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.

I broke my beautiful new keytar doing something reckless. First, I took my instrument to a…read morecertified Roland repair shop to try and preserve my warranty - they took $50 dollars to diagnose the problem. They said they couldn't fix it because they can't get the parts in... "The instrument is too new to have parts ready for replacement so it'd have to wait in the shop a year," they said, "And even if we could get the parts, it would be over $700 parts and labor." Next, I took it to Rock'n Repair where they gave me a free consultation to diagnose the problem, found the parts needed within minutes online, and fixed it for $177 parts and labor within 2 weeks. I'm playing my keytar again and it feels so good! Thank you Rock'n Repair! To general folks - don't waste your time with "official dealers" who are just going to take your money and run. This repair shop is the real deal.

My 4 yr old broke her toniebox. I found DIY instructions on ifixit but got myself into trouble…read morewith the desoldering & resoldering. I contacted this shop just to see if they might be able to help. They were prompt, professional, courteous and fixed the toy for at a very reasonable price. I am especially thankful that they took on a project that isn't necessarily their specialty. Would definitely do business with them again. My child thanks you!!!

Not often that you come across a real music store these days but this is one! Love this place.read more

By far my favorite place to buy guitar gear! Love all the people who work there, they're all super…read morekind and fun to know! All my guitars (Fenders, PRS, Seagull, Jasmine) have been purchased there, and they always make the payment plan process super easy. They also have amazing guitar instructors who will help you play very proficiently. It's a fun place to just hang out and try new stuff too. Absolutely recommend if you're local or in town visiting! Roger, Adam, Dylan, Cole, et al. are amazing folks who will help you get what you need.

Middle C Music is a convenient place for most musical needs, with a focus on students. A wide range…read moreof sheet music is available. There are studios for lessons and a helpful staff. Lots of instruments and some setups where you can explore different instruments and effects.

Had a very wonderful guitar string replacement experience at Middle C today. Tom was incredibly…read moreproficient and warm - talked me through each step, and very patient as he let me try. My guitar sounds so much better and I feel empowered. grateful to Tom and to the staff at Middle C. Highly recommend.

I have been going there since around 2010 I think and this is the only place I go. I'm in Greenbelt…read morebut he does terrific work at a great price and I couldn't ask for better.

Greg is a complete professional. I I was gifted a very well used classical guitar. I told Greg to…read moredo whatever needed to be done to make it usable again. Two days later, I picked up a perfectly playable guitar. Given what he had to do, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable it was. I would not hesitate to use Greg's services again.

A coworker recommended going, I was reluctant since I live on the VA (other side) of the city. But…read moreOMG. The inventory was amazing. I was actually overwhelmed by the number of guitars and amps in stock. Literally thousands. What I thought would be a 10 min max, look around, buy a pack of strings (I always try and buy something at non chain music stores) turned into a 2 hour adventure. Rows and rows of guitars. I was at first intimidated and it took a bit to get my bearings as how the instruments were organized. LPs over here, Fenders over there. Did I mention there were "like 2 thousand guitars. Then I was shocked at how reasonable the prices were. After 45 minutes I had decided I was definitely getting a new guitar that day, then what to choose? Narrowed down between 2 that I wanted and matched what I could afford that day. The guy who rang me up, saw it was my first purchase there and knocked a few bucks off and threw in a new set of slinky strings. Look if you are looking for a posh music boutique store with fancy displays, this is not the place for you. But if you are a musician looking for quality gear that is priced right and huge inventory, this is the place. I am already planning my next visit with a bigger budget.

Fantastic store!!! Came looking for a orange micro dark, they had like 6 of them and let me try…read moreeach one till I found one I liked and on top of that they gave me a 20$ discount because it was my birthday!!! Highly recommend!!!

This is purely for customer service since I'm still looking for my unicorn viola bow. I want to…read moregive a shout out to Yan who helped me test several bows. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly patient as he took the time to help me try out bows in several price ranges. I now have a better sense of what I'm looking for as my search continues. I'll definitely be checking in with them periodically to see if and when they get new inventory. Thank you, Yan!

After some negative experiences renting and maintaining instruments through an online store and a…read morestore local to us, we were recommended to Potter Violins in 2018. Simply put, I cannot see ever purchasing a violin for my daughter from another shop. In our first visit to rent a 1/4 size, the associate played two classes of violin and the less expensive sounded so much better that he packed the more expensive one up because it was not the better sound. We then returned two years later to trade up the rental and purchased a rental outfit instead. For the last two visits, for the 3/4 and fill size, they allowed us plenty of time, changed out chin and shoulder rests, everything we needed for a positive experience. Jan was incredible and treated my daughter like his most important client (even though as we left the next client was looking at bows that cost more than my daughter's violin). We left with a "beautiful sound" 2023 Hiroshi Kono violin that sounds as good as it looks. The only drawback to this wonderful store is the three hour drive to get there, and that's certainly not their fault. They have great service to ship what you need that we have also used. But to go in person to try violins and experience the first class service is worth the drive. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Excellent instruments with superb, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Action Music is the real…read morething for the best instruments I've seen!!! Mike Barrett

Ever since my first review over 14 years ago this shop keeps getting better and better! I'm used…read moreto other chain guitar shops that only chat with the guy who's with me but action music treats everyone the same! Hilarious (dis)respect! Jk. They are amazing and make everyone feel welcome! I stop by time to time to browse and purchase items or get service done. I would highly recommend as I was expecting a restring of an acoustic and a small electric guitar repair to take a few weeks but I was in and out in under 30 minutes. I really have to thank Mr. Matt and the rest of the incredible staff. It makes me want to continue my music journey and come back very often. A big plus is their location now. Parking is ample and signage is clear!

Luis provided fair estimates for our guitars, indicating that one did not truly need work. His…read morecareful attention to my guitar were spot-on, making it more comfortable to play, and better at holding the tuning. A meticulous, responsive professional.

Just left Luis's shop after having two ukes repaired - one midrange with the bridge peeling off,…read morethe other a very expensive custom instrument that had developed an awful buzz. He fixed the latter in about 5 minutes for $20 - best $20 I've ever spent. For the former, he gave me an overview of the issue, what he needed to do, and how much it might cost. He finished the job a few days later and charged me the lowest end of his estimate - he could've charged more, but apparently the repair was smooth and easy. It's good to know you're dealing with an honest man. I'll definitely be going back to him for any future repairs!

Though I loved the old Guitar Shop on Connecticut, this new location is just as convenient for me…read more I have owned a bass for five years.... FINALLY started taking lessons a few months ago with John, and I'm loving it! It's so much fun, and John is an excellent teacher. He teaches to my learning style, he's patient and thorough, and consistent with his reminders of how I should be playing (finger placement, posture, and all). Though his style may seem scattered at first, he really does a great job of building off of what we learned from the previous week while keeping it interesting. If you're like me and thinking that you'll eventually get around to taking lessons, DO IT NOW! (Before they realize that they're not charging enough!)

From the owner: Lessons offered on guitar (blues/jazz/rock/classical), bass (electric or string bass,) banjo and…read moremandolin to all levels of students from beginner to advanced, using a patient approach designed for relaxed, comprehensive, fun lessons tailored to each student. Formally at The Guitar Shop in DC for 6+ years, teaching theory, improvisation and repertoire building, supplying aspiring musicians with the necessary tools and materials to be successful. We specialize in showing students how to learn from and play their favorite recordings.