A Great Place to Work for Music Lovers - Services and Accessories Manager Merriam Music Employee Review

5.0
22 Mar 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I worked at Merriam Music from 2010 to 2015. I absolutely loved working there. I developed lifelong friendships, and developed great relationships with the customers/clients. I loved that I was working in the music industry and I firmly believed in the principles that drove the store: Providing a one of a kind and vibrant culture for musicians and music students. My position was fairly unique (a blend of 2 positions), but I was given the opportunity to work in a multitude of departments and was given as much leeway or guidance as I could ask for. The senior management team is exciting, innovative and passionate and I genuinely looked forward to interacting with them on a daily basis. If I had not uprooted to be with family in BC, I would like to think I would still be working at Merriam.

Cons

It is not located in BC.

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4.0
17 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great reputation. Active student acquisition and marketing. Good facilities. Teachers are among the best in the GTA. As good/steady a salary as most music teachers could hope for in the private sector in the GTA. Generally good people all around.

Cons

Administration is struggling with a leadership transition. Roles of the different co-owners aren't clearly defined, and so positive change and teacher-led initiatives have a hard time coming to fruition. There's a hard divide between the owners/upper management, and teachers and non-senior operating staff. The divide creates a strong feeling of their being two "camps" within the company, and communication often breaks down to everyone's frustration. With difficult economic times there has been some struggle to keep classes full, causing a lot of teacher frustration and rotation. The Vaughan and Eglinton school locations are neglected when compared to Oakville.

5.0
26 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly staff and enjoyable environment.

Cons

Career opportunities could be better

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