Earle is the best teacher I have ever studied under. Whether you're brand new to guitar or have…read morebeen playing for years, Earle can teach you something. He truly cares about his students and only exudes positive constructive energy. Earle will tailor your lessons to the style you wish to learn and he is well versed in many. His studio is well kempt and conveniently located with ample parking. You will not be disappointed.

I am an older bass guitar student, but fundamentally a beginner. I was apprehensive about starting…read moreso late in life, but over the last six months I made some significant leaps in my playing ability. My progress, in addition to hard work, can be directly attributed to Earle Wood's tutelage. I am comfortable with his teaching style and he mixes learning songs with music theory and playing technique, so I feel I am getting a well rounded education on the bass, and not just learning songs. I would recommend EW to anyone wanting to learn the bass guitar.

Paul's Jazz Workshop is wonderful! Celebrating 15 years of making jazz musicians better. We have so…read moremuch fun!

Paul is a fixture in the music community and is the best teacher for all levels of jazz. He loves…read morethe ensemble teaching setting, and what makes him different is the way he talks to students. Playing alongside a man of his talent can be intimidating. He is completely accepting of all levels and abilities and is always grateful to have students who love and appreciate jazz as much as he does. He treats students with complete respect and encourages everyone with praise and a positive approach. Come with a willingness to learn and you'll leave very happy. I started out as an intermediate level jazz bass player (at best) and now I play regular professional jazz gigs 1-2 times a month, and I owe a great debt to Paul. Also, my father is a student at the Jazz Workshop as well, and has nothing but glowing praise for Paul and his Workshop!!!

We feel so fortunate to have Dan as our teacher. He is absolutely fantastic!…read more I say "we" because two of us in our family take lessons from him. First, our daughter started with Dan and really enjoyed her lesson. He was thorough, engaging, and made it fun to learn. And he accomplished this during the pandemic! His virtual lessons were amazingly engaging for her. It was a fantastic thing to watch. Then, she needed a new piano teacher and I casually asked Dan if he knew anyone - just hoping he had a name handy that he could rattle off the top of his head. Instead, Dan was kind enough to spend his time and effort looking for someone to recommend that he felt would be able to help build upon her musical knowledge. It was above and beyond anything that we expected. He truly cares about his students and it is absolutely evident. My daughter liked him so much that I decided that I'd like to take lessons from him as well. I played guitar as a teenager but then took a few years off (25 or so to be somewhat exact). :) A few years ago, I rediscovered the joy of playing and decided that I wanted to get better but, I was stuck in a rut and didn't know how to make any real progress. I was hoping that if I scoured the internet and watched enough videos that I could find a way to teach myself to get better. Well, I was floundering and not getting anywhere. It was beyond frustrating. So, instead of spending all of my time watching countless videos I reached out to Dan to see if he had room in his schedule for me. I can tell you that I have learned more from Dan in the short time that I have been working with him than I did from months and months of watching any of those videos. I wish I started with him sooner and I'm incredibly excited to learn to get better at guitar under his tutelage. I cannot say enough nice things about Dan. He's a good person and a great teacher that brings joy into learning music.

I've been studying with Dan for a year and a half, and I have progressed more in that time than in…read morethe previous 10 or 15. My first lesson, after evaluating me, he gave me a drill to get started that liberated me from self-imposed limitations on finger placement. He even had me video it with his phone and posted it on youtube for me to study later: https://youtu.be/-FIiYb6mJjM He was able to hone in immediately on something that I really needed. That lesson has been paying off for me ever since and the lessons I've had since have built on it to improve my ear, my rhythm, my knowledge of theory, etc., etc. When people ask me how to improve the first thing I say is, "get a teacher like mine, ASAP!"

My son has been in violin with DCYOP since Kindergarten. He is now in 2nd grade and we have taken…read morepart in both summer camp and school year lessons. Overall, he has really enjoyed it. Great staff, talented teachers and an opportunity to learn and perform!

Amazing group of people! Very impressive and professional. came to see the kids play on a saturday…read moreand was blown away, the children were so good and happy. The staff is one of the best I have met in the DC area non-profits. 10 out of 10!

Let me first say that Scott is precise, he wants to make sure that you're not only playing the…read moreinstrument appropriately, but that you can do it for a long time. He's very passionate about the drums. I've just recently started from zero and he's already given me some fantastic lessons and pounds of inspiration. Sitting there and watching him is pretty amazing as well. He will explain things clearly, give you honest feedback, and push you to be a better drummer. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Absolute legend. The drums will change your life if you let them, this is the place to start.read more

I was given a Groupon as a gift, and I am very pleased with the lessons. For those calling and…read morenever getting through, you have to leave a voicemail, and Mauricio will call you back. I was frustrated by the fact that no one ever answered, but leaving a voicemail did the trick. As for the lessons themselves, I started as a complete beginner, and I feel like I'm well on my way now. Mauricio is very patient and easygoing while still giving you the instruction you need. I recommend the Guitar Lab.

Fantastic instruction for a reasonable price! Mauricio is a great instructor whose guitar knowledge…read moreis vast. He is very personable and friendly and makes me want to learn guitar more. I initially got the Groupon he offered as a gift, and now i'm in regular private lessons. It is something i've always wanted to do and although it initially sounds like a 30-minute lesson is short, it's the right amount of time for a beginner because we can't really play for a long time without our fingers giving out. would highly recommend.

Dr. Hunt helped me improve my clarinet skills as soon as I started lessons with him. He focused on…read morethe things that I needed to do to get better. I am already a way better clarinetist than when I first met him. I participated in many competitions and I have won prizes too. He helped me become more confident of my clarinet skills.

My 11-year old has taken lessons from Samantha for at least a year. She really likes Samantha and…read moretakes great pride in 'graduating' from songs, and likes the interesting exercises she is given. Samantha is also flexible about crazy schedules. I would highly recommend her.

A few years back I was looking to take cello lessons in the DC area. As an adult, I really didn't…read moreknow where to start. I had some elementary music background, but I didn't want to sign up for one of these centers in the area. At the time I came across Samantha's site and thought, "this looks like someone who isn't all stuffy"; which is important to me. While I do want to learn, I'd like it to feel more like a conversation and less like I'm back in 5th grade. I was right. She is smart, thoughtful, has out-of-the-box approaches, and some great metaphors. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time working with her and would recommend her to any adult learner. I certainly feel the money and time I spend with for lessons here is well worth it. On the flip side, while I do not have a child under Samantha's tutelage, I know she also has a few young students who have been with her for some time (as long as I have at least), so she must be doing something right.