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Middle C Music
Middle C Music: Lessons, sheet music, and gear—DC’s hub for musicians.
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Middle C Music: Lessons, sheet music, and gear—DC’s hub for musicians.
Middle C Music in Washington, DC is a school, store, and music hub offering guitar lessons, a well‑stocked sheet‑music selection, and hands‑on gear help. Reviewers praise knowledgeable staff (Tom, Nick, Felipe) and Hank Upton’s patient instruction, plus Ableton setup assistance. The welcoming community supports players of all levels with expert guidance and resources.
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Personalized instruction in guitar, piano, and other instruments with experienced teachers like Hank Upton.
Wide selection of guitars, cases, and other musical gear with expert advice from staff like Tom.
Extensive collection including rare scores and piano books for all skill levels.
Assistance with software like Ableton, provided by knowledgeable staff such as Nick and Felipe.
Hosting workshops and performances to foster a local musician community.
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Overall rating
Joshua Davenport
Hank Upton is a fantastic guitar teacher. He is patient and creative with his lessons. I’ve learned so many ch from him and I look forward to every weekly lesson.
Ben Becker
My son started lessons with Hank in the fall and has been loving them. Their work together is motivating my son to keep practicing and learning. Couldn't be happier!
beck farnum
What a wonderful store! My father needed a new guitar case. Tom helped us and carefully discussed options. Tom was outstanding - knowledgeable and helpful! A fantastic store and excellent service! Thank you!
Laine Kaplowitz
The staff at Middle C is always top notch. We have taken guitar lessons and now they have helped us set up Ableton. Nick and Felipe know their stuff! So grateful for this community of musicians.
Guy Fieri
My time in DC wasn't the greatest. Driving through squalor at a jogs pace, avoiding the 'unwell' spawning left and right to get to a boring and uninspired yoga class taught by an activist was my daily norm. But, their music stores are the best in the country. I couldn't have imagined I would walk into a store with such based deep cuts of sheet music, like massive conductors scores from Messiean, Stockhausen, Ligeti, Boulez, etc. i had to practice extreme restraint in only buying a half dozen piano books for sight reading. The staff of course was awesome. I imagine lesser men wouldn't last long around such masterworks. And a final point, I appreciate how they had busts of truly great composers like Wagner, while offering them in a variety of cosmetic trims (e.g rotund neckbeard Wagner and cleaned up healthy Wagner). Anyway, A+ guys, I'm a huge fan of the store and you changed my opinion on DC for the better!
