UPDATE: Per DC's Phase 2 reopening plan, we are now open for room rentals as of Wednesday June 24th! 

​​Got an upcoming show or audition?
Need a place to practice?
Want to test out that new amp?
Getting a new music project started?
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We built 16 rooms in DC, specifically for this -- use them!

All rooms come fully equipped! Just plug in & go.
We take pride in maintaining and repairing all gear. 
We buy new gear at Chuck Levin's and fix it at Rock'n Repair.
​See below for full tech spec lists.

All patron bands encouraged to post their show fliers at 7DC!
Please notify us of special requests in advance.
Free street parking - usually fairly easy.
Closest metro is NOMA (Red Line). Walk north on 1st, go left on P.

Book a room

Bookable Hours *new as of 6/26/20*:
6:00pm - 10:00pm, M-F
11:00am - 8:00pm, Sa/Su

We now also have four solo rooms available on a weekly basis as Private Artist Studios.
​Solo Rooms are $150 for the whole week (11am to 8pm), or $125 for enrolled 7DC students.
Band Rooms range between $200 and $350/week. 

Apply for Weekly A Room Rental

Full-Size Rehearsal Rooms

The Red Room

Gear Included in Rental:

• Drums: Gretsch Catalina Maple kit (10/12/16" toms, 22" kick)

• Cymbals: Zildjian A's and/or Sabian AAX or XSR (2 crashes)
• Bass Amp: Mark Bass Mini CMD 121P Bass Combo
• Guitar Amps: Fender Supersonic, Ampeg G-212, Line 6 Spider II
• Keyboard: Yamaha P-45; 88 weighted keys + pedal & seat
• PA System: 3 SM58 mics w/ stands, 2 12" Mackie Thump speakers
• Mixer: PreSonus AR12 Mixer w/ Bluetooth input & SD card recording 

The Cathedral Room

Gear Included in Rental:

• Drums: Gretsch Renown kit (10/12/16" toms, 22" kick), 14" snare
• Cymbals: Zildjian A's and/or Sabian AAX or XSR (2 crashes)
• Bass Amp: TC Electronic BG250
• Guitar Amps: VOX AC30, Fender Princeton Chorus
• Keyboard: Alesis QS-8; 88 weighted keys + pedal & seat
• ​PA System: 3 SM58 mics w/ stands, 2 12" Mackie Thump speakers
• Mixer: Soundcraft Signature 10 (8 inputs); 1/8" input

The Carriage House

Gear Included in Rental:

• Drums: Pearl Session Custom kit (12/13/16" toms, 22" kick)
• Cymbals: Zildjian Sweet Ride, New Beat HH's, 16" & 18" A crashes
• Bass amp: Mark Bass CMD 121p
• Guitar amps: Marshall Valvestate 2000, Fender Ultimate Chorus
• Keyboard: Yamaha P-45 weighted 88-key keyboard + pedal & seat
• PA System: 3 SM58 mics w/ stands, 2 Alto PA speakers
• Mixer: Allen & Heath ZED 22-FX mixer (22 tracks)

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Mid-Size Band Rehearsal Rooms

The Orange Room

Gear included in rental:​

• Drums: Tama Rockstar Custom kit (10/12/13/16" toms, 22" kick)
• Cymbals: Zildjian A's and/or Sabian AAX/SBX (2 crashes)
• Bass Amp: TC Electronic B250
• Guitar Amps: Fender FM212R, Vox Valvetronix
• Keyboard: Privia weighted 88-key keyboard + pedal & seat
• PA System: 3 SM58 mics w/ stands, 1 Alto PA speaker
• ​Mixer: Presonus StudioLive AR8 Mixer w/ Bluetooth input + SD recording

The Gold Room

Gear included in rental:

• Drums: Drum Doctors custom fusion kit (10" rack tom, 13 & 14" floor toms, 20" kick)
• Cymbals: Istanbul Agop Xist cymbals
• Guitar Amps:​ Roland JC-120, Line6 Spider II
• Bass amp: TC Electronic BG250 bass amp
• Keyboard: Privia weighted 88-key keyboard + pedal & seat
• PA System: 3 SM58 Mic's + 1 Alto PA speaker
• Mixer: Presonus StudioLive AR8 w/ Bluetooth input + SD card recording

The Amethyst Room

Gear included in rental:

• Drums: 5-piece Pearl Export, 12/13/16" toms, 22" kick 
• Cymbals: Zildjian A's and Istanbul Agop Xist cymbals.
• Guitar amps: RolandJC-90, Line6 Spider IV
• Bass amp: TC Electronic BG250
• Keyboard: Casio WK-245 76-key keybaord
• PA System: 3 SM58 mics, 2 JBL PA speakers
• Mixer: Presonus StudioLive AR8 w/ Bluetooth input + SD card recording

Solo Practice Rooms

The Rose Room

For solo practice on any instrument - but primarily drums.​
Gear Included in Rental:
Gretch Catalina Club 4 piece kit w/ throne & pedal
12" Evans RealFeel practice pad
All-in-one Behringer PA system with 4 inputs (ask front desk for a mic)
Headphones & extra cables

The Green Room

For solo practice on any instrument - but primarily drums.​
Gear Included in Rental:
Gretch Catalina Club 4 piece kit w/ throne & pedal
12" Evans RealFeel practice pad
Fender acoustic guitar amp / PA combo
​Headphones & extra cables

Lesson Rooms
Available for Solo Practice

The Yellow Room

For solo practice on any instrument - but primarily drums.​
Gear Included in Rental:
2x Gretch Catalina Club 4 piece kits, 2x 12" practice pads
1 spindle-style throne, 1 hydraulic-style throne
Zildjian A series cymbals
PA system with 4 inputs (ask front desk for a mic & XLR)
Bass amp & guitar amp
Headphones & extra cables

The Blue Room

For solo practice on any instrument - but primarily drums.​
Gear Included in Rental:
2x Yamaha Stage Custom 4-piece kits
2x 12" practice pads with wall-mounted mirror
1 spindle-style throne, 1 hydraulic-style throne
Zildjian A series cymbals
PA system with 4 inputs (ask front desk for a mic & XLR)
Bass amp & guitar amp
Headphones & extra cables

The Indigo Room

For solo practice on any instrument - but primarily drums.​
Gear Included in Rental:
2x Pearl Rhythm Traveller 4-piece kits (with upgraded floor toms)
2x 12" practice pads with wall-mounted mirror
1 spindle-style throne, 1 hydraulic-style throne
Istanbul Agop-series cymbals
PA system with 4 inputs (ask front desk for a mic & XLR)
Headphones & extra cables
(no amps live in this room; ask the front desk to use one)

The Turquoise Room

For solo practice on any instrument - but primarily drums.​
Gear Included in Rental:
2x Tama Club Jam 4-piece kits
2x 12" practice pads with wall-mounted mirror
1 spindle-style throne, 1 hydraulic-style throne
Istanbul Agop series cymbals
PA system with 4 inputs (ask front desk for a mic & XLR)
Headphones & extra cables
Bass amp

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Fresh dirty beets must be provided by all drummers