Very friendly, knowledgeable staff...if they don't have it they typically can order it...repair…read moreshop in the back. I recall that the founder of the shop was on the NAMM board and was highly respected. On-hand inventory is limited, but a "go to" shop when I need strings and other smaller items; I have plenty of guitars. Professional shop.

A wonderful local music shop with friendly service. Happy to support this local business!read more

They saved my upright bass. Great work on my bridge and strings. The strings and bridge was…read morereplaced.

fast responses! fast transaction! fast shipping! most importantly such an amazing guitar! Thanks…read moreagain!

The staff is very rude I went in there and all of the workers gave me a mean glare. I DIDNT FEEL…read moreWELCOMED AT ALL

I've taken instruments to Chantilly music for over a decade, off-and-on. From elementary school to…read morea college music major to eventually teaching to gigging and setups, I've had great experiences buying, having repairs done, and having setups done here. I think the most instructive story to date, though, would be the time I was about to bring in a guitar to get set up and hastily grabbed a bass on the way out the door too, figuring "this hasn't been played in a few years, it's safe to assume it needs a setup too." I hadn't been in years. I had just moved back to the area and there was no reason for anyone at the shop to know me or treat me differently. I dropped off the guitar and the bass asking for new strings on the guitar and a setup on each. I know they do their setups over at Reston Music off-site, meaning they'd have to transport it there and back to the technician. When I came to get them a few days later, the bass came back with a note that said "intonation is fine, strings are already very low -- no charge. Let me sum that up: I just hastily assumed my old, neglected bass needed a setup on the way out the door of my house, I dropped it off fully intending to pay for a setup, and it was already fine. They could've just charged me and handed it back without touching it and I'd have been none the wiser, but they spent time and gas moving it around and looking at it just to tell me honestly that it was fine like it was and I didn't need to pay them for it. I love this whole family of stores. Ernie, who works the counter frequently at the Chantilly location, really knows his stuff across the whole line of instruments and the brands and quality of replacement parts, and he won't hesitate to help you figure out exactly what you need *within your budget,* outlining the cost-benefit for your options. This place operates with integrity and attention-to-detail and they really take care of their customers. I don't take my instruments anywhere else.

My daughter is enrolled in voice and piano lessons at the academy, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. Both of her instructors are exceptionally talented, professional, and wonderful to work with. She has always loved music, and this has been the perfect place for her to grow and develop her skills.

Dr Minsktimas has absolutely transformed my piano skills. I haven't taken lessons since I was 8…read moreand was never able to play any serious piece. Now 30 yrs later I feel like I have found my second wind and my love for music once again. In less than a year I feel like I can play pieces I never dreamed that I could play. He has given me invaluable pointers, exercises, and fingering patterns that can't be found anywhere else.

Thank you to Menzie and the team at CMC! My 10 year old son can't wait to get started on drums -…read moreand their personal approach to doing business is so appreciated. Menzie set them up himself to ensure they were tuned properly - and he has some great stories from a long career in music!

I've been taking lessons here for almost 3 months. Not happy. I have 2 lessons left for the month…read moreI paid and they can keep the money. If I was looking for some just to create guitar tab for me, for my favorite songs, I would have continued on youtube and not sought more of an education. Believe me when I tell you I'm not a complainer. I shouldn't have to come up with the lesson plan, because if I could why would I need lessons. I'm given tab to practice and we don't go over it the following week. I would like to know if I'm picking up bad habits, am I doing it wrong. Nope just the next set of tabs. Spend more time listening to the instructor play his favorite songs. Most of all, I'm paying for the lesson. It's my time, texted your friends on your time. Disapointed!!!

Fantastic school, quality instructors and the owner Gail is friendly and easy to work with. If…read moreyou're interested in cello lessons Michelle Choi is the BEST!!

My son who is 4 years old attended a week during summer camp of "Music and Arts Explorations". The…read moreclasses started at 9.30 am until 1 pm. At the end of just one week I was amazed at how much he learned; they had a presentation showing the parents what the kids did during the week and demonstrate the new acquired knowledge. Singing, playing simple songs on ukulele, simple key notes on the piano, naming so many musical instruments, role playing, painting and doing art projects...I am sure I missed something but the point is that there was a lot of learning done in a fun way in just a week. The teachers Mrs. Goldman and Mrs. Cobb are very nurturing and make sure the kids stay on task in a kind way. Most if all my son loved it and felt very important because he got to as he says" get smarter" . Very highly recommended.