NoVA is significant but, in this case, I would say you absolutely receive what is promised. They offer both group and individual tutoring and they are truly invested in your satisfaction and in your student's experience.

Our family highly recommends Tutoring in Fairfax (TIF). My 6 YO has been doing one-on-one with…read moreLaleh and her staff (rotating among Marvin, Giselle, Maryann, Jared) for a little over a year now and we've seen major, tangible results. They were able to hone his strengths and focus on areas needing improvement. They make learning fun and instill discipline at the same time. I've looked at other tutoring places but we chose TIF because aside from the amazing staff, principles, and depth of learning, the place is very conducive for individualized and focused learning --- they have separate rooms to help the students get 100% of attention. Laleh also makes time for parent interaction; you don't feel rushed when talking with her and she's a good listener and will work with the parents. It helps a lot that Zach, who manages the front office is always on top of things (scheduling changes, etc.). Plus, they offer a lot of flexibility in cancelling lessons ahead of time for any reason and will not charge you (unlike in others where you are locked in). If you are looking for quality for your kiddos, this is definitely the place to go.

Kristen Sheridan is an amazing clarinet teacher! I have studied with Kristen, and taught clarinet…read morealongside her and she is truly the definition of what a clarinet teacher should be. She gives 100% to her students, and will do whatever it takes to help them succeed. From beginners to the collegiate level, Kristen knows how to help and support her students! After studying with Kristen, my colleagues noticed a huge difference in my technique and sound. She has been one of the most influential teachers in my life, and I can honestly say that I would not have gotten in to a top ranked graduate clarinet performance program without her. If you are looking for a clarinet teacher for your child, or even for yourself, look no further!

Without a doubt, Kristen Sheridan is a phenomenal private clarinet teacher and you would be…read morehard-pressed to find a better all-around music and educational mentor. I studied with Mrs. Sheridan for over three years and I can honestly say that I have her to thank for much of my musical success. Lessons with her are always entertaining, exciting, insightful, and best of all, enjoyable. I have come across very few music teachers who are able to make lessons consistently engaging and fun while effective and Mrs. Sheridan is certainly one of them. She knows how to train and push you to your full potential while never leaving you feeling discouraged. Her insight on clarinet playing is inspiring and she is able to prepare you for anything (playing for fun, school-band music, chamber playing, gig performances, ensemble auditions, college auditions, etc.). Studying with Mrs. Sheridan always made me feel confident walking into an audition. Under her instruction, I was selected to district band, regional orchestra and all-state band every year. I also had much success with my college audition and application process by being accepted into almost every school I applied to. I have recommended Mrs. Sheridan to several friends over the years and every single one of them has absolutely loved studying with her. I consider Mrs. Sheridan as one of the most influential people in my life and she is greatly responsible for shaping me into the musician I am today. She is an inspiring mentor, fantastic teacher, and a great friend. Even to this day, I still contact her for advice when needed. It's too bad that I can't just have her as a clarinet professor in college!

I had Sean after my tuner retired. Lee was prompt and around the same (reasonable) fee. Lee was…read moreeasy to schedule with and on time. He did a thorough review of the piano and made suggestions to think about for the future. I'm so happy to have a tuner I can trust. Thank you!

My piano sounds spectacular and previous problems were fixed as well as ones I didn't even know…read moreabout! We'll definitely continue to have Sean service our piano in the future.

Al, is an amazing luthier, who is able to work wonders on all types of electric guitar, from an…read moreEpiphone Emperor I Joe Pass model (hollow body) to a solid body Agile Pendulum Elite 92527. The Ephiphone needed a complete overhaul of the electronics (pickups and controls) and a setup of the strings afterwards since a new piezo bridge was also installed. Prior to this work, the pots were quite noisy, and there were issues with the 1/4" output where it was also crackly depending upon movement. The pickups were replaced with a fairly standard set of Seymour Duncans (SH-2N and SH-4B), the wiring harness was removed and replaced with a much quieter (read shielded) setup, new pots and a new 1/4" output jack. The sound of this instrument while plugged in has drastically improved and now has a bit more versatility when it comes to live and studio usage. There was a little less work with the Agile solid body, where it needed to be updated with stacked pots in order to give a more Gibson-esque control layout of two volumes and two tone pots (one pair for each pickup) to replace the standard master volume, master tone. This allows the guitar to have more tonal variation, especially when both pickups are in use. In both cases the work was done promptly and with an expected series of charges. Al is probably one of the better luthiers when it comes to communications (including pictures) on what is going on with the respective job orders. Like the others on this board, I highly recommend your repair/setup work come his way.

I was looking for a luthier to help out with resizing the drill holes in my guitar so I could…read morereplace the bridge. Al not only quoted me a very reasonable price but made some very helpful recommendations that I wound up having him work on doing the complete upgrade and set up, all within my budget. His attention to detail and thoroughness made my guitar turn out way better than I could hope. Am very happy with the results and the fast turn around. Would use again.