Musical Instruments & Teachers in Rockville

“My daughter is taking lessons with Kyle Wright, and we’ve had a wonderful experience. He is an excellent mentor who has been helping her improve her pronunciation, breath control, and overall confidence. He is very patient and truly cares about his students, especially young learners. His supportive and encouraging approach makes learning enjoyable for my 8-year-old. We really appreciate his dedication and guidance.“

“working with lessons in your home has been great. i reached out to a lot of potential services and they were the best at accommodating my schedule and location needs. the teacher ive been working with has been awesome and takes into account my skillset and interest in each lesson. definitely recommend working with them.“

“Always a good place to spend a foul weather afternoon. The staff is really nice, helpful but don't pressure you in any way to make a purchase. My most recent visit was a rainy day in mid-July 2026. The higher-end acoustics are now in the front room and the cheaper ones to the back. Frankly, there's not a single one of those cheap Mitchell, Ibanez, Fender and whatever else is in that room I'd lay a hand on. If you're a beginner, try out the various models of Martin and Taylor and pick one of those. IMO, the Gibsons are overpriced, mostly sound dull and unremarkable... unplugged anyway. They were very well stocked on this visit in both electrics and acoustics. The big problem was that almost EVERY Martin guitar I picked up had VERY old strings, but also had VERY high action, which together, made them entirely unplayable. The strings literally stuck to my fingers. If you're trying to sell guitars in the $1,500-$4,500 range, you MUST ensure they're in playable condition. I have 25+ acoustics, so I have a pretty good idea as to playability. Get one of your staff members to replace strings and make some truss rod adjustments. You could get all of the Martins done in a day. In contrast, nearly all of Taylors were in decent, playable condition as they typically ship with Elixir 80/20 strings, which last a long time, although I prefer the Elixir PB nanos. I don't know why the neck relief on the Martins gets so out of whack after they're set up in the factory, but something to keep in mind when choosing a guitar brand. Chris Martin would be appalled if he stepped into the acoustic room and picked up any of the Martins. The best value in Martin acoustics IMO are the X models, remarkably good sounding, versatile guitars in the $700-$800 range. I have a 000x1ae (now 000x2e) that was under $600 when I bought it and is remarkably my go to guitar despite owning guitars more than 5x the cost. The Taylor GS Mini guitars are a smaller body acoustic great for the beginner and novice looking for a great travel guitar. The Taylor 100/200/300 series are a little more expensive, but also a good value. The Taylor GA models x14s are some of the most popular and versatile up and down the line. Generally, its easier to buy a good electric for a decent price than an acoustic. In electrics, Fender has so many good models for reasonable prices, notwithstanding their recent lawsuits debacle everyone is rightfully complaining about.“

“As an adult student learning Piano - I can share that OnBeat Music has provided me an engaging learning experience tailored to my interest in learning music, not just what it takes to learn to play songs, but also the foundational knowledge of music theory. I have found Manny who knows and teaches music and Zory, who manages the operations of their school, to be a welcoming and supportive team that provides a positive and encouraging environment. Glad I found them. Highly Recommended.“