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
media@guitarcenter.com
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
sammy@samash.com
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
tkletti@musicgoround.com
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
jriley@fletchermusic.com
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
tom.schmitt@schmittmusic.com
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
showrooms@steinway.com
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
valleyforge@jwpepper.com
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
sboyce@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
billeveritt@brookmays.com
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
gqjr@qandf.com
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
jmenchey@menchey.com
www.mencheymusic.com
CEO: Joel Menchey
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
info@marshallmusic.com
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
rwalenta@westmusic.com
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
chris@jacobsmusiccompany.com
www.jacobsmusic.com
CEO: Chris Rinaldi
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
info@kennellykeysmusic.com
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
nickrail@nickrailmusic.com
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
stephanie@tedbrownmusic.com
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
info@saiedmusic.com
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
eckroth@eckroth.com
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
davek@riemans.com
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
chris@whitehouseofmusic.com
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
cnail4cmmusic@yhoo.com
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
Dennis.Hagerty@keyboardconcepts.com
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
kevin@willismusic.com
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
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
kenstantonmusic@kenstanton.com
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
todd.heid@heidmusic.com
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
donovan@springfield-music.com
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
randy@collinsmusiccenter.com
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
website@rmsides.com
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
john@tarpleymusic.com
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
greg@hermes-music.com
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
tpratt@dietzemusic.com
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
mtaylor@spiritone.com
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
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
rosij@missmusic.com
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
showrooms@steinwaypianos.com
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
info@ntunemusic.com
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
info@pianogallery.com
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
school@griggsmusic.com
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
rkleintob@atlanticbb.net
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
sales@altomusic.com
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
dennisj@socalpianos.com
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
leifn@rivertonmusic.com
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
scott@pecknelmusic.com
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
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
bettymeyer@meyermusic.com
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
music@kessler.com
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
JessicaF@ArtsMusicShop.com
www.artsmusicshop.com
CEO: Paul Freehling
