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February 8, 2008 - Backyard Music recently hosted a Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Friends, members of the business community, and chamber ambassadors gathered to find out more about the business. Everyone enjoyed live music, friendly networking, and meeting Backyard Music owners, Don and Sue Steele.

Backyard Music offers musical instruments, supplies, and gifts. Owner Don Steele, an accomplished musician, also gives lessons and does minor repairs on stringed instruments. Don says, “Music has always been a big part of our lives. We’re living the dream. We feel like we’re on vacation all the time. What could be better than having your own music store in the North Georgia Mountains? We are very blessed.”

Backyard Music stocks a wide variety of folk and acoustic instruments plus electric guitars and amplifiers. The store is full of violins, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, dulcimers, auto harps, harmonicas, lap harps, bass guitars, strings, straps, picks, accessories, and instruction books.

Micah Thomas has been taking lessons from Don Steele for two months. He says, “Taking music lessons is one of the best things you can do. Whether learning guitar or ukulele, Don is a great teacher.”

Sue Steele adds, “Don loves to teach music. He is patient, knowledgeable, and personable. Don keeps younger students occupied while they are learning. They have a great time with him.” Lessons are available for folks of any age from four to ninety-four. Students are accepted at any skill level.

Backyard Music is quickly becoming a local “hang-out” for musicians and music lovers. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a visit. Backyard Music is located at 174 Cleveland Street in Blairsville, Georgia.