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Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo's Legendary Local Music Store

Open 10 AM - 6 PM

Monday - Saturday

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806-352-5293

Instrument Rentals

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Tarpley Music

3800 I-40 West
Amarillo, TX 79102

Mon-Sat: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sun: Closed

Call or Text Us
806-352-5293

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Meet the Team

Tim Shafer

Manager

BJ Dyer

Assistant Manager

Mike Burt

Music Education Specialist

Travis Roberts

Music Education Specialist

Ken Strange

Sales Specialist

Eddie Castro

Sales Specialist + Guitar Tech

Grace Errington

Sales Specialist

Rhett Uhland

Sales Specialist

Hallee Pratt-Castaneda

Sales Specialist

Paul Dreimiller

Brasswind & Woodwind Repair Technician

Leo Reyes

Repair Technician Apprentice

Services We Offer

Band Instrument Rentals 🎺

Band Instrument Rentals 🎺

We offer the most competitive, flexible, and transparent Band Instrument Rental Program in Texas Panhandle! Many parents choose to rent an instrument, especially for students who might want to try several instruments before settling on one. Our rental program makes it easy with name brand products, low monthly payments, and instrument repair services.

Orchestra Instrument Rentals 🎻

Orchestra Instrument Rentals 🎻

Just like with Band, we offer the most competitive, flexible and transparent Orchestra Instrument Rental Program in the Texas Panhandle! Students often out grow their orchestra instruments, so we have designed our rental program to make it easy to upgrade to a larger size all while maintaining your low monthly payments, credit, and providing instrument repair services.

Music Education Services 🎓

Music Education Services 🎓

We value the importance of music in schools and your student's life, which is why we have our professionally trained Music Education Specialisits visit schools all over the North Texas region on a daily basis.

Commercial Pro Audio, Video, and Lighting Installation

Commercial Pro Audio, Video, and Lighting Installation

Need to outfit your church, gymnasium, restaurant, or store with professionally installed audio systems and lighting? Our team over at Tarpley Media has the solutions to help you achieve those goals. Message us to set up a free consultation to discuss your needs and wants for your next project.

Guitar Repairs & Upgrades 🎸

Guitar Repairs & Upgrades 🎸

We have Industry Certified Guitar Technicians that can provide cost-effective repairs on Acoustic, Electric, and Bass Guitars, to help get your instrument back into its best playing form. We can also install new electronics and hardware upgrades that you might want on your guitar.

String Recycling ♻️

String Recycling ♻️

We accept instrument strings and clippings from any string instrument, regardless of brand. We've teamed up with D'Addario & TerraCycle to provide this unique service that helps reduce the estimated 1.5 million lbs. of instrument string metal that could be put into landfills every year.

Testimonials & Reviews

"I just finished paying off an instrument. Over the past 3 years the associates at Tarpley have shown great customer service by quickly answering any questions I had and being warm and friendly whenever they interacted with us. I love that they text so I can send a message instead of having to find time to call or stop by!" (Google)

Briana Steelman

"Awesome place with great, helpful employees! Nice to have a local music store without the jacked up prices. Very competitive so no need to purchase online! 5⭐️" (Facebook)

Allan Peterson Music

"Very easy going. Walked in looking to the GS Mini and was immediately taken to the item. The sales persons was super helpful and not pushy. All 3 employees that I encountered were personable and helpful." (Google)

Victor Botello

"The store is beautiful with helpful and employees. The selection of instruments is great." (Google)

Laura Caswell

"We bought a flute from this store and we are super happy to have chosen this store to make the purchase. Staff were very friendly and patiently answered all the questions we had about the instrument." (Google)

Lavanya Krishna

Notable Musicians from Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo, Texas, boasts a vibrant and diverse music scene, evident in the wide array of talented musicians it has produced over the years. This city has been a fertile ground for artists spanning various genres, making significant contributions to the music industry.

Prominent among these are Joe Ely, whose career from the 1970s to the 2020s includes notable work in country, pop/rock, Americana, and outlaw country. Another acclaimed artist is Jimmie Dale Gilmore, active from the 1970s, known for his contributions to alt-country, alternative/indie rock, and country-folk. Aaron Watson, a contemporary country artist active since the 2000s, has carved a niche in the cowboy and new traditionalist genres. The 1990s saw the rise of John Rich, a major influence in contemporary country music. Kevin Fowler, active in the 2000s and 2010s, is known for his work in contemporary country and Americana.

Michael Tomlinson, spanning the 1980s to the 2010s, has ventured into folk, jazz, new age, and pop/rock. A notable recent artist, Hayden Pedigo, active in the 2010s and 2020s, delves into avant-garde, progressive folk, and alternative folk. Trent Willmon, known for his work in the 1990s and 2010s, contributes to country and country-rock. Additionally, Amarillo has been home to jazz and blues artist Jimmy George, 1960s pop/rock band Kitchen Cinq, the 1990s and 2000s pop/rock band The Mag Seven, and the contemporary country band Shotgun Rider.

Amarillo's music scene reflects a rich musical heritage, spanning multiple decades and genres, from country to rock, folk to jazz, and even avant-garde, showcasing the city's diverse musical culture.

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