The Music Man: An Interview with Alan Morrison
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**The Music Man: An Interview with Alan Morrison of AM Guitarworks**
1:09When did Alan discover his love of the guitar?
3:15What has Alan been doing during the pandemic with his music?
5:13Going from side hustle to owning your own business.
6:10How Alan launched his business.
6:37The book that nudged Alan to take the plunge and start his own business.
8:55Having a supportive spouse makes a big difference when starting a business.
12:43How music helps in healing.
15:52Reasons why adults take music lessons.
17:20The reasons kids take lessons.
17:38 A great guitar story!
19:50How the pandemic affected Alan’s business.
24:00Hybrid music lessons
26:26How Alan transitioned his business while he had to close his store.
31:00The importance of mentorship
36:16How “Open Coffee” began.
41:51How to contact Alan.
43:00Marketing guitars.
**Links mentioned in this episode:**
* [Website](https://www.amguitarworks.com)
* [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/amguitarworks)
* [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/amguitarworks)
* [E-mail]( amguitars@mchsi.com)
* Phone: (563) 370-6810
* Address: 2660 E. 53rd Street, #6, Davenport, IA 52807
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Chapters
1. When did Alan discover his love of the guitar? (00:01:09)
2. What has Alan been doing during the pandemic with his music? (00:03:15)
3. Going from side hustle to owning your own business. (00:05:13)
4. How Alan launched his business. (00:06:10)
5. How Alan launched his business. (00:06:37)
6. Having a supportive spouse makes a big difference when starting a business. (00:08:55)
7. How music helps in healing. (00:12:43)
8. Reasons why adults take music lessons. (00:15:52)
9. The reasons kids take lessons. (00:17:20)
10. A great guitar story! (00:17:38)
11. How the pandemic affected Alan’s business. (00:19:50)
12. Hybrid music lessons (00:24:00)
13. How Alan transitioned his business while he had to close his store. (00:26:26)
14. The importance of mentorship (00:31:00)
15. How “Open Coffee” began. (00:36:16)
16. How to contact Alan. (00:41:51)
17. Marketing guitars (00:43:00)
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