Valley Music Center is part-music school, part-music store, and it seems to have found a way to succeed on both fronts. The store is located within the new strip mall across from the Long Valley Plaza, and it neighbors its own recording studio. There are several lesson rooms, and the store sells merchandise from brand names like Peavey, Fender, Takamine and Washburn. It includes items such as guitars and pianos, as well as lesson books and music stands. The owners are experienced music instructors, one of whom has been the music teacher at the Long Valley Middle School for more than 10 years.