Tom Lee Music
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (musical instruments) |
| Founded | January 1, 1953 in Hong Kong |
| Founder | Thomas T.V. Lee |
| Headquarters | Vancouver (Canadian operation) , Canada |
Area served | Hong Kong, Macau, Canada |
| Products | Musical instruments, sheet music, professional audio equipment |
| Website | www |
Tom Lee Music is a retail enterprise specializing in musical instruments, originally founded in Hong Kong in 1953 by Thomas T.V. Lee. The Canadian operation, which began in 1969, functions autonomously with its headquarters situated in Vancouver. Within Hong Kong, Tom Lee Music manages 15 outlets alongside an additional store located in Macau. Its flagship location, spanning 30,000 square feet in Tsim Sha Tsui, stands as one of the most extensive musical instrument retailers in South East Asia. This store presents a diverse selection of products such as pianos, guitars, amplifiers, percussion, electronic keyboards, music scores, and professional audio gear. Since 1960, the company has held exclusive distribution rights for Yamaha instruments and audio equipment within Hong Kong. The Canadian branch oversees 12 stores nationwide, operating under the Tom Lee Music and Steinway Piano Gallery banners.
Supporting the group’s technical and sound engineering needs is Tom Lee Engineering Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary.
Operations
Tom Lee Music supplies an extensive assortment of items including musical instruments, sheet music spanning classical and popular genres, and professional-grade recording devices.
Instrument repair and maintenance service
In Hong Kong, the company offers repair and upkeep services for a wide variety of musical instruments and audio-related products.
Olympian City
The Tom Lee Music Studio at Olympian City Academy functions as a recording space for individual artists and ensembles. Covering 310 square feet, it accommodates between 7 and 10 people and is equipped with premium studio effects, instruments, and digital recording technology.
Address: Shop G02, Olympian City 3, 1 Hoi Wang Road, Kowloon
Tin Hau
At the Tin Hau Music Academy, Tom Lee Music Theatre provides a 500-square-foot venue with seating for 30 attendees. This space is ideal for hosting conferences, seminars, meetings, or training workshops and features a grand piano along with a basic sound system.
Address: 13/F, Park Commercial Centre, 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Hong Kong
Music education
Established as a non-profit organization in 1977, the Tom Lee Music Foundation is dedicated to advancing music education and organizing related events. Among its offerings are group lessons in classical and popular music styles, including the Yamaha Music Program.
Music events
Tom Lee Music hosts numerous annual events in Hong Kong such as the Yamaha Asian Beat Band Competition, Soundbase acoustic band contest, “Tom Lee Music Plaza” at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, piano competitions, and various instrument workshops.
Canada
Founded in 1969, Tom Lee Music Canada operates eight retail locations throughout British Columbia with its principal showroom located on Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver. Additionally, it manages four Steinway Piano Gallery outlets situated in Markham, Mississauga, Ottawa, and Calgary.
See also
External links
- Tom Lee Music Store Official Website (2022)
- Thomas Lee NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)
- Betty Lee NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)
- John K.C. Lee NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)
- Frank Lee NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)
- Kenny Lee NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)
- Henry Lee NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)
- Katie Yu NAMM Oral History Interview (2011)