CARLSON MUSIC

as different music focuses as some locations have been geared toward pianos only. Our main focus is on pianos, digital pianos, guitars, used band instruments and accessories.

QWhat impact, do you feel, a generational business has on our community?

ABusinesses that are generational show me that those businesses are able to provide an important service and do so well for their community. We are lucky in the Alexandria area to have so many!

QWhat are the biggest challenges/ rewards of owning a generational business?

AOne of the biggest rewards is to have customers come in with stories about how they bought their first instrument(s) from my grandfather and are still continuing on their musical journey. Or, stories about how my dad once sold them four trombones in the 90s and they still play! One of the reasons I love owning Carlson Music Center is because it is so fun to watch people when they begin playing an instrument and then being able to watch and support them as they advance in their skills. Hearing and seeing these stories is very rewarding.