About Us
![Friends since second grade, Mike Doerr and Patrick Sheridan founded A Sound Education in 2001.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1321/5233/files/iStock_2063049-1280x960_large.jpg?12787652851028985607)
It began when the well-known suburban music store that Mike managed closed its doors. The two friends quickly made plans to open a new business with the teachers and students from the now-closed store. Fueled on dreams and borrowed money, A Sound Education was founded. Both Mike and Patrick worked part-time jobs at night to keep the new store open during the day.
Two years later, Patrick graduated from college and the pair decided to expand the store as a result of the popularity of their lesson program. Four years later, the business expanded again to make room for the ever-expanding showroom.
Today, the store occupies two-and-a-half store fronts and proudly serves countless students and customers every day—and has been making musicians since 2001™.
For more information about our lessons, visit our Lessons section.