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Musician's Friend reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(115 total reviews)

Greg Trojan

34% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Musician's Friend has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 115 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Musician's Friend employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.9 stars).

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115 reviews
2.0
Feb 10, 2014

MF died when capital investors took over

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Prior to Bain purchase, it was an innovative, fast moving, fun loving team of musicians, IT wizes and great people environment.

Cons

Post purchase, people are tools, profits are king and innovation can be transferred from Oregon to LA

2.0
Sep 26, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The involvement in a dynamic, ever-evolving industry that enables emerging musicians to achieve their dreams is stimulating. Access to cool instruments, technology and generous employee discounts are distinct pluses.

Cons

Executive management lacks insight into what motivates customers, and its sole focus on the bottom line is in the long run disastrous to the company's fortunes. Many major initiatives and projects are launched without any determination of the resources needed to succeed, and the people who will be responsible for execution are rarely consulted.

1.0
Sep 5, 2013

Stifling Micromanagement & General lack of competency

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The employee discount is the only thing.

Cons

Juggling office politics, and doing so for pennies. Culture there is awful, with the reigning king and queen keeping their noses in everything & cultivating a hostile work environment by doing so. Rather than rewarding performers, they reward anyone who is willing to 'play the game' & throw others under the bus for their personal gain. They ensure that everyone knows they are not valued or appreciated, but should make work their number one priority anyhow. After all, we're all so lucky to have jobs in this economy.

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