Main Street Music Store is your local music shop. We offer music lessons, quality gear, and great experiences.
In 2024, Main Street Music Store expanded its reach by launching an eCommerce store, allowing us to supply musicians all across the U.S. with the same quality gear and personal service that Scranton has enjoyed for years—all from our hometown store.
Read about some of our instructors below!
Owner, Saxophone and Clarinet.
With a lifelong passion for music, Jack has played with The Marywood Jazz Band under Professor Bill Weber for 20 years. He currently leads the West 3rd Street band and plays alto/tenor saxophone for The Scranton Penn State Band. Jack has played with the internationally renowned blues guitarist Clarence Spady, George Wesley Band, and other well-known musicians. He is the Vice President of the Scranton Music Association. Jack's love of music was passed down through generations. His father Kenneth Mead was a well-known saxophonist, and his grandmother was a well-known piano and dance teacher.
Instructor, piano and guitar. Repairs, guitar.
Chris has performed with national artists such as The Grass Roots, 3 Dog Night, The Platters, The Drifters, The Crests, and many local acts. He has a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from Marywood University. Chris has been a professional instructor for 22 years. He has 2 albums out: 1979 and 1981. He also performs in The Frost Duo and The West Third Street Band.
Instructor, Percussion.
Bill Schutt is a highly experienced percussionist and educator with over 36 years of teaching. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education with a Percussion Major from SUNY at Fredonia and a Master's degree in Music Education from Columbia University Teachers College, NYC. William studied with renowned percussionists Ted Frazeur, Sandy Feldstein, Saul Goodman, and Sonny Igoe.
He taught instrumental music at Monticello Central School in New York, leading 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade bands and percussion ensembles. Outside of teaching, William performed with the Sullivan County Concert Band and played drums, timpani, and percussion in show bands across the Catskill Mountain area.
Instructor, Drums.
Ryan is an extremely passionate and talented musician. He can be seen playing with The Sperazza Band and loves teaching others.
Horn repairs. Saxophones, Clarinet, and Flute.
Tom has played with world-renowned acts such as The Temptations, Phil Woods, Dave Liebman, and Clarence Spady. He teaches saxophones, clarinet, and improvisational Jazz at Marywood University. He was also the music instructor in the Pocono Mountain School District before he retired. Tom is a graduate of William Patterson University with a Bachelor's degree in music studies and has completed graduate studies at Marywood University for music education. Tom has also been doing instrument repairs for 30 years.
Instructor, Bass guitar and Guitar.
Gary Caolo has been playing since he was in 5th grade. His passion and experience make him a phenomenal teacher. Gary loves to share his love of music and says it really made his life complete. He is a truly passionate musician and teacher.