35th 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       P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

(Including Music & Arts)

Total Units                             423

Opened  ‘16                           11

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A, but often estimated to be in excess of $2 billion.

5795 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, Calif. 91362

(818) 735-8800 Ÿ media@guitarcentercom Ÿ www.guitarcenter.com

CEO: Ron Japinga

 

Sam Ash Music Corp.         DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units                             45

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

P.O. Box 9047, Hicksville, N.Y. 11802

(516) 932-6400 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.samash.com

CEO: Richard Ash

 

Music Go Round                  DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units                             35

Opened  ‘16                           2

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $30 MM

605 Hwy 169N #400, Minneapolis, Minn. 55441

(763) 520-8500 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.musicgoround.com

CEO: Tim Kletti

 

Fletcher Music Centers      PO

Total Units                             19

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $11 MM

3966 Airway Circle, Clearwater, Fla. 33762

(727) 571-1088 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.fletchermusic.com

CEO: John Riley

 

Schmitt Music Co.               P, DP, SR, EK, PC, BO, FA, PM

Total Units                             16

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $39 MM

Butler Square, 2400 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, Minn. 55430

(763) 566-4560 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.schmittmusic.com

CEO: Tom Schmitt

 

Steinway Hall                       P

Total Units                             14

Opened  ‘16                           1  

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $56 MM

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

(212) 246-1100 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.steinwayshowrooms.com

CEO: Michael T. Sweeney

 

J.W. Pepper & Son               PM

Total Units                             12

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $51 MM

2480 Industrial Blvd., Paoli, Pa. 19301

(610) 648-0500 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.jwpepper.com

CEO: John Riley

 

Piano Distributors              PO, P, DP, EK, PM

Total Units                             11

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             3

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

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

(941) 729-5047 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.pianodistributors.com

 

George’s Music Stores       DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units                             8

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $24 MM

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

(610) 993-3110  Ÿ www.georgesmusic.com

CEO: George Hines

 

Quinlan & Fabish Music    BO, PC, PM

Total Units                             8

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

166 Shore Dr., Burr Ridge, Ill. 60527

(630) 654-4111 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.qandf.com

CEO: George Quinlan, Jr.

 

Brook Mays Music              BO, PC

Total Units                             8

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $15 MM

8605 Carpenter Frwy., Dallas, Texas 75247

(214) 905-4950 Ÿ [email protected]  Ÿ  www.brookmays.com

CEO: Bill Everitt

 

Menchey Music Service      P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM     

Total Units                             8

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

80 Wetzel Dr., Hanover, Pa. 17331

(717) 637-2185  Ÿ  [email protected]            Ÿ www.mencheymusic.com

CEO: Joel Menchey

 

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

Total Units                             8

Opened  ‘16                           3

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

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

(417) 882-7000  Ÿ  www.palenmusic.com

 

Marshall Music Co.             PO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM

Total Units                             7

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $18.5 MM

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

(517) 337-9700 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.marshallmusic.com

CEO: Dan Marshall

 

West Music Co.                    P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM

Total Units                             7

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $42 MM

P.O. Box 5521, Coralville, Iowa 52241

(319) 351-2000 Ÿ [email protected]  Ÿ www.westmusic.com

CEO: Robin Walenta

 

Jacobs Music                                    P, DP

Total Units                             7

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $17 MM

1718 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103

(215) 568-7800 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.jacobsmusic.com

CEO: Chris Rinaldi

 

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

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

4918 196^th St., Lynwood, Wash. 98036

(425) 771-7020 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.kennellykeysmusic.com

CEO: William J. Kennelly

 

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

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $10 MM

2801 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, Calif. 93105

(805) 569-5353 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.nickrailmusic.com

CEO: Nick Rail

 

Ted Brown Music Co.         DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT IN, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $15 MM

6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, Wash. 98409

(253) 272-3211 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.tedbrownmusic.com

CEO: Whitney Brown Grisaffi

 

 

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

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

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

(918) 742-5541 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.saiedmusic.com

CEO: Bob Saied

 

The Music Center, Inc.       BO, FA, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

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

(828) 758-5253 Ÿ www.themusiccenterinc.com

 

Eckroth Music Co.               DP, BO, FA, PC

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $12 MM

1655 N. Grandview Lane, Ste. 201, Bismark, N.D. 58503

(701) 223-5320 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.eckroth.com

CEO: Jeffrey Eckroth

 

Frank Rieman Music          P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $10 MM

4420 E. Broadway, Des Moines, Iowa 50317

(515) 262-0365 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.riemansmusic.com

CEO: Pam Donahue

 

White House of Music        DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

2101 N. Springdale Rd., Waukesha, Wis. 53186

(262) 798-9700 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.whitehouseofmusic.com

CEO: Christopher White

 

Rettig Music                         BO, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

6323 Sawmill Rd., Ohio 43017

(614) 792-2100  Ÿ www.rettigmusic.com

 

Bertrand’s Music                DP, BO, FA, EK, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A MM

13179-5 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego, Calif. 92129

(888) 780-1812  Ÿ www.bertrandsmusic.com

CEO: John Bertrand, Sr.

 

Piano Gallery                       O, P, DP, EK, PM

Total Units                             6

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $16 MM

5478 South Green Street, Murray, Utah 84123

(801) 266-9550 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.pianogallery.com

CEO: Stan Beagley

 

Willis Music Co.                  P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $6.9 MM

7567 Mall Road, Florence, Ky. 41042

(859) 283-2050 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.willismusic.com

CEO: Kevin Cranley

 

Music Exchange                   PO, P, DP

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

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

(925) 933-6310 Ÿ  www.muex.com

 

Ken Stanton Music              DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $12.6 MM

119 Cobb Pkwy. N., Ste. A, Marietta, Ga. 30062

(770) 427-2491 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.kenstanton.com

CEO: Kenny Stanton

 

C&M Music Center              DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

2515 Williams Blvd., Kenner, La. 70062

(504) 468-8688 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.candmmusic.com

CEO: Chris Nail & Melvin Volz, Jr.

 

Heid Music                           P, DP, BO, PC, FR, SR, EK, PM

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $11 MM

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

(920) 734-1969 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ 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)                  7.2 MM

3100 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65804

(417) 832-1665  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  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)                  2 MM

706 W. Jackson, El Campo, Texas 77437

(979) 543-2928  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.collinsmusiccenter.com

CEO: Randy Collins

 

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

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $21 MM

409 S. Broadway St., McAllen, Texas 78501

(956) 904-4400  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.hermes-music.com

CEO: Alberto Kreimerman

 

Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers  

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

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $8.9 MM

201 Mullberry St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701

(570) 326-2094  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.rmsides.com

President: Peter Sides

 

Tarpley Music Co.               P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM

Total Units                             5

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $9 MM

2420 Commerce, Amarillo, Texas 79109

(806) 355-0795  Ÿ [email protected]  Ÿ www.tarpleymusic.com

CEOs: David & John Tarpley

 

Dietze Music House                        P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           1

Closed  ‘16                             2

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $7 MM

6800 P. St., Lincoln, Neb. 68505

(402) 476-6644  Ÿ [email protected]  Ÿ www.dietzemusic.com

CEO: Tim Pratt

 

Keyboard Concepts             P, DP, PM

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $12 MM

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

(828) 787-0201 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.keyboardconcepts.com

CEO: Dennis Hagerty

 

Portman’s Music                 BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, 

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $6.3 MM

7650 Abercorn St., Savannah, Ga. 31406

(912) 354-1500  Ÿ www.portmansmusic.com

CEO: Jerry Portman

 

Portland Music Co.             DP, BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $4.2 MM

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

(503) 226-3719 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.portlandmusiccompany.com

CEO: Mark Taylor

 

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

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

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

(304) 422-4676 Ÿ  www.cahousemusic.com

 

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

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $8.2MM

222 Main St., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401

(601) 544-5821 Ÿ [email protected] Ÿ www.mississippimusic.com

CEO: Rosi K. Johnson

 

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

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $8 MM

2184 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48302

(248) 334-0566  Ÿ  www.evola.com

CEO: Jim Evola

 

Griggs Music                                    BO, PC, FA, SR, PM

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

3849 N. Brady St., Davenport, Iowa 52806

(563) 391-9000  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.griggsmusic.com

CEO: Steve Judge

 

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

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

Box 2369 Great Northern Mall, Clay, N.Y. 13039

(315) 622-3926  Ÿ  www.pianoandorgancenter.com

President: David Constantino

 

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

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

1409 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103

(336) 760-9635  Ÿ  www.jacksonsmusic.com

CEO: Douglas J. Dryden

 

Henderson Music Co.         P, DP

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             1

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

4359 Dixie Hwy., Elsemere, Ky.  41018

(859) 431-2111 Ÿ  www.hendersonmusic.com

CEO: Carl Henderson

 

Keyboard World                 PO, P, DP, FA, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

14701 National Hwy., LaVale, Md. 21502

(301) 729-1817  Ÿ [email protected]  Ÿ  www.keyboardworld.com

CEO: Ronald B. Klinetob

 

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

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $47 MM

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

(845) 692-6922  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.altomusic.com

CEO: John Haber

 

SoCal Pianos                         P, DP, EK

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $9.5 MM

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

(760) 744-9320  Ÿ  [email protected]   Ÿ  www.socalpianos.com

CEO: Dennis James

 

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

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

1501 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, Calif. 91362

(805) 419-5055   Ÿ  www.instrumentalmusic.biz

CEO: Brian McCann

 

White’s Music Box              P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

200 South Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, N.M. 88001

(575) 526-6677   Ÿ  www.whitesmusicbox.com

CEO: Mike White

 

Pender’s Music Co.             PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

314 S. Elm St., Denton, Texas 76201

(800) 772-5918  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.penders.com

CEO: Richard Gore

 

Riverton Music, Inc.           DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

4650 South 3740 West #2, West Valley City, Utah 84120

(801) 969-4358  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.rivertonmusic.com

CEO: Kevin Rindlisbacher

 

The Clavier Group, Steinway Hall – Dallas        P

Total Units                             4

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

5301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205

(214) 526-1853  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.steinwaypianos.com

CEO: Danny Saliba

 

Pecknel Music Co.               DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

1312 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, S.C. 29607

(864) 244-7881  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.pecknelmusic.com

CEO: Scott N. Peck

 

N-Tune Music & Sound      PO, P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, D, LT, IN, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 $5 MM

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

(432) 550-2263  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.ntunemusic.com

CEO: Tim Jones

 

Dunkley Music                     P, DP

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

410 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83702

(208) 342-5549  Ÿ  www.dunkleymusic.com

 

Meyer Music                         P, DP, BO, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

1512 W. Highway 40, Blue Springs, Mo. 64015

(816) 228-5656  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.meyermusiccom

CEOs: Ted Meyer, Betty Meyer

 

Kessler & Sons Music        BO

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

3047 E. Clarleston, Las Vegas, Nev. 89104

(702) 385-2263  Ÿ  [email protected]  Ÿ  www.kesslermusic.com

CEO: Charles Kessler

 

Art’s Music Shop                 BO, FA, EK, PC, PM

Total Units                             3

Opened  ‘16                           0

Closed  ‘16                             0

Volume (est.  ‘16)                 N/A

3030 East Blvd., Montgomery, Ala.

(334) 271-2787  Ÿ  www.artsmusicshop.com