Marshall Music was started by Marshall "Tiny" Rips in 1958 in Torrance. In 1979 the store was moved to larger quarters in old downtown Torrance. It's major emphasis was instrument rentals, accessories, instrument sales, method book sales and a few studios for lessons. Pop sheets were a minor section of the store. In July of 1982 Tiny sold the store to Barbara and Bob Jones and a new direction of Marshall Music began. Single pop sheets, artist folios and collections were emphasized. A new department -Band and Choral -was started along with UPS shipping. The store moved to it's present 10,000sf location in 1987. On February 1, 1999, Stephanie Salgado (Bob & Barbara's daughter) and Fabiola Salgado purchased the outstanding stock of Jones Music, Inc. and are now the principal owners.
Meet Our Staff
The Staff at
Marshall Music
-- Greetings from all of us. How may we assist you?
General Manager Patrick
-- Patrick has been with Marshall Music since 1992. He started out as a part-time file clerk and has worked his way up to General Manager.
Patrick has been a musician most of his life. He has played the clarinet, saxophone, guitar and piano. He is currently performing with the LA Vocal Core and serves as Director of Music for the First Christian Church of Laguna Woods.
Store Policies / Services
Customers under the age of 16
It is Marshall Music's policy
Price Changes
While we make every effort to maintain current prices on our website, publishers and manufactures update product prices before updating our website. Therefore prices are subject to change. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.