Conrad mastered my band's home recorded and mixed EP. He was very affordable ($100 for two songs)…read moreand did it in a very timely manner. He managed to add a solid low end to my mixes, all while removing mud and brightening up the tracks. He mastered them for streaming services, and although he got them very loud in level, he managed to not brick wall them, which was nice. I've also seen Ben work a few times with recording sessions. He has a great ear and can offer great artistic input, as well. He even asked if we wanted him to shut-up and just record and mix, which is a good trait if you bring in your own project producer who's calling the shots. I would definitely recommend and I am planning on having Conrad Master the second EP, whenever it gets finished! These guys do rock and metal the right way! Checkout Conrad's masters of our EP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLeQbDwiizA

"Best Decision We Could Have Made"…read more Being an all vocal (a cappella) cover band focusing on R&B and Hip-Hop hits of the last 5 decades, we at Pitches Be Crazy (PBC) knew that producing our debut album would be a challenge. Our live shows incorporate technology and hardware that help to deliver a "full band" sound with only 5 vocalist. So as we approached how we wanted the album to sound, we wanted something that would give our fans that same feel of the live experience but in a professionally produced product. After recording all of the raw tracks in our in-house studio, we reached out to Blue Room Production (as recommended by a friend and local artist, Daniel "Yellow Tie Guy" Hill) to assist with the mixing and mastering of the album. From the beginning, Conrad (owner of Blue Room Productions) made us feel very comfortable, but more importantly, very confident that he and his team could meet our goals in producing this unique album. Additionally, the estimated costs were on target for our budget. We immediately signed up and began our journey to producing not just PBC's first album, but Blue Room Productions first project of this kind. Together, we would create something special. After an initial communication and "feeling out" period, we scheduled time with our assigned mix engineer, Devin Spears at the Virginia location of Blue Room Productions. The place is so comfortable that the most timid newbies to the studio world would feel welcome and encouraged to release ones inner "rockstar". Because of the uniqueness in our arrangements and overall sound, we began sitting in with Devin during mix sessions. Although we would guide the mixing process, it was Devin who recommended enhancements that really made the mix stellar. He took the time to listen and understand what we wanted the album to sound like. With very little guidance from us; Devin mixed everything quickly and accurately. After mixing the album, we spent a couple of hours with Conrad at Blue Room Production's Maryland location. A stark contrast from the Virginia location, Blue Room's studio in Maryland felt like you were on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise. The space was just as comfortable as the Virginia location, but the vibe was so much more intense; as if we were about to embark on a mission to fight crime or something where in reality we were going to create the "dopest" R&B album ever! Throughout the mastering process, Conrad took the time to explain what he was doing. (This is not something that everyone wants to be a part, understands or even cares about, but I'm a tech guy so understanding the process and technique was welcome.) By the end of 2 hours, the debut album for PBC was complete and it far exceeds what we hoped for. Before partnering with Blue Room Productions, we toyed with the idea of mixing and mastering the album ourselves to try and save a few bucks but thankfully we came to our senses early and made the commitment to outsource these activities. We cannot begin to tell everyone that reads this that the money spent at Blue Room Productions is the smartest investment you can make for creating your produced music. Not only does Blue Room have access to a plethora of hardware and software to get your music sounding amazing, but also has a staff that are highly skilled and experienced and are second to none at what they do. Their awards for being some of the best in the business in the area is well deserved and saved us countless hours (and significant additional costs) had we tried to finish our album ourselves. Our journey with Blue Room Productions was one that we are very thankful for. With several other recording projects on the horizon, PBC looks forward to continuing our partnership with Blue Room Productions and are excited to bring more of our music to the world! Do yourself a favor; call Blue Room Productions and get them involved in your music project today. Z. Kekuewa PBC Vocal Band www.WeMakeDopeNoise.com

My family really had a great experience with Manita. We had professional service with all of the…read morestaff, including owners, teachers and admin. The teacher was lovely. Our daughter was a part of a beginners piano class. Lovely. Would definitely recommend!

Saw an ad on social media for children's group music lessons and decided to give it a try. My 4yo…read moreat that time had been "practicing" solo at a different school and it was so terrible that my child began to "hate" music lessons and also themselves. I was so happy to find Manita Music Center! My kid regained their love of playing music, retains all that's taught in class and has fun doing it. They practice at home without being asked(sometimes, but still a big win!)! The teachers are talented, kind and really know how to build a foundation in your child to love, revere and practice music. We chose piano. Thank you to the staff at Manita for creating a space where a lifelong love of music can be fostered (or in our case, restored) in the hearts of the children.

Fantastic school, quality instructors and the owner Gail is friendly and easy to work with. If…read moreyou're interested in cello lessons Michelle Choi is the BEST!!

My son who is 4 years old attended a week during summer camp of "Music and Arts Explorations". The…read moreclasses started at 9.30 am until 1 pm. At the end of just one week I was amazed at how much he learned; they had a presentation showing the parents what the kids did during the week and demonstrate the new acquired knowledge. Singing, playing simple songs on ukulele, simple key notes on the piano, naming so many musical instruments, role playing, painting and doing art projects...I am sure I missed something but the point is that there was a lot of learning done in a fun way in just a week. The teachers Mrs. Goldman and Mrs. Cobb are very nurturing and make sure the kids stay on task in a kind way. Most if all my son loved it and felt very important because he got to as he says" get smarter" . Very highly recommended.

I paid close to $1,000 for a minor repair that did not hold over time. When the same issue…read morereappeared, I brought it back to him and the owner flat out denied it was the work he has done. I was in disbelief but said nothing and quietly left the shop. I later forwarded documentation (of evidence, where he himself mentioned the location) by email; although communication had previously been prompt, I received no response thereafter. Another reputable luthier quoted approximately $250 for the same repair with a guarantee. In my experience, the pricing of some instruments and bows also felt disproportionately high relative to their quality. Charging premium prices is a business decision, and customers can decide whether the cost is worthwhile. What I found far more troubling was the apparent denial of prior work despite documentation I provided. In my experience, that lack of accountability and communication was deeply unprofessional and ethically concerning. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this shop to musicians who value fair pricing, quality workmanship, professional accountability, and respectful treatment of customers.

Great shop, efficient and knowledgeable. It is definitely busy the week after school starts,…read morebecause that's when everyone goes to get their violins. Good prices for rentals.

Sean Lee was great! He serviced a piano that hadn't been tuned in a few years. He was friendly,…read moreeasy to communicate with, and had a very fair price. The piano sounds great. We'll definitely have him back any time we need service.

I had Sean after my tuner retired. Lee was prompt and around the same (reasonable) fee. Lee was…read moreeasy to schedule with and on time. He did a thorough review of the piano and made suggestions to think about for the future. I'm so happy to have a tuner I can trust. Thank you!

Great folks to work with for rehearsal space. Friendly staff, clean spaces that are equipped as…read moredescribed on their website, and competitive rates.

Our high school class used the Black Box at Crescendo Studios for our 50th reunion. The event was a…read morespectacular success in large part due to the venue. The layout, the lighting, the sound & video systems, the acoustics, and the provided furniture were first class. The staff were efficient, helpful, friendly, and overall great to work with. The rental price was very reasonable and the parking was ample. An added bonus was the nearby (walking) proximity of several hotels and the Mosaic District. If I could give 10 stars, I would!

Potter Violins is the best string shop in the country!! They are very knowledgeable on their fleet…read moreof fine instruments and provide excellent service.

This is purely for customer service since I'm still looking for my unicorn viola bow. I want to…read moregive a shout out to Yan who helped me test several bows. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly patient as he took the time to help me try out bows in several price ranges. I now have a better sense of what I'm looking for as my search continues. I'll definitely be checking in with them periodically to see if and when they get new inventory. Thank you, Yan!

They will work on your violin for a reasonable price. Call to set up an appointment for best…read moreservice.

Hi We are grandparents. We used Brobst for our daughter when…read moreshe was growing up, and always found the staff helpful and bought a violin from them when our daughter was playing a full size. Now when our granddaughters visit in the summer from Minnesota we rent a cello for one of our granddaughters, so she can practice. We haven't found any difference in the courtesy of the staff or the reliability of the instruments. We love Brobst!