We got the bow for our violin re-haired here and are happy with the results (so far). They have an…read morein-house technician that does the work and thus have much faster turnaround. We dropped the bow off on a Friday afternoon and picked up the bow on the next Monday afternoon (unlike some other stores in the past which took 7-10 days). Having said that, we paid a rather steep price for the re-hairing and for a new (bow) thumb grip. I'll come back and update the review later depending upon the quality of the work done.

It's really the people that make the difference. Stumbled in here needing a desperate repair and…read moreleft making new friends. If you meet the owner you'll understand why everyone at the shop is excellent. It starts at the top. This isn't the first music school/instrument shop I've been to but it's definitely the best. Days Violins is a hidden gem and a huge asset for Northern VA.

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

Both the music studio and Matt's Guitars are one of the best shops in Manassas/no Northern…read moreVirginia. Fantastic customer service, thanks to people who make the experience comfortable for an absolute novice like my self. Prices and selection is top notch. And in the event you do not see something, they can likely get it for you. If you are just browsing, starting your musical journey, or a seasoned rocker, go check this place out now.

First, let me say that I am a transplant to the area and feeling lost with lost without my locally…read moreowned neighborhood music shop that I've done business with for 25 years. Being in the fairfax area I've frequented Guitar Center as my only known option for guitars and pedals and mics ect. I hate the way most big box music stores make you feel. Like your bothering them to get a guitar down for you or grab a pedal out of a case. Frequently at big box stores there are multiple employees around talking to each other about their weekend exploits instead of helping customers. Not the case here. I walked into Matt's Guitars on a whim since I spotted it on facebook. They not only have a great selection of amps, guitars, and pedals....but they are happy you came in and treat you with care and respect. The guys here were happy to and even encouraged me to plug in and try a couple guitars amps and pedals. So pleased I found this place, even though it's about a 25 min drive for me, I will be back...often. Their selection of Strats and PRS was very nice to see. Thanks!

My toddler looks forward to Rock City every week. We tried it on a whim, then ended up enrolling…read morehim! He is learning things and surprises me. He ASKED for classical music in the car, then proceeded to tell me which instruments he was hearing! He tells me LION FORTE!!! mouse piano...shhh! It is a very positive experience and I hope he continues after this to group piano lessons (5yo+). The staff is very friendly and encouraging. While I wait in the front, all the kids coming in seem like they WANT to be there which is a good sign. (Remember being forced to do xyz lesson as a kid? Not here.)

Arrived 10 minutes early for a previously scheduled Violin lesson with instructor Nari,..After…read moreabout 5 to 10 minutes of waiting I asked the receptionist if she was on her way As we had been waiting in the lobby and no one has communicated anything. The receptionist tells me that he messaged the instructor and is waiting in her response. After a few more minutes he tells me that she was not aware of a lesson today because she did not check her schedule. he apologizes and offers to reschedule us for the following week. We show up again the following week about 10 minutes early and the instructor is not there. So after a few minutes, I ask the receptionist. He confirms she should be here by now as they like to have all instructors arrive 10 to 15 minutes before a scheduled session. Clearly that was not happening. After 5 minutes past our appointment time. Someone comes running in past us and goes into a room. She then come out, calls a name and motions for my daughter to come with her. i asked her who she was, she says she is Nari. Clearly calling my child the incorrect name, I want to give feedback to the manager. The receptionist tells me Luke is the manager as well. Which is shocking as he clearly sees what's going on and he too says nothing to acknowledge it. But he apologizes as he witnessed the issues and states that their needs to be more coaching of the employee. if you end up with this instructor be mindful that you may end up with last minute cancellations and no communication and lack of professionalism.

My kids take piano and violin classes. They love their teachers, all of them are great performers…read moreand excellent motivators. The school is well equipped and counts with an app where we, the parents, could manage our kids' classes, makeups, and information. The cost of the classes reflects the level of professionals teaching.

My daughter has been enjoying her voice lessons and I can hear her improving! She works with Jewel…read moreonce a week for her lessons.

This is a cool little music store! I've lived in Haymarket for over five years now and never walked…read moreinto this place. It's actually quite a bit bigger inside than what it looks like from the sidewalk - more on that in a moment. As part of my research into buying my first guitar - I came in and talked with a very nice young man - I believe his name was Noah. He answered all of my questions and I was leaning toward buying an Epiphone acoustic guitar at the time. Noah also gave me a tour - there is a whole other level downstairs! There must have been some 20 private music lesson rooms, and then down this back hallway - a large room for jam sessions/open mic night on Friday nights. Based on the service I received from Noah - I like Contemporary Music Service. The place is bright, well laid out, clean, and energizing. I am sure I will be back to check out accessories and lessons once I get going with the guitar I did select.

My good friend and I went into this local music shop for a simple procedure: he wanted the nut and…read morebridge replaced on his acoustic with bone rather than the onboard plastic. This SHOULD have taken an hour or two tops, maybe a day if they were very busy. However, this store kept his guitar for over three weeks (after saying it would be a "couple days, tops"), and when he got it back, nearly nothing had been done. The bridge and nut remain the same, and the guitar's finish has fingerprints all over it. They then charged him $40 to get his guitar back, which basically amounted to a string change. I find this completely unacceptable, and I will never ever give them any business ever again. I had a similar operation done to my acoustic at Guitar Center, and it took less than two hours. I urge all of you to boycott this shop as they're incapable of following through on a very simple request, even after multiple calls over the course of 3 weeks for this "couple days, tops" work. Extremely dissatisfied, wish I could give zero stars out of 5. (x-posted from my google review.)

Interesting setup. It's basically rooms instructors and students can hold music lessons or practice…read moretheir instruments. There were only 6 rooms and they seemed to be pretty busy. This is way better than doing online lessons, though the rooms are kind of tiny. Not sure what the ventilation in the rooms are like but masks were mandatory.

This "so-called" music school is a disgrace, a waste of students' time and parents' resources. The…read morewhole place is shabby and run down, and one can clearly see that the management was cutting corners to save a dime in everything. Dirty premises, plastic keyboards instead of acoustic pianos, underpaid and underqualified teachers, no performing facility, unprofessional forms and rude staff, most of which are relatives - how could it be even worse? Well, they may have just outdone themselves. Children, otherwise gifted, may have their musical potential ruined by the instruction they receive at this school. Only in the United States - such so-called school would be under criminal investigation in elsewhere. Stay away!

I had some damage to occur to my Washburn dreadnaught. I had an estimate of $160 from the Guitar…read moreCenter. I thought that was a little high so I took it here. Sean Gotkin was very helpful, he told me they had an agreement with a local Luthier who could look at it and provide an estimate. The esitmate came back at $120 so I asked them to go ahead and do the work. It took a little longer to repair than they had committed to. When I went to pick it up, he charged me $100. That's what I call service! Why go to a franchise store when you have a local shop who does quality work with a local craftsman? Support your local business!

Lots going for this store: real musicians work there, great advice / service, good selection of…read moreguitars, ukes, accessories, lessons, school band rentals and an amazing array of sheet music. Also unique for the music stores in the area: lots of in-store events like jams (Friday nights) and concerts. And bonus: you can feel good about supporting small business, instead of G**tar C***er or online mega-stores. (Yes, I'm an actual customer...)