The Musical Depot Team
Co-Owners
Scott and Jodeen Gilreath
Scott and Jodeen Gilreath started Musical Depot in 2005. We had a dream to find a way to bring more music to people and make playing instruments affordable to young and old. Jodeen's strengths are managing the store and the administrative side of the business. Scott's strengths lie in his product knowledge, repair and technical abilities. Scott also has been a musician for over 40 years.
Customer Service/Web Design
Victoria Gilreath
Victoria has been working as a customer service representative since 2010 at Musical Depot. She handles the website design and upkeep. Victoria's customer service is very friendly and helpful to our customers.
Inventory Specialist/Web Design
Alex Gilreath
Alex has been working at Musical Depot Since 2012. Alex has worked all areas of Musical Depot including shop repair and customer service. Alex found inventory specialist and web design is where his talents can be best utilized.
Repair Technician/Customer Service
Travis Pattillo
Travis joined our team as a music specialist in 2017. Travis has been playing guitar for several years. He also plays banjo, bass, mandolin, and drums. With his great work ethic and customer service, he is a fantastic addition to the team. Travis is also an accomplished repair technician, and has a great drive for repairing and perfecting.
Pro Audio Technician
Jeff Springs
Jeff joined our team in 2016 for PA Installation. He has over 15 years experience in pro audio and setting up sound systems. As a working musician, he is very familiar with how stages and other venues are setup and should sound. With his extensive knowledge and experience he is a perfect fit for the team.
Customer Service
Weston Cruskie
Weston joined our team as a music specialist in 2024. He has been playing guitar and bass for a few years. Weston is very positive and has a great work ethic. He has wonderful customer service and is very eager to learn all aspects of music gear.
Weston is attending FMU and is a great addition to our team.
Instructors
Strings Instructor
Jeff Springs teaches beginner to advanced guitar, bass, uke, beginner dobro, and intermediate to advanced banjo and mandolin. Jeff has been a member of our team at Musical Depot since 2009 offering guitar instruction in metal, rock, bluegrass and more. His vast knowledge, natural talent, and laid-back demeanor create a fantastic environment for students to learn and grow. Jeff can be seeing playing with Jebb Mac , The Buzz, and a couple of other bands.
Piano Instructor
Savannah Gaymon has joined our team as a piano instructor in 2022. Savannah is a very accomplished pianist, she attended Winthrop University graduating with a piano performance degree. Savannah is an amazing addition to our team and has a real passion for music and helping others become musicians. Savannah ensures her students are able to learn at their own pace. She'll make sure you can read and perform comfortably no matter the piece.
She also plays music for her grandmother's church and is playing for and available for weddings and other community groups.
Strings Instructor
Travis Pattillo has been employed as a beginner to intermediate guitar instructor and uke with Musical Depot since 2012, offering guitar instruction in shred, metal, rock, bluegrass, country, and more. Travis has been playing guitar for several years. He also plays banjo, bass, mandolin, and drums. He loves all genres of music and is very excited to help students with their interest in music. He also writes and records music as Beyond Carolina, with all the instrumentation being created and performed by Travis.
Piano Instructor
Michael Free has been employed as a piano teacher with Musical Depot since 2015. Michael has graduated with a degree in music industry at FMU. Michael has played piano, guitar, and bass for several years. Classical guitar and classical music is his biggest passion. He aslo has experience in other genres of music such as jazz, blues, rock, and pop.
Michael can be seen playing in Jebb Mac Band, private parties, weddings and occasionally with the Florence Symphony.