History of Amro

Helping others make music since 1921!

In 1921, while on a layover between Cincinnati and Los Angeles, Mil Averwater noticed that Memphis did not have any piano teaching studios. At that time, Mil opened up Amro as strictly a piano lessons studio. In the early days, he didn't have a lot of money to advertise so he would open up the windows to his second-floor studio on Main Street and play to attract people passing by on the street below.

As the years went by, Amro expanded its lessons to include other musical instruments, and eventually began carrying those musical instruments for students to purchase.  Today, Amro Music Stores, Inc., offers band and orchestra instruments, band and orchestra accessories, new and used pianos, printed music, and a large array of services associated with these instruments, such as tuning, moving, and repair work. Amro has been recognized as one of the top 100 music stores in the nation.

Amro currently has 7 full time road representatives, who make regular trips to school bands within a 150-mile radius of Memphis. Amro offers one of the only on-site repair facilities in the area, staffed with 18 full-time technicians to ensure that repairs are done promptly.

Amro is still owned and operated by the Averwater family. Left to right are Chip, chairman, CJ, general manager, and Pat, president.

Amro is and always has been focused on providing the very best customer service that we can.

Our knowledgeable and courteous staff is a constant reminder of Amro's goal......to be recognizably the best.