MATTOON — Customers of Sound Source Music receive a promise from the business that they’ll be pleased with their experience at Sound Source Music.
Its promise is that from the moment a customer walks in the store the customer will be happy with their purchasing experience.
Part of the promise includes a free 30-day warranty on all stringed instruments. They also offer free education and training on anything being purchased at the store.
Sound Source Music provides a Fender gold-rated service department to repair any damage an instrument incurs.
A 90-day interest-free layaway program is available at Sound Source Music. If you want to make a major purchase, it also offers in-house financing and long-term financing.
There are 14 employees at Sound Source Music.
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“In order for someone to work at Sound Source Music, they must have a strong working knowledge of the musical products we have to sell,” owner Mike Kallis said. “We pride ourselves with our staff knowledge and experience versus other music stores in the downstate area.”
The store is located at 1600 Broadway Avenue in Mattoon. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and it’s Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store is closed Sundays.
This is the 37th year in business for Sound Source Music. Kallis purchased the business in 1988. The business was renamed when Kallis purchased it from original owner Don Shepard, who started Shepard Music Mart in 1978.
Sound Source Music offers a large variety of musical equipment including pianos, guitars and public address equipment. Brands it offers are Fender, Yamaha and Takamine.
Some of the many services it includes are guitar repair, gear rentals, musical instrument lessons, public address and lighting consulting, disc jockey services, and photo booths.
Some of the instrument lessons it offers are on piano, guitar and drums. Voice lessons are also available. Sound Source Music is the area’s largest musical instrument teaching center. It also provides performance opportunities and recitals for people taking lessons.
A large portion of their business is also providing sound equipment and lighting to churches, schools and other organizations in the area.
“As we celebrate 37 years in making music in Central Illinois, ask yourself one question: If I were sick would I buy a remedy on a website or would I go to an expert/doctor who could prescribe the right solution for my problem, issue,” Kallis said. “Sound Source Music has your musical cure.”
