Evans Music

Evans Music, Inc. has been a significant business presence in downtown White Bear Lake from its inception in 1978. The company was founded by John and Cathy Evans in partnership with The Podium, a well-known Dinkytown music retailer, and functioned for its first several years as The Podium of White Bear Lake. By 1984, White Bear Lake marketplace demands and business growth led to independent ownership as Evans Music, Inc. and to the emergence of musical instruction from secondary service status to prominence in the retail and service mix. In 1997 the store was sold to current owners Gary and Susan Dupre.

Evans Music’s mission today is to provide quality music education for the northeast metropolitan region, and to provide the retail products and services which support that educational focus.

Key Values

Exceptional business reputation developed over 30 years for quality, knowledge, customer service, and integrity

Established and strong customer base in the music industry with emphasis on music lessons as a primary market niche

Established inventory lines

Excellent reputation in local music industry and with inventory suppliers and manufacturer’s reps

Legacy of community involvement

Support of the surrounding business community, government and civic organizations

A known, attractive, heart-of-downtown location

Renowned repair department

Award winning teachers