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DC's hub & incubator for music fans to learn, rehearse, and perform

We're open!
Covid-19 has hit us hard, but we are staying afloat thanks to support from our community, as well as grant funding.  Currently we are open with limited capacity, and enlisting new sanitation procedures:

  1. MASKS - Masks are required inside and outside all rooms, including singers.
  2. AIR - Our buildings do not have central air ducts (thankfully); we use high-efficiency wall-mounted mini-split units which circulate and filter air in each room through newly upgraded filtration systems that we clean twice per month. Unit fans are left on at all times to improve circulation.
  3. CHECK-IN - All patrons are asked for a temperature check prior to entry, along with a squirt of hand sanitizer.
  4. STUDIO CLEANING - All door handles and commonly touched surfaces are cleaned daily.
  5. SCHEDULING - Solo room rentals are spaced out with 15 minute gaps between all bookings to air out the rooms. Band practice room rentals are limited to one band per room per day, 6-10pm only. 
  6. MICROPHONES - All singers are required to use our provided disposable mic covers. Mics must be requested from the front desk and are collected and sanitized daily. 

Additionally, we have sadly had to suspend all Flashband shows, monthly Potluck Jams, traditional in-person shows at The Pocket, and our beer & wine bar. Our sponsored open mics at Sauf Haus, Boundary Stone, and Ugly Mug are currently suspended as well. 

However, we are staying afloat by pivoting to offering virtual music lessons on all instruments, as well as producing livestream shows at The Pocket that you can watch from home. We also now offer in-person drum lessons from 3 of our 9 drum teachers, for those who feel comfortable.

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We will push through this difficult time and bend but not break!

If you are so inclined and financially able to do so, please consider a donation -- this will go towards keeping us afloat financially until things return to normal! Stay strong & keep growing.
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Thank you to all who have donated or continued to patronize our services through this tough time! We love you and we look forward to being back to full capacity soon.

Cheers and stay funky. 

Miles Ryan
​Founder & CEO


​We enable hobbyists ​to live balanced and fulfilling lives through music.
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Music Lessons 

PRACTICE FOR FREE.
LEARN FROM COOL TEACHERS.


​Drums  ||  Guitar  ||  Keyboard  ||  Voice

> All students can sign out solo practice rooms for free for 1 hour per day.

> All teachers actively gig in the DMV scene. Be inspired and catch them at a show!

> Perform at our bi-monthly student concerts.


LEARN MORE & GET STARTED TODAY

Practice Rooms

JUST PLUG IN & PLAY.
ENJOY THE WARM VIBE.

6 Band Rooms  ||  7 Solo Rooms

> All band rooms come fully equipped with amps, drums, keyboard, and PA system. 

> Solo rooms include drums, headphones, a PA speaker, and a practice amp.

> We care about our rooms & gear, and keep everything functional, tuned, and clean.
Book roomS & See Gear List

"The Pocket" Venue & Recording Studio

70-PERSON VENUE & BAR.
EXPERIENCE AMAZING SOUND.

All Genres  ||  Showcases  ||  Jams

> Incredible acoustics and sound quality with recording capability.

> Professional lighting design, moving lights + fog machine =  awesome photos & experience.

> Small bar with drinks and snacks.
View SHOW lineup

Gear Repair Shop

REPAIR YOUR ELECTRONIC MUSIC GEAR
ONLY REPAIR SHOP IN DC

Amps  ||  Guitars  ||  Synths  ||  Turntables


> Rock'n Repair
 thrives right here inside 7DC's "city walls" in our newly renovated Carriage House garage.
> Contact them today to schedule a personal appointment to evaluate your gear!


Visit Rock'n Repair.com

Community Events

BUILD COMMUNITY AND CULTURE.
ENGAGE WITH OTHERS.

Potluck Jams  ||  Open Mics ||  7DC Festivals

> Come to our Open House Potluck Jam every first Sunday of the month. Bring your instrument and a dish, network with musicians, and start jamming in one of our 16 rooms! 

> Catch the weekly open mics at Boundary Stone on Mondays, and Ginny Hill Project's Sauf Haus open mic every Tuesday. 7DC sponsors these with a maintained 7drum kit.


Flashband

FORM A ONE-TIME BAND AT A JAM,
AND PLAY A SHOW 1 MONTH LATER.

Network  ||  Form A Real Band  ||  Play Epic Showcases

​> An incredible experience for connecting with other musicians, playing on stage, and just for a few weeks' commitment.

Register for the next Event

Do something you've
​always wanted to do ​


​Be able to jam with friends


Get into a fun artistic hobby


Learn how to play your favorite songs


​Get involved in the music community

Learn more and start grooving today!

Check out our vibe and story:

   7DC has been a second home and family for me. It is not only a place to practice and learn music, it is also a community that stems out into different events such as Flashband.
– Héctor C
   Their teachers don't just show you how to play drums, they share their passion for music with you and help you develop your own.
​- Brandon​​​​ C
​   The 7DC team has effortlessly made me feel comfortable, assisted, and welcomed. It's very easy to book a room online and I enjoy the personal contact I have with my teacher and the managing staff.  
​- Gabriela
   7DC is a warm and welcoming place. Great community!
​- Athena K
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1506 & 1508 North Capitol St NW, Washington DC 20002  |  202-643-7424
Bookable Hours (during Covid): 6pm - 10pm Weekdays, 11am - 6pm Weekends
  • Lessons
    • Teachers & Staff
    • Drum Transcriptions
  • Practice Rooms
  • The Pocket
  • Flashband
  • INFO
    • Images for promo
    • Report an Issue