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Important Announcements
Start Lessons This Fall
Private lesson registration is now open at Accelerando Music @ The Barn in Alexandria, VA! We’re welcoming new students ages 5+ for private instruction in the instrument of their choice, and your first trial lesson is FREE. Fall lesson spots—especially popular after-school times—fill quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your place and find the perfect teacher for your musician!
Join a Group Class This Fall
Make music, make memories, and find the class that fits your child’s age and personality this fall! Our lineup includes playful early-childhood music, drop-off musicianship classes, singing ensembles, creative art + music experiences, and interactive musical storytelling. Chose from age-specific classes or mixed age classes. FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE!
Introducing...Art & Music Combo Classes
Bring creativity to life through music, movement, and art! Our Art + Music Combo Classes are designed for young children who love to sing, move, explore, and create.
Each class blends engaging musical activities—like singing, rhythm instruments, movement, and imaginative play—with hands-on art experiences that encourage creativity, coordination, self-expression, and sensory exploration.
Introducing...Tales & Tunes Musical Storytelling
What happens when story time becomes a musical adventure? In Tales & Tunes, children don’t just listen to the story—they help bring it to life!
Each class centers around a story that we transform into an interactive sound story using mini songs, musical sound effects, rhythm instruments, movement and imaginative play. Children may create the footsteps of a character on a drum, make magical sounds with chimes, gallop through the room to music or join in a repeated song as the story unfolds.
Book a Summer Drop-In Class
Summer drop-ins go through the end of August! Choose from age-specific music classes, mixed-age Tots with Tempo classes, Munchkins with Melody drop-off classes, and special Sing, Shake & Create music-and-art experiences. Register for the dates that work for your family — no weekly commitment required! FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE!
Six Pathways to Meaningful Music Education
Group music classes in alexandria & arlington
From babies to adults, Accelerando Music @ The Barn offers inspiring, developmentally-grounded group music classes for every stage of life in the Hybla Valley and Fort Hunt areas of Alexandria, VA.
Our award-winning Tots with Tempo early childhood music program sparks a love of learning in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (0–5) through singing, rhythm, sensory play, and joyful, play-based music-making—perfect for families looking for baby music classes or toddler music classes in Alexandria, VA.
(🌟 Families in Arlington, VA can also join the fun with our Tots with Tempo mixed-age classes at the Lyon Village Community House—one of Arlington’s most beloved spots for baby, toddler, and preschool music classes that bring the same playful, high-quality experience found at The Barn.)
As children grow, they continue their musical journey in Crescendo Creators, our group-class umbrella for ages 4.5–12. This program features our PreK–K drop-off ukulele + general music class, elementary music enrichment, Funky FUNdamentals, and the Singing Sensations children’s choir—building confidence, teamwork, musicianship, and performance skills in a nurturing, community-centered environment.
For families seeking sensory-friendly or therapeutic support, Calming Connections offers small-group music therapy classes for ages 0–5 and individualized one-on-one sessions for clients of all ages. Led by our board-certified music therapist, these classes support emotional regulation, communication, motor development, and social-emotional growth through evidence-based music experiences.
✨ Schedule your free trial class today in Alexandria or Arlington and discover why families call Accelerando Music the top choice for early childhood music, kids’ group classes, and music therapy programs in Northern Virginia!
private lessons
Accelerando Music @ The Barn offers private music lessons in Alexandria, VA for ages 5 and up, tailored to each student’s goals and interests. Our one-on-one weekly lessons are taught by highly qualified and caring instructors who make learning both effective and fun.
Students can choose from a wide range of instruments, including piano, guitar (acoustic and electric), drums, voice, ukulele, bass guitar, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, and more. Whether your child is just starting out or an advanced player looking to grow, our private instrumental lessons in the Hybla Valley and Fort Hunt area build strong musical skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.
Our Calming Connections program also offers individualized 30-minute music therapy sessions for clients of all ages. Led by board-certified music therapist Faith Hubbard, these one-on-one sessions support emotional regulation, communication, motor skills, focus, and overall well-being through evidence-based, goal-oriented music experiences tailored to each client’s needs.
✨ Book your free trial lesson today and experience why Accelerando Music is Alexandria’s favorite music school for kids and families!
School & enrichment programs
Accelerando Music partners with schools, daycares, charter schools, and enrichment centers across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland to provide high-quality, on-site music classes for children ages 0–10. Our trained music education specialists bring everything needed for engaging weekly lessons that spark creativity, rhythm, movement, instrument exploration, and singing.
By outsourcing music education to Accelerando Music, schools receive a complete, ready-to-go program that supports developmental milestones, builds classroom community, and introduces children to the joy of making music. Parents and administrators love how our school music programs throughout the DMV combine professional expertise with playful, hands-on activities that keep kids excited to learn.
✨ Schedule a free demo class today and experience how Accelerando Music can enrich your school community with weekly music education!
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s big day with an unforgettable music-themed birthday party in Alexandria, VA at Accelerando Music @ The Barn! We host onsite birthday parties for ages 1–15 with exciting themes like Superhero Adventures, Pop Star Karaoke, Under the Sea, Firefighter Frenzy, and Rock-Star Spectacular—all led by our energetic music specialists. Families love the convenience of hosting at The Barn, where kids can sing, dance, and play together in a festive, music-filled setting.
For families looking to party at home or another venue, Accelerando Music also provides mobile birthday party entertainment for ages 1–8. Our trained specialists bring instruments, props, and interactive activities straight to your location, creating a lively celebration that keeps kids engaged and smiling.
✨Book your child’s birthday party with Accelerando Music today—choose The Barn in Alexandria or let us bring the music to you for a celebration they’ll never forget!
community EVents
At Accelerando Music @ The Barn, we believe music is meant to be shared. That’s why we host family-friendly community events in Alexandria, VA designed to bring people together through creativity, fun, and song. Families love our kids’ and family open mic nights, seasonal favorites like the Fall Festival and Spring Festival, and lively concerts on the lawn that turn music into a celebration. We also offer Spanish music classes and other unique events that make The Barn a gathering place for all ages.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand our vision of community by offering free spaces for playdates, parent meet-ups, and family gatherings. Our mission is simple: to grow connection and joy in the Hybla Valley and Fort Hunt area by making music accessible to everyone.
✨ Join us at The Barn in Alexandria and experience how music can build community, create memories, and bring families together.
Upcoming Events
Join us for upcoming events, from community gatherings to special sales. We can't wait to see you there.
Sunday Supper Club
Every Sunday
Evenings in the Park
First Friday of the Month
Morning Brews & Views
Every Saturday
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