I needed to get my cello tuned (tried doing it myself but my C-string was being finicky and I was…read moreweary of dealing with the pegs), so I called to confirm they had someone that could tune my cello and they said yes. Staff was so nice, and I ending up buying a tuner for my cello as I needed one and wanted to support the shop. Location is great: pretty neighborhood and right by a cafe. Street parking was easy the day I went. They do music lessons and sell instruments, sheet music, tuners, and more!

Very nice staff. Bought an acoustic pretty quick. It's a small selection but everything they have…read moreis very good for a mid range situation.

Matthew is an extraordinary teacher, and Studio V is an extraordinary place to learn.I have worked…read morewith other piano teachers in the past and there is no comparison. Where the other teachers focused on teaching how to play individual pieces, Matthew teaches how to play the piano. With a rigorous focus on developing proper technique and an understanding of the music, I am learning the skills that will truly enable me to play to my potential. He is a masterful diagnostician, focusing in on the student's individual needs and providing targeted exercises to overcome each challenge and promote growth and progress. I have come to piano later in life, with little prior experience. I feared my inexperience and age would be a barrier, but nothing could be further than the truth. Matthew has made me feel as welcome and valued as his most proficient students. If this all was not enough, Matthew composes very beautiful music of his own, that as his students we get to listen to, as well as learn and play. It is a really special experience. Studio V is not just a place to come for piano lessons, though. It is a place to join an expansive and welcoming community of people that share a love of music. I cannot recommend Matthew and Studio V highly enough.

2.5 years ago, I was looking to start taking piano lessons and came across Matthew's listing on…read moreYelp. I was skeptical of the uniformly amazing reviews; but emailing Matthew about lessons has been one of the best decisions in my life. Truly. Growing up, I spent 20 years playing the violin and had teachers of all levels. Matthew is hands-down the most effective music teacher I've ever had. He tailors his approach to each student's musical journey and can diagnose very quickly (and very accurately) exactly what each student needs. I don't just mean areas for technical improvement (though he has genius tips to make that "click" too). Matthew also makes his students better musicians--equipping them with the theory they need to understand the music, and the tools they need to better express themselves through the music. After 2.5 years with Matthew, I am a much, much better musician than I ever was before; and my piano abilities have developed way faster than I would've expected. I can't recommend Matthew highly enough for anyone who is looking to become a better piano player (or composer!). One final note about what makes Matthew unique. He's an incredible human being and true friend to all of his students; he's not just a "piano teacher." And when you join Matthew's studio, you are welcomed into a vibrant and engaging family of musicians (of all levels and backgrounds). A gem in DC. Quit thinking about it. Studying with Matthew will change your life!

My 9 year old daughter started working with Juanita 6 months ago. With Juanita, she is growing…read moremore confident and interested in her piano playing and is practicing more than ever before. Juanita's weekly instruction encourages my daughter to stretch her skills and leaves her excited by what she learns. Last week, my daughter performed beautifully in her first recital - an experience that I'm sure she'll never forget. I'm thankful for all that Juanita did to prepare her for that moment and I look forward to seeing how much she'll continue to grow under Juanita's care.

From the owner: Music & Me Classes OR Drop-in Piano Lessons Music & Me…read moreClasses are customized group class experiences. Call today and visit the website for more information. Drop-Ins: Monday & Wednesday - $40/hour Beginner Piano from 9 - 3 only, on-site

Just a note here to share about music classes through Mr. Mikes Music. Highly encourage and…read morerecommend! Finding these classes has been probably the best thing for us with our newborn. We did the 0-6month babies class and have continued with these classes ever since. The classes have given us so many tools and games to play with the baby outside of the class too. We've loved having the ritual of walking there for the class and look forward to it every week. The curriculum is smart and well balanced and the instructors are everything you'd hope for in a music teacher for your little ones. One of the best things is seeing the baby connect with movements and melodies week to week and we now have sooooo many more songs to sing together beyond maybe the 5 that I remembered from my own childhood. Register at www.mistermikesmusic or to email if interested in joining at mistermikesmusic@gmail.com. Don't sleep on it if you are even considering it as classes fill up!

My son took four of these classes (Bells, Flute, Maracas, and Triangle) through his toddler years…read moreand really enjoyed it. My son is in kindergarten now, but he still listens to the CD's and his favorite afterschool activity is "Vocal Tech", which I'm sure is because of these classes. I loved Mr. Steve's classes best, but Libby's classes were very good too. It was easy to reschedule if needed, so keep that in mind. They also do birthday parties, which are super fun for toddlers.

Families who value thoughtful, developmentally appropriate care--especially for young Black…read morechildren--should think very carefully before enrolling here. Based on observed practices, the program appears to struggle with age-appropriate behavior management for preschool-aged children. There is little evidence of proactive strategies such as redirection, positive reinforcement, or intentional social-emotional skill-building. Instead, responses to behavior feel reactive and punitive, which is concerning in a setting serving children ages 3-5. Families paying for care at a licensed childcare center should reasonably expect practices grounded in modern early childhood development--not outdated, punitive approaches. Communication with families is limited and often occurs only after issues have escalated, rather than through consistent, collaborative engagement. Opportunities for early intervention, shared problem-solving, and family partnership seem to be routinely missed. The program also appears to be chronically understaffed, with frequent staffing disruptions that affect supervision and continuity of care. These challenges raise serious concerns about operational stability. Taken together, these patterns point to deeper issues around training, oversight, and hiring standards--areas that warrant formal investigation, not just surface-level review.

This summer was amazing. The campers and staff were awesome. Working with this age group 3-5 was…read moreexciting and challenging but with my mother love and expertise the summer was successful and rewarding to majority. if your looking for structure fun and love Train Your Brain is the place. I recommend highly and will support their goals and curriculum always. The team at hillcrest was great Thank you for the opportunity to participate.

We attended class in Fairlington. We have been to other Music Together program classes in DC in the…read morepast and love the program, but the class experience wasn't as enjoyable with Little Steps. The kids all seemed expected to stay in their place - whereas our DC class it was understood that kids don't love to stay still (especially our 1 year old who just learned to walk!) the energy wasn't as fun and there wasn't any follow up with us as a new family to make us feel welcome.

I've had the pleasure of having my toddler in Miss Katie's Music Together class (which takes place…read moreat the Falls Church Community Center but Little Steps holds classes in a variety of locations) for two sessions now, and it's been a wonderful experience. We were sad that the current situation caused us to have to miss the last few classes of the winter session, as well as be unable to gather for Spring, but they have pivoted their offerings to virtual music classes so your kiddos can still see their favorite music teacher every week! Music Together in general has been a really wonderful asset in my daughter's learning, offering her a chance to dance, learn rhythm, song, make friends, and build community. Highly, highly recommend!

Capitol Teachers is a fantastic operation. We had an online Spanish tutor for our daughter in high…read moreschool who was super engaging, knowledgeable, and great to work with. The process for selecting a tutor, scheduling sessions and paying for the services is very easy. We would recommend them highly.

From the owner: Our tutors are experienced teachers who create customized learning plans for students in grades…read moreK-12.