[Disclaimer]:
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.
PO Piano/Organ
P Piano
DP Digital Piano
BO Band & Orchestra
PC Percussion
FA Fretted Instruments/Amplification
SR Sound Reinforcement/Recording Equipment
EK Electronic Keyboard
PM Print Music
DJ DJ Equipment
LT Lighting
IN Installation
Guitar Center DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM
(Including Music & Arts)
Total Units 411
Opened ‘15 9
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A, but often reported/estimated to be in excess of $2 billion.
5795 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, Calif. 91362
(818) 735-8800 info@guitarcentercom www.guitarcenter.com
CEO: Darrell Webb
Sam Ash Music Corp. DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM
Total Units 47
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
P.O. Box 9047, Hicksville, N.Y. 11802
(516) 932-6400 sam.ash@samash.com www.samash.com
CEO: Richard Ash
Music Go Round DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM
Total Units 33
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $27 MM
605 Hwy 169N #400, Minneapolis, Minn. 55441
(763) 520-8500 tkletti@musicgoround.com www.musicgoround.com
CEO: Tim Kletti
Fletcher Music Centers PO
Total Units 20
Opened ‘15 2
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $15 MM
3966 Airway Circle, Clearwater, Fla. 33762
(727) 571-1088 jriley@fletchermusic.com www.fletchermusic.com
CEO: John Riley
Schmitt Music Co. P, DP, SR, EK, PC, BO, FA, PM
Total Units 15
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $37 MM
Butler Square, 2400 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, Minn. 55430
(763) 566-4560 tom.schmitt@schmittmusic.com www.schmittmusic.com
CEO: Tom Schmitt
Piano Distributors PO, P, DP, EK, PM
Total Units 14
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) $12 MM
1475 12th St. E., Palmetto, Fla. 34221
(941) 729-5047 sboyce@pianodistributors.com www.pianodistributors.com
CEO:
Steinway Hall P
Total Units 13
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $44 MM
109 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019
(212) 246-1100 showrooms@steinway.com www.steinwayshowrooms.com
CEO: Michael T. Sweeney
J.W. Pepper & Son PM
Total Units 11
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $52 MM
2480 Industrial Blvd., Paoli, Pa. 19301
(610) 648-0500 valleyforge@jwpepper.com www.jwpepper.com
CEO: John Riley
George’s Music Stores DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM
Total Units 9
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) $24 MM
650 W. Swedesford Rd., Berwyn, Pa. 19312
(610) 993-3110 www.georgesmusic.com
CEO: George Hines
Quinlan & Fabish Music BO, PC, PM
Total Units 8
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) $24 MM
166 Shore Dr., Burr Ridge, Ill. 60527
(630) 654-4111 gqjr@qandf.com www.qandf.com
CEO: George Quinlan, Jr.
Brook Mays Music BO, PC
Total Units 8
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $15 MM
8605 Carpenter Frwy., Dallas, Texas 75247
(214) 905-4950 billeveritt@brookmays.com www.brookmays.com
CEO: Bill Everitt
Marshall Music Co. PO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM
Total Units 7
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $20 MM
3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, Mich. 48912
(517) 337-9700 info@marshallmusic.com www.marshallmusic.com
CEO: Dan Marshall
Menchey Music Service P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM
Total Units 7
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
80 Wetzel Dr., Hanover, Pa. 17331
(717) 637-2185 jmenchey@menchey.com www.mencheymusic.com
CEO: Joel Menchey
West Music Co. P, PO, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM
Total Units 7
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $37 MM
P.O. Box 5521, Coralville, Iowa 52241
(319) 351-2000 rwalenta@westmusic.com www.westmusic.com
CEO: Robin Walenta
The Music Center, Inc. BO, FA, PM
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
202 Harper Ave. NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645
(828) 758-5253 www. themusiccenterinc.com
Eckroth Music Co. DP, BO, FA, PC
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $11 MM
1655 N. Grandview Lane, Ste. 201, Bismark, N.D. 58503
(701) 333-0281 jeff@eckroth.com www.eckroth.com
CEO: Jeffrey Eckroth
C&M Music Center DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
2515 Williams Blvd., Kenner, La. 70062
(504) 468-8688 cnail4cmmusic@yhoo.com www.candmmusic.com
CEO: Chris Nail & Melvin Volz, Jr.
Frank Rieman Music P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $10.1 MM
4420 E. Broadway, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
(515) 262-0365 davek@riemans.com www.riemansmusic.com
CEO: Pam Donahue
Jacobs Music P, DP
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $17.5 MM
1718 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
(215) 568-7800 chris@jacobsmusiccompany.com www.jacobsmusic.com
CEO: Chris Rinaldi
Kennelly Keys DP, PC, BO, FA, SR, EK, PM
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
4918 196th St., Lynwood, Wash. 98036
(425) 771-7020 info@kennellykeysmusic.com www.kennellykeysmusic.com
CEO: William J. Kennelly
Nick Rail Music DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $8.5 MM
2801 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, Calif. 93105
(805) 569-5353 nickrail@nickrailmusic.com www.nickrailmusic.com
CEO: Nick Rail
Ted Brown Music Co. BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM
Total Units 6
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. 1’14) $7.2 MM
6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma, Wash. 98409
(253) 272-3211 stephanie@tedbrownmusic.com www.tedbrownmusic.com
CEO: Whitney Grisaffi
Saied Music PO, P, DP, BO, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $11 MM
3259 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, Okla. 74135
(918) 742-5541 info@saiedmusic.com www.saiedmusic.com
CEO: Bob Saied
Dietze Music House P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $6.8 MM
5555 S. 48th St., Lincoln, Neb. 68516
(402) 434-7454 tpratt@dietzemusic.com www.dietzemusic.com
CEO: Tim Pratt
Willis Music Co. P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) $6.5 MM
7567 Mall Road, Florence, Ky. 41042
(859) 283-2050 paulf@willismusic.com www.willismusic.com
CEO: Kevin Cranley
Music Exchange PO, P, DP
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) 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 ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $11.8 MM
119 Cobb Pkwy. N., Ste. A, Marietta, Ga. 30062
(770) 427-2491 kennys@kenstanton.com www.kenstanton.com
CEO: Kenny Stanton
White House of Music DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
2101 N. Springdale Rd., Waukesha, Wis. 53186
(262) 798-9700 chris@whitehouseofmusic.com www.whitehouseofmusic.com
CEO: Christopher White
Palen Music Center PC, FA, SR, EK, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
1560 E. Raynell Pl., Springfield, Mo. 65804
(417) 882-7000 www.palenmusic.com
Heid Music P, DP, BO, PC, FR, SR, EK, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $11 MM
308 E. College Ave., Appleton, Wis. 54911
(920) 734-1969 todd.heid@heidmusic.com www.heidmusic.com
CEO: Todd Heid
Hermes Music DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $21 MM
409 S. Broadway St., McAllen, Texas 78501
(956) 781-8472 greg@hermes-music.com 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 ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $8.9 MM
201 Mullberry St., Williamsport, Pa. 17701
(570) 326-2094 psides@rmsides.com www.rmsides.com
CEO: Peter Sides
Keyboard Concepts PO, P, DP, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $12 MM
5600 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, Calif. 91041
(828) 787-0201 Jeff.Falgien@keyboardconcepts.com www.keyboardconcepts.com
President: Dennis Hagerty
Rettig Music BO, PM
Total Units 5
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
6323 Sawmill Rd., Ohio 43017
(614) 792-2100 www.rettigmusic.com
Bertrand’s Music DP, BO, FA, EK, PM
Total Units 5
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $3.3 MM
13179-5 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego, Calif. 92129
(888) 780-1812 www.bertrandsmusic.com
CEO: John Bertrand, Sr.
Portman’s Music BO, PC, FA, SR, EK,
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) 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 ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $4.2 MM
531 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, Ore. 97214
(503) 226-3719 mtaylor@spiritone.com www.portlandmusiccompany.com
CEO: Mark Taylor
C.A. House Music P, DP, BO, FA, EK, PC, PM
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $5.75 MM
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 ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $7.275 MM
222 Main St., Hattiesburg, Miss. 39401
(601) 544-5821 rosij@missmusic.com www.mississippimusic.com
CEO: Rosi K. Johnson
Buddy Roger’s Music BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $5.3 MM
6891 Simpson Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45239
(513) 729-1950 bill@buddyrogers.com www.buddyrogers.com
CEO: David Miller
Evola Music Center PO, P, DP, BO, PM
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $8 MM
2184 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48302
(248) 334-0566 www.evola.com
CEO: Jim Evola
Griggs Music BO, PC, FA, SR, PM
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $3.5 MM
3849 N. Brady St., Davenport, Iowa 52806
(563) 391-9000 school@griggsmusic.com www.griggsmusic.com
CEO: Steve Judge
Alto Music DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, PM
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $43 MM
180 Carpenter Ave., Middletown, N.Y. 10940
(845) 692-6922 sales@altomusic.com www.altomusic.com
CEO: John Haber
Piano & Organ Center PO, P, DP, EK, PM
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $3.4 MM
Box 2369 Great Northern Mall, Clay, N.Y. 13039
(315) 622-3926 www.pianoandorgancenter.com
President: David Constantino
Jackson’s Music P, DP, BO, FA, PC, EK, SR
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $4.8 MM
1409 S. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103
(336) 760-9635 www.jacksonsmusic.com
CEO: Douglas J. Dryden
Tarpley Music Co. P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, LT, IN, PM
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $8 MM
2420 Commerce, Amarillo, Texas 79109
(806) 355-0795 john@tarpleymusic.com www.tarpleymusic.com
CEOs: John & David Tarpley
Henderson Music Co. P, DP
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) $4 MM
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 ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
5478 South Green Street, Murray, Utah 84123
(801) 266-9550 info@pianogallery.com www.pianogallery.com
CEO: Stan Beagley
Keyboard World PO, P, DP, FA, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $1.2 MM
14701 National Hwy., LaVale, Md. 21502
(301) 729-1817 rkleintob@atlanticbb.net www.keyboardworld.com
CEO: Ronald B. Klinetob
Lacefield Music PO, P, DP
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 1
Volume (est. ‘15) 3.3 MM
83 S. County Center Way, St. Louis, Mo. 63129
(314) 845-3760 www.lacefieldmusic.com
Trombino Musical Centers PO, P, DP, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. 14) N/A
1049 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, Pa. 15012
(724) 929-6707 admin@trombino.com www.trombino.com
CEO: Robert Trombino
Skip’s Music PC, FA, SR, EK, PM, DJ, LT, IN
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $9 MM
(916) 484-7575 skip@skipsmusic.com www.skipsmusic.com
CEO: Skip Maggiora
SoCal Pianos P, DP
Total Units 3
Opened ’15 0
Closed ’15 0
Volume (est. ’15) N/A
307 E. Carmel St., San Marcos, Calif. 92078
(888) 440-6713 www.socalpianos.com
Instrumental Music BO, PC, FA, SR, EK, PM, LT,
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $5.8 MM
1501 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, Calif. 91362
(805) 419-5055 www.instrumentalmusic.biz
CEO: Brian McCann
Rayburn Music BO
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $5 MM
238 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. 02115
(617) 266-4727 sjohnson@rayburnmusic.com www.rayburnmusic.com
White’s Music Box P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
200 South Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, N.M. 88001
(575) 526-6677 www.whitesmusicbox.com
CEO: Mike White
Pender’s Music Co. PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
314 S. Elm St., Denton, Texas 76201
(800) 772-5918 info@penders.com www.penders.com
CEO: Richard Gore
Riverton Music, Inc. DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $3.4 MM
4650 South 3740 West #2, West Valley City, Utah 84120
(801) 969-4358 leifn@rivertonmusic.com www.rivertonmusic.com
CEO: Kevin Rindlisbacher
The Clavier Group, Steinway Hall – Dallas P
Total Units 4
Opened ‘15 1
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
5301 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205
(214) 526-1853 showrooms@steinwaypianos.com www.steinwaypianos.com
CEO: Danny Saliba
Pecknel Music Co. DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $4.3 MM
1312 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, S.C. 29607
(864) 244-7881 scott@pecknellmusic.com www.pecknelmusic.com
CEO: Scott N. Peck
Bailey Brothers Music Co. BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, IN, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $5.5 MM
4673 Highway 280 E., Birmingham, Ala. 35242
(205) 271-7827 www.baileybrothers.com
N-Tune Music & Sound Inc. P, DP, BO, FA, SR, EK, PC, DJ, LT, IN
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $5.2 MM
1141 E. 42nd St., Odessa, Texas 79762
(432) 362-1164 info@ntunemusic.com www.ntunemusic.com
CEO: Tim Jones
Dunkley Music P, DP
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) 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 ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) $9 MM
1512 W. Highway 40, Blue Springs, Mo. 64015
(816) 228-5656 bettymeyer@meyermusic.com www.meyermusiccom
CEOs: Ted Meyer, Betty Meyer
Kessler & Sons Music BO
Total Units 3
Opened ‘15 0
Closed ‘15 0
Volume (est. ‘15) N/A
3047 E. Clarleston, Las Vegas, Nev. 89104
(702) 385-2263 music@kessler.com www.kesslermusic.com
CEO: Charles Kessler
Art’s Music Shop BO, FA, EK, PC, PM
Total Units 3
Opened ’15 0
Closed ’15 0
Volume (est. ’15) N/A
3030 East Blvd., Montgomery, Ala.
(334) 271-2787 www.artsmusicshop.com
