Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Store in Santa Rosa Since 1947
Stanroy Music Center has been serving Sonoma County musicians and their families since 1947. Founded by Stan Goldman after his service in WWII, the business evolved through strategic transitions, including a pivotal acquisition by Tupper & Reed in 1980 and a final relocation to its current 4th Street location in 2014. Our 99-year lease ensures long-term stability, allowing us to focus on our mission: providing comprehensive music solutions. With a legacy spanning nearly eight decades, we remain the oldest full-service music store in Sonoma County. Our facility houses a vast retail selection, one of California's largest instrument repair shops, and a renowned educational department.Our team of professional instructors delivers hundreds of weekly lessons across diverse instruments, supported by a 10% educational discount on sheet music and accessories. Through ownership changes, economic challenges, and physical relocations, our commitment to the North Bay musical community has remained unwavering. We pride ourselves on combining historical expertise with modern retail practices to serve musicians at every stage of their journey.
Services
Music Lessons
Instrument Rentals
Repairs
Retail Sales
Sheet Music
Amplifier Rentals
String Repairs
Brass Repairs
Woodwind Repairs
Educational Programs
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience serving Sonoma County musicians
- Our team includes professional instructors and repair experts
- We offer a wide selection of instruments and accessories
- We provide personalized music lessons for all skill levels
- We have one of the largest instrument repair facilities in the state
Services
Music Lessons
Our educational department features 15+ professional instructors offering hundreds of weekly lessons across all skill levels. We provide instruction in brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, and voice. Students receive a 10% discount on sheet music and accessories.
Instrument Rentals
We offer rental programs for band instruments, string instruments, guitars, basses, and amplifiers. Rental periods start at three months with purchase application options. Rates include tax, maintenance, and insurance coverage.
Repairs
Our repair facility handles brass, woodwinds, orchestral strings, and acoustic folk instruments. Certified technicians provide estimates with no charge for evaluation. Emergency repair services available during business hours.
Retail Sales
We sell acoustic and electric guitars, basses, woodwinds, brass instruments, violins, and amplifiers. Our inventory includes accessories, hand drums, and a comprehensive selection of sheet music and printed materials.
Educational Programs
Our teaching staff includes professional musicians with specialized expertise in various instruments. We offer lesson matching services and maintain studio spaces for optimal learning environments. Programs cater to beginners through advanced students.
People
Dustin Heald
Owner
Dustin Heald co-purchased Stanroy Music Center in 2013 and became sole owner in 2021. He oversees daily operations while maintaining the store's commitment to musical excellence and community engagement.
Steve Shirrell
Repair Technician
Steve Shirrell joined the ownership team in 2013 and continues providing repair services and sales expertise. His technical knowledge contributes to the store's reputation for quality instrument maintenance.
Alastair Ingram
Music Instructor
Alastair Ingram teaches saxophone, flute, clarinet, and music theory at Stanroy Music Center. His comprehensive approach benefits students seeking mastery across multiple woodwind instruments and theoretical concepts.
Bill Decker
Guitar Instructor
Bill Decker specializes in electric and acoustic guitar instruction while also teaching ukulele. His practical teaching style helps students develop technical proficiency and performance skills across musical genres.
Gary Meierhenry
Senior Repair Technician
Gary Meierhenry provides expert repair services and lesson instruction at Stanroy Music Center. His dual expertise ensures customers receive technically sound advice for instrument maintenance and playing techniques.
Questions
What rental instruments are available?
We rent brass, woodwinds, orchestral strings, guitars, basses, and amplifiers with monthly rates starting at $19.40. Rental agreements include tax, maintenance, and insurance coverage.
Do you offer music lessons for beginners?
Yes, our educational department provides lessons for all skill levels from beginner to advanced students with specialized instructors for each instrument category.
What repair services do you provide?
Our technicians handle brass, woodwind, string, and acoustic folk instrument repairs with hourly rates starting at $160. Estimates are provided free of charge during business hours.
Are there educational discounts available?
Students receiving lessons at Stanroy Music Center qualify for a 10% discount on sheet music and accessories when they register for our educational program.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The store is closed on Mondays, Sundays, and major holidays including New Year's and Thanksgiving.
