Have to support these small music shops. Victor Litz has a lot to offer from types of instruments,…read moreelectronics, lessons, used gear, you name it. I was especially impressed with their selection of ukuleles. Never have I seen so many in MD in one place! Definitely more than what Guitar center offers. They have an acoustic room in the back to try their acoustic/classical guitars. I had the chance to buy one of their used guitars at an amazing price. I appreciate the staff working with me on the price and even holding the instrument for a day when they could have easily sold it to next customer. Shows that they care about customer satisfaction more than just making a sale. I was able to spend a good amount of time trying out the instrument and they also helped tweak the intonation before I decided to take it home with me. The only few downsides I could see was some of the staff were not particularly knowledgeable about certain guitar models that they were selling, but much better than say Guitar Center. The humidification in the acoustic room basically only controlled by a residential type humidifier, so not very precise. Compared to other small guitar shops in the DMV, I don't think I would feel comfortable getting my guitar worked on here just based on the level of expertise I surmounted from the conversations I had. But a good place to buy gear nonetheless if you know what you are looking for. Parking is just a little challenging since it is in the middle of old town Gaithersburg. But in the past I have come on the weekends and there is some parking across the street at the museum.

Amazing store and staff - it's been around forever - nice guy Charlie always helps me w/ my vinyl…read morerecord selections

Amazing luthier and musical tech! I was severely let down by others but this place is by far the…read morebest place to get your instrument set up. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. I will never trust anyone else again. He has a nice little shop where you can order gear, customize equipment and get great advice from someone with great hands, eyes and ears! Truly an exceptional find in the area. Worth driving to and avoiding the chain stores for a personal touch! Surprisingly competitive priced with the chain stores too! This place is awesome!

Great work on set-ups and string changes. Cool shop. Friendly staff and a collection of interesting…read moreguitars and basses. I highly recommend!

Ryan was highly recommended to me by the local Guitar Center, which was between guitar techs…read more He answered my questions and even told me what I'd done wrong in my amateur soldering job. He fixed it quickly. I, too, highly recommend him.

ZZ is the best!! I…read morebrought in a violin to his workshop a few weeks ago that I'd played over two decades ago that had several issues that required the right luthier's TLC. I was hoping ZZ could repair it for my Mom, as her birthday was coming up soon, and I was hoping to gift my violin to her. She has always wanted to learn how to play it, but never had the chance until recently after she retired. As a child of working class parents in a small town, her parents simply couldn't afford the materials and lessons for her to follow her passion. ZZ did a phenomenal job examining the violin and walking me through the various options for repairs and what they would cost. In addition to his true professionalism and extensive knowledge, he is also delightfully down-to-earth and lovely to work with. I continue to be impressed with his craftsmanship, and am eternally grateful to have found him on my search for local luthiers! He has completely transformed my violin into a beautiful looking and sounding instrument that I know my Mom will treasure for years to come. Cannot recommend him highly enough for those needing expert violin repairs and advice!

I have played violin for nearly 50 years. My violin is a very close second to my children. This is…read morea shop where you can entrust your beloved instrument. I brought my violin following a catastrophic fracture. Not only was he gentle and understanding, his recommendations produced a fulsome resonance I haven't heard for years. This is a violinist's violin technician.

Dr. Hanyin Chen has been my daughter's piano instructor for about 6 years now. Her method of…read moreteaching is very methodical and structured which is ideal for any beginner. She instructs on theory as well as music and stresses proper piano posture and hand placement. She is flexible with her schedule, providing Zoom instruction during Covid. I highly recommend Joyful Keys for anyone looking for piano lessons!

From the owner: Welcome to Joyful Keys Studio in Gaithersburg, MD. I'm an active teacher, concert artist, church…read morepianist, and accompanist with years of experience and a deep understanding of music theory. I began my music training at the young age of four and received a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin. Now, I'm eager to teach others everything I know about playing the piano. My approach to instruction is rooted in a solid foundation, adaptable to individual talents and needs, abundantly pleasurable and fulfilling, full of support and encouragement, and attentive to the artistry of performance. Contact me today if you're interested in signing up for lessons.

Amazing vocal coach. I started as an absolute beginner and I am amazed at what my voice has becomeread more

Lindsey has worked with my now 28 year old son for the last 11 years and all I can say is that she…read moreis a miracle worker!!! While he was quite musical in a number of areas, he would often sing some of the notes of a song "a little sharp and curiously 'nasal'." With asperations of auditioning for musical theater productions, these were serious issues to be rectified. It is beyond my comprehension how Lindsey was able to train Ari's ear to sing completely "on pitch" and alleviate the less than musically attractive nasal tone. Eleven years later, my son has his own band and is highly regarded by his bandmates for the wonderful quality of his voice, as lead singer. And what about the nasal tone? I am no longer aware of it, in spite of his spring allergies!!! Lindsey is an incredibly perceptive and "person-centered" voice teacher. She takes the time to get to know her students and is sensitive to whether they're having a good or a bad day, as their current mood affects their singing. As an awarded, professional opera singer, Lindsey has all the tools, experience and compassion to help a voice student of any age, to meet his, her or their musical goals!

Head bow guy for some of the premier shops in the country. Seriously knows his stuff, if you're in…read morethe DMV this is the only shop I would trust my bow work with.

From the owner: Crull Bows, LLC specializes in the fine craft of bow making and care for the violin family. With…read moreexpert attention to detail and a passion for preserving musical excellence, we offer professional re-hairing, repair, restoration, and bow making services. Whether you’re a student, professional musician, or collector, Crull Bows is committed to ensuring your bow performs at its best—responsive, balanced, and beautiful. Trust your bow to a maker who understands its voice.

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 hired Chris to play sax at our wedding. And let's just start off by saying he did NOT…read moredisappoint. From the most perfect dinner music, to getting the dancing started to a great big finale, everything was perfect. He moved around our wedding with ease and interacted with guests. He was easy to communicate with since day 1. Everybody told us afterwards the sax and him were their favorite part. 1000000/10 Thank you Chris!!!!

From the owner: Chris Garcia is a naturally gifted sax player with over a decade of experience under his belt. His…read moreplaying style has a modern vibe and is second-to-none. Whether you just need some nice background music or want to get everyone dancing, you can always count on Chris to deliver! He specializes in Wedding, Quinces, Birthdays, Corporate Events, Nightclubs and Anniversaries.