As excited as I was to open the store it is even more exciting to see the snow birds starting to return. A snow bird is someone who lives up north during the summer and here in Florida during the winter. my store opened at just the right time as I am open and building my stock. I still have no bank loans, partners or other investors so I am still debt free.
From the customer contact I have had so far I have a better idea about what stock is desired and have established relationships with distributors that can supply what is needed. As I expected I really like the customer contact and getting to know the musicians around here. As in many places the arts in the public schools are under attack. I believe offering lessons and musical supplies will fight this trend. I have always thought that the argument that we should drive all students into the computers, math and the sciences because the good jobs are there is ridiculous. You do well at what you like and are gifted to do. Some students have gifts and interests in music and they should have a chance to become great musicians.
Many musicians have a second gig to pay the bills and that is not bad. I drove limousines when needed but have persevered at music. I taught for many years, moved into piano tuning and now I am running a music store and still tuning and teaching private lessons.
It will be a busy season as some of those snow birds are musicians. Some that walked into my store this week identified themselves as snow birds and were very happy to see a music store here that would supply their musical needs. The season will last through the holidays and then the population here will diminish by half again and then the summer heat comes so I am going to enjoy this time while it lasts.
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