Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Premier Music Destination in Warrenton, VA
Established in 1990, Drum & Strum Music Center Music Center has been a cornerstone of the Warrenton, Virginia community for over 35 years. Our family-owned business is dedicated to enriching lives through music by offering comprehensive services including private lessons, instrument sales and repairs, rentals, and live performances. With a team of experienced professionals, we provide personalized instruction for all ages and skill levels in guitar, piano, voice, drums, violin, and more. Our commitment to quality extends to our repair shop, where technicians with over 75 years of combined experience restore instruments to optimal condition. The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance, our affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit, hosts world-class concerts and community programs that bring music to underserved populations.As the oldest music boutique in Fauquier County, we combine old-fashioned customer service with modern expertise, ensuring every client receives tailored guidance and support. Our historic venue features intimate performances by global artists, creating unique cultural experiences for local audiences. Through decades of service, we have launched countless musical careers while maintaining the warmth and trust of a neighborhood institution. Our legacy, rooted in founder Gloria Dingus' vision, continues under current management with the same passion for musical excellence and community enrichment.
Services
Music Lessons
Instrument Repairs
Live Concerts
Instrument Rentals
Online Lessons
Music Clinics
Stage Rentals
Community Programs
Instrument Sales
Free Trial Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of combined music education expertise with professional instructors
- Our repair technicians have over 75 years of combined experience restoring instruments
- We provide free trial lessons to help students find their perfect musical path
- We maintain Virginia's oldest music boutique with personalized service standards
- Our nonprofit venue brings world-class musical performances to intimate settings
What people say
Exceptional repair work
Knowledgeable staff
Quality music instruction
Personalized service
Community impact
Services
Music Lessons
We offer year-round private music lessons for all ages and skill levels in guitar, piano, voice, drums, violin, and more. Our experienced instructors provide personalized instruction in various musical styles. Lessons are available both in-person at our Warrenton location and through online platforms to accommodate different learning preferences.
Instrument Repairs
Our professional technicians handle all stringed and wind instrument repairs with over 75 years of combined experience. Services range from basic setups and tuning to vintage restorations and major structural repairs. We provide free evaluations and estimates to ensure instruments perform at their optimal level for musicians of all abilities.
Live Concerts
The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance hosts monthly live performances featuring world-class artists in an intimate setting. Our historic venue showcases diverse musical genres and provides cultural enrichment through concerts, art exhibitions, and special events for the local community and visitors.
Instrument Rentals
We offer instrument rental programs specifically designed for school band and orchestra students. Our rental fleet includes quality instruments maintained to ensure proper functionality and playability. The program provides an affordable entry point for students beginning their musical journey while offering maintenance support throughout the rental period.
Community Programs
Through our nonprofit organization, we deliver music education and performance opportunities to underserved populations. Programs include youth music clinics, senior outreach initiatives, and partnerships with local organizations to ensure music accessibility across all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
People
Tim Dingus
Founder and Owner
Tim Dingus founded Drum & Strum Music Center Music Center with his mother Gloria in 1990. With decades of musical experience since receiving his first guitar at age 16, he continues to lead the business with a commitment to quality instruction and community enrichment through music.
Dayna W.
Lessons Coordinator
Dayna W. manages all music lesson scheduling and instructor coordination at Drum & Strum Music Center Music Center. She ensures seamless program operations while maintaining the high standards of musical education established by the Dingus family over three decades of community service.
Questions
What music lesson options are available?
We offer private lessons in guitar, piano, voice, drums, violin, and more for all ages and skill levels. Lessons are available in-person at our Warrenton location or through online platforms.
Do you provide instrument repair services?
Yes, our professional technicians handle all stringed and wind instrument repairs, from basic maintenance to vintage restorations, with free evaluations and estimates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Warrenton, Virginia and the greater Washington DC area, with online lesson options available for students beyond our immediate service region.
Are free trial lessons available?
Yes, we offer free trial lessons to help students experience our teaching approach and determine their preferred musical direction before committing to regular sessions.
Do you host live music events?
Our affiliated Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance venue hosts monthly concerts featuring world-class artists in an intimate setting for local music enthusiasts.
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Reviews (5)
Daniel Bishop
Apr 29, 2022
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Great Music Shop! Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Repairs, installs and setups are top notch, done quickly at a very fair price. Owner Tim loves what he does and loves guitars and it shows!
Dat Nguyen
Apr 12, 2022
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I recently called about 15 other music shops to see if they could help me with something simple and none of them could but I was referred to Drum & Strum by one shop. Gave D&S a quick call and the gentleman who answered was very helpful. Nice drive out to their shop from the Manassas area and another individual (different from the person who answered the phone) immediately help and gave a few options.
They carry a nice selection of beginner to top end/professional gear. I've been playing guitar for about 35 years and professionally for about 20 and have seen how music shops have evolved over the years. I over heard a conversation with a beginner musician and their mom and this shops reminds me of the stores from my childhood where they really encourage and try to help to make sure you're getting the right information to make the right decision. Definitely a cool crew with a good selection of gear.
They carry a nice selection of beginner to top end/professional gear. I've been playing guitar for about 35 years and professionally for about 20 and have seen how music shops have evolved over the years. I over heard a conversation with a beginner musician and their mom and this shops reminds me of the stores from my childhood where they really encourage and try to help to make sure you're getting the right information to make the right decision. Definitely a cool crew with a good selection of gear.
Collin Bryson
Oct 20, 2021
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I ordered a strat from Drum & Strum through Reverb and it arrived in PERFECT condition and plays like a dream. They shipped it out very quickly and packed it very well. Thanks, guys! I love my new guitar!
Jeff Frazier
Sep 13, 2021
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Amazing collection of guitars, instruments and even better service. Tim and his team worked closely with me to find the collection of guitars and mandolin I've been looking for. They were patient, listened to what I was looking for and made the perfect match. After my purchase they were more than helpful to install pick-ups and custom fit the set up just right! Highly recommend!
John Sweet
Mar 20, 2021
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Thanks to Tim and Dean at Drum & Strum in Warrenton for giving new life to my grandmother's 1936 Gibson. I never had the privilege of meeting my grandmother but this guitar helps me connect to her soul. Dean performed major surgery on the guitar, over came several obstacles, and handed me back a guitar with beautiful sound, perfect intonation, and a pick up so that I can perform with it live. They reset the neck, reshaped the bridge, added new vintage-look tuner's, mended cracks, and painstakingly stained and sanded certain areas to keep the finishes authentic. I could not be happier with the result nor could I give a higher recommendation to take vintage and new instruments to Drum & Strum for repairs and TLC. Forever grateful.
