Ken Stanton Music
MusiciansGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees
Ken Stanton Music is a regional music retailer based in Marietta, Georgia, operating five stores in the Atlanta metropolitan area. It was founded in 1949 by Kenneth E. Stanton, Sr. with the aim of supporting music education in Cobb County, and it has grown into a prominent independent retailer in the Southeast, ranking among leading dealers nationally. The company serves customers ranging from beginners to professionals, offering instruments across levels and a broad brand assortment. It emphasizes competitive pricing and aims to provide a personal shopping experience, backed by a wide selection that includes major brands such as Yamaha, Gibson, Fender, Taylor, Martin, Korg, Roland, PRS, DW, Ibanez, Behringer, Tama, Pearl, Casio, Meinl, Mapex, EV, Shure, QSC and ESP. In May 2022, Mississippi Music, Inc. acquired Ken Stanton Music, reflecting a consolidation in the regional music retail landscape.