More Than Guitars. More Than Strings. More Than a Store.
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More Than a Music Store
When people ask why FlintMeryl Music was started, they usually assume the answer is simple.
"They wanted to open a guitar store."
The truth is, that's only a small part of the story.
We've spent much of our lives teaching music. Over the years we've watched thousands of students begin their musical journey, and we've seen firsthand what happens when someone picks up an instrument that truly inspires them—and what happens when they don't.
Too often, beginners are handed instruments that are difficult to play, poorly set up, or simply built to hit a price point instead of encouraging a lifetime of music. Those first experiences matter. They can determine whether someone falls in love with music or decides it just isn't for them.
FlintMeryl Music was created to change that.
Built Around the Musician
We're not here simply to fill shelves with instruments.
We're here to help people discover the right instrument for their journey.
Whether you're buying your child's first guitar, searching for a violin, replacing a favorite set of strings, or investing in an instrument you'll play for years, we want you to walk away confident—not because someone sold you something, but because you found what you truly needed.
Sometimes that means spending less than you expected. Sometimes it means waiting for the right instrument. Sometimes it simply means having someone who will answer your questions honestly.
That's the kind of music store we always wished existed.
Carefully Chosen. Personally Tested.
Every instrument we carry has a purpose.
Some are designed for the absolute beginner. Others are built for advancing students or experienced performers. We spend countless hours evaluating quality, playability, construction, and value before an instrument earns a place in our showroom.
We specialize in:
Acoustic guitars
Classical guitars
Violins
Ukuleles
Strings and accessories
Student instruments
Rent-to-own options
We believe an instrument should invite you to play it every time you pick it up.
That's the standard we strive for.
Supporting Music Education
While FlintMeryl Music is a retail company, music education has always been at the heart of why we exist.
Every instrument we sell represents another opportunity for someone to discover music. Every purchase helps support efforts that encourage music education and make quality instruments more accessible to our community.
We don't teach lessons here—that's the work of dedicated educators and organizations throughout our community—but we're proud to stand beside them by providing instruments that help students succeed.
When music education grows, our entire community benefits.
Knoxville's Guitar Company
We're proud to call Knoxville home.
Located inside the Fountain City Art Center, FlintMeryl Music is part of a creative community where art, music, and education come together every day.
Whether you're dropping in for a new set of strings, comparing guitars, renting a violin, or simply talking music, you're always welcome.
Our hope is that FlintMeryl Music becomes more than a place to shop.
We hope it becomes a place where musicians gather, ask questions, discover new instruments, and leave excited to make music.
Because that's really what this company is about.
Not selling instruments.
Helping people play them.
FlintMeryl Music
213 Hotel Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Whether you're just beginning your musical journey or have been playing for decades, we'd be honored to help you find the instrument that inspires your next note.