Daddy O’s Studio

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It’s music to our ears whenever a business decides to make the West End Theatre District home, but in this case we’ll say it literally!

Daddy O’s Studio – 1752 Allen Street – has relocated to Allentown from its longtime space in Sellersville. Owner Steven Walker, a multi-faceted artist, decided to relocate his music studio closer to his home just over a mile north of the store and benefit from the larger population base of Allentown and the greater Lehigh Valley.

His Allen Street location has a variety of instruments for sale – acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, percussion – in addition to accessories such as amps, strings, stands and more. He has relationships with a wide range of distributors and manufacturers, which gives shoppers access to a multitude of instruments under the guidance of a seasoned musician.

Walker is offering guitar lessons at the studio with a free initial lesson to gauge the proficiency of the player and discuss goals and objectives. He said he can teach just about level and any style. “There are a lot of lessons available online, but nothing beats an in-person lesson where you get immediate and personal feedback and have another person keeping you accountable to practice and progress,” he said.

Other offerings at Daddy O’s include artwork, collectibles and books. Walker said he is also considering setting up a recording studio at the location.

He added that he wants to find ways to use music to collaborate with other businesses and bring the community together. That might take the form of musician gatherings at Daddy O’s and performances at neighborhood businesses. “I have my own thoughts and am open to other ideas. There are lots of opportunities to work together,” he said.

He invites the community to stop in, check out the merchandise and talk about music. “I look forward to being part of the neighborhood,” he said.n

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