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Frequently Asked Questions
| 1. | Will you be offering music lessons at the new location? |
| Yes, but under an improved structure. I am only going to take the most highly qualified instructors that have a formal teaching method. We fell into the trap of almost all music stores in getting local well-known musicians that gig out. What I found is that some of the best players don't necessarily make effective instructors and some had no methodology at all.
I am working with Ron James Courtney who is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music (Boston). Ron is an excellent guitar player and an effective teacher. Ron and I are putting together an accreditation program which will ensure we retain knowledgeable and qualified instructors. This will include a rigorous test that prospective instructors must pass. This will cover areas of reading, music theory, harmony and composition. "No pass - no teach". Right now I have three that meet my criteria: Ron James Courtney who teachers guitar, bass and and a new and exciting concept called "Group Playing". Andrew Cartmell teaches guitar and Mark Jafrate teaches banjo and mandolin. For more details click on the "Lessons" link near the top of any of our website pages. | |
| 2. | Are you going to continue doing repairs? |
| Yes, full time with 2 excellent apprentices. We will have limited storefront hours and will be working most weekdays however we are open on an "appointment only" basis. Basically this means you should call first to make sure we're at the 3040 Venture Lane location and not out at the shop. Most of the work will be done at my better-equipped off-site shop which is not open to the public. | |
| 3. | Where will I drop off my instruments for repair? |
| About 1/4 mile north of my old location at 2200 Wickham Business Park. It's on the same side of Wickham between MIMA and the KinderCare facility. The formal address is 3040 Venture Lane, unit 103. We kept our same phone of 321-254-3033 that I've had for the past 5 years.
Click on the "Location" link at the bottom of any website page for a map and directions. | |
| 4. | I heard you may be opening some sort of school? |
| Yes, our plan is to have guitar making classes as well as many others. These will include classes on Setups, ProTools, Home Recording, Guitar Electronics, Music Theory, etc. | |
| 5. | What are your new hours |
| Lessons are Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM concluding at 9:00 (last lesson at 8:30). Saturday lessons begin at 10:00 AM
Repair and school hours for the "storefront" are by appointment only. Please call 254-3033 to schedule a drop-off or pick-up. The shop is only 6 minutes away so we are able to accommodate most times on short notice. | |