LEWIS MUSIC STORE LLC
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

LEWIS MUSIC STORE LLC, currently operated by Brian Lewis in Mineola, is a legacy family business with roots tracing back to the early 1950s. Under Brian's ownership since 1989, the store has modernized yet retains the personal and courteous service associated with its longstanding history. Initially founded by his father Arthur Lewis, the business continues to provide instrument repair services for brass and woodwinds, leveraging a tradition of craftsmanship passed from father to son. Brian stepped into the family enterprise during a critical period—his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1986, necessitating family support which coincidentally aligned Brian’s passion for music. Although originally pursuing a master's degree at Queens College, he found his calling in instrument repair and has since played a pivotal role in shaping the business. Located on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, Florida, Lewis Music Store offers comprehensive musical services: weekly lessons to approximately 125-150 students, renting and selling instruments primarily to school districts, while also providing ongoing repairs. Although Brian had contemplated expansion, the digital shift in instrument sales has significantly transformed the music retail landscape. A professional trumpet player, Brian performs with 'New Vintage' Orchestra & CONGA Tribute Band across Long Island and the tri-state area. Besides performances, he engages in educational outreach through school clinics and jazz workshops, continuing to enrich the community's musical culture. The company, registered as a Florida limited liability entity (FLAL) with filing number L17000004708, was incorporated on January 5, 2017, underlining its recent formal establishment even though it has been an active music store for more than five decades.