Music & Arts

Music & Arts is a leading American retailer specializing in musical instruments, accessories, and educational services. Established in 1952 by Benjamin O'Brien in Bethesda, Maryland, the company has grown to become the nation's largest school music retailer and lesson provider.

It operates over 500 retail and affiliate locations across the United States, serving a broad customer base.

Product and Service Offerings

Music & Arts offers a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to musicians of all levels.

• Instrument Sales and Rentals: The company provides a wide selection of musical instruments, including band and orchestra instruments, guitars, keyboards, and more. Flexible rental plans cater to students and educators, with options for free exchange, return, or purchase at any time.
• Music Lessons: With a community of nearly 2,000 lesson instructors nationwide, Music & Arts offers private music lessons for various instruments and skill levels. Lessons are conducted in safe, clean environments ensuring students have immediate access to supplies.
• Instrument Repairs: Well-trained technicians provide affordable and timely instrument repairs. Services include rehairing violin bows, overhauling flutes, repadding saxophones, soldering brass instruments, and reconditioning tubas.
• Educational Support: The company collaborates closely with local music directors to offer preferred instruments and classroom materials, supporting school music programs and educators.

Locations

Music & Arts operates numerous locations across the United States, including:

• California locations: Anaheim, Corona, El Centro, Mission Viejo, Murrieta, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Dimas, and Upland.
• Maryland locations: Bel Air, Bowie, Columbia, Ellicott City, Frederick, Gambrills, Germantown, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Hanover, Laurel, Olney, Oxon Hill, Rockville, Salisbury, Severna Park, Timonium, Waldorf, and Westminster.
• New York locations: Bedford Hills, Clay, Commack, Farmingdale, Latham, Lindenhurst, Mamaroneck, Monroe, Oceanside, Orchard Park, Patchogue, Riverhead, Rochester, Rocky Point, and Stony Brook.
• Additional locations include Columbia, SC; League City, TX; Washington, DC; Greensboro, NC; Jackson, MS; Bridgeport, CT; Tucson, AZ; Fayetteville, AR; Burlington, VT; The Woodlands, TX; Louisville, KY; Columbia, MD; Savannah, GA; Albany, NY; Winston-Salem, NC; Montgomery, AL; Augusta, GA; El Paso, TX; Alexandria, VA; Wilmington, DE.

These locations are strategically placed to serve a diverse customer base, from beginners to professional musicians. Music & Arts ensures access to quality instruments, lessons, and support services nationwide.