Dennis Hagerty, founder and president of Keyboard Concepts, has announced that Jeff Bauer, who was named vice president of sales last June, has become part owner. Bauer will now have the title of vice president and will continue to oversee sales management.
Bauer started with music at a young age, first on saxophone in his elementary school orchestra, and then with various music programs through his grade school years. During that formative time, playing the piano and composing piano became his focus. He eventually went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts at the University of California Santa Barbara in music composition.
Before graduating UCSB in 1996, Bauer worked part-time at Michael’s Music, a local piano store in Santa Barbara, under the tutelage of owner Michael Farley, salespeople. and piano technicians. It didn’t take long for Bauer to realize he had a talent for helping people discover the joy of all things piano.
“Ever since Jeff joined Keyboard Concepts in 1997 he has helped this company grow to being the premier source for top-quality new and used pianos, earning the respect of varied and highly distinguished clientele,” Hagerty said. “He’s invested over 23 years into sales, service, and support excellence, so it’s only fitting he now has part ownership as well.”
Keyboard Concepts began in 1983, when Hagerty and former Vice President Jeff Falgien opened their first store, eventually becoming a four outlet franchise recognized as The Most Recommended Piano Stores in Southern California.
