Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Complete Music Store in Southwest Washington
Music World has been serving Clark County's musical community since 1994 as a family-owned business committed to customer-first service. Founded by Jim Detchman, a recognized community hero, we maintain two full-service locations in Vancouver and Battle Ground, Washington. Our experienced team provides expert instrument sales, repairs, and rentals while offering comprehensive music education programs. With dedicated repair technicians and certified instructors, we cater to musicians of all skill levels through personalized lessons and equipment solutions. Our commitment to quality extends to every product we sell, all backed by manufacturer warranties and rigorous inspection processes.We maintain strong partnerships with local schools through instrument demonstration programs and educational outreach initiatives. Our non-commissioned sales staff prioritizes customer needs, offering price-matching guarantees and flexible rental options. From beginner instruments to professional-grade gear, we provide complete musical solutions through our retail stores and online platform. Our repair department specializes in brass, woodwind, and string instrument maintenance using advanced ultrasonic cleaning technology. With decades of combined experience, our team continues to uphold the same values established by our founder while adapting to modern musical needs.
Services
Instrument Sales
Music Lessons
Instrument Rentals
Repairs
Sound System Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1994 with deep community roots
- Certified repair technicians with specialized instrument expertise
- Price-matching guarantee on quality musical instruments
- Comprehensive music education programs for all ages
- Free instrument evaluations and maintenance services
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Quality instruments
Excellent repair services
Great lesson instructors
School partnerships
Services
Instrument Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of musical instruments from reputable brands, including guitars, keyboards, brass, woodwinds, and string instruments. Our non-commissioned sales team helps customers find the perfect instrument for their skill level and budget. Every purchase includes our price-match guarantee and manufacturer warranty protection.
Music Lessons
Private and group lessons available for multiple instruments with experienced instructors. We teach guitar, piano, drums, strings, and woodwinds at affordable rates. Our teachers create customized lesson plans for students of all ages and skill levels in dedicated teaching studios at both locations.
Instrument Rentals
We provide school instrument rentals with flexible monthly terms and insurance coverage. Our rental inventory includes band and orchestra instruments with size charts for string instruments. We offer school demonstration programs to help students choose the right instrument.
Instrument Repairs
Our certified technicians perform repairs on brass, woodwind, and string instruments using professional equipment. Services include adjustments, restringing, dent removal, and ultrasonic cleaning. We offer free estimates and specialized repairs for both student and professional instruments.
Sound System Rentals
We rent complete sound systems for events starting at $99 with all necessary components included. Our inventory includes mixers, speakers, microphones, and stands available for short-term rentals. Systems are available on a first-come basis with no down payment required.
People
Jodi Gohlke
Owner
Co-owner of Music World, Jodi Gohlke continues the family tradition of providing quality musical services to Clark County since 1994.
Joyce Detchman
Owner
Co-owner Joyce Detchman maintains the original vision of customer-first service established by her late husband Jim Detchman in 2000.
Linda Morgan
Band Instrument Technician
As shop manager, Linda Morgan oversees the repair department and ensures quality maintenance for all band instruments at the Battle Ground location.
Pat Dillaman
Guitar Technician
Guitar specialist Pat Dillaman provides expert repairs and maintenance services at the Battle Ground location with years of technical experience.
Questions
What locations do you operate in?
We have two locations: 612B NE 81st St, Vancouver, WA 98665 and 502 E Main Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes, we offer private lessons for multiple instruments with experienced instructors at both locations during regular business hours.
What rental options are available?
We offer monthly instrument rentals with insurance and sound system rentals starting at $99 with all necessary components included.
Are repairs available for all instruments?
Our technicians specialize in brass, woodwind, and string instrument repairs including adjustments, cleaning, and dent removal services.
What are your business hours?
Monday-Thursday 10AM-7PM, Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 12PM-5PM at Hazel Dell location.
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