They have created an environment where kids can learn as musicians.
Three years ago I had the good fortune of hearing about a music store, Contemporary Music Center (CMC), in Haymarket that offered a Rock Camp for aspiring musicians. My 13 year old daughter had been...
View ArticleOpen Mic – BHS Edition
Battlefield High School had their third Open Mic Night @4410 on April 17th . This was by far the best out of the three the BHS journalism program has had @4410. The audience even got a special...
View ArticleCMC’s Rock Camp, The Best Value In Music Education
CMC’s Rock Camp, The Best Value In Music Education. If I told you the cost of our Rock Camp is $13.00, and for that price your child gets an experience like no other, would you jump at the opportunity,...
View ArticleRock Camp FAQs
As Rock Camp quickly approaches, we thought it would be a good idea to answer some of the most common questions we get about our program. ROCK CAMP FAQs: How much does it cost? Our summer Rock Camp...
View ArticleA Twist of Fate, and a Guitar, Opened a Whole New World
A Twist of Fate, and A Guitar, Opened a Whole New World A spontaneous decision to drop in on CMC to check out the unveiling of its new performance space, @4410, resulted in a life altering experience...
View ArticleWhat it really means to be a NAMM Top 100 dealer
What it really means to be a NAMM Top 100 dealer. It was 2011, when Contemporary Music Center was first awarded the NAMM Top 100 Award. We were all elated that CMC was considered by NAMM ‘s independent...
View ArticleGrowing Up in a Musical Family
Growing Up in a Musical Family Willis Pittman and the Jazz Ambassadors – The Owner’s Story As a musician growing up I was fortunate to be blessed with a unique resource. My father was a jazz...
View ArticleOur Family Journey with Contemporary Music Center
Our family journey with Contemporary Music Center (CMC) began three years ago. We were living in Front Royal, VA at the time. Our son Tyler was taking guitar lessons from a local guitar teacher (for...
View ArticleTurning a Love of Music Into a Passion for Playing
Turning a love of music into a passion for playing. Growing up, my house was always filled with music, even though my parents never learned to play instruments. Music was always on the radio, or played...
View ArticleFrom Rockband to Rock Camp
From Rockband to Rock Camp. It’s a warm summer evening on King Street in Alexandria as the city celebrates its birthday with fireworks. Inside one prominent establishment, a band is belting out a mix...
View ArticleRock Camp 2.0
Rock Camp 2.0 – Fall Sessions Now Forming You asked for it, and we have done it!! Why wait till summer to join a band at CMC?! Rock Camp fall sessions are beginning now! CMC’s nationally recognized...
View ArticleHoliday Giveaway
Buy a CMC gift card at $25 or more and be automatically entered to win a Yamaha acoustic guitar. The post Holiday Giveaway appeared first on Contemporary Music Center.
View ArticleGuitar Sale going on right now at both CMC Locations!
All Guitars on Sale at both CMC Locations! You need a new guitar and we want to help by saving you big money on a new instrument. Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more – all on sale! Acoustic, electric...
View ArticleGuitar Sale at CMC – Extended!
Our guitar sale was so popular we are extending it another week! Save BIG on guitars this week at CMC – Epiphone, Breedlove, Yamaha and more – all on sale! Acoustic, electric – both on sale! Any guitar...
View ArticleOut Of His Comfort Zone and Into A Band
I am sitting @4410 awaiting my son’s first Open Mic Night performance. Ryan has been singing ever since I can remember….maybe about the same time he learned to talk. He loves to sing and he sings ALL...
View ArticleDrum Sale going on now!
Drums on sale NOW at both CMC locations Drummers need to save money too so this week we will help them out. ALL drum sets on sale at CMC 12/7 – 12/12. Pearl and Yamaha – both on sale! We have shell...
View ArticleEnd Of The Year Sale
It’s almost Christmas week and we love to celebrate the holidays by helping our incredible students save money on new instruments. There is nothing better than a new guitar! Playing a new drum set...
View ArticleRock Camp 2.0 – Winter Sessions
Rock Camp 2.0 – Winter Sessions Rock Camp 2.0 Winter Sessions are beginning January 25, 2016! Kids of all ages and experience levels have thrived in our unique band program. All instruments welcome!!...
View ArticleWinter Recital at CMC
Winter Recital For All CMC Students! CMC is holding a winter recital for all of our amazing Chantilly and Haymarket students. Anyone can sign up to play – All instruments are welcome! Be part of the...
View ArticleFiddle Band Camp
Fiddle Band Camp Who can participate? Any orchestral string student who has played for a year or more and has note reading experience. Classes will be divided by ability and instrument. Beginning...
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