George Philip Carroll is the founder of Carrolls’ Drum Service, a quality line of period-related percussion products and publications. He began his early interest in drums by enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy as a musician at the earliest possible age and was drafted to the RCN School of Music. Special assignments followed, including CBC radio and television productions, the Black Watch Royal Highlanders of Canada military band where he served as Drum Sergeant, and The U.S. Army Band where he researched and formed a fife & drum corps for the 3rd Infantry, which is well known today as “The Old Guard”. After his time in the Army Band, Carroll became the Musik Master and Drum Major at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

He also worked at Walt Disney World as the Senior Show Coordinator where he founded the Walt Disney Fife and Drum Corps, amoung others. Currently, Major Carroll is the Director of Music for the Civil Air Patrol’s only recognized music program. Carroll decided to build a drum company where the drums that were manufactured would sustain the knowledge he had gained throughout his experiences in the Canadian and American Service Bands. While in the Canadian service, Carroll had been one of the last drummers to use rope tension drums and learned their special maintenance requirements. From this, he has created his signature drum crafting business of quality period-related drum reproductions which he has shared with his sons, Philip and Nathan.

For more information, please visit http://www.ropedrum.com

Founded in 1976, Forte’ Music is a family owned business upholding the highest standard of integrity. Their foremost concern is that every customer is served with respect and shown genuine interest in meeting their needs. For 30 years, educators, students, and families have made Forte’ Music their first choice for musical instrument sales, rentals, repairs, and lessons. Forte’ Music is an authorized dealer for Bach, Conn, King, Artley, Armstrong, Ludwig, Scherl & Roth, and Glaesel musical instruments. Forte’ Music is proud to have Harrisburg’s only in-house band and orchestra instrument repair shop. This facilitates quality services with a fast turn around time because all instrument repairs are done on site.

Their staff of qualified sales & service representatives are available over 50 hours weekly to answer questions and help you choose the instrument that is just right for you. In addition, Forte’ Music offers over 3,000 square feet of printed music in stock to browse at your convenience. Thousands of students have found that Forte’ Music is their first choice for instrument rentals and rent-to-own plans. All instruments are discounted and there is never a charge for routine maintenance while renting at Forte’ Music. Their low rental prices have made us the area’s favorite music store.

For more information, please visit http://www.fortemusicpa.com

In 1997 Delaware’s favorite music store, Earle Teat Music expanded to add a location in Delmar, DE. Earle Teat Music, Delmar provides you with the best selection in the Salisbury area. The walls are filled with guitars by Ibanez, Peavey, Hamer, B.C. Rich, Tacoma, Ovation and more. Guitar accessories line the showcases. Effects by Digitech, Ibanez, Zoom, Snarling Dogs and Boss.

The drum section has sets of all sizes for the beginner to the pro with names like Tama, Grestch, Maryland Drum, Sonor and CB Drums. Another section is set up for the accessory needs of the drummer. Evans, Remo, Aquarian, Gibraltar, Tama, Pro-mark, Ahead, Zildjian and Sabian are a few of the names they have in stock. The PA section contains only the best with Peavey and Behringer amps, speakers, mixers, processors and effects.

For more information, please visit http://www.earleteatmusic.com

Bluebond Guitars has been a vital part of the Philadelphia music scene since the 80′s. They started as a repair shop and custom guitar builders. In 1989 the shop moved to the South Street area of Philadelphia. Since then, they have grown into one of Philadelphia’s best used and vintage stores. Bluebond caters to the working musician. They have everything you need to keep your guitar playing right. The shop has a great selection of used guitars, basses and amps. They specialize in boutique and used effect pedals. If you are tired of the same old pedals that every store carries, come check out some boutique pedals. Bluebond Guitars is the antithesis of the mega guitar shops that have taken over the industry. They are a small shop that takes the time to help you find your sound.

Bluebond Guitars has been Philadelphia’s premiere guitar repair shop for many years. They have been helping philly musicians since the mid 80′s. Their repair shop is known for it’s quality and craftsmanship. They offer all aspects of guitar repair, from the simple to the major restoration jobs. Word of mouth has been our best advertising for years, so if you don’t know them, just ask some Philadelphia musicians. They don’t ship repairs, we like to meet the musicians they do work for. Bluebond also offers full service amp repair. They have been working with the Musicians Electronic Service for 10 years. MES is the most trusted amp repair shop in the area. It is great to find an expert amp repairman that works on all types of amps.

For more information, please visit http://www.bluebondguitars.com

Ford Music Store Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1935. They are Central Pennsylvania’s complete full-line music store, providing new and used pianos, organs, guitars, amps, PA systems, band instruments, drums, accessories, and music. Their rental programs offer you a chance to “try before you buy” at reasonable rates on school band instruments and pianos. They can offer you great prices storewide because they own their building and inventory; they don’t pay flooring or interest charges on their inventory.

Service is as important to them as they’re sure it is to you. Their in-house electronics technician is tops in the business and their two piano technicians are always in demand. No matter what instrument you’re interested in, their knowledgeable sales staff will help answer your questions. Their goal is to satisfy every customer.

For more information, please visit http://www.fordmusicstore.com

J.R. Judd Violins was established in 1989 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania by Jeffrey R. Judd. Now in its eighteenth year, the violin shop continues to grow and houses over 300 older and more rare violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows for purchase, in addition to its extensive rental program. The violin shop serves Pennsylvania and its surrounding states, specializing in service to professional players, teachers, and students of all levels. Currently, the violin shop services seven universities and colleges and over thirteen public school string music programs. In 2002, J.R. Judd Violins was the winner of the PADESTA Distinguished Service Award.

Violinmaker and owner of J.R. Judd Violins, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Jeff began his interest in violin making and restoration as a teenager. He was trained in the European tradition of violinmaking, working as an apprentice with Richard Menzel, a luthier, in Livingston, New Jersey. The Eastman Model 200 violin represents the first in Eastman Strings’ line-up of advanced instruments. Each violin is entirely hand-crafted from well seasoned, select tonewoods. The instruments are fitted with ebony fingerboards and hand-carved boxwood pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest with ebony trim. Each Eastman Model 200 violin is hand-fit in their shop with a French Aubert or Despiau maple bridge and Thomastik Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E string.

For more information, please visit http://www.jrjuddviolins.com

Royalton Music Center is more than a music store. It is a teacher. A friend. A neighbor. A catalog for knowledgeable advice. Royalton Music Center is part of the community. They offer services, expertise and reliable guidance in the development of North Royalton area musicians of all ages. From professional instrument repair, music lessons and instrument rentals to music therapy and student recitals, Royalton Music Center is here to grow with you. Royalton Music Center offers a full line of band and orchestra instruments, guitars, amplifiers, percussion equipment, sheet music, special orders, public address equipment, repairs, and any accessories needed for the musician. Along with sales, RMC also offers a rental program, with the option to purchase, to area students.

A major portion of Royalton Music Center’s contribution to the community is offering music lessons on all band and orchestra instruments, piano, guitar, and voice. RMC currently employs more than 40 teachers who bring in over 500+ students weekly. Throughout the year, Royalton Music Center offers special music programs for beginning musicians including a spring recital, summer jazz band, and winter honors band. The history of Royalton Music Center dates back to 1964, when entrepreneur and teacher Richard Eleck decided to open the doors of his new music store. With his initial modest investment, Mr. Eleck started his business with the help of his loving wife Ida. The foundation of the business is educationfrom children to adults.

For more information, please visit http://www.royaltonmusic.com

Located in Springfield, Ohio, Kincaids Is Music is the Miami Valleys premier full-service music instrument dealer. We have all the best in band & orchestra instruments, guitars, amps, drum sets, pro audio and pianos from the manufacturers youve come to know and trust. Whether you are a local school band or orchestra program looking for help with beginner rentals, repairs, new school-owned instruments, etc., or youre starting your own garage band and in need of gear, or youve always wanted to play an instrument and never taken the time to try; they want to help you achieve your musical goals.

Their desire is to do everything they can to serve their customers with the best quality products at the best prices with the best customer service possible. Here at Kincaids their goal is to be your music store, and theyll go the extra mile to earn your business. As a drummer, you have a lot to stay on top of. From your kit to the heads, sticks, cymbals, hardware and other accessories, there are plenty of things you could worry about. But at Kincaids theyve got everything you need to keep you playing. They only carry the best; Remo and Evans heads, along with sticks from Vic Firth and Pro Mark. They also carry hardware and parts that come straight from the manufacturers like Pearl and Ludwig.

For more information, please visit http://www.kincaidsmusic.com

Hauer Music Company was founded in 1937 with the goal of providing the finest quality music experience to the people of Southwest Ohio. Michael Hauer, founder, started selling musical instruments from a small studio with a single showcase in the basement of a downtown Dayton building. Now, under the leadership of his son, Jerry, Hauer Music has grown to one of the largest music stores in the United States. Pride in the business Michael Hauer started, interest in architectural preservation, and determination to support downtown Dayton led the Hauer family to renovate an old historic canal building which the Hauer Music Company now occupies.

It is a gathering place for music lovers of all ages, history buffs, collectors, teachers and students. All items listed are available for purchase in their store. They hope that you will be inspired to visit us in person to explore the musical treasures we have collected over the past 70 years. They are not just one of America’s largest family owned retail music stores but a wealth of musical history and education. It is their desire to assist you in orchestrating your family’s musical needs. Hauer Music Drum Shop has over 4000 square feet of space packed with drums and percussion. They stock over 40 drumsets – 200 cymbals – hundreds of drum heads and sticks.

For more information, please visit http://www.hauermusic.com

They carry instruments from some of the best known names in the music industry. Like the Jackson line of instruments!
Take for instance the Christian Olde Wolbers Signature Dinky 6-String, mahogany arch-top body, three-piece bolt-on mahogany neck, reverse headstock, compound radius ebony fingerboard with no inlays, EMG 81 humbucking pickup, adjustable string-through-body bridge and black hardware. Available in Black Ebony and distinctive Desert Camo with Ebony fingerboard. They offer quality instruments that have the quality and playability that even the most demanding professional is looking for, in a price range even the beginning player can afford.

They carry Fender, Gretsch and Ibanez just to name a few! The right start for a young drummer. This snare drum kit is characteristic of crisp and clear sound quality. One of the best kit values on the market, everything a student needs to start playing today! Heavy-duty nylon softpak bag with shoulder straps and top carry handle. The Excel Traveler School Snare Kit comes equipped with a telescoping handle and wheels Details Includes: DrumkeyGladstone syle practice pad1 pair of drumsticks.

For more information, please visit http://themusiccenter.net