Music Shop Round Up
(Photo by Nathalie Antonov)
The music industry is a delicate ecosystem of people, passions, and places. Every musical act and venue plays a large role in keeping a scene running and entertaining. An often overlooked but extremely important part of this ecosystem is the music shop. These often locally owned and affordable small businesses foster the beginnings of any thriving music scene, offering music lessons, personalized customer care, and repairs. With mega companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Guitar Center monopolizing the music industry, these mom and pop shops need our support more than ever. We’ve compiled a list of music shops in all three counties to check out the next time you need strings, sticks, or a good hang.
100 Greenhill Ave F, Wilmington, DE 19805
Small's Music Shop offers a wide range of products and services for all types of music enthusiasts. Featuring maintenance and repair services for stringed instruments and drums, a variety of new and used instruments, and a curated selection of pedals, accessories and supplies, Small's is dedicated to providing a quality, personalized experience for every level of musician.
3098 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
38650 Sussex Hwy #5, Delmar, DE 19940
“Earl Teat Music was established in 1980, when the first store was opened in Dover, Delaware. In the years to come, the second store was added, in Delmar, Delaware. With a wide variety of instruments, equipment and expertise, Earle Teat Music is the one-stop-shop for all your musical needs! No sales tax charged for in store pick-ups.”
837 S Dupont Blvd, Milford, DE 19963
“Milford Music Center got its start as the former’ Lewes Piano and Organ’ in 1985 as a used piano dealer and music education center. We dealt in Kimball pianos until Kimball was discontinued. We then moved over to Yamaha pianos. Today, we are proud sellers of the world's finest family-owned and operated KAWAI pianos. In 1996, we moved to Milford, Delaware where we changed our name to Milford Music Center. In addition to piano sales and services, we offer private music lessons. Drop in at 837 S. Dupont Blvd. Milford, Delaware to see the largest Kawai selection in the Delmarva region.”
28482 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro, DE 19966
“Millsboro Music is a well-established music education center and instrument repair shop located in Millsboro, DE. With a humble beginning as a small lesson studio in 1995, it has now grown into a reputable establishment offering guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, drum, and piano lessons, as well as in-house fretted instrument repair services.”
26370 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968
“Frantic Music Project was officially formed in 2022 by co-founders Al and Mary Knight, owners of Frantic Frets Music & Antiques in Milton, Delaware, to give back to the community that supported them through the pandemic.
Since 2020, the couple has organized open music programs, and fundraising house concerts for various artists and causes, raising thousands of dollars with support from generous donors.”
22876 Sussex Hwy UNIT 3, Seaford, DE 19973
“Seaford Music has been serving the musical community for over 40 years. Current owner Dave Herring has been in charge of that since 1994. Selling everything from beginner instruments to high end brands used by the pros like Paul Reed Smith, Music Man, G&L, Yamaha and Ludwig. Dave is also one of the top repairmen and guitar techs in the area.”
