CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 29. 2025) – West Music, a trusted name in music retail and education since 1941, has been honored as the 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc magazine. The recognition appears in the magazine’s December issue, highlighting West Music’s on-going commitment to music accessibility, exceptional customer service, and educational leadership across the nation.
The multi-page spread shines a spotlight on West Music’s extensive reach — including partnerships with over 343 school districts, a vibrant instrument rental program, and innovative educational platforms like Music ConstructED. With a mission to help people “Play now, Play for life,” West Music continues to empower musicians of all ages and ability levels.
West Music was praised in the article for our community-first approach, robust in-store experiences, and expert staff who are musicians and educators themselves. The spread also emphasizes the company’s legacy of growth, adaptability, and passion for music education — elements that have made West Music a mainstay in homes, schools, and performance spaces across the Midwest and beyond.
The full article is available in the December 2025 issue of Music Inc. magazine or online at musicincmag.com.
About West Music
West Music is a third-generation, locally-owned, and family-operated business. For over 75 years, West Music has been Eastern Iowa’s leading partner in music education, specializing in pianos, guitars, drums and percussion, band and orchestra instruments, and print music. The company also offers music instruction, repair, and music therapy services. With four retail locations in Iowa and Illinois, as well as award-winning e-commerce websites dedicated to servicing music education and percussion communities across the country, West Music strives to encourage people of all ages and abilities to Play Now, Play for Life.
