Meet Your School Relationship Manager

Sean Scales

Meet Your School Relationship Manager

Sean Scales

Based in the St. Louis area, Sean has been working with music educators, students, administrators, and parents in the field of School Music Service for 24 years. Sean has been an Educational Representative, a store owner, and a District level manager charged with developing and managing Ed Reps across multiple states and markets. Sean has a Bachelors of Music degree from Mizzou in Columbia MO, and has been a professional musician for nearly 35 years. He also is the band leader and bassist for the St. Louis based private events band Spectrum Band. When he's not working, Sean is an avid camper and loves to visit our nation's great National Parks and National forest lands!

How Can I Help?

As one of the School Relationship Managers here at Sweetwater, please let me know anytime I can offer help or advice.

(800) 222-4700 ext 2021

E-mail Sean

Interview with Sean...

Education/Certifications Teaching Experience:

Bachelors of Music Theory and Composition
Where did you grow up?

St. Louis, Missouri
How were you involved with music before coming to Sweetwater?

I've worked in the school music service industry for 25 years and have been playing bass professionally for over 35 years.
Why did you first apply for a job at Sweetwater?

I was encouraged by former coworkers and supervisors to consider a career with Sweetwater and I was excited to be part of the Sweetwater Instrument Rental program.
Do you speak any other languages?

I minored in Italian in college, but definitely not fluent.
What is your primary instrument and what brands/models do you play?

Electric and Upright bass. I have a collection of Fender basses (my favorite brand of bass/guitar). I also own a 1954 Kay Upright and a NSB Electric Upright bass.
Do you play any other instruments?

I majored on classical clarinet in college. Piano, and Ukulele.
Are there any other musicians in your family?

Not really...I'm the only one. Says the bass player.
Other stuff we should know about you (hobbies, talents, interests, etc.):

I enjoy biking and teardrop camping in National parks, state parks, and dispersed areas. I'm always planning the next place I want to visit!
Favorite Musician other than yourself:

All the bass Gods .. Jaco, Geddy, McCartney, John Paul Jones, Victor Wooten, etc.
How would your customers/fellow music education advocates describe you?

Dedicated, Helpful, Always There When I'm Needed.
How would your best friend describe you?

Loyal, a Stick to the End sort of friend!
What did you dream about doing for a living when you were growing up?

I wanted to play baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, but once I got the bug, I just wanted to play bass!
Describe the most dramatic situation in which you provided the Sweetwater Difference for a customer, or the most unusual/creative solution to a customer's problem:

I delivered a rental exchange directly to a student's home instead of dropping it off at the school on a Friday just so the student would have the instrument over the weekend. Grandma was home and accepted the instrument, and she was impressed that I would take the time to bring it by. I just figured he would have to practice!
What in your background prepared you most to help your customers with their audio needs?

I've been a professional musician for 35 years and have been around and worked with audio that entire time. Some of it is bound to stick!
What do you enjoy most about being part of the Sweetwater team?

The team is focused on the goal and focused on the customer experience. That is so important! Everyone is treated with respect, from the customer to co-workers, top to bottom.
What is the most important thing you've learned at Sweetwater?

Patience, and persistence.
What's the biggest gig you've ever played?

Probably with a band called Nonstop Classic Rock. We played at a venue called Branson Landing in front of fire cannons and giant fountains in Branson, MO for about four thousand people one night. Fun gig!
Who are some of the notable artists you've worked with?

I was the bassist for the Osmond Brothers for a year in Branson, MO. Others I've worked with include Charo, John Davidson, and Fred Travelina.
Links to my music

www.youtube.com/@spectrumbandstl252

Great! Sean responds quickly to my requests for assistance. He is friendly and personable without taking too much time when visiting.

Anna from Whitfield School
Sean is very good at communication and problem solving.

Amanda from Jefferson Intermediate School
Amanda from Jefferson Intermediate School
Very good...always available when needed.

Sean B from Jefferson Intermediate School - St Charles School District
Sean is very good at communication and problem solving.

Amanda from Jefferson Intermediate School

Sean Scales

Sean Scales

Interview with Sean...

Education/Certifications Teaching Experience:

Where did you grow up?

How were you involved with music before coming to Sweetwater?

Why did you first apply for a job at Sweetwater?

Do you speak any other languages?

What is your primary instrument and what brands/models do you play?

Do you play any other instruments?

Are there any other musicians in your family?

Other stuff we should know about you (hobbies, talents, interests, etc.):

Favorite Musician other than yourself:

How would your customers/fellow music education advocates describe you?

How would your best friend describe you?

What did you dream about doing for a living when you were growing up?

Describe the most dramatic situation in which you provided the Sweetwater Difference for a customer, or the most unusual/creative solution to a customer's problem:

What in your background prepared you most to help your customers with their audio needs?

What do you enjoy most about being part of the Sweetwater team?

What is the most important thing you've learned at Sweetwater?

What's the biggest gig you've ever played?

Who are some of the notable artists you've worked with?

Links to my music