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• West Music
  1398 Twixt Town Road NE Marion IA 52302
  Tel: (319) 377-9100
  Hours: Mon-Thur 10AM-8PM | Fri 10AM-6PM | Sat 10AM-5PM
• West Music
  6322 University Ave Cedar Falls IA 50613
• West Music
  1212 5th St Coralville IA 52241

West Music Company was founded by Pearl L. West. He was born in 1914 and grew up in a small house on a farm 1-? miles southeast of Dean, Iowa. Farm life was rough in those days - there was no central heat or electricity and not much food. During the Great Depression, Pearl played the baritone horn in various bands and traveled all over Iowa to make a living. In August of 1940, he formed a partnership with Pete Peterson and together they began Peterson-West Music Company, a one-room retail and repair shop on South Clinton in Iowa City. A few months after the store was opened World War II began. This resulted in great shortages of musical instruments, so the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Peterson went on the road with a dance band and Mr. West moved the repair shop to 110 Iowa Avenue with Huyett Music Company. Mr. West auditioned for the Navy Preflight Band but could not pass the physical. He then joined the instrumental music department at City High in Iowa City in October of 1942, teaching in the school system during the day and repairing instruments at night. This schedule continued until 1945 when he officially opened West Music Company on South Dubuque Street. His experience in music education, repair and performance gave him a unique understanding of the needs of the music industry. The initial focus of West Music was to fulfill the specialized requirements of educational institutions. Over the years, we have not only retained this original goal, but have expanded to include pianos, organs, electronic amplification equipment, guitars, orchestra instruments, marching equipment, materials for elementary teachers, and a wide range of accessories. The repair department has also expanded and now includes 23 full time technicians, the largest facility of it's kind in the Midwest.

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By: kmaher70

My son is 10 and is switching instruments, the staff at West were very knowledgeable and friendly. They took the time to show us around and also encouraged input from the school's band instructor. Their prices also are affordable. But it is the staff friendliness that will bring us back again!

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By: awsomestpersonever

I am taking drum lessons therer and they never have bad service.

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By: Bev_Nelson

West Music carries a full line of musical instrucments and offer lessions for all levels of students. They work closely with their customer to educate them to purchase the best products for their needs. They stand behind the products they sell and are always willing to assist.
I've traveled all over the country and have found West Music to have one of the best selections of music instructment and accessories. If they don't carry the product or music you are looking for they will order it in for you.
I value West Music as my music store.

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By: mikeofw

Full service, full inventory store. By far the best customer service ever I've experianced. Prices are some of the best in the country and they stand behind their products as far as warrenties ect.... Sales guys are great, very knowlagable - and best of a no pressure relaxed environment.

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By: jzsinger

I've been a customer of West since I was a student at Iowa in the 70's!

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By: cweingeist

Is there any place else for music? If I didn't live in Iowa City, I would be ordering from them online!

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West Music is a comprehensive music retailer with exceptional customer service. Services offered include:

Pianos
Guitars
Drums
Band
Orchestra
Lessons
Repair

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