Established in 1905.Founded in Montgomery, Alabama in 1905 by Art Freehling, Art’s Music Shop continues to be owned & managed by his multi-generational family. It is staffed by knowledgeable people, each with a lengthy involvement in the music community. As one of a handful of century-plus businesses in Alabama, Art’s has played an important role in the lives of thousands of musicians including band directors, students, professional musicians and organizations. Chances are, we probably helped start the very first band program at your school. Art’s Music Shop continues to operate this way today: by specializing in recruiting school bands and orchestras with an emphasis on careful testing to direct each and every child to the instrument best suited to their needs.From the Birmingham, Dothan & Montgomery, AL stores, our School Service Representatives visit & service middle schools, high schools and universities throughout Alabama, Florida and Georgia, yet our customer base extends throughout the US.