By Dave Simon, Corporate Development Manager, Ensemble Performing Arts Most music store owners think of their lesson program as a department. It has a schedule. It has teachers. It generates monthly tuition revenue. It lives in the back of the store, mostly runs itself, and, if you’re being honest, gets less of your attention than […]
School Rentals Done Right: Lessons from Paige’s Music In a retail landscape constantly shifting due to e-commerce, shrinking margins, and changing education priorities, one music store stands out for its razor-sharp focus and long-term success: Paige’s Music in Indiana. Founded in 1871 and now celebrating over 150 years in business, Paige’s journey offers valuable […]
If you’re a music store owner offering lessons, you might be sitting on the most valuable and scalable part of your business. Just ask Anthony Sloan and Bailey Kercheval, co-founders of Sloan Music School, a full-service music store and lesson center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Since opening in August 2020, their store has grown to 700+ […]
For nearly 90 years, Ernie Williamson Music has been a pillar in the music retail industry. What started as a small music shop in Pittsburg, Kansas, has grown into a regional powerhouse, with seven locations serving Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and beyond. But the story of Ernie Williamson Music didn’t begin with a grand business plan […]
How Small Changes Can Transform Your Business Running a music store is about more than selling and renting instruments or offering lessons. It’s about building a sense of community, forging meaningful connections, and staying adaptable in an ever-changing world. Few people embody this philosophy better than Matt Strosnider, owner of Shenandoah Music in Winchester, Virginia. […]