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67 Years in the Piano Industry
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About Us
A brief history
1927
Phil Collins was born
1941
Phil began work at the age of 14 at Musgroves Ltd Perth, learning the piano trade.
1945
Phil had 2 year break from his trade at age 18 to serve in the RAAF.
1947
Resumed training at Musgroves.
1949
Phil Marries Joan.
1950
Phil assigned to service pianos in rural areas of Western Australia.
1951
Phil builds a caravan that serves as home and workshop for the following 10 years.
1952
Phil transfered to Bunbury to better service the South West area. Chris born, Rod Leesa & Russel Follow
1958
Phil becomes an independant tuner technician after serving 17 years with Musgroves. For the first 10 years the business base was from a caravan with family in tow.
1961
Home built at 63 Picton Rd in Bunbury that also serves as a retail outlet and workshop.
1970's

As Phils sons became work age they wished to learn the piano trade becoming the only family in Australia with 4 members being tuner technicians Chris Rod & Russell also learn the piano trade are all qualified and members of the Piano Tuners & Technicians Asscociation of Australia (PTTAA).

The retal business started from home, grew and eventually shifted to Prinsep Street in the Bunbury CBD.

1970's
Collins music opens shops in Kalgroolie & Mandurah.
1974
Collins Music's iconic grand piano on the roof.
1977
August 16, Elvis Presley dies the same day Collins music begin sales of records & tapes.
1980's
Nobs Musique opens at the Bunbury Forum selling records & tapes.
1990's
Nobs Musique opens in Centrepoint Shopping Centre.
2000's
Nobs Musique merged back into Collins Music
2006
Collins Music opens outlet in Busselton.
2008
Collins Music joins the Complete Music Group, now the largest independently owned music shop group in Australia.
2008

Collins Music opens its private recording studios to the public for artist development and education.

Phil now 81, continues his annual itinerary throughout the south west to this date with Chris & Russell to continue his tradition of piano service & restoration excellence.

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