One of the Progressive Music Founders Passes Away
Edward Garbett (1914-2009)
Born in McKeesport, PA on July 27, 1914, Ed learned to repair band instruments as a teen and helped form the retail store Progressive Music in the late 1940s.  He served as the store’s instrument repairman for several years before joining Gretsch as a salesman.  He later was hired by Yamaha and taught classes for the company as early as 1958.  One of his many students was Bill Schultz, who later became the Chairman for Fender Musical Instruments.  The two man remained close friends until Mr. Schultz’ passing in 2006. While at Yamaha, he also was part of the product development team, the music education programs and helped write several repair manuals.  Ed was a passionate music maker and a true gentleman who gathered a host of friends who admired his commitment and high level of professionalism. A video clip from his NAMM Oral History has been posted on the web site: http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/ed-garbett Ed passed away in a Houston, Texas nursing home on May 2, 2009.  His daughter, Susan Farrell has asked that donations in her father’s name be made to the Museum of Making Music (http://museumofmakingmusic.com).

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