Calling all musicians! Grab your friends and head down to Austin Music Co in Miramar Beach. Located on South Holiday Road across from Culver’s this award-winning legacy music shop is more than just a place to meet all your professional music needs - high-quality instruments, a guitar technician, great coffee, television, and merch. While you indulge in music nostalgia, your friends can browse the merchandise and enjoy a cup of joe.
I’ll introduce Dan and Jess Austin and you’ll see why they’ve designed it to offer so much. Dan is the musician in the house. He is the Lead Singer of the local band Clinch 46 and Worship Leader at Shoreline Church. Jess, who hails from Texas, on the other hand has been his faithful music store companion throughout their marriage. She’s found herself standing around many music stores that had the appeal of “an old man’s closet”. She was determined to create an experience for music lovers AND their friends!
For Dan, putting together a great store was easy. Dan is the son of local drummer Robert “Bob” Austin who played in local bands Alibi and Masque in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Dan and his brother Michael of Austin Music Co PCB both grew up as musicians. Dan played the guitar with his dad’s band as he grew older and more accomplished. You can watch him perform as Lead Singer of Clinch 46 at the Old Florida Fish House on New Year’s Eve.
Bob Austin passed away, but Dan honors his music legacy at Austin Music Co. Bob’s photo overlooks the drum section in the store. And, the store has a record collection from both Bob and Jess’s fathers. The family’s past “leader of the band” would load the family up into their 1980’s station wagon and call out “To da beach!”
Another awesome feature of the store is a vintage baby grand piano that Dan and Jess recovered from the side of the road although they did not yet have a store! But, they had the vision and the faith to take a leap.
They have hit the ground running, listed in the Top 100 Music Dealers by the National Association of Music Merchants in their first two years of business. They carry a stunning collection of guitars including PRS, Takamine, Meinl, & LTD. They also carry Orange Amps. But, they can get their hands on any instrument as a dealer. Just stop in to find out.
Their instrument rentals are designed for professional musicians who don’t want to travel with bulky instruments. And, finally, keep your eye out for the Austin Academy. They get daily inquiries about lessons and expect to offer lessons in February of 2023.
Stay tuned for more from Jess and Dan of the Austin Music Co!