As a country we have been responsible for creating some of the most succesful musical talent worldwide. From U2 to Thin Lizzy, Ronny Drew to the Script all of these Irish musicians bought their first instrument somewhere.

This week we look at the industry of Musical Instrument Retailers. How have trends changed? And how is the industry fairing?

Ian speaks to Tommy Leddy, Managing Director of The Sound Shop in Drogheda, and two Dublin-based stores: John Paul Prior, General Manager of Musicmaker and Geraldine Byrne owner of Charles Byrne Musik Instrumente.