36th Annual America’s Top Music Chains

As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates based on data available to our research team.

Guitar Center

PO, P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

(Including Music & Arts)

Total Units 441

Opened ‘17 19

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A, but often estimated

to be in excess $2 billion.

5795 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village,

Calif. 91362

(818) 735-8800

[email protected]

www.guitarcenter.com

CEO: Ron Japinga

 

Sam Ash Music Corp.

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units 46

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

278 Duffy Drive, Hicksville, N.Y. 11802

(516) 932-6400

[email protected]

www.samash.com

CEO: Richard Ash

 

Music Go Round

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT

Total Units 34

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $32 MM

605 Hwy 169N #400, Minneapolis, Minn.

(763) 520-8500

[email protected]

www.musicgoround.com

Director: Tim Kletti

 

Fletcher Music Centers PO

Total Units 17

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) $11 MM

3966 Airway Circle, Clearwater, Fla. 33762

(727) 571-1088

[email protected]

www.fletchermusic.com

CEO: John Riley

 

Schmitt Music Co.

P, DP, SR, EK, PC, BO, FA, PM

Total Units 14

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

Butler Square, 2400 Freeway Blvd.,

Brooklyn Center, Minn. 55430

(763) 566-4560

[email protected]

www.schmittmusic.com

CEO: Tom Schmitt

 

Steinway Hall P

Total Units 14

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

109 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019

(212) 246-1100

[email protected]

www.steinwayshowrooms.com

CEO: Michael T. Sweeney

 

J.W. Pepper & Son PM

Total Units 12

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

2480 Industrial Blvd., Paoli, Pa. 19301

(610) 648-0500

[email protected]

www.jwpepper.com

CEO: John Riley

 

Piano Distributors PO, P, DP, EK, PM

Total Units 9

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 2

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1475 12th St. E., Palmetto, Fla. 34221

(941) 729-5047

[email protected]

www.pianodistributors.com

 

Brook Mays Music BO, PC

Total Units 9

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $15.5 MM

8605 Carpenter Frwy., Dallas, Texas 75247

(214) 905-4950

[email protected]

www.brookmays.com

CEO: Bill Everitt

 

Quinlan & Fabish Music BO, PC, PM

Total Units 8

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

6827 High Grove Blvd., Burr Ridge, Ill. 60527

(630) 654-4111

[email protected]

www.qandf.com

CEO: George Quinlan, Jr.

 

Menchey Music Service

P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 8

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

80 Wetzel Dr., Hanover, Pa. 17331

(717) 637-2185

[email protected]

www.mencheymusic.com

CEO: Joel Menchey

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Palen Music Center PC, FA, SR, EK, PM

Total Units 8

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1560 E. Raynell Pl., Springfield, Mo. 65804

(417) 882-7000

www.palenmusic.com

 

George’s Music Stores

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units 7

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

650 W. Swedesford Rd., Berwyn, Pa. 19312

(610) 993-3110

www.georgesmusic.com

CEO: George Hines

 

Marshall Music Co.

PO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units 7

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, Mich. 48912

(517) 337-9700

[email protected]

www.marshallmusic.com

CEO: Dan Marshall

 

West Music Co.

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 7

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $45 MM

5th Street, Coralville, Iowa 52241

(319) 351-2000

[email protected]

www.westmusic.com

CEO: Robin Walenta

 

Jacobs Music P, DP

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1718 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103

(215) 568-7800

[email protected]

www.jacobsmusic.com

CEO: Chris Rinaldi

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Kennelly Keys DP, PC, BO, FA, SR, EK, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

4918 196th St., Lynwood, Wash. 98036

(425) 771-7020

[email protected]

www.kennellykeysmusic.com

CEO: William J. Kennelly

 

Nick Rail Music DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $9 MM

2801 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, Calif.

(805) 569-5353

[email protected]

www.nickrailmusic.com

CEO: Nick Rail

 

Ted Brown Music Co.

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT IN, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $12.5 MM

6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, Wash.

(253) 272-3211

[email protected]

www.tedbrownmusic.com

CEO: Whitney Brown Grisaffi

 

Saied Music

PO, DP, BO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

3259 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, Okla. 74135

(918) 742-5541

[email protected]

www.saiedmusic.com

CEO: Bob Saied

 

Eckroth Music Co. P, DP, BO, FA, PC

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $12 MM

1655 N. Grandview Lane, Bismark, N.D.

(701) 223-5320

[email protected]

www.eckroth.com

CEO: Jeffrey Eckroth

 

Frank Rieman Music, Inc.

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $10 MM

4420 E. Broadway, Des Moines, Iowa 50317

(515) 262-0365

[email protected]

www.riemansmusic.com

CEO: Pam Donahue

 

White House of Music

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

2101 Springdale Rd., Waukesha, Wis. 53186

(262) 798-9700

[email protected]

www.whitehouseofmusic.com

CEO: Christopher White

 

Bertrand’s Music DP, BO, FA, EK, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

13179-5 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego,

Calif. 92129

(888) 780-1812

www.bertrandsmusic.com

CEO: John Bertrand, Sr.

 

C&M Music Center, LLC

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

2515 Williams Blvd., Kenner, La. 70062

(504) 468-8688

[email protected]

www.candmmusic.com

CEO: Chris Nail & Melvin Volz, Jr.

 

Keyboard Concepts P, DP, PM

Total Units 6

Opened ‘17 2

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

5600 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, Calif. 91041

(828) 787-0201

[email protected]

www.keyboardconcepts.com

CEO: Dennis Hagerty

 

The Music Center, Inc. BO, FA, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

202 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645

(828) 758-5253

www. themusiccenterinc.com

 

Rettig Music BO, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

6323 Sawmill Rd., Ohio 43017

(614) 792-2100

www.rettigmusic.com

 

Willis Music Co.

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $6.95 MM

7380 Industrial Road, Florence, Ky. 41042

(859) 283-2050

[email protected]

www.willismusic.com

CEO: Kevin Cranley

 

Music Exchange PO, P, DP

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1501 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, Calif. 95696

(925) 933-6310

www.muex.com

 

Ken Stanton Music

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $12.6 MM

119 Cobb Pkwy. N., Ste. A, Marietta, Ga.

(770) 427-2491

[email protected]

www.kenstanton.com

CEO: Kenny Stanton

 

Heid Music P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $12.5 MM

308 E. College Ave., Appleton, Wis. 54911

(920) 734-1969

[email protected]

www.heidmusic.com

CEO: Todd Heid

 

Springfield Music BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ’16 0

Closed ’16 0

Volume (est. ’16) $7.0 MM

1902 E. Meadowmere St., Ste. 1,

Springfield, Missouri 65804

(417) 832-1665

[email protected]

www.springfieldmusic.com

CEO: Donovan Bankhead

 

Collins Music Center

PO, P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ’16 0

Closed ’16 0

Volume (est. ’16) N/A

706 W. Jackson, El Campo, Texas 77437

(979) 543-2928

[email protected]

www.collinsmusiccenter.com

CEO: Randy Collins

 

Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers

PO, P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $8.6 MM

201 Mullberry St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701

(570) 326-2094

[email protected]

www.rmsides.com

CEO: Peter Sides

 

Tarpley Music Co.

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 5

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $9.4 MM

2420 Commerce, Amarillo, Texas 79109

(806) 355-0795

[email protected]

www.tarpleymusic.com

CEOs: John & David Tarpley

 

Hermes Music BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) $22 MM

830 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, Texas 78577

(956) 904-4400

[email protected]

www.hermes-music.com

CEO: Alberto Kreimerman

 

Dietze Music House

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

6800 P. St., Lincoln, Neb. 68505

(402) 476-6644

[email protected]

www.dietzemusic.com

CEO: Tim Pratt

 

Portman’s Music BO, PC, FA, SR, EK,

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

7650 Abercorn St., Savannah, Ga. 31406

(912) 354-1500

www.portmansmusic.com

CEO: Jerry Portman

 

Portland Music Co.

DP, BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

531 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, Ore. 97214

(503) 226-3719

[email protected]

www.portlandmusiccompany.com

CEO: Mark Taylor

 

C.A. House Music P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

3700 Cavalier Cir., Parkersburg, W. Va. 26104

(304) 422-4676

www.cahousemusic.com

 

Mississippi Music

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $8.5MM

222 Main St., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401

(601) 544-5828

[email protected]

www.mississippimusic.com

CEO: Rosi K. Johnson

 

Evola Music Center PO, P, DP, BO, PM

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

2184 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

(248) 334-0566

www.evola.com

CEO: Jim Evola

 

Jackson’s Music P, DP, BO, FA, PC, EK, SR

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1409 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C.

(336) 760-9635

www.jacksonsmusic.com

CEO: Douglas J. Dryden

 

Piano & Organ Center PO, P, DP, EK, PM

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

Box 2369 Great Northern Mall, Clay, N.Y.

(315) 622-3926

www.pianoandorgancenter.com

President: David Constantino

 

The Clavier Group, Steinway Hall P

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

5301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas

(214) 526-1853

[email protected]

www.steinwaypianos.com

CEO: Danny Saliba

 

N-Tune Music & Sound

P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 1

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $5.3 MM

1141 E. 42nd St., Odessa, Texas 79762

(432) 362-1164

[email protected]

www.ntunemusic.com

CEO: Tim Jones

 

Henderson Music Co. P, DP

Total Units 4

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

4359 Dixie Hwy., Elsemere, Ky. 41018

(859) 431-2111

www.hendersonmusic.com

CEO: Carl Henderson

 

Piano Gallery O, P, DP, EK, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 3

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

5478 South Green Street, Murray, Utah

(801) 266-9550

[email protected]

www.pianogallery.com

CEO: Stan Beagley

 

Griggs Music BO, PC, FA, SR, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 1

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

3849 N. Brady St., Davenport, Iowa 52806

(563) 391-9000

[email protected]

www.griggsmusic.com

CEO: Steve Judge

 

Keyboard World PO, P, DP, FA, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

14701 National Hwy., LaVale, Md. 21502

(301) 729-1817

[email protected]

www.keyboardworld.com

CEO: Ronald B. Klinetob

 

Alto Music DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $50 MM

180 Carpenter Ave., Middletown, N.Y. 10940

(845) 692-6922

[email protected]

www.altomusic.com

CEO: John Haber

 

SoCal Pianos P, DP, EK

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $8.5 MM

307 E. Carmel St., San Marcos, Calif. 92078

(760) 744-9320

[email protected]

www.socalpianos.com

CEO: Dennis James

 

Instrumental Music

BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM, LT

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1501 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand

Oaks, Calif. 91362

(805) 419-5055

www.instrumentalmusic.biz

CEO: Brian McCann

 

White’s Music Box

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

200 S. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, N.M.

(575) 526-6677

www.whitesmusicbox.com

CEO: Mike White

 

Riverton Music, Inc.

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

4650 South 3740 West #2, West Valley City,

Utah 84120

(801) 969-4358

[email protected]

www.rivertonmusic.com

CEO: Kevin Rindlisbacher

 

Pecknel Music Co.

DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1312 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, S.C.

(864) 244-7881

[email protected]

www.pecknelmusic.com

CEO: Scott N. Peck

 

Dunkley Music P, DP

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

410 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83702

(208) 342-5549

www.dunkleymusic.com

 

Meyer Music P, DP, BO, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) N/A

1512 W. Highway 40, Blue Springs, Mo.

(816) 228-5656

[email protected]

www.meyermusic.com

CEOs: Ted Meyer, Betty Meyer

 

Kessler & Sons Music BO

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $3.9 MM

3047 E. Charleston, Las Vegas, Nev. 89104

(702) 385-2263

[email protected]

www.kesslermusic.com

CEO: Charles Kessler

 

Art’s Music Shop

P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units 3

Opened ‘17 0

Closed ‘17 0

Volume (est. ‘17) $8 MM

3030 East Blvd., Montgomery, Ala. 36116

(334) 271-2787

[email protected]

www.artsmusicshop.com

CEO: Paul Freehling