The Acoustic Shoppe is a team of experienced musicians driven by an obsession to create a larger Acoustic Music community.
Our Mission:
- Thrill EVERY customer
- Improve lives through music
- Be a positive impact on our environment and community
- Make acoustic music and education accessible to everyone at every stage
- Leverage our experience to curate the best products to help customers succeed
If we live up to these promises, the opportunities for personal and financial growth of our employees and families will follow.
Meet The Staff
Owner/Sales
John Chapman
Known for making noise on most fretted instruments, but better known for playing guitar and singing in The Chapmans. John is an owner and he is the fearless sales team leader. John’s love for Chiefs football and smoking meats is rivaled only by his love for Star Wars, which he watches at least once a month with his kids.
Gear: Eastman AR910,Santa Cruz Tony Rice Model, & Luke Skywalker Coffee Mug
Favorite Album: Alison Krauss - Forget About It
Current Jams: Tony Rice - Cold On The Shoulder
Owner/Operations
Jeremy Chapman
An owner, the man writing the schedule, and our company Mandolinist. Jeremy plays Mandolin as the middle child in The Chapmans, but has performed with Izabel Crane and Casey and the Atta Boys throughout the years. Jeremy fancies his glass of scotch and his Punch Brothers. If he is hankering some sushi you can find him at Kai in downtown Springfield. When asked who his favorite Chapman is, he said “My Mom”.
Gear: Eastman MDA815-CLA & Bank Deposit Bags
Favorite Song: Alison Krauss - Forget About It
Current Jams: Sarah Jarosz - World On The Ground
Owner/Media
Jason Chapman
The enigmatic, youngest Chapman brother. You can find him slapping an upright bass in the family band or locked away in the editing cave pushing sweet juicy content to our Youtube channel. In either case he completes all tasks in style with a belly full of Amigos.
Gears: Epiphone Upright Bass & Sony a7iii
Favorite Album: Alison Krauss & Union Station - So Long So Wrong
Current Jams: Buck Owens - Live At the White House
Sales Floor Manager
Corey Kirkland
This kind and humble Ozark musician makes a great addition to our sales team! Corey is a talented guitarist having played on various stages across the country. He started playing at the age of 12 when his father, who played in Branson for 30 years, bought him his first guitar. Corey went to Bethel University and played in their bluegrass group while getting a Business Management & Economics degree. Outside of the Shoppe and the bluegrass world Corey likes to relax with a nice book & of course play some guitar.
Personal Guitar: Martin D-18 Authentic
Favorite Brand in the Shoppe: Boucher Guitars
Favorite Album: Alison Krauss Live at Union Station
Sales
Jonas Bearden
The pride of Oklahoma, Jonas is a fun-loving, guitar enthusiast. He has loved trying a variety of brands in our shoppe but is a true Martin & Co. fan to the core. His first instrument was mandolin actually when he was very young. He moved to guitar later in life when he got much more interested in playing.
Sales
Austin Handley
Austin is our highly accomplished sales team leader with a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in instrument sales. His passion for music was kindled at a young age, influenced by his talented grandparents. Their musical background ignited Austin's curiosity and set him on a path towards a successful journey in the industry. Beyond the realm of The Acoustic Shoppe, Austin finds solace in the beauty of nature, he's happiest camping with an open fire & lake in view. Austin's commitment, experience, and love for music make him an invaluable asset to the sales team and a true inspiration to those around him.
Gear: Alvarez PD85
Current Jams: Zach Bryan
Media/Sales
Trent Prewitt
The Mullet boy wonder of The Acoustic Shoppe staff, Trent is often locked away in the video editing cave but when we allow his freedom he can sell a customer a guitar or two. Jokes aside, Trent has released his Debut album from CCB Nashville entitled "Highway to Me" which one Album of the year at the 2023 Whoos Who Country Music Awards. Be sure to checkout his music on all streaming platforms, and also available here at the shoppe.
Gear: Preston-Thompson D-EIA & Adobe Premiere Pro
Favorite Album: Brad Paisley - Who Needs Pictures
Current Jams: Jimmy Day, Midland
Sales
Sean Goschy
Sean is the newest addition to our thriving sales team! He's a bright learner and soaking up all of the acoustic knowledge from the rest of the team.
Media
K. Hinkley
Speedy fingers extraordinaire, Hinkley is a video and photo shining star who solves Rubik's cubes competitively. You can often spot Hinkley in downtown Springfield taking street photography or reading. She is the pre production planner behind all of the media teams video ideas and is always up for new creative challenges.
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