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.

Piotr is an exceptional musician and instructor. I received an undergraduate in music with a focus…read moreon guitar and have since studied many years with many world-renowned guitarists. I can confidently recommend Piotr and Georgetown Guitar Academy for personal or professional instruction. Proud to call Piotr my friend and teacher!

My almost 12-year-old son has been taking lessons with Piotr for more than three years, and I…read morecredit my son's love of (and talent with) guitar mostly TO Piotr. He is fun, patient, inventive, supportive and more gifted, as both a teacher and a musician, than I will ever be able to appreciate. To my son, in turn, Piotr is incredibly cool and simply awesome. He knows that Piotr is a classical guitarist who grew up playing blistering rock and roll, and to hear the two of them rock out on whatever song suits my son's fancy at the moment -- or whatever song Piotr thinks is a good challenge -- delights this mom to no end. And then to hear my son noodling around on guitar in his spare time -- a hobby that brings him great joy -- well, let's just say that it's nice to never have to pester him to practice. I'm endlessly grateful to have such a huge talent working one-on-one with my son, and I look forward to seeing my son continue to evolve as a musician and expand his musical horizons -- no doubt eventually beyond rock. Thanks, Piotr!

Performed at our wedding 28 years ago! I am still married to the same wonderful woman! His…read moremusic was outstanding and kept the vibe lively the entire evening. WOW! You were amazing! Thank you Mark for setting us up for a beautiful journey!

Mark Novak and his band played at our wedding a couple of months ago. They really did a great job…read more We had them play an Ed Sheeran song and a Taylor Swift song as my wife and I walked down the aisle and they nailed it. They also did a great hora which got all of our guests ready to party. We received a number of compliments on the band afterwards. Mark was a pleasure to work with and was very enthusiastic. I'd highly recommend them!

Levine Music School (at its Virginia - Westover and West Falls -locations) has been an incredible…read moreexperience for our three children over the past 8+ years. The staff have always been very helpful and patient. Our piano teacher, Ms. Darya Gabay has been the most phenomenal teacher we could have wished for our kids: very knowledgeable and experienced, kind and patient, passionate and genuinely invested in both their music development and personal well-being. To have all these traits in one teacher is nearly impossible. She has not only imbued our children with a deep knowledge of music and love for it, but also taught them (through piano) the value of work-ethic, discipline and high aspirations, showing them what it means to enjoy the fruits of their investment. All of this has informed their success in all that they do and will continue to do in the future. We could not be more grateful for her instruction and for Levine.

A music academy for rich people's kids only and whose parents do not care about fees and charges,…read morenot even knowing much about music and instruments. Yeah this sounds insane but it is the truth. Don't expect your kids making much progress or become a semi professional pianist or violinist by attending this school. It is just one of those expensive summer camp affiliated with Ivy Schools but really, making extra money for institution is their only purpose. You ever heard about any good student winning international completion out of this school? None.

Emma is exceptional, and collaborating with her has been a true joy. Her music therapy inspires…read moreyoung people to express their truths. In today's unpredictable world, it is essential for young people to find compassionate listeners who will uplift them on their journey.

Emma is Fantastic great personality Singer Songwriter &…read moreMusician A Must See -Its Pretty Angie-

This is THE place to take adult ballet classes in the DMV. The teachers and class structure are…read moreexcellent, and there's a variety of levels and times to choose from. The studio is gorgeous too!

Three beautiful, bright, and airy dance studios on the second floor, in the same building as Cactus…read moreCantina, Raku, Solidcore and Pure Barre (not the Yelp address). I've been taking adult open classes here for about a year and find that most evening and weekend classes tend to be crowded, so try a weekday daytime class if you can. There's street parking on Wisconsin Ave and side streets or discounted parking in the Giant Foods garage (remember to get your parking validation from the receptionist). While the faculty each have their own styles, all the ones I've taken from are top-notch instructors who were former (or are currently) professional ballet company dancers. I think I've finally figured out the five levels for adult classes, which are not as they're labeled, IMO: - Beginning 1. For dancers in their first couple years of ballet study, or who are rehabbing after not dancing for 1+ years. The teacher will explain ballet terminology. - Beginning 2. Not actually for beginners. Full barre and center combinations. - Advanced beginning. If tombe-pas de bourree-glissade-saut de chat is in your muscle memory. - Intermediate I. Dancers are doing double-plus pirouettes. Petite allegro can have jumps with beats. Combos are more intricate, challenging... and FUN! - Intermediate II. You'll see some dancers en pointe, and pros occasionally drop in. The class moves fast, where the teacher doesn't even have to fully demonstrate the combo yet everyone knows what they're doing. Fouette turns. If you're on the fence about which level to attend, I recommend trying the safer/lower level first, then moving up as you become comfortable. Overall, TWSB is a wonderful place to take ballet class in the DMV area!

I have been taking classes here for over 12 years. Sahara has classes from beginner all the way to…read moreadvanced, with wonderful dance companies you can join if you are interested in performing, as well as weekend workshops and special events. Classes are available in person and some are also available online if you're unable to travel to the studio. The teachers are very knowledgeable about Middle Eastern dance, with a focus on Egyptian raqs sharqi, as well as Lebanese dance, and American fusion styles. Students of all ages, body types, with or without prior dance experience are welcome. This is a very supportive community and I have made many friends here! Highly recommend!

I've been a student here for about five years now. The Sahara Dance community is so inclusive,…read moresupportive, and joyful! I've made lifelong friends here from all walks of life. All (and I mean ALL backgrounds, body types, gender identities, even disabled dancers like myself are accommodated here) are welcome to join and learn not only bellydance technique and choreography, but also important cultural context, music, and even occasional other styles of dance here--not just Egyptian raqs sharqi but other North African/Central Asian styles, Latin fusion, even Bollywood style! There are classes available in person, online, and hybrid for all levels from "never moved my hips in my life" all the way to budding professional dancer, and every teacher I've had over the years has demonstrated their expertise and knowledge, and been very attentive to each student every week, giving individual feedback and getting to know us and our unique styles--even the ones joining in over Zoom. There are endless performance opportunities for all levels as well, from large-scale productions like the annual Under a Desert Moon show to smaller haflas held in the studio, as well as chances to perform at community events in the DC area such as Tenley Art All Night and other cultural festivals. If you've ever been even a little bit interested in bellydance, come check it out!

The staff here are amazing and really know how to support all kinds of kids while they explore what…read moreinstruments they might like to pursue (and the end of week rock concert for the families is a really nice bonus). Every day I picked up my nephew with a huge smile on his face and an drove to the park with a delightfully enthusiastic (and uncharacteristically chatty) six year old telling me all about the guitar and drums. They also have an eye for all the little things (like hearing protection with the drums). Though I did get him a new pair for him to wear at concerts too.

The good: My kid has gained an invaluable community and confidence in front of a crowd, and grown a…read morepassion for music. It's been very positive. Some of the staff are fantastic and passionate and so supportive of the kids. The bad: The owner has the kids playing songs it seems only from his own limited repertoire of (entirely male) songs from his youth. If you are a female performer, don't expect role models here. The songs they perform are 95% male vocalists and bands. Female singers are consistently forced to sing songs by male vocalists not in their range, which doesn't exactly set them up for success or help them grow as singers. It's also just not good leadership - there are plenty of great female artists not showcased at all. Advice to SOR: Please get with the times. Expand beyond exclusively male and bro rock.

We had been looking for a piano teacher for a while when I found Rok's school of music. He is the…read more3rd piano teacher that our 8 year old daughter has had (this is just to basically show you how much we had to search till we found the right one). All what I can tell you is that our daughter was ready to give up because she was not motivated/did not enjoy piano or music. She started with Rok a year ago and she is LOVING piano, studies EVERY single day and I have seen progress that I had not seen in any of the other years since we started 5 years ago. This is to Rok's credit. He is patient, disciplined, very knowledgeable in pedagogic methods of music but also uses his psychological skills to motivate his students adapting to their needs. I could not recommend him more.

From the owner: In-Home Music Lessons in Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring,…read moreWashington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.