PA Rentals are Now Available!

That’s right! Chuck’s is now doing Sound System rentals. We have created a rental pool of the latest in PA  technology to ensure that your rental experience is as easy as can be, and sounds great too! We have an assortment of powered speakers (starting at $40/pair per night!), mixers, wired microphones, interference free digital wireless …Read More

Chuck’s Premier Mic Room is in Development!

We are always trying to give you better ways to test your gear so that you know you are buying the right piece for your rig, the first time around. For the past few months we’ve been quietly working to build our newest live demo area, the Microphone Room! We’ll have mics ranging in price …Read More

iOS and Music!

     With the speed at which tablets, smartphones, touch computers, and other mobile devices are improving, so are their uses in the music world! iPads make incredible effects processors when used in conjunction with Digitech’s powerhouse iPB-10 paired with Digitech’s Nexus App (which is free). Use the new Auria Digital Audio Workstation Software with the …Read More

Toys for Tots at Chuck’s!

     Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center is a Toys for Tots Drop-Off site for our 4th year running.  Please help kids and families in need by helping them have an amazing Holiday Season! Bring any new, unopened, unwrapped gifts for children up to age 12 to Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center and place them in …Read More

Holiday Hours!! Open longer for your Holiday Shopping!

     We know that the Holiday Season can often be hectic and stressful! So much to do and not enough time to do it, right?? Well at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center we want you to have plenty of time to fit us in. Take the time to try out those two guitars and really …Read More

The 36th International Saxophone Symposium is Jan. 4th and 5th!!!

     Once again Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center will be represented at the 36th International Saxophone Symposium 4th and 5th January 2013, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Va.      Sponsored by the United States Navy Band, the International Saxophone Symposium is the premier saxophone conference in North America drawing …Read More

Sonor Perfect Balance Pedal Review

Reviewed By:  Matt Lipstein, Drums and Percussion        Let me start by first saying that this pedal is definitely not for everyone.  If you like the acceleration provided by an offset cam such as Tama’s Iron Cobra or the dizzying amount of adjustments of Pearl’s Eliminator Chain Drive this pedal is not for you.  …Read More

The NAMM Show is Coming! New Gear Coming Your Way!

     The NAMM (National Association of Musical Merchants) Show is an annual gathering of all the musical gear manufacturers and retailers from around the world! Having all the manufacturers in one place lets us check out ALL the new gear from your favorite manufacturers to be released in 2013, and gives us a chance to …Read More

NAMM Update Part 1

Hello everyone! The gang is all here and we had quite a whirlwind day. There’s more gear being released this year than there has in years! It’s hugely exciting. Lots of great great stuff coming soon. Here are a few of the gems we came across on Day 1:   Shure GLX-Digital Wireless Systems: Shure …Read More

Anatomy of a Snare Drum Part 1

    The Snare Drum is arguably the most important drum in a set.  In addition to holding a personal connection to, the snare drum exemplifies and accentuates the characteristics of the individual drummer.  Snare drums can be tight or loose, wet or dry, loud or soft high or low, etc.  What follows is an …Read More