Meet Jim!

Meet Jim! He works in our School Service Department and you may recognize him from his weekly visits to your school.  Jim began his musical career way back in fifth grade when he picked up the trumpet.  Then in Junior High he also began to study the drums.  After High School, Jim fueled his passion for music at Hope College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music.  He continued on with his studies and received a Masters degree in Music Education from Eastern Michigan University. While attending college, he played principal trumpet with the Grand Rapids symphony. Jim's love of music and education lead him to a 35 year teaching career in the Warren Consolidated Schools.  He spent his off hoursplaying drum set for a wedding band, and trumpet in his church orchestra. Jim is an active music maker to this day. He plays trumpet in the Warren Concert Band, and drums in theInnovation Jazz Ensemble. Jim's passion for music and teaching has filled his life with enjoyment and amazing experiences, and he plays here.

Meet Yurek!

Meet Yurek! Yurek is a Master Repair Technician. He has been performing miracles in our shop for almost forty years. Yurek comes from a musical family and is a fourth generation repair technician. Born and raised in Poland, Yurek studied piano and clarinet while learning band instrument repair from his father. After serving in the Polish Navy, Yurek moved to Detroit and became part of the team at A&G Central Music. We're glad to have him play here. 
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Meet Pam!

Meet Pam! Pam has been part of A&G's team for just over 15 years! The joy and inspiration of music has wound itself within Pam and her family, taking root. Pam raised two children, both involved in school band where they fell in love with music and made friends they'll always have. The rewards of putting instruments in kid's hands is why Pam plays here. #iplayhere

Meet Todd!

Meet Todd! Todd is one of our repair technicians. Having grown up in a music store, Todd has been surrounded by music for his entire life. His father owned a music store and worked as a repairman which is a trade he passed down to his children. Todd has been a part of our team for over 10 years, and considers each repair a puzzle that he is fond of solving. He truly loves his work.
Fun fact; Todd is also a trained geologist! He studied at Kansas State University and loves to collect rocks to this day.
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