Alexandria VA

Music is what we live and breathe here at Music & Arts, and that’s why we’ve made it our mission to get people of all ages, interests and backgrounds excited about the artform we love. With everything from phenomenal private music instruction and instrument repairs to namebrand music instruments, music accessories, rentals and a wide assortment of books and sheet music, we’re here to connect you with everything you need to be successful in music. You’re always welcome here at Music & Arts whether you’re a seasoned professional musician or are venturing out into the world of music for the very first time.

Alexandria, VA, welcome to your friendly local music store! We’re conveniently located at South King Street and North Beauregard Street near I-395. You can find us southwest of Barcroft Park next to the Lucky Run.

We serve the wonderful community here in Alexandria and the surrounding areas of Arlington, Falls Church, Annandale, North Springfield, Springfield, Burke, West Springfield, West Falls Church, Merrifield, Lake Barcroft, Lincolnia, Rose Hill, Newington, Groveton, Hybla Valley, Huntington, Washington DC, Hillcrest Heights, MD, Temple Hills, MD, Coral Hills, MD, Forestville, MD and more!

Are you a local music teacher here in Alexandria? Music & Arts has a deep appreciation for everything you do, and we’re here to make your difficult job just a little easier. Come in and save 30% on books and sheet music during our monthly Teacher Appreciation Day! Thanks for enriching the lives of our local students through music!

Has your instrument seen better days? You can’t perform your best unless your instrument is in tip top shape, so let our maintenance and repair team handle it! We’re here to help you focus on what’s most important––playing music!

Our instrument rental program is a terrific option for anyone interested in learning how to play an instrument for the first time. With every instrument in the program 100% rent-to-own, this is a great way to test the musical waters without committing to a serious purchase. Each of your monthly payments will contribute to the cost of the instrument should you choose to stick with it––and we hope you do!

Group music lessons are a great way for friends and families to learn a new instrument like the guitar or ukulele. By design, the students in these lessons learn as much from each other as they do from the instructor, so group lessons are ideal for social learners.

Because of its close proximity to DC, Alexandria is a hotbed for music. Everyone from Cass Elliot and John Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas to Jim Morrison of The Doors got their start in town, and you can too with some private lessons taught here in our store! Our incredible teaching staff has a combined decades of experience teaching music theory, technique and songwriting on instruments like the piano, drums, bass, guitar and everything you’d hear played in an orchestra. Ask about our private and group lessons today! Got an important show coming up at The Birchmere? Let Music & Arts be your last stop before you take the stage! With everything from guitar picks and music stands to helpful books and sheet music, we’re here to help you play your best. Break a leg up there!

For over six decades, Music & Arts has partnered with local music education programs in schools to deliver instruments, music accessories and sheet music to our nation’s students. Our Alexandria location proudly serves the following local schools:

Ashlawn Elementary, Abingdon Elementary, Alexandria Country Day School, Arlington Traditional Elementary, Bailey's Elementary, Barrett Elementary, Belvedere Elementary, Cameron Elementary, Campbell Elementary, Claremont Elementary, Douglas MacArthur Elementary, Drew Model Elementary, Fort Belvoir Elementary, Fort Belvoir Middle, George Mason Elementary, George Washington Middle, Glen Forest Elementary, Gunston Middle, Justice High, Kenmore Elementary, Oakridge Elementary, Saint Thomas More Cathedral, Thomas Jefferson Middle, Wakefield High, Washington Lee, and Yorktown High.

More about Music & Arts

Since opening our first store all the way back in 1952, we’ve been owned and operated by the same family. With over 150 store locations nationwide, we’ve grown leaps and bounds over the past 65 years, but nothing means more to us than seeing the individuals we serve thrive through music. We’re proud to be the nation’s leading provider of private music lessons, band and orchestral instrument sales, rentals repairs. Our remarkable story of growth and success has everything to do with our steadfast commitments to students, parents, music educators and musicians of every stripe residing in the many local communities we serve. Come visit our Alexandria location today! We can’t wait to meet you!