Middle C Music

Middle C Music Middle C Music is D.C.'s home for music lovers! We are a community music school and store serving mu has to offer. Our students come from all walks of life.

Now in our 21st year of business, Middle C Music is D.C's only full-service community music school and store that serves and promotes Washington musicians of all ages and skills. Our teachers are the absolute best musicians and educators that D.C. Many of our teachers are veterans of the Middle C family and have been here for more than 15 years. With 25+ teachers, there is certainly an instructor

for every musical need. As busy, working professionals in the music industry, our instructors frequent The Kennedy Center, the 9:30 Club, Wolf Trap, and other prestigious venues and festivals all across the United States, including on Broadway in New York City. They hold degrees from esteemed colleges and universities such as Berklee, Yale, and Brevard College. From 3 years old to retirement, we strive to bring quality music education to all ages. Busy D.C. educators, politicians, and even professional athletes trust Middle C Music to provide their children with the highest possible level of education. After studying with us, students frequently go on to enroll at top universities and conservatories across the U.S. to become professional, working musicians. Many of our students simply appreciate the many benefits that a musical education provides. As passionate members of the D.C. community, we have a special commitment to local artists and composers. We often host live shows, feature recordings of local artists in our shop, host jam sessions, and curate other performance opportunities for our students and teachers. No matter the instrument you're looking for, we have what you need! We sell pianos, acoustic and electric guitars, basses, ukuleles, band and orchestra instruments, musical accessories, music-themed gifts, books on music, and more. If you're a band or orchestra student and not quite ready to purchase your own instrument, our rent-to-own inventory is the best in town. In addition to our collection of instruments, we're also home to a robust sheet music collection, including classical, film, pop, jazz, and broadway charts. In need of something unique? We can fill special orders from all major music publishers and many specialty companies. We repair all band and orchestra instruments, as well as guitars, basses, and ukuleles. Our helpful and friendly staff make sure that your instruments are well taken care of and most repairs are completed within a week. Repairs are either done on-site or in the studios of our qualified repair technicians. We are conveniently located at 4530 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, one hundred steps north of the Tenleytown–AU Metro stop on the Red Line. Reach out today and let us help you on your musical journey!

We will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Back open Tuesday for all your lesson, rental, and retail...
05/20/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Back open Tuesday for all your lesson, rental, and retail needs.

The July 13-17 session Rock Band Camp still has spots for more rock stars. Ages 10-15, call 202-244-7326.
05/15/2026

The July 13-17 session Rock Band Camp still has spots for more rock stars. Ages 10-15, call 202-244-7326.

MEET OUR NEW CELLO TEACHER! The wait is over! Middle C is delighted to announce that Samer Chiaviala is our new cello te...
05/11/2026

MEET OUR NEW CELLO TEACHER! The wait is over! Middle C is delighted to announce that Samer Chiaviala is our new cello teacher. Samer is an award-winning classical string instrumentalist, independent artist, and composer based in the Washington, D.C., area. With a classically-trained background, Samer specializes in cello, violin, viola, and piano with 10-plus years of professional and technical experience in the music and film industry.

Samer will be teaching on Wednesdays and Sundays. To sign up for lessons, please call 202-244-7326 or email [email protected]

All the new issues you need!       Hal Leonard
05/06/2026

All the new issues you need! Hal Leonard

Tatiana is here from Childhelp. Do stop by and help however you can.
05/04/2026

Tatiana is here from Childhelp. Do stop by and help however you can.

04/23/2026

Still time to sign up your rock star child for ROCK BAND CAMP!

Four one-week sessions, from July 13 through Aug. 3. For rockers age 10-15.

Email [email protected] or call 202-244-7326 to sign up and get the party started.

If Bluey can learn to play piano, so can you!Faber Music Publications
04/10/2026

If Bluey can learn to play piano, so can you!

Faber Music Publications

Crank it up! No lessons required!
03/24/2026

Crank it up! No lessons required!

Can you handle it? (Heh-heh, sorry.)  Bärenreiter-Verlag
03/18/2026

Can you handle it? (Heh-heh, sorry.)
Bärenreiter-Verlag

Address

4530 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20016

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

(202) 244-7326

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