Allegro Music Center

Specialties

Allegro specializes in music instruction and beginning level guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, as well as band and orchestra accessories and large selection of instructional books.

History

Established in 2005.

Opened on October 4, 2005, Allegro has been the area’s #1 source for musical instruction, instruments, and accessories. It is Allegro Music Center’s Mission to be a creative source in the communities that we serve and to provide a friendly, comfortable environment that will support individuals of all ages in their desire to make music.

Meet the Business Owner

Jared P.

Business Owner

Born in Chicago, Jared grew up in Park Ridge, graduating from Maine South High School in 1999, where he was an active member in Fine Arts. He was a 4 year member of the jazz band, section leader for the Chamber Choir and Vocal Jazz, member of the Concert, V-​Show Stage, and Marching Bands, as well as both a member of the pit orchestra and cast for the Musicals. His senior year, Jared wrote and performed all original music for the spring play A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

After graduating high school, he attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Jared graduated in four years with a double major in Business Administration and Music with a minor in Jazz Studies. He focused his studies on guitar, where he studied with Steve Grismore.

After college, he began working in the music industry, eventually becoming manager of Allegro Music Center in 2005. In December of 2012, he bought Allegro Music Center, and continues to serve the community in which he grew up.