Hallman's Music Store

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08/15/2023

Just another good memory! This is Melanie Jones and she attended Davis Hills and was in band under Carol Muery and Reginald Jackson when she attended Johnson H.S. In the back is Elias Jones who is the son of Marlon Jones that was once J.O. Johnson’s band director. Melanie stopped by from Mobile to pick up reeds and introduce me to Elias. Elias will attend South Alabama this Fall majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He plays mallets beautifully and will be auditioning for Blue Stars Drum Corp soon. Melanie, Marlon and their father head up The Jones Collective, a non profit organization in South Alabama. Just a few more former bands kids making a big difference in the world in which we live. Thanks for making the world a better place!

07/06/2023

At age 17, she was rejected from college.

At age 25, her mother died from disease.

At age 26, she moved to Portugal to teach English.

At age 27, she got married.

Her husband abused her. Despite this, her daughter was born.

At age 28, she got divorced and was diagnosed with severe depression.

At age 29, she was a single mother living on welfare.

At age 30, she didn't want to be on this earth.
But, she directed all her passion into doing the one thing she could do better than anyone else.
And that was writing.

At age 31, she finally published her first book.

At age 35, she had released 4 books, and was named Author of the Year.

At age 42, she sold 11 million copies of her new book, on the first day of release.

This woman is J.K. Rowling. Remember how she considered su***de at age 30?

Today, Harry Potter is a global brand worth more than $15 billion dollars.

Never give up. Believe in yourself. Be passionate. Work hard. It’s never too late.

She is J.K. Rowling

07/05/2023

This is one special lady. She was a force to be reckoned with raising five children and supporting all of their talents. Four have become educators and one a doctor. Mrs. Marilyn Lewis now works part time at Providence School as a reading coach for 2nd graders. Her baby son is the drama director/teacher at Jemison High School! I loved this lady and her kids and she is a true inspiration to all! Great to see you again Marilyn!!!! She is a person you will never forget!

06/28/2023

Larry Knight is one of our longest (not oldest) customers! He dropped by to see dad today. Thanks for checking on him Larry!

06/28/2023

All three have now gotten their instruments from Hallman’s Music. This gave me chills! Thank you for supporting our store!

08/17/2022

This young man will someday be more famous than Kenny G! I have been testing band students for forty-one years. Never before have I heard a new student get a low Bb out of a saxophone. This young man attends a North Huntsville City School and hit a low Bb four times. Congrats Kameron! Job well done!

07/04/2022

Always pray for our country.

The One Voice Children’s Choir belts out an incredible rendition of 'America The Beautiful.'

02/11/2022

Due to recent events in our store/family, we will be unable to attend District Honor Concerts this weekend. We will contact our students that made District Honor Band/ All State and have a professional photo made instead of gathering after the concert. Thank you for understanding.

The Hallman’s and Studio Instructors