Specialties
Guitars Etc. in Athens, TX is a family owned and operated guitar store that is dedicated to musical education and providing great customer service! Guitars Etc. has quickly become a popular place for established East Texas musicians and those musicians who are just starting out.
Guitars Etc. has a beautiful retail showroom, two guitar lesson studios, a piano lesson studio, a drum lesson studio, and a jam lounge. Guitars Etc. offers incredible instruments, learnable lessons, and music for life. We are a trusted member of the community and know that you will benefit from the trust we have developed. Our staff of five talented teachers are here to educate you in guitar, piano, and other instruments.
We are proud members of N.A.M.M. (National Association of Music Merchants) and the iMSO (Independent Music Store Operators). With us you will learn how to play correctly and more easily with less frustration in a safe and secure environment. Guitars Etc. - we have something for everyone!
History
Established in 2010.
Guitars Etc has been serving musicians and future musicians since 2010 in Athens, TX and Canton, TX. We are experienced in music education, instrument sales and repairs. With us students gain the ability to play and jam with others. Anyone can sell you a guitar, when you become a part of our band of musicians by purchasing from us, you learn to play.
We have a staff of experienced and gigging musicians and we teach the Progressive Guitar Method, which allows us to take you from the very beginning of learning guitar to an advanced player. We also have musicians who are skilled in pedal steel, mandolin, advanced theory, drums and singing.
We take our students and advance them to a better understanding of music and performance. At Guitars Etc, we not only teach the methodology of the music, but you will learn the music you actually enjoy. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a beginning guitar player, we are eager to help you.
Meet the Business Owner: Will B.
Will Burgin is an avid guitar player and music lover. Will, runs and owns Guitars Etc. in Athens and is the also owner of Purebody Nutrition in Tyler. Will has been playing and songwriting for over 20 years, and has two children, Ray and Brookelyn. Will also plays pedal steel, mandolin, and resonator guitar. One of Will's passions is building custom guitar pedals and cigar box guitars. He is enthusiastic about teaching the methodology and techniques of music and sharing his knowledge with others. Will ensures that Guitars Etc. is stocked with a wide variety of great music brands, so whatever your musical needs they can accommodate you.
