So we moved to Oakland recently, and I always like to explore each new neighborhood that I move to, including the local music stores as my landmarks. Usually I look around the various local shops and have a conversation with the owner or managers in the way that a cartographer might use a compass.
ACME Music is responsible this time for giving me my bearings. The owner, Jay, has been in the business for a long time and is a die-hard, self-ascribed musician. He has some great stories and works with some talented folks (including a teacher that played with Miles Davis) to provide a place for music lessons.
An important aspect of a local music store, for me, is one that provides affordable, accessible rehearsal space. This one is the best yet. Jay and I talked about using the rehearsal space, complete with piano, during the non-peak times for a bargain price. I'm looking forward to popping in there once in a while to practice the trombone or play some piano.
And I'm working on doing a barter with him; a website for some practice time.
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