My friend and I came into the store (both college students) and were decently uneducated on the…read morefundamentals of how a guitar works. I forgot their names (so sorry) but the two workers there helped us so much, answered all of our questions, and tolerated us playing different guitars for a couple hours. I came in to get my strings replaced and the man there (great drip by the way) explained everything in detail. We had such a great experience, and I will for sure be coming back with any further issues and questions with my guitar journey! P.S. Go on a Friday since that's when the cool people are there :)

Very helpful; found what I needed for my instrument and helped me replace it. Specifically the A…read morestring on my violin.

There is no finer guitar teacher anywhere: Except maybe Herndon High School's Mr C. My son was…read morelucky enough to learn from both. Al is a gifted musician who is also passionate about teaching music. He really connects with kids and adults through the love of making music. I could not hold him in higher regard as a guitar teacher. He's a lovely kind and generous person.

Al is an absolutely perfect teacher for our seven year old son. He is a talented and versatile…read moremusician but, as a music teacher myself, what most impresses me is the way he interacts with my son. He gets excited about what excites Jack, patiently leads Jack back to task when he gets distracted, and seamlessly modifies techniques and concepts based on Jack's physical and emotional needs. I love being in Al's studio because it's such a positive and healthy learning environment-simply because of Al's personality. The business is run professionally and graciously and my son smiles and sings the whole way to and from his guitar lesson.

The Gold Standard for Customer Service!…read more If you are looking for a music store that feels like family, look no further than Shamrock Music. My experience with Scott, Matt, and Everett was nothing short of exceptional. The entire team operates with integrity, passion, and a shared goal: to get the right instrument into your hands and send you out into the world inspired. This is how business should be done. Thank you, gentlemen, for an amazing experience. Purcellville is lucky to have you!

Really appreciate the service and the value of product they provide! They were helpful and…read morecourteous in finding what I was looking for.

Coren is quite different than other guitar teachers I've had experience with or knowledge of…read more First, there are no boring drills, or starting with easy songs one isn't interested in. With Coren it is a challenging experience that develops confidence and interest, not frustration and boredom. He shares his thorough knowledge of music theory, such as modes and keys, which is good for those of us who don't want to just listen-and-repeat, but to understand the logic and structure behind music. But he only occasionally touches on music theory instead of going overboard with it. For me, the experience has been very balanced in terms of being challenged, not bored or overwhelmed, which I think is essential to development.

Coren has been an outstanding guitar teacher. For decades, I nursed a dream of picking up the…read moreguitar. In my mid-40s Coren became my first instructor after he selflessly suggested what type of guitar to buy when I contacted him for that expertise alone. With regard to practicing, it took me a year and a half to find my groove. Which is to say other than cramming for an hour before our sessions I didn't practice. Week after week I felt self-conscious due to that lack on my part. On any given day Coren was always cool fielding me where I was at. Whether face to face or via Zoom, he is an attuned cat. Something clicked last month. I'm practicing a lot and there's been a significant improvement in my ability. I have gone from hiding that I play to ensuring the performance of a song or two centerpieces any family distanced call I'm in. It brings joy into my family's spaces near and far, and I know that is what drives Coren, continuing the awakening to the joy that comes from playing music. Coda: Speaking of music, Coren's music is terrific. It could have been strange, I suppose if I didn't care for his music. Or perhaps it wouldn't have mattered. But it was cool to listen to his song "Gate of Tears" and be like, "Holy cow, I want to play like that guy!" and realized, of course, I was in the right place.

We bought a Kawai CA 59 as a gift for our 12-year-old grandson. The whole transaction went very…read moresmoothly. Bob Purdon is very professional and a nice person. We have been in all three of their stores and everyone is very knowledgable and kind. There is no hard sale. It is a pleasure to do business with people like this and everyone is very happy. I would highly recommend The Piano Company to anyone looking for a new or used piano.

About a year ago, we stopped by this store to purchase some brass screws for the music holder of…read moreour Kawai grand piano. The salesman took our contact information, but never got back to us. A couple of months ago, we visited the store for another part and upon returning home, sent pictures and model/serial number information for our piano. Again, we never heard from them. The obvious conclusion is that these folks are only interested in selling pianos, not servicing them. So, if you buy a piano from The Piano Company in Leesburg, good luck, because once it leaves the store, you're on your own!

I highly recommend Notes N Beats. My son received his first…read moreguitar over our R&R (foreign service family living in West Africa). I had a challenging time finding a company that wanted to work with us. This was not the case with Notes N Beats! They truly cared about getting the most hands on experience while we were home. I received a warm welcoming from the owner, Ritu. She listened to our situation and was flexible to make it work. She was extremely responsive and organized. Our instructor, Curtis, is outstanding!! He sets the right pace & makes each class fun & educational. Each week I see dramatic improvement & it is thanks to Curtis's talent as a gifted musician & educator. My son looked forward to every lesson. Because of Curtis & his teaching approach, my son wanted to continue facetime lessons when we returned to West Africa. Ritu & Curtis were more than happy to accommodate. We are so grateful to have found Notes N Beats.

Love the staff and their dedication to teach music. Veena strives to get the kids talent out by…read moreproviding them different opportunities like competitions, recitals .Veena and her notesnbeats team collaboratively works for kids success in this musical journey.

I am currently taking guitar lessons and could not be more pleased with the results that I am…read moreseeing. My instructor is very knowledgeable and has the perfect personality for teaching. I have reached my initial goals and plan, in the near future to include singing lessons as well. You quickly learn that becoming a musician is not an overnight experience, but thanks to the motivation provider by my instructor, I am forging ahead. Look out Nashville and Carnegie Hall.

They're not very knowledgeable. The ones that will talk to you. The ones that are might be…read moreobviously are too busy to talk to you. Si there you go, if you want to be treated poorly. This is your place.

Hello people reading this! This is a bit of an atypical review, because I'm reviewing this business…read morefrom the view point of an employee. I've been teaching at Minton's Music for about 5 1/2 years now - and I love it! Even if you're not a prospective teacher, but a prospective student you may enjoy reading this. I have so much to say, so I'll just list it below: 1. Being a teacher here is so fantastic because of a big thing - all you have to worry about is teaching. I don't have to deal with scheduling or technical business work. If you've ever private taught on your own, you know that stuff can be time consuming, frustrating, and just generally take away from the experience and joy of teaching music. 2. Now, if you like having full control over every aspect of private teaching (everything else other than teaching), then this place isn't for you. The people at the front desk do all that other stuff for all the teachers and clients. To me, that's freeing and I love it. To those who want to control all that comes with it... you're not gonna enjoy it. 3. I cannot stress enough the fact that all I have to do is teach - and that means a lot, like: You want your students to learn from a specific series, a specific piece, etc? Just ask the front desk and they'll order the music and deliver it directly to the store. You need some highlighters? Ask the front desk, you got it. Any little knick knack you need to teach, they'll either have it or get it for you. This means a lot for your out of pocket expenses - as in you don't have any, unless you want to get your pencils on your own. 4. There is no standard curriculum - as in you, the teacher, gets to choose what books your students use, or what songs they play. There IS a standard that all teachers have to follow - and that's teaching how to READ music, not just play. Teaching by rote (not talking about ear training, which is a good skill to teach/learn) is not tolerated. As far as I know, all of the teachers currently working at Minton's have either a Bachelors degree or Masters degree in music. 5. Being able to talk intellectually with my fellow teachers about music or teaching techniques is great. It begins to feel more like a team than you on your own. But, if you don't want to chit chat with the others, it's not like you have to. I just personally enjoy that fact. We're all there for the same reason: the joy of music and the joy of teaching it. 6. Twice a year they set up recitals. You get to have an outlet for your students right there in house, on the stage in the back of the building. It's pretty low stress, and it's enjoyable to see your students show off their abilities! 7. They started doing I.P.R.'s (individual progress reports). I really like these because it's just a simple jotting things down about the student's progress. Plus part of it is to come up with a goal for the semester, which you and your student comes up with. I love goals - having something concrete to strive for. Also, if the student does well throughout the semester, they get invited to a pizza party! Now with all that, hopefully you can see that this really is more of a school than a music store. They do sell some things, but the teachers don't handle any of that so it's always good to call first and see if they have what you need. If they don't, I have heard them say to clients where you might be able to find it, which I think is pretty nice. I know they work with Music and Arts to rent instruments, but other than that, they really are just selling the teacher's time and knowledge. I bring this up because I grew up in Ashburn, and there was always a general thought that you wont get the best teacher at a music store (sorry to all those other stores, but that was/is how I feel) - only private teachers who teach out of their home were the good ones. So when I got my degrees and I needed a place to teach, I didn't want to be lumped into that category - because I know my stuff, and my goal has always been to be a private teacher in this area that every student wants. The classical musician in me always wants to be the best of the best. So when I heard about Minton's Music, I was a bit wary (because it's a store front). But, once I stepped into the store I realized that this store isn't the same as the others. It isn't a place where they just hire anyone with any type of music ability or background. They hire the best trained and qualified people, and once I realized that, I was honored to be considered one of them. Again, it really isn't a music store - it's a music school. So don't let the fact that it's a store front fool you. I have about 50 students that I see throughout the week right now, and I'm loving every minute of it!

Terrible ownership. Had the audacity to deny a refund after firing my teacher, and threatened to…read moresue if I continued lessons with him. The contract is exploitative and their business practices are questionable. The teachers do not enjoy working there. The prices are outrageous. They clearly exclusively want to sell to parents who want to get rid of their kid for a few minutes.