First Steps to Re-Launch

Since our April 25th announcement about the re-launch of Snowbird Banjo Company, we’ve encountered a few setbacks as well as some unexpected changes to our original plan.

At first, we intended to build on the property where we currently live. However, after much consideration, we realized that this approach didn’t quite fit the long-term vision we have for the re-launch. We then explored the possibility of purchasing a neighboring piece of land that wasn’t being used. Although our initial offer was declined, we eventually reached an agreement after presenting a fair proposal, and the property is now ours.

Over the following months, our focus shifted entirely to securing this new land. Once that was complete, we could finally begin reworking our plans for the future of Snowbird Banjo Company.

The new property covers 9.8 acres of mostly wooded land with a few old structures that will be removed. It already has access to power and a well, though the condition of the well is still being assessed and has access via blacktop road (though in disrepair). The site sits high on a hill, overlooking Old 5 Highway in Douglas County, Missouri—a beautiful location with plenty of potential.

Fast forward to this week: we’ve officially closed on an equity loan that will serve as the foundation for this next stage. These funds will go toward clearing the land, creating a proper entrance and roadway, and preparing a new building pad for construction.

With this new location, we’re also re-evaluating the size of the planned building. One consideration is the set of overhead power lines that run across the desired site, which may limit the final dimensions. We’re currently in talks with the power company and nearby property owners to see if a simple reroute is possible. It’s uncertain for now, but we’re hopeful.

Even with that limitation, the new property will allow us to construct a larger facility than we had originally envisioned—a step that aligns better with our long-term goals. While the exact dimensions are still being finalized, we are currently evaluating for a building around 60′ x 100′.

We’ll be milling our own lumber from the property’s trees using our sawmill, which will provide the entire structural frame. The main expenses will be the concrete foundation and the sheet metal siding. The concrete portion is mostly funded, and we’re now exploring options to finance the siding.

In addition to this being the starting point for Snowbird Banjo Company, we are also embarking on a new journey to start Myers Music Center. This new location will essentially be the temporary first home for Myers Music Center and will offer a grand entrance to the rest of the facility. It is planned that when Myers Music Center is operating smoothly, we plan to move it into Ava down town. Until then, we’ll learn and develop our processes in coordination with Snowbird Banjo Co. It is planned that Myers Music Center will offer Sales, Musical Instrument Repair, Lessons, and more.

This marks an exciting new chapter for Snowbird Banjo Company, and an exciting beginning for Myers Music Center, and we’re eager to keep sharing our progress as the project develops. In the mean time, It is our goal to design an entirely new and updated website for Snowbird Banjo Company that reflects the updated vision as well as improve mobile versus desktop viewing.

We look forward to hearing from you, any questions you have, or interests. We want to send out a big shoutout to Colton Hall of Home Pride Bank in Ava for all the hard work he has done in the past several months, and thank you all who have supported us in the past, and thank you for supporting us going forward in this new adventure!