FlintMeryl Music

10/06/2026

Your students already trust you when it comes to choosing the right instrument.

The FlintMeryl Music affiliate program gives instructors and studios a way to help students find what they need—without having to stock instruments or manage inventory themselves.

You make the recommendation.
FlintMeryl takes care of the behind-the-scenes work.

That means you can keep your focus where it belongs: teaching and helping your students make music.

Interested in becoming a FlintMeryl partner?
Contact us for program details: https://zurl.co/DQEmn

10/05/2026

A clear, warm sound starts with the right combination.

That balance is part of what gives the FlintMeryl SEVENTY FIVE its character.

Its spruce top brings clarity, responsiveness, and projection, while mahogany back and sides add warmth and depth. Pair that with nylon strings, and you get a classical guitar with a mellow voice that can still bring definition to every note.

It’s a combination that works whether you’re sitting down with a classical piece, exploring fingerstyle playing, or simply picking up the guitar for a quiet afternoon of music.

Because sometimes what makes an instrument enjoyable isn’t one particular feature.

It’s how everything works together.
FlintMeryl SEVENTY FIVE

A balanced, expressive classical guitar for students and hobbyists alike.

Ready to take a closer look? Explore the SEVENTY FIVE and see the full details here:
https://zurl.co/35MH3

10/02/2026

Walk up to our string wall and one thing becomes pretty obvious:
There are a lot of choices.

And there’s a reason for that.

Different instruments, gauges, materials, tensions, and string constructions can change how an instrument feels under your fingers and how it responds when you play.

A classical guitarist may be thinking about tension. An acoustic player might be looking for a particular feel or character. A bassist has an entirely different set of choices. Then there are banjos, ukuleles, dulcimers and more.

You don’t need to know what every package on the wall means.

That’s part of what a local music shop is for.

Tell us what you play, how you play, and what you’re looking for, and we can help you narrow it down.

Because choosing strings isn't always about replacing what was already there.
Sometimes it's about discovering what feels right for you.

FlintMeryl Music | Knoxville’s Guitar Company

10/01/2026

Behind every instrument is a bigger story.

A teacher helping a student find their sound. A studio creating a place to learn. A music business serving its community. Musicians finding new opportunities to play, create, and connect.

That’s the kind of music community FMX is built around.

By connecting people, education, retail, studios, and partnerships, FMX is about helping independent music communities do more of what matters—while staying true to who they are.

Because music doesn’t grow in isolation.

It grows when people support one another.

Learn more about FMX: https://zurl.co/85spu

09/29/2026

Nylon or steel? The difference is something you can feel before you even hear it.
Nylon strings have a softer feel under the fingers and a warm, rounded sound. They’re closely associated with classical guitar, but their character can work beautifully across many styles.

Steel strings offer more tension, brightness, and projection—the familiar sound behind countless acoustic songs, from singer-songwriter music to folk, country, and beyond.

Neither is the “better” choice.

The right guitar depends on how you like to play, what you want to hear, and what feels comfortable in your hands.

And sometimes the easiest way to know is to stop comparing descriptions and actually pick up the guitars.

Not sure which feels right? Come play both.

Stop by FlintMeryl Music and experience the difference for yourself.

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

Music makes me…

Practice a little longer. Listen a little closer. Create something new. Find my people.

The LeGrand Music “Music Makes Me” T-shirts are now available to order online through the FlintMeryl Music website.

Created for students, musicians, teachers, families, and anyone who knows that music has a way of becoming part of who you are.

Choose your shirt, wear what music means to you, and represent the community behind it.

Available to order online now at FlintMeryl Music: https://zurl.co/NinMu

09/25/2026

Listen to the conversation—or pull up a chair and watch it unfold.

The latest episode of Knox Guitar Box features East Tennessee guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator Pat Corn in a wide-ranging conversation with host Andy LeGrand about a lifetime spent with the guitar.

From learning his first chord from Carl Sandburg and discovering Chet Atkins, to Nashville sessions, fingerstyle guitar, composing, arranging, teaching, and the instruments and musicians that shaped his journey, there are plenty of stories inside this episode.

And you’ll get to hear Pat play along the way.

Prefer to listen? Find the latest episode of Knox Guitar Box on Spotify: https://zurl.co/z79FP

Want the full experience? Watch the conversation and performances on YouTube: https://zurl.co/xRFHA

However you tune in, settle in for some great guitar playing, great stories, and a conversation between musicians who genuinely love the craft.

The Pat Corn episode is available now on Spotify and YouTube.

09/23/2026

This is what happens when guitars become a community.

The KCG Member Orchestra brings guitarists of different experience levels together to rehearse, learn, and experience making music as part of a larger group.

At FlintMeryl Music, we believe supporting musicians goes beyond the instruments themselves. It also means supporting the organizations creating places for people to play, learn, perform, and connect.

That’s why we’re proud to support Knoxville Classical Guitar and programs like the KCG Member Orchestra.

KCG just shared a look inside the orchestra in action.

Head over to the Knoxville Classical Guitar page to watch the video: https://zurl.co/eGcsu

There’s a lot happening in Knoxville’s guitar community, and their page is a great place to keep up with what’s next...

and give KCG a follow while you’re there. 😉

09/21/2026

A lifetime with the guitar. A lifetime of stories worth sharing.

In the newest episode of Knox Guitar Box, host Andy LeGrand sits down with East Tennessee guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator Pat Corn for a conversation about the people, places, instruments, and experiences that shaped his life in music.

From a homemade cigar-box guitar and learning his first chord from Carl Sandburg, to discovering Chet Atkins, working in Nashville, arranging, composing, performing, and teaching, Pat’s story is a reminder of just how far a life in music can travel.

Along the way, Pat picks up the guitar to perform and discuss several pieces, shares stories from his career, and reflects on something that remains important to him today: passing music on to the next generation.

The new Pat Corn episode of Knox Guitar Box is available now on YouTube: https://zurl.co/uVYoe
Knox Guitar Box is produced by FMX, with support from FlintMeryl Music and LeGrand Music Studios. Proceeds from the podcast support Knoxville Classical Guitar and our work in performance, education, and community.

Listen, enjoy the stories, and help us keep exceptional guitar music growing in Knoxville.