Melk Music had its beginnings as Melk Band Instrument Repair starting in 1956. Phil Melk Sr., together with his son Phil Jr., had started a business dedicated to providing all musicians with a quality repair service. Through the years, Melk Music developed a reputation of quality repair workmanship with the highest standards of woodwind and brass repair. Over the years, the reputation of their work spread. Professional and student musicians alike appreciated the high quality of work done at a fair price. Eventually, Phillip Jr.'s wife, Ruthann entered the business to work with customer service as well as the repairing of the flutes. Ruthann is still very active in the business and the knowledge she has attained in the 35 + years is beneficial to all of Melk Music's customers. Ruthann is the heart of its customer service. In the early 1970's Phil Jr.'s oldest son, Fred, entered the business. Fred, an accomplished clarinetist, specialized in woodwind repair while Phil Jr. was well known for his brass repairs. The business further expanded into school band instrument rental and sales offering the same expertise and quality service as their repair work. Today, Melk Music is a woodwind and brasswind store offering new and used instrument sales and rentals, repair service, accessories, private lessons, and workshops, all dedicated to personalized service for its customers.