Established in 1999, Folkway music began life as the guitar repair and building shop of Luthier Mark Stutman. Soon after opening, Mark became an Authorized repair person for C.F. Martin & Co., and it wasn't very long before the demand for high-quality repair work was greater than he could handle on his own. He made the decision to hire Jesse Merrill, a guitar-builder of the highest caliber and all-around Renaissance man. With a passion for vintage guitars, as well as a sincere appreciation of modern instruments of old-world quality, the pair made the decision to expand the scope of Folkway music to include instrument sales. Within 5 years of opening, Folkway music had grown too large for its 1000 square foot home, and they've embarked on a renovation that would ultimately triple the size of the store. Checkout this small business series that gives you a glimpse of Folkeay music.