Have you ever met someone and instantly knew they were about to become a huge part of your family?…read more Tom Bonvegna responded to an online inquiry I had about a Baby Grand piano that I wanted to surprise my husband with while he was deployed. My husband had played for years and since this was our first home purchase, I really wanted to make that happen. Tom, a Vietnam Vet and hero, reached out to me, heard my story and desire, and made it his goal to help us get a beautiful piano delivered. Our budget was ridiculously tight, and Tom made it happen. I researched everywhere, from estate sales, other online marketplace forums, about 15 different piano stores (some local, some not). After all of the research I had done (not knowing much about pianos beforehand), I learned that unless you REALLY know your stuff, you needed to go through a reputable company. If a piano wasn't tuned for the duration of its life, it could look pretty, but it wouldn't be very functional. I almost made a deal with another company that I would have regretted... and then Tom called and from that moment, I had an absolute peace about working with him. He was not a "salesman," but a true gentleman. Tom went the extra mile by a lot!!! There was one piano we thought would work, and it was even bigger than my original plan. After Tom looked at the pictures of my home (and staircase), we decided to wait for another piano to become available. There was a little bit of time that went by where I didn't think we were going to find it, and then... the call came. Tom found the most beautiful Yamaha, ebony, baby grand that plays incredibly! My husband was completely surprised and has loved at (1) having a baby grand piano delivered in his home without him there, (2) that I stayed within my designated "muahahaha" budget, and (3) that we found such an incredible person to work with. The piano delivery service was also excellent! Such care, such professionalism, and physical strength too. It's been four and one-half months and my home has been filled with music ever since. Thank you Jason's Music Center for being such a wonderful company to work with...and thank you to Tom for really making this happen.

Steve was a total pleasure to work with in the purchase of our new Kawai grand piano! We had been…read moresearching since the summer exploring both the used and new market for a Kawai trying to marry our budget with our needs and desires. Once we decided on a piano, Steve was able to make the magic happen so we could bring it home! This included trading in our baby grand. As our piano wasn't in stock, Steve went out of his way to locate one for us. There was a wait for the next shipment and the process of customs, but it was so worth it! It has a beautiful, rich, mellow sound! We are looking forward to the decades that this piano will be used! Today alone, it's been used almost nonstop since it's arrival! Also, the piano movers were so professional and really took care of each piano during take down and set up. Thank you again Steve!

I have been taking piano lessons for nearly two months now and I have had a pleasant experience…read moreeach time I enter the store. I'm also very pleased with my lessons from Melody.

Customer service is terrible! When I entered the store both employees completely ignored me and…read morethe store was empty. I looked around in an attempt to find what I was looking for myself, still neither said anything. One looked at me and still said nothing! I decided to ask them if they had the product I was looking for and one employee was on his phone and never looked up and the other employee on his computer did come out to see if they had the product. I left because they evidently don't want my business. I didn't even know they were in this particular Plaza. Because, I need to make ongoing musical purchases and their location is very convenient I would patronize their business. Not now... unfortunate for them.

Great experience at School of Rock. My son has taken voice lessons here since the school opened…read more He's had the opportunity to be a part their house band where he has played at many local music venues... An experience he will never forget.

My daughter 6 years old has been taking singing lessons here for at least 6 months. We love it…read more Everyone is so helpful. All the staff make learning music fun. Miss Vicki helps make everything run smooth. I can't say enough great things about this place. Worth the investment in my daughter's music education.

0/5 My kids have been coming for 6 months only to be told-…read more'we have decided not to continue your kid's lessons' no reason and no explanation. I only found out the real reason when a friend of mine showed me the owner's FB feed where she's gloating about firing a TWO YR OLD and FIVE Yr OLD!!! 'Sorry (not) for firing you after you throw drums sticks and rip things off my walls!' First of all- SHE NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT us being disruptive AT ALL!! Never in 6 months did she even come up to us to ask us to be quiet, or hey let's tone it down! My parents even came one time- and they were impressed with how quiet my child was! My two year old accidentally took a star down in December. Once!!! And I asked for tape to put it back up again!! And no one ever told me about any drum sticks being thrown!!!!! In fact, she said my older son had a natural rhythm and should continue drums! Are you this passive aggressive and unprofessional that you cannot even tell your students or their families if you have any issues?!?! Instead you turn to FB to brag about the fact you just fired a FIVE yr old!! Shame on you!!!! Shame on you! You are not qualified to teach any early learning- beware! Do Not Let Your Child near this woman! 6yr old and older are perfect for your teaching. But don't expect her to give you real feedback. She only wants your accolades and praise..... a grown woman..... unbelievable!

I signed my kids up for classes at B2R Fulton the day they opened and we still love it! We've been…read morein Rock n' Roll, Rock City, Kids n' Key, Private Piano Lessons, Rock Band, and camps- so pretty much everything and have never had any issues. My older son is now 8 and has had so many opportunities to perform, doing wonderful things for his confidence, even in front of a large crowd. Both kids have even made great friends! I've recommended a number of families to the school and they all love it as well. I highly recommend giving it a try, Carl and Nick run the school and are the nicest and most accomadating guys. My kids have flourished as students and now both LOVE music!

This had an assembly-line-like atmosphere for teaching kids piano - 4 kids in a room, one working…read morewith the instructor while the others practiced with headphones or worked on theory on a computer. Was willing to roll with that for a little bit, as technology does bring some interesting opportunities for improvement - but I observed that a) the kids were given synth keyboards (which have a very different feel), not digital pianos, to play on, b) the keyboards were set way too high relative to their seats for them to learn to play. The feedback inevitably was that our kids were doing a great job, even when they hadn't practiced at all - I understand the positivity and I know few people have time to put in the necessary practice (I myself have 15ish years of piano so know what kind of practice is required) but it felt like it was more about just going through the motions and getting the money for a class than actually teaching anybody anything. Then one of the instructors made a comment about my kid that seemed wildly out of line, so we quit. While I'm sure this is not everyone's experience, I'd say it's better to go with a place that's more serious about teaching, less franchisey.

My 9 year old is taking electric guitar lessons from Ryan and he has been instilled with so much…read moreconfidence. He enjoys what and how he is learning. The owner and son are very helpful and go out of the way to accommodate their customers.

Vee has been studying with Ms Ottley since 2018 when she was 2 years old. It has been an amazing…read moreexperience with extraordinary growth. My 6yo is a highly sensitive person so her relationship with sound is a powerful and person one. She has always been deeply keyed to any sound including the squeak of a swing. She notices the background sounds or music in movies or video games. Ms. Ottley's school of music has helped her learn a whole new language of staccato and legato and rests and reading notes and chords. It has helped my daughter express how she experiences the world. Vee competed in a beauty pageant and used her piano skills to win the talent portion. She wore her 1st ever formal clothes during the the recitals. She has participated in 4 annual Music Guild events. It's just stunning how much The Ottley School of Music has helped Vee. She has branched out and tried violin, drums, guitar, German recorder flute. She spends a lot of time on her iPad and on the TV looking at music or trying to follow musical tutorials online. She occasionally tries to sing, but feels a bit shy with vocals. Great Experience.

I have been freinds of the Ottley, since relocating to the DMV from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma…read more The Ottley's are wonderful people with a huge heart to give back to their communities and what better way to give back then through the arts. Music, in particular by way of giving inspires and moves people unlike anything else in the world and the Ottley's recognize this and this is why they exist today. I've had first hand of meeting them in person, they are always pleasant and with smiles for their love of people. I've visited their school and their staff, they are all friendly, and professional. I've also attended a couple of their student recitals. The Ottley school is clearly dedicated to aiding these talented students with techniques to carry them far in the music industry and of their dreams because it shows through their presentations. If you get a chance, visit their school, and or attend a recital. The Ottley Music School will leave a lasting impression and you will not be disappointed.

I am not a pupil of Yee-Ning's insofar as I haven't studied at the studio with her formally, but I…read moredid have the chance to listen to her play music multiple times. If you study with Yee-Ning, you absolutely get a capable musician who is patient and plays beautifully. She is also a helpful, giving person and accompanied my vocals many times, each time with grace. Consider studying with her - you won't be disappointed!