The business expanded into a franchised dealership, selling Aeolian pianos and
Hammond organs.
I started with the company in the spring of 1973.
My primary responsibility was designated driver for
a blind tuner, Kenneth Heim. Eventually, I was hired on
full time while attending classes at DeVry and UMKC.
In 1977, I took on a position of Service Manager at Hendricks Music. There, I was afforded the opportu-
nity to receive specialized training at the Steinway factory in New York.
Deciding self-employment is the only way to go, I
incorporated in 1979. In 1985 Murl Jones retired.
I purchased the company, and stuck with the service
aspects of the business ever since.