When I purchased my first brand new clarinet from Foxes, the staff was very accommodating of my questions and allowed me to look at several different ones ones before I came to a decision, giving me a very reasonable price below MSRP. Later when my clarinet developed cracks while breaking it in they offered to replace it instead of having me wait for them to send it back to the manufacturer for repair. The customer service I received has been excellent and as such they are my first choice for music instrument needs. They also have a large selection of sheet music for various instruments and you can spend a lot of time just browsing their selection. Because of this I absolutely recommend them. On top of the great service and selection they provide, they are a local business that I am proud to support and encourage others to do likewise. read more

Foxes Music has been a pillar of the Northern Virginia community for decades. We are lucky to have such 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! read more

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

Foxes Music Company - Side of building - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Great selection of instruments. I came during their busiest time of the year when school started. Even still, the associate was very friendly and helpful in finding the right instrument and plan. read more

Love Kevin, Marge, and Eric!! I do miss them. I love their selection of sheet music, knowledge and repair of instruments, and good value for the quality. Marge was my school music teacher where I learned the trumpet. She was great! Such a kind person. read more

My interactions have been positive. Employees seem passionate about music and have answered all my questions thoroughly and seem very knowledgeable. We are renting a couple of instruments and all is well. Will continue to go back. read more

I was recommended Foxes by my childhood orchestra teacher (Violinist Sarah Hanks Capital Hill) because I'm now teaching my boys cello, she recommended Foxes. I would imagine everyone here has a wealth of knowledge and great experience to call on for each customer, but my boys are learning cello and and Dave is a cellist and just really appreciates music and instruments! I drove from Anne Arundel County and I would again! Ask about the Busta Rhymes story. read more

What do you say when you request a mouthpiece for one instrument (twice mind you) and get a piece for another? "Incompetence!" And what do you say that it cost you a sale and receive merely a shrug? "Can't help you there." Seems like that's a philosophy and practice at Fox Music. No accountability!!! read more

The Owner was extremely condescending. After waiting almost an hour to be seen, I was helped by a friendly associate at the front desk. But I asked why his order form asked that I put my social security number down. No retailer asks you for this incredibly sensitive piece of information. Even when you're buying 1000s of dollars worth of merchandise. It is not even stored securely, they are asking you to write it down on a piece of paper. When the Associate asked the owner why he asks for Social Security numbers, he insultingly told me to look at the price tag of the violin which said it was $600. But I'm not buying a $600 violin, Im renting a violin for $17. I have seen other feedback about how condescending the owner is and this appears to be a trend. In addition the store is very messy. Boxes and papers strewn all over the place that you can barely walk. I am not writing my social security number down on a piece of paper to have it strewn across the store. read more

I'm in my late 60's (first time saying that, wow) and I've been coming to Foxes since I was in 5th grade. Bought my first trumpet here decades ago, but my review is about the FREE service one of their folks gave my daughter on her guitar. He pulled out an Allen wrench and tighten the neck on her guitar. Strummed it a few times and it never sounded better. She ended up recording over 50 songs in LA, but did open mics in Manassas and DC with that guitar before buying her first. The quality and quantity of their instruments is outstanding. There is a reason they have been around for several decades. read more

Great service from Brian, knowledgeable and friendly and helped me figure out what would work best for my violin situation. Will definitely go back for any future needs! read more

Been going to Foxes since my son was in elementary school & he is now a sophomore in high school. Hands down they are the best in the area - or at least Fairfax County. It is an eclectic little shop, on a busy street, and next to some of my fav restaurants. They have a wide variety of instruments, supplies and even gifts. They offer lessons and their entire staff is very knowledge. We always find exactly what we are looking for or recommendations on how to find it. We have rented an instrument from them for years and the service is impeccable. We have had repairs, traded for upgrades, bought equipment and supplies, and purchases fun, whimsical Knick knacks. They have everything from beginning to professional from brand spanking new to lovingly used. It's a great spot for musicians find what they need! read more

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I appreciate that this is a local business run by real musicians, but their service is inconsistent at best. I was frustrated by staff who just literally handed me an instrument to rent (after filling out paperwork) only to discover later that the make/model wasn't the higher calibre we had wanted. I felt like the staff should have at least asked us a few questions, let my child play the instrument, and ensured that it was what we needed, before walking away with it. It would have saved us a trip. It's a small store, crowded with books and people. They have a really nice selection of music and instrument rentals. However, expect a wait between 20-60 minutes; it is always busy. Depending on whom you get, you can get extremely great service or indifferent service. read more

I recently moved to the area and my daughter wanted to try violin for the first time for the couple of months while our belongings are in storage. Alex at Foxes responded to my online new student inquiry and set us up for a trial lesson. The store was full of instruments, books and other things you could ever need to learn to play various instruments. Very old school, focused on just music and not appearance. Alex followed up after the lesson to see how everything went and offered to either set up a permanent schedule or help us find a new teacher or studio if Foxes was not a good fit. I responded that we are moving again soon, a bit far away from the studio. Alex said it's OK to do lessons just for a couple of months and move, and she'd also ask around for recommendation in my new area. Attached some links to find teachers as well. Based on how giving and caring this person was, I would trust Foxes to be genuinely focused on the student and to have high integrity. I would definitely go to Foxes if I was located nearby. What a refreshing experience. read more

I don't know if I ever mentioned it, but pre-baby I worked at a nonprofit. The goal of the association was to encourage music education in schools, and overall. Being the nature of the beast, many of the lovely people I worked with were former music teachers, and some even still taught on the side or did tutoring or music lessons every once in a while. They always talked about shopping at Foxes, so when I was in Falls Church I went in and checked it out. The selection of sheet music here is pretty amazing. They have the classics like Beethoven and Mozart, but also have sheet music for musicals and even movies. They also sell movie soundtracks on CD. They also rent out and sell instruments like guitars and keyboards. The major draw here is the discounts they offer to music teachers as well as discount bins and tables of music available to everyone. read more

Foxes Music Company - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Amazing customer service and hands down the most affordable setups. Seriously reconsider dealing with the dingalings over at Guitar Center down the street. read more

I like the dusty old neighborhood shop feel. Reasonable prices and a decent selection of sheet music. I was looking for brass ensembles with atypical instrumentation. Didn't have much luck, but the employee I spoke with offered to order anything we needed. Although it's not so important, there's a great collection of cute music themed doodads...love the doodads. Overall, glad to have found a local shop with good prices! read more

The staff might not have ever seen Black people before. I stopped by in an effort to find a gift for my pianist friend and support a locally owned small business. I noticed the staff was very helpful with their White customers, while they only stared at me the entire time I browsed. On my way out of the store as I walked past the counter, one of the workers finally spoke and tersely asked, "Can I help you?". Clearly, I was not welcome. I'm not sure if they are aware people of color are musicians, too, but consider yourself warned. I promptly went to the Guitar Center at 7 Corners and found a gift for my friend with much better service. read more

Just a good local music store. The employees clearly knew what they were doing and how to get you the sound you are looking for.

I learned saxophone here 15 years ago when I was in 5th grade. Terrible experience with an extremely condescending instructor.

Every time I need something for my instrument I always look to fox music. Their service is remarkable, they will help you as best as they can. Which also makes them packed sometimes. I totally recommend this place! P.S the workers are really nice. read more

One of the best selections of Fender musical instruments and accessories in the area! They also setup the telecaster I had purchased there before I brought it home. Excellent store!!! read more

Professional and knowledgeable. Always helping us with our musical needs and appreciate their expert opinion.

Excellent staff. All staff have degrees and I bought my instrument and get it serviced here. They're all very smart and friendly people with great prices too. I'd recommend this shop to anyone who needs any instrument. I don't get lessons so I can't comment on that. read more

I've only come here for repairs on my french horn, but I'm very impressed. The first time, the brass guy didn't even charge me. The 2nd time he charged me very little. Both times he did the repair on the spot and was thorough and quick. The staff is very helpful. *Don't park in the teeny tiny lot adjacent to the building. It's hard getting in/out of there, since several businesses share it. There's a side street just west of the store w/parking. read more

Foxes Music is definitely the BEST MUSIC STORE in the area! This definitely beats Music&Arts by a landslide, and everyone here is so helpful. As someone who plays several instruments, Foxes Music is worth the drive. If you need anything relating to music, Foxes is the place to go! read more

Just the sweetest music shop. They helped us find the right horn for my daughter and let my son hold a trombone (which he is dying to try but is too small to start). The nicest family-friendly music shop. We will be going there from now on. read more

If the owner thinks I am going to allow him to "make it right" he is nuts. That experience was the kind you walk away from and don't let them have another chance mess with your head. My Aunt was the first Cellist in Arlington County Orchestra for 50 years Chamber music from 4 player would meet at her house Tue. night for decades. I used to go list at times. read more

Great selection of music compositions. They have sheet music and books. They will order anything you can't find. They also have guitars, amplifiers, low end keyboards, and other random musical instrument accessories. This place is pretty large and easy to miss. Way better than Music and Arts Center. The staff is also more friendly than Guitar Center. read more

This place reminds of how Music Land in Bel Air Maryland was years ago, kinda a grab all for music sales featuring many many guitars but also all the other instruments that soccer moms and dads bring their elementary school aged kids in to buy. The selection of guitars is actually alright carrying everything from jazz, flamenco, to straight up rock and shred guitars. Problem is this place is so damn small and cramped especially when it gets busy. Then to boot, there is occasionally an award local male aged whatever-teen to age thirty-something looking to chat about band crap to you as you are trying out an instrument. Happened twice to me and I blame the store for this due to both its crampedness but also tolerating local yocal types to come in and hang out. Sorry, but I don't want to chat with you about what you're into music wise or how you think I could fit into whatever local music project is going on. Suddenly I miss the cold callous ways of whatever Guitar Center I'm in or even the trashy Atomic Music. read more

I have been taking lessons with Kevin Henrickson and highly recommend him as a bass/guitar instructor! He does a good job of teaching theory and practical techniques according to your level, and he has a great background range of music! In just a few lessons I noticed dramatic improvement in play and learned things I'd never before fully understood! read more

best remaining local comprehensive store for organ choral band instrumental music with rentals and teachers. lines of classic instruments snd electric guitars and amplifiers and knowledgeable helpful sales staff. hvent read more

Best music store I've been to in my life. Amazed that they're able to do such a wide range of things so well at such competitive prices.

We ducked in here on our way to El Patron next door. What a fun joint! The front has all these goofy music-theme tchotchkes and gifties. The whole rest of the store is kind of like the Ollivander's Wand shop of music stores. They had super-deluxe quality instruments just out where you could play'em if you liked. So I got to enjoy a Martin ukulele, best quality, on sale for a paltry $1200. At my home music shop they keep that kind of thing behind glass! I really loved getting to play that. Thank you!! I'll be back. read more

Fantastic experience with a last-minute repair for my daughter's trumpet. Dan saved the day and was kind enough to search high and low to find the part we needed. We will certainly be returning. I'm glad we found this neighborhood treasure. read more

They do a great job of setting up your guitar. Steve cleans the fretboard, polishes the frets and checks the action, not just replace the strings. Plays like a much more expensive instrument after. He's usually at the shop on Saturdays and Sundays. Highly recommended! read more

I stopped by Foxes Music ,and Brian S. Helped me with renting a Violin.He was ,very professional and helpful.Kudos out to Brian !

We love Foxes! My daughter has been taking guitar lessons there for over two years now. She started with Kevin and has continued on with Nick now that Kevin has moved away from the area. She loves her guitar lessons with Nick and she gets excited about getting to move on to a new song when she's mastered one. Nick is kind, patient and not intimidating, which is a huge plus for my somewhat reserved child. Also recommend Foxes in general if you're looking for lessons. Their registrar Alex is super kind, compassionate and a pleasure to talk to each week. She makes the registration and payment process simple and I appreciate that! read more

Worst experience was with one of the piano teachers here. We had scheduled to visit with the piano teacher. The school had all my daughters details (age, etc) and still told us to come for the visit. First, the teacher refused for us to see inside the piano studio. Why? I'm still baffled. Then, he concluded in a few minutes of discussing with us (calling my wife aside to tell her) that my daughter apparently wasn't ready, despite the fact that I mentioned that she's already in a music school, has started playing and is now reading notes. It is absolutely fine to turn down a prospective student. However, the very least you would expect from a music school and its teachers is that, for a very interested kid (and parents), you try the kid out on the piano and see what the child's skill level is and then make an informed decision on this basis. Then explain, what the child needs to be doing before considering to take the child as a student. Apparently, for the esteemed teacher here, none of this appears to matter. read more

I went to Foxes Music for a guitar set up. One of the managers looked at my guitar, took it out of the case and disappeared for 10 minutes. Came back, gave it to me and asked me what I thought. It played like brand new! Those guys are real pros - and just love what they do. read more