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27% of online shoppers who plan to buy holiday gifts online this year will look for ideas about what friends and family want on sites such as Facebook. And nearly one-half will use social networks to research items, compare prices, & look for special offers like free shipping. (Mashable)

You'll find ideas, deals, & free shipping at West Music this season. Give the gift of music...and be sure to bookmark your favorite West Music Facebook Page.


The Quad Cities West Music hosted the 5th Annual Parking Lot Jam (PLJ) concert on Sunday, June 28th. The back parking lot of the store was packed with West Music students, teachers, families, and friends as over 76 performers, including students, teachers, and staff, took the stage for the best rock concert of the summer!


So you’re a rockstar. You’ve got the grooves, you’ve got the moves, and you’ve got the catchy tunes. You’ve toured every local venue, many regional venues, and you’re thirsty for more….buuuut… you’re trying to push through that rigid barrier between rockstar and SUPERstar.

I don’t claim to be a rockstar (although I’ve picked a few strings in my life) but I know a lot of them, and even some SUPERstars. Not only that, but I spend every day looking for new ways to expose our websites, products, services, and knowledge to as many music makers as possible all over the world. So here’s a little advice…

GET AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN TO LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC ONLINE!