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Middle C Unboxer Matthew digs into a box of new issues from Hal Leonard. There are at least two surprising releases.

Middle C woodwind teacher Jack Irby makes his Melody Pop pop with the melodious sounds of Beethoven. And unlike most saxophones, clarinets, and flutes, you can eat a Melody Pop. Yum!

Win This Guitar At Middle C’s 20th Anniversary Party! Middle C Music is celebrating our 20th Anniversary on Saturday, March 19. And we’re giving away this great Washburn acoustic/electric guitar. It’s a Festival Series mini-jumbo in tobacco sunburst finish. To win, send us an email at info@middlecmusic.com, or contact us through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or […]

On Saturday, March 19, Middle C Music will celebrate our 20th anniversary! We are eternally grateful for the support of our friends and neighbors in Tenleytown and beyond, and we hope we can still offer all the musical services you need for years to come. So — we’re planning a super shindig that will include […]

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, is holding its Top 100 Customers’ Choice Awards to honor music retail stores and we would appreciate a shout-out from our wonderful hometown patrons. Below is a link to vote for us. And you can vote every day (and not be subpoenaed) until Feb. 28. Thanks in advance […]

Middle C Music Unboxer Sam digs deep into January new issues from Hal Leonard and learns about some exciting musicians and programs.

Just in time for your holiday cheer, Washington Parent magazine has published “Caroling 101,” tips on caroling from Middle C’s very own voice teacher Zak Sandler! Read the story here: https://washingtonparent.com/caroling-101-tips/

Congratulations to Diego Elacqua, guitar student of Michael Bard, who has nothing but raves about him.

We are so excited that Middle C voice and piano teacher Zak Sandler will be performing selections from his original musical, Inside My Head, at the Kennedy Center’s Millenium Stage tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 2 & 3, at 6 pm. Free tickets can be reserved online or at the box office starting at 5pm. It […]

Back open on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tenley Winter Fest is back! Middle C is proud to once again be a part of this great tradition and look forward to seeing all the Yeti hunters. More information here: tenleywinterfest.org

We love to see our students thriving and boy, oh, boy — take a look at Gabriel Brumberg‘s one-man cover of Stevie Wonder‘s Isn’t She Lovely. As Gabe’s proud dad Dan notes, “Nathaniel’s influence and teaching continues to shine!” That’s our very own piano and percussion teacher Nathaniel Aguilar. But give all the Gabriel credit, […]

Middle C Music is open on Monday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for lessons and retail. Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay.

The Return of Middle C at St. Columba’s Concert Series Middle C Music is delighted to announce that famed musician Muriel Anderson will kick off our concert series at St. Columba’s on Friday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists Muriel Anderson takes you on a journey enhanced […]

Middle C Music is getting ready for this Saturday’s ART ALL NIGHT festivities. We are happy to announce that The Sweater Set will perform live! Featuring Middle C teacher Maureen Andary and Sara Curtin, the multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriters have been exciting D.C. audiences for more than 10 years. Also performing are three of our top teachers, […]

Friend of Middle C Barry Wood sent along this terrific video about Frédéric Chopin, which he recorded from the composer’s birthplace outside of Warsaw. Next month is the Chopin Competition, so limber up those fingers!

How happy is Hillary about the new Billie Eilish books from Hal Leonard? Happier than ever!

Middle C Music will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. The store will be open again on Tuesday, Sept. 7, and lessons will resume then.

Freshen up your recital repertoire with these fun new songs from Studio Ghibli, just released by Hal Leonard. These and more great sheet music collections are available at Middle C!

We're getting excited about Ukefest at Strathmore, coming up Aug. 13-17! With our friends Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, plus Peter Luongo, Diane Nalini, the Hula Honeys, and so much more!