I found the staff to be unprofessional rude. They knew nothing about the instruments I asked about…read morein the store.

I love going to this music and arts!! They're always so helpful and kind. All the staff are…read moreknowledgeable and informative. Getting my flute fixed is always easy and they do a good job, same for rentals

My 6 year old loves it! He's been having such a great time learning new instruments and music. The…read moreprice is well worth it. I love that the instructors really care about teaching the kids and helping them grow, their love for music.

My son has taken lessons and performed with School of Rock for 5 years. He started with a Summer…read morecamp and worked his way up to House Band. It has been a fantastic experience! The teachers are amazing and the performance opportunities keep the kids learning and engaged. His primary instrument is guitar but over the years that has expanded to include bass, drums, and keys. Wherever his passion took him they were able to support him. I feel like I have gotten more than my moneys worth at every turn and I can not say enough good things about the owners, the teachers, and the support staff. If your kids have any interest in music at all you should check out School of Rock.

Saw them at Neptune's park last summer and wow. Number one it is amazing that they offer free shows…read morelike that where you can just bring a lawn chair, and sit and listen. The quality of this orchestra is phenomenal. They are so dedicated and talented and come together as such a unique and special part of this community to provide people with the privilege of hearing them play. I love symphonies. I have seen the Philharmonic once in NY and loved it. My husband and I both play piano and appreciate classical music. This is something you can't pass up when you live in the area. Check out their website, find when they're playing and get over there because this is a really special piece of Hampton Roads.

In Hampton Roads, we're fortunate to enjoy the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO), one of our…read morenation's leading regional symphonies. Our cultural life in the Hampton Roads community has been enriched by VSO for more than 80 years. I feel extremely blessed to personally know internationally renown Music Director JoAnn Falletta. (She lives in our 'hood!) Just returned home from opening night at Norfolk's Chrysler Hall of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto, and it was superb! VSO annually performs in venues all over Hampton Roads, including genres such as Classical, Pops, and Jazz. In fact, just this week, VSO provided a small Jazz ensemble at the local Pagoda restaurant as one of their many Outreach concerts. VSO also provides orchestral support of the acclaimed Virginia Opera, Virginia Arts Festival, and Virginia Ballet. Last year, we enjoyed the Eroica Trio with VSO at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, another wonderful venue.

Russell is the man! I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this shop. It's local and better than some…read morenationwide store. He helped me a lot with just one simple gesture of guidance and I can't thank him enough. I will be back and others should come here too, always good to learn some wisdom.

Small, intimate place with the best staff. It's usually Russell at the counter. There's a limited,…read morebut interesting selection of mostly used stuff if you're a guitarist. Sometimes there are some wildly cool guitars on the wall. I've always found what I needed when I went there. His inventory isn't huge, but it's very well thought out. If you're a drummer, you'll love the place even more. This is always the first place I'll go if I need anything musical. Strings, tuners, tambourines, amps, parts, or just a couple minutes shooting the shit with the cool, knowledgeable musician/proprietor. Also, if you're looking for a luthier, they outsource to a skilled and straight-up honest guy. I've brought my acoustic and electrics there several times for work. Always happy with the results and feedback about my instruments. Forget the big chains and give Russell's a visit. Support local business, especially when the local business kicks butt like Russell's does!

What a great place! They have violins of every size including tiny ones for little children. They…read moreare also well stocked with other stringed instruments. Don was more than helpful and kind!

Don't waste a trip if - like I did, drive forever, and across a drawbridge, after the shittiest…read moretraffic, you'll find a pompous old guy who will tell you he is too busy for your shit - and wil admittedly price it accordingly. So call me if you want to get your instrument back and working order again, expect it to be more than a value of your instrument. And that said it will be only because he is too busy for you. Just saving you a trip!

We booked this DJ for our holiday party in Norfolk, VA for one of our contracts last year and our…read moreemployees did not like him at all. That was their only complaint. He did not hype up the party and did not play anything that was on the list of request that we have provided to him. Also, when one of our employees requested a song (which I did mark that they were allowed to do) he denied them. After all that he demanded a meal (which I was going to offer him anyway so there was no needing to demand anything). I wish our employees would have told me at the event because I would have said something to the DJ directly. But they sure made sure to tell me this year so I do not book them again.

Great crew! These guys had everyone on the dance floor the ENTIRE time. Songs were on point, they…read moreplayed the songs as requested by the bride and groom. They made sure prior to announcements of the wedding party everything was correct! The only reason I docked one star was the MC portion at times went too quickly-- for example the cake was cut but many people in the crowd didn't know. HOWEVER, i would not let this prevent you from hiring these guys. They were awesome! And they are affordable! Definitely would not hire anyone else if we could do it again :)

The Naval School of Music is designed to provide specialized musical training for designated…read morepersonnel of the Armed Forces. It is the first stop after basic training for instrumentalists and vocalists seeking to join the ranks of military bands. If you are a musician who also has a passion for the military, this is the way to go! You get to serve your country while enjoying your passion of music. This school is where you get the initial training, but you can return again for further training for your career in the military music program. They offer many different level of training courses. This unique facility is the largest of its kind in the world. Graduates of the Naval School of Music go on to become musical ambassadors throughout the United States and abroad as members of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Bands. The school originally opened in June, 1935 in Washington D.C. It moved to Little Creek Base in 1955. The building had major reconstruction done to it last year and is now a state of the art facility. There are 9 rehearsal areas linked by closed-circuit television. They accommodate ensembles of virtually any size. There are more than 100 studios available for individual practice and instrumental instruction. Over 17,000 compositions are kept on file in the music library, and 1,000s of musical recordings, reference materials and publications are also available for student use and training. Additionally, a state of the art repair facility is maintained to service and repair the nearly 3,000 musical instruments presently carried on the Naval School of Music's inventory. All of the instructors at the school are professional musicians with the desire to help other military members through education and training. If you get the chance, stop by and see if you can get a tour and meet the amazing soldiers, sailors, and marines with the gift of music!

I came across Kishi Bashi accidentally on YouTube where "I Am The Antichrist To You" became the…read morefirst song I ever heard my him. I continued to listen to more songs and instantly got hooked on his music, with "Atticus, In The Dessert" being the second song I was hooked on. Then I came across his WHRO performance where he performed "Manchester" and immediately knew I had to go see him in concert. He was supposed to open up for Passion Pit at the Norva, and I rushed to go get Passion Pit tickets. Then, Passion Pit had to cancel the tour leaving me thinking that I would have to catch Kishi Bashi perform some other time. As a true musician, Kishi Bashi chose to perform at the Norva and charge $5 for those who didn't have Passion Pit tickets! He didn't have much time to set up a concert, but damn was it still an stellar performance. I have seen Kishi Bashi perform since, and every time I have been left blown away by his musical abilities. He is a one man band, where he has had The Last Bison help him out with a concert of his. Instrumentally, the man is a genius and is a master at the violin. His music is unique, and definitely different to the ears. It is labeled as "indie, folk, and pop" as the top genres on Last.FM. Please support a local artist to his rise to fame!

Great selection as previously reviewed however the staff doesn't care about you. They recently had…read morea new student day and my son and I were the only ones who signed up. We figured this would mean more dedicated time and information. It was the exact opposite they tried to blow us off and I had to ask them twice to honor what was in the details of the day, which they still haven't done. We would've purchased a new amp and music if Charlie and the staff were more pleasant. Don't think we'll be using them for lessons or products after this interaction. Just go to guitar center!

I went into today to get a string for my cello (I'm a TOTAL beginner) and Katelyn was most helpful!…read moreShe taught me about cellos, showed me how to apply rosin and was super friendly! AMAZING customer service. I'll be back for sure!!!

The Norva is just going banger after banger. Had to come see Hippie Sabotage! Transformational…read moreshow. Great security team. Very courteous staff and very clean. Still didn't eat here but the vibe was fantastic!

This was my first time at this venue. I had to download an app for my tickets which worked fine…read more The concert I went to was definitely not sold out so take that into account. There were two areas to get drinks. One a full bar with three bartenders. They had draft beers and liquor. The front bar had one attendant and a different selection. Bathrooms were fine. I imagine if the venue was full lines for both could get long. The building an interior were great. I love the brick. There was a balcony section as well. The sound system seemed fine. The venue felt very intimate and I love that. I would definitely go back if I was in the area. I don't think they had food but go to Jack Browns for a burger or Benny's for pizza.