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Dudleys B Sharp Academy
2101 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018, United States
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Dudleys B Sharp Academy

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La
Review №1

My 5-year old daughter loved taking ukulele classes with Mr. Dudley. After only a few classes, she became very enthusiastic about playing music. The classes also gave her a lot of confidence. Mr. Dudley is super kind and has a very very nice manner. I highly highly recommend the school.

Br
Review №2

Working with Coach Dudley has been an amazing experience, He is very encouraging and I like that he pushes you put of your comfort zone in order for you to grow as a vocalist. I have worked with him and seen improvement as a singer. I definitely would recommend taking up his classes to anyone!

Be
Review №3

Dudleys B Sharp Academy is a wonderful place to learn and grow. Mr. Dudley is friendly and comical at times but very professional. He teaches you to recognize your strengths and weaknesses and encourages either way. I appreciate the fact that he loves the Lord. However, he makes everyone feel comfortable as they develop their particular talent/gift.

Ma
Review №4

I went to this academy for voice lessons to build up my vocal range + to learn breathing techniques. I also took key board lessons online to help pass the time during pandemic lock down.Bro Dudley is a natural for pulling out talents that you didnt know you had. He builds up your confidence. Come on you can do it I haveconfidence in you. He is very patient and a professional musician of which he loves to share his musical talents. Dudley is a great guy and a man of faith.I would highly recommend Dudley B Sharp Academy.D Whte

Pa
Review №5

Great at engaing with kids and keeping them focussed and interested. From the first day, my son was excited about learning piano and even other instruments. The trial session was very smooth and the registration very easy.

As
Review №6

My daughter and I enjoyed working with Mr. Dudley. He was very understandings down accommodating, to all of our needs. He was even better at building a certain rapport with my daughter, that won’t be forgotten.

Ju
Review №7

My niece loved her lessons at Dudleys B Sharp. He was an excellent, attentive and light hearted teacher who has found his calling teaching music to others. I highly recommend you check out his studio.

va
Review №8

I’ve had a really good experience so far with Charles Foster learning guitar. I was previously learning from online resources and felt my progress was slow and stagnant. As I have been taking lessons in person, I feel I’m progressing much better and find learning guitar much more interesting. I like that lessons are organized and have clear objectives. I also like that he teaches from the book, but also personalizes the lessons with teaching theory and new chords/songs that would be of interest. He also has a really enthusiastic and engaging manner when teaching, I never feel bored or uninterested.

Sh
Review №9

Ive looked for years to find someone who could truly hear the music. Like the Barbara Streisand song says....Ive finally found someone. Daryl is that person. Many people can teach the piano and even play a few chords, but Daryl is a Master at it. He respects his instrument and is studied in all genres of music. Not only does he hear the music, but he can always establish the emotion behind a song just by hearing a few chords. I love working with him because he not only skilled and knowledgeable, but also fun! I would recommend anyone looking for a piano teacher or song arranger to try a class. You wont be disappointed.

Ti
Review №10

This Academy has been a God-sent for our creative teen looking to learn music. The instructors are knowledgeable and maximizes the individual time they have with each child. My 14 year old is quite the introvert but he absolutely loves the instruction he gets from this music academy. He is already playing music and creating music in a six month period of time, he had no prior music experience. This Academy by far has surpassed our expectations of quality and leadership. My 14 year old describes his experience here as always innovative and fun.

Lo
Review №11

Daryl Dudley at B Sharp Academy is a great teacher. I wasnt sure what to expect as an adult trying to learn piano at my age. Mr. Dudley listened to what I was looking to get out of the lessons, and my preferred learning method and he quickly took it from there. He teaches in a language that you can clearly understand. He has the ability to break down what seems to be difficult and show you the how and why in a manner that makes sense. The pace that he teaches moves forward not dwelling on previous lessons but shows you a different way to reinforce what has been taught. Ive only had a few lessons and Im much further along than I imagined I would be.

Er
Review №12

Darryl is Excellent! He is very professional and knowledgeable. He is patient and will push you to be your best. He is always encouraging and its clear that he wants his students to succeed.

Ad
Review №13

After interviewing with several piano teachers, I decided to enroll my grandson Noah who is 5 years old into the Dudley B Sharps studio. Mr. Dudley has the expertise and experience in how to teach piano. We really like the way he teaches. Mr. Dudley has a great attitude and has been very patient in teaching Noah the piano. Mr. Dudley makes Noah feel comfortable from the very first day Noah started, and Noah especially likes when Mr. Dudley hits the button that states “That was Easy”. We like that Mr. Dudley is a professional and understands the steps it takes in teaching a child so young to become a good piano player. I would highly recommend Dudley B Sharp studio; the teaching is awesome.

Na
Review №14

I highly recommend, Dudleys B Sharp Academy is amazing! Everyone is so professional, respectful, encouraging and just a delight to work with. Especially Daryl, who is beyond gifted in propelling students to achieve their best self. Im truly astounded of my success after working with Dudleys B Sharp Academy. Im more focus on my music goals with a determination to succeed, I write much more music and I can hear music differently. Thank you all for being so wonderful. Keep up the good work!

Ge
Review №15

Daryl Dudley is a gifted musician, skillful instructor and compassionate human being. In the few piano lessons Ive been blessed to have with Mr. Dudley, he has truly enhanced my understanding of music. Be prepared to laugh while you learn...because hes a character! I look forward to our next sessions and THANK YOU, Mr. Dudley, for your unwavering encouragement.

Al
Review №16

I have been going to sessions with Daryl Dudley for 4 months now and I have already seen improvement in my singing and confidence. He is a natural coach and encourager! I highly recommend him and his academy if you are looking to work on your technique and also build confidence behind your gift. Each session I leave more confident and closer to my goals as a singer. He is truly working from his passions and its contagious; you will be challenged to activate your own passions. You will realize that youre not only there for lessons and technique but to recognize your own heart and story behind the gift which makes Dudleys B Sharp Music Academy so unique!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Ch
Review №17

I have been taking piano lessons with Daryl Dudley for two months now, and Im loving my progress. After attempts with two other more traditional piano teachers left me uninspired, frustrated, and not making much progress (despite lots of practicing), this has been a great experience. I leave each lesson having learned a lot and eager to get to the piano to keep the momentum going. Highly recommend.

St
Review №18

Mr Dudley is a wonderful music teacher. My 7 year old son has been taking lesson for the past year. Mr. Dudley is extremely patient with him and made learning the piano fun. I would highly recommend him.

St
Review №19

Daryl Dudley is the man...Music Man!! He takes his role as CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) seriously and is one of the most patient & encouraging people Ive ever met! He is a gifted & anointed musician with an amazing group of talented musicians & instructors on his team.I started coaching with Daryl to improved my confidence and vocal technique in singing. Now I am singing confidently, completing & collaborating as a songwriter, writing blogs, as well as writing & performing spoken word! Who knew?...Daryl Dudley!!He is an extraordinary coach with a heart to see others shine to their full potential! I have nicknamed him The Auditory Archeologist because he has a gift for unearthing the dirt that covers a clients confidence & casts shadows on their shine. In my experience, he (mostly) gently brushes away the sediment (that which is carried by the winds and waves of lifes circumstances) of false sentiment (obstacles & layers that muffled my authentic voice). Daryl Dudley has the unique ability to hear what you may not even know is buried there...deep within your unrealized dreams!I know youll luv them, so check out the team at Dudleys B Sharp Music Academy!

Qu
Review №20

My twin daughters have been learning Piano for a couple of months with Mr. Dudley and they absolutely love it . Mr. Dudley is extremely patient and intelligent, my daughters are have grown and learned tremendously. I would recommend this instructor and location for any type of instrument knowledge.

Ch
Review №21

Daryl did a great job breaking thru the ice with my son who has social anxiety! He makes him comfortable and teaches in a way that encourages him. My son wants to practice and looks forward to the piano lessons!

Pa
Review №22

Dudley B Sharp is such an awesome music school. Ive been working with Charles Foster for over 4 months and Ive noticed great improvement: my ear, tone and breathing, overall, a huge difference! Im going to continue my journey here at Dudleys, Mr. Foster is so supportive and SUPER patient with me. I would recommend this school to any and all music lovers! :)

Ir
Review №23

I thoroughly enjoyed my vocal lessons with Dudleys B Sharp Academy! Mr. Dudleys enthusiasm and love for what he does is contagious. I was stretched beyond my goals for taking this class and I would recommend it to anyone seeking to come out of their shell with singing. He works diligently to bring out the best in his students!

Lo
Review №24

If you want to play gospel piano at the next level, I highly recommend Mr. Dudley. He understands what you are trying to accomplish with your music. After 2 lessons I knew that my prayers had been answered. You will learn and understand the theory as well as the practical of piano playing. He knows his way around a keyboard! and his easy going, self-assuring method of teaching will inspire you to step outside of your comfort zone.

Ma
Review №25

Charles Foster, amazing musician and person, taught me guitar and music production for the last two years and Im so thoroughly pleased with my experience with him. Hes incredible resourceful and teaches not only what he thinks you should know but also takes into account what you want to learn which is really cool. Hes a really charismatic, amicable guy who really cares about his work and teaching. So much that he asks, Did you learn anything today? after every lesson–and i always did. After taking lessons with him (my last one is tomorrow), i feel way more equipped and prepared for college (Im going Berklee College of Music this fall). Also, I feel like Ive developed a cool enough relationship with Charles that allows me to ask him questions outside of our lessons and he definitely answers. very genuine and great teacher. i definitely recommend him.

Sa
Review №26

My son began drum lessons last year and I absolutely love this facility and their approach. My son has NEVER stuck with anything (partly due to some developmental delays that he was born with) but he loves coming here every week. Daryl jr. is an excellent and patient teacher and my son is really coming along beautifully. He even loves to practice at home. I enjoyed B Sharp Academy so much that I began vocal coaching with Charles just last month and he has totally transformed me. This place is extremely professional and thorough. I highly recommend it.

J
Review №27

Mr Dudley is an amazing teacher. I have a 3 year old daughter that I signed up for lessons. He was extremely patient with her and made learning the piano fun. I would highly recommend him for your music lessons needs.

Ci
Review №28

Ive had such a great experience with Dudleys B Sharp Academy. Ive always wanted to learn gospel/jazz piano but been intimidated to do so because of the complexity in sound. Coming to Mr. Dudley, he not only demonstrated his proficiency in knowledge and skills but has an art of communicating it in a way that made it easy to grasp and understand. He was able to deconstruct what I had thought was complex into coherent components. Mr. Dudley is so patient and so encouraging all the time. I would highly recommend him!

Br
Review №29

My kids 5 and 7 love going to piano lessons with Mr. Dudley. He managed to keep them engaged and is able to relate to them while keeping it fun.

Sh
Review №30

My Daughter is 6 years old and loves music! I wanted her to learn the piano so I sent her to Dudleys B Sharp Academy. Shes really enjoying the experience and looks forward to class every week. The environment really allows her personality to shine

Ma
Review №31

Mr.Darryl Dudley is a great music instructor. I was able to learn new techniques and theory under his piano instruction. His personality and patience lends to an ease of learning. I highly recommend Dudley s B Sharp Academy for piano instruction

P
Review №32

74.7 out of 5Pamela Cannady Chapman recommends Dudleys B Sharp Music Academy.1 min ·My son started guitar lessons this summer and has learned a lot thus far! We are so pleased with his progress. Mr. Dudley is a gifted musician and is very professional and patient.LikeShow more reactionsCommentShare

An
Review №33

Daryl gave me a phenomenal 1 hour vocal lesson. I never thought I’d learn so much so fast, but he was a pleasure to work with! 100p would recommend.

GS
Review №34

My daughter had the pleasure of being taught piano by Dudleys B Sharp Academy, so I decided with the changes my voice was experiencing it was time to do some fine tuning! I am so glad that I began vocal coaching with B Sharp! I can truly see a difference in my singing and through the encouragement of Mr. Dudley, my confidence is soaring every time I open my mouth to worship.

Ya
Review №35

My daughter LOVES taking classes with Daryl. Hes very patient and keeps my daughters attention with every lesson!

Av
Review №36

I have been working with Daryl for about 6 months now for vocal training and I am so pleased. We have been working on finding intervals, breath control, and connecting with lyrics. Daryl is excellent at coaching to bring out your strengths. My confidence and performance quality have certainly improved since I began taking lessons. Daryl also helped me prepare for an audition for an a cappella group and with his guidance, I was able to perform confidently. Now I am in the group! I leave each lesson feeling good and having learned something new. Thank you, Daryl!

Ky
Review №37

Dudleys B Sharp Academy has really been one of the best experiences I have had in a long time. I am an independent acoustic soul artist which we all know if never easy. I was formally introduced to the owner Daryl nearly a year ago by a mutual friend of ours. Daryl was instrumental in vocally preparing me for a recording session I had coming up that week. He walked me through dynamic techniques on a particular original piece I would be recording which was extremely helpful. Later in the year I was searching for another affordable place to complete my EP project. He introduced me to one of his premier producers/audio engineer Charles and we hit it off immediately, realizing that he was the perfect fit for my musical style. Ever since, we have been plugging away to bring the EP to life. As an indie artist, it is very hard to find people that truly believe in your vision. Charles has brought my vision to life and need I say even pushed me to be a better artist. I am so appreciative of the Dudleys B Sharp family. They are now an integral part of my growth and success as an artist and I am forever grateful. I encourage anyone who has a musical dream to reach out because there are endless possibilities to what you can learn there. Whether you are an instrumentalist, vocalist, aspiring producer, songwriter, and everything else in between, Dudleys B Sharp Academy will get you right!

Ti
Review №38

Daryl Dudley has been an incredible mentor! From the beginning, he has believed in me and seen the vision of where I wanted to be and helped me reach that level and beyond. I definitely would recommend Dudleys B Sharp Academy to anyone wanting to take their music career to the next level!

Pr
Review №39

I lOve Dudleys B Sharp Academy. Darryls patient, unique, and organic way of teaching music and self-esteem stuck with me for life. He has been a true gem in my life. Once I sang for him, he told me to set a goal for myself to perform at an open mic. He taught me that cant was a curse word, I passed that on to my students. He described my sound to me so that I would hear what he heard, and appreciate what he embraced. He taught me piano accompaniments to the songs I wanted to sing. And when my crazy work schedule conflicted with my play time, he still showed me patience and accepted me where I was at. I learned on so many levels with him; it even made me more of a patient teacher myself. I recommend him to anyone wanting to explore their passion for music. Hes it.:)

Ki
Review №40

– The Dudleys B Sharp music and Arts school is one of its kind.Its so identical in the way you are being tought.There are no two sessions that are the same.

Ja
Review №41

I have been going to this academy for 2 years now and have learned so much from my patient and understanding teacher Mr. Charles.

Be
Review №42

Our experience with B. Sharp Academy has truly been amazing. Its better than we ever imagined. We decided after wrestling with the decision for about 2 years that we would make the commitment to drive our son Ephraim(10) and daughter Ebban(9) to Washington D.C. every Saturday for lessons. We live in Baltimore County!! So we called Mr. Dudley and explained what we were looking for and scheduled their first lesson. WHAT A BLESSING!! Ephraim and Ebban are working with Mr. Charles Foster who has been awesome. He knew immediately each of their learning styles. They absolutely love music and learning and with Mr. Fosters passion, knowledge, and encouragement they are growing tremendously. We are amazed at the progress theyve made in less than 2 months. Their older siblings and family members were shocked to see them playing the piano, especially knowing that they play the saxophone. I love that they practice on their own every evening and in the morning before school. That is a blessing. We have to get a 2nd keyboard now. We are so grateful for Dudleys B Sharp Academy. For anyone who may be contemplating whether or not to attend Dudleys B Sharp Academy dont wait as long as we did. They really are a blessing. Our son Ezra has joined the B Sharp family after watching Mr. Charles Foster teaching his siblings piano he asked if he could give bass lessons a try. Again I was skeptical because he had lessons before in Baltimore and didnt like it. So his brand new guitar sat in his room for about 4 years. After his siblings piano practice we asked Mr. Foster to talk to him about the bass and he did with no hesitation. Not only did he talk to him he took the time to show him some things giving him a mini lesson. He was hooked after that!! I had him take a week and decide if he wanted to play, and at he end of that week to let us know his decision. He has now been taking lessons a little over a month and he is growing tremendously. He is really having a good time and enjoying his Saturday lessons. To see and hear him practicing at night is such a blessing ! B Sharp Academy is such a special place and I highly recommend giving them a try.

De
Review №43

Awesome experience! Makes everything clear and understandable!

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  • Address:2101 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018, United States
  • Site:http://dudleybsharp.com/
  • Phone:+1 202-899-5810
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Categories
  • Music school
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9AM–7PM
  • Thursday:9AM–7PM
  • Friday:9AM–7PM
  • Saturday:9AM–7PM
  • Sunday:9AM–7PM
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