7DrumCity is a local business that promotes itself as one of the only places in the area for musicians where they are guaranteed to find the time, space and silence needed to practice effectively.
Practicing a musical instrument in a densely populated city like DC can be challenging due to noise restrictions or limited space in apartments and houses.
Neighbors don’t necessarily want to hear someone playing drums next door, for example.
That’s the foundation of 7DrumCity, a local business that promotes itself as one of the only places in the area for musicians where they are guaranteed to find the time, space and silence they need to practice effectively.
It’s like a musical sanctuary in the middle of the nation’s capital, explained 7DrumCity’s marketing director Amanda Dove.
“Through music and community, we can live a more enriching life, not so focused on the daily grind,” Dove said.
It is located on North Capitol Street in northwest DC, near Florida Avenue.
“DC is a very business-oriented city, and 7DrumCity is a respite from all that,” Dove said. “A lot of people call it their second home.”
The company offers a unique blend of community, creativity, and music education, calling itself “DC’s premier hub for musicians and hobbyists to learn, rehearse, and perform.”
Individuals who want to practice an instrument alone can reserve a room, but there are rooms that can accommodate bands for individuals.
It’s also a place where musicians who teach others bring their students for lessons. And according to Dove, all of the teachers who work at 7DrumCity have real stage experience.
“When I was taking music lessons back in the day, my teacher was an old lady who came to my house and taught me piano,” Dove said. “At 7DrumCity, you learn from certified rock stars who have industry knowledge.”
Bands don’t necessarily need to bring all their equipment when they rehearse, as the rooms include a full drum kit, sound system, guitar amps, a bass amp and an 88-key weighted keyboard.
“Everyone has their own unique style and is unabashedly themselves, and that’s something you don’t always see in DC,” Dove said. “I love that it’s just a comfortable space for everyone to express their individuality.”
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