Rocking Through Time: The Evolution of Gear Music in Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Gear Music is celebrating 30 years in business as both a bricks and mortar store located in the heart of Oakville, Ontario (part of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) as well as an online music store that ships to basically anywhere in Canada.
Early Days of Music Gear
The story of music gear in Canada begins with a tapestry of local craftsmanship and renowned brands. Let’s dive into how it all started and the impact it had on the music industry.
Establishment and Innovation
Gear Music was established in 1996 to serve musicians with a knowledgeable and professional selection of products and services after owner Dave Goodyear saw the community’s need for a better music experience. After starting a career in music retail in 1989, Dave decided to locate his store on the same street because of its roots in the artistic community. With the addition of Manager Scott Apted, they have grown a loyal clientele over the decades who appreciate the level of expertise as well as their determination in following through on resolving problems when other stores have given up. When Andrew Aldridge came on board he brought a wealth of information about esoteric effects, pedals, guitars and amps. The staff is also complimented by Tim Allard of The Redhill Valleys and Taylor Barrow.
Lessons
Lessons have been a fundamental part of the store since it opened. Gear Music has had and continues to have many great instructors who provide their students with a strong understanding of, and hopefully a deeper level of connection to music.
Gear Music – decades of experience
Another integral part of looking after the musical community is with repairs. Although they have on site repairs, with an enviable turnaround time, they know that some repairs require expertise best served by other specialists. Gear Music has built up a network of reliable technicians to get your equipment back in your hands and on stage in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Does Gear Music have famous clients? Yes, absolutely! But Gear treats everyone with the same professional approach regardless of their level of experience or fame. They strive to provide all of their customers with an experience that will inspire them no matter who they are. Maybe one day down the road they will be the next icon!
The Gear Music Commitment
Gear is very proud to have been selected as the exclusive dealer in Oakville for many prestigious brands, including Marshall, Vox, Pearl, Arturia, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, Washburn, and more.
Over the past two decades Gear has won numerous awards, but more importantly they have reached out to help the community. Through donations to local charities and individuals Gear Music tries to help grow the experience of music for everyone.
Gear Music is committed to giving you the best level of service possible whether you are a rock star, a student, or just someone with some interest in music and with your help they hope to continue in this tradition for many decades to come!
Shop with Gear Music in person or online and they will help you find what you need at a price that’s in your budget every time.
Visit Gear Music today!
