Personalized & Engaging Music Lessons for All Skill Levels
Music School & Music Store in Washington, D.C.
GET STARTEDMusic Lessons
Middle C Music provides music lessons to children and adults of all ages. Private and group instruction is available. We create memorable opportunities for students of all skill levels to explore their interest in music through a rewarding progression of discovery.
Learn more about our lessonsPiano
The piano is both approachable for young beginners and richly complex for advanced players, and is perfect for learning to read music and building a strong musical foundation.
Guitar & Ukulele
One of the foundational instruments of contemporary music, our guitar instructors teach across genres and will equip you to play for yourself or as part of a group.
Voice
The vocal instrument is a complex living system and healthy technique is the key to lifelong enjoyment. Let our instructors guide you on your journey of expression and discovery.
Violin & Viola
From classic to contemporary pieces, our instructors will help you master the bowing and finger technique needed to excel at playing the violin.
Cello
Cello lessons will help you to develop strong fundamentals and play without tension to create a clear and beautiful sound on this soulful instrument.
Drums & Percussion
Learn to play the drum kit and other percussion instruments. Create fun and complex beats while developing healthy technique.
Bass
The low pitch of the bass guitar holds down the groove in almost all styles of music. Learn to play different styles and techniques.
Brass
Learn how to play the trumpet, cornet, tuba, trombone and more. Private brass lessons are a great supplement to school music programs. Study your favorite genre with your teacher.
Woodwinds
Develop a beautiful sound on the saxophone, clarinet, oboe or flute. Study the musical style of your choosing with our highly qualified woodwind instructors.
A MUSIC STORE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS:
GET STARTEDAdult and Kids Music Lessons:
At Middle C Music, you’ll find a path for acquiring skills and confidence to play what you want. The path may lead to a position in a band, the school orchestra or a lifetime of making music you love.
Either way, the sound of something new comes from training, commitment, accomplishment and joy.
Stress-free Musical Instrument Purchase or Rental:
Our experienced staff will help you find the right instrument for your needs and budget. We also rent band and orchestra instruments.
Need a repair? The staff at Middle C Music can get your instruments working like new.
Middle C Music is recognized as one of the top 100 music stores!
Music Store
Our store, located at 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20016, offers competitive prices on high quality guitars, violins, folk instruments, amps, accessories, and sheet music for kids and adults. You can also find gifts for the musicians in your life.
View Music StoreInstrument Rental
Middle C Music rents top quality instruments built on a Rent-to-Own system; after renting an instrument for a certain amount of time, you will own it! You may also apply any built up equity towards a step-up or pro level instrument.
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Music Lessons for All Ages in Washington, D.C.
Middle C Music is a community music store that serves and promotes Washington musicians of all ages and skills. We are the only full-service music store operating in the District of Columbia.
We offer weekly lessons for students ages 6+ with our excellent music faculty. Music lessons offered at Middle C Music are piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, drum lessons, and more.
Our music store offers retail, the highest quality music lessons, and instrument rentals.