Zoo Music (Also known as Dave Anderson’s Zoo Music).

514 South Garland Avenue (Corner of South Garland Avenue and Avenue “D”) (The Dallas store is at Jupiter Road and Garland Road). 

Garland, 75040

Hours: M, W: 11-7 p.m.

              T, Th: 11-8 p.m.

               F, S: 11-6 p.m. Closed Sunday.   No web site.

972.272.8077

In case you want to know my desires: I first stumbled into Garland’s Zoo Music because of a desire to take drum lessons (and also because of a job opening). I signed up for the lessons and now have much to practice. The store also offers guitar lessons with instructor Tony Camponovo.

When you walk in, you will view an extensive Wall of Guitars, and speakers everywhere you look.

Wall of Guitars. I do not think they will fall on your head.

The store looks dingy from the outside, however DO NOT be intimidated. Once you go in, you will find Friendly Associates.      

Following is more about why you should also go to Zoo Music if you require musical gear or lessons.

In case you like background with that guitar: Zoo Music has been in existence for more than thirty years.  

Dave Anderson is the founder of Zoo Music, thus every business card from the store states, “Dave Anderson’s Zoo Music.” According to employee Jeremy Panich, Anderson is known for dropping by the store.

Panich also told me that Anderson is now into real estate. I say that is a good thing because the Garland store is not on a very pleasant piece of real estate.           

In case you like science: I conducted a brief and very scientific survey of some Zoo Music employees, asking why people should shop there.  This nugget is from Joel Simka, 40, also my drum instructor: 

“Take into consideration that when you shop at ‘mom and pop’ establishments such as Zoo Music, you take part in sticking it to the corporate world.”

Jameson Pirkle, 25, wants you to go because there is  “a cornucopia of gear at your disposal!”

In case you like my opinion on sheet music: The store could offer more music books for drum and guitar students. Maybe I should speak to the ubiquitous Dave Anderson about this.

 Camponovo, the guitar instructor, had this to say about why you should shop there: “Why not?”

Jeremy Panich, who works at Zoo Music. He said he likes the Gorillaz.

Glorious outside of Zoo Music

In case you want the Heart Dallas BOTTOM LINE:  Go. Get some useful gear. Ask questions about said useful gear and the many guitars on the wall (They are SECURELY fastened, do not worry).

By Alice, Drum Pad Owner.