House of Musical Traditions

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37 reviews

+1 (301) 270-9090

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View of our shop from Westmoreland Ave (entrance is in the back). Sometimes you can catch a performance on the Stage of Musical Traditions!

We carry hand drums and percussion of all kinds - many that you won't find anywhere else in the area.

We have a curated selection of used and new violins, violas & cellos, for beginning students up through professional players.

Upstairs, we have a room full of Indian, Asian & Middle Eastern instruments.

We're a Breedlove Premier Dealer & stock a wide range of their made-in-Oregon guitars.

Our friendly staff is waiting to assist you! We strive for low-pressure, fun vibe but are ready to offer expert guidance when you need it.

7010 Westmoreland Ave

Takoma Park, MD 20912

+1 (301) 270-9090

http://www.musicaltraditions.com

This Takoma Park mainstay has been selling a full spectrum of instruments from around the world since 1972. Here you'll find everything from guitars and banjos to harmoniums, dulcimers and African drums.

The new location is in a converted two-story home, which once hosted a recording session by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The retail space is airy and inviting. In addition to offering an eclectic array of instruments, you'll find CDs by local artists, sheet music, books and recording and sound equipment.

Additional services include music lessons, instrument rental and repair and mail order/delivery.

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4.537 reviews

Katelyn K.

10/27/2018

Wow. My husband played saxophone growing up, but while he's been away at college (and in non-music friendly apartment buildings) his mother let someone else borrow his saxophone. When the student...

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Joe M.

3/16/2024

Great selection of instruments. Superb staff (all musicians). I bought a very nice guitar there and started taking lessons at their sibling organization, the School of Musical Traditions. My...

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Kate S.

10/17/2023

Excellent and friendly service. I brought in a badly out of tune psaltery and they retuned and taught me some tricks too. Very good with them!

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David D.

2/16/2024

HMT has a cozy upstairs room that's perfect for trying out your next instrument. The staff is great. I think of their inventory as very curated. Not a lot of anything, but something for everyone

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Jamie M.

2/26/2023

I had another good experience at HMC today. I went there to look at their Native American flutes and found exactly what I was looking for - a High Spirits in mid A minor. I appreciate that an...

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