Expertise: Working for a time as a professional trumpeter I have had the chance to perform in some of the best venues in the world, from caribbean cruise ships to the Royal Festival Hall, supporting contrasting artists such as Lemar and [Spunge] as well as performing live with Jazz artists like Tim Garland and DJs such as Seb Fontaine and Spooney!!

The knowledge I have picked up from these experiences gives me a diverse range of ideas on loads of musical styles. It is clear to say that there is no music styles that I don't like except maybe some of my colleagues singing!

Outside of work I don't really do much to be honest except things like trekking to Mount Everest, running Marathons, doing triathlons and about to start skydiving. I also like curries.

Expertise: Running the accounts department for the past few years has allowed me to get to know some of our customers very well. Developing ties with both new and old customers and watching first-hand how Banks has grown has been very rewarding.

It would not to be too far fetched to call me a Take That addict but I think that Micheal Buble would come a close second. I really enjoy modern music and can do a great Abba rendition on a night out!

I am also a trained to give massages to staff when they get run down from all the sales!!

Expertise: My specialities are many and various, piano and string repertoire, orchestral scores and parts. In fact ask me about any sheet music and I can give an answer. Also a wide knowledge of recorded music based on thirty years of listening. A particular area of personal interest is British music of the twentieth century.

My abiding interest is though the composition of classical music and in the past I had lessons from Arnold Cooke and Paul Patterson

I also have a deep interest in Rock music and have played in a few bands (in my youth).

Expertise: David has an enthusiastic encyclopedic knowledge of 'black and white' products and will happily share that with anyone. ""When customers visit banks, firstly I let them tell me what they want from the instrument and then I'll give them an unbiased explanation and demonstration of the products best suited to their needs""

It's important that they make the final decision themselves as the instrument is for them and not for me!"" We have a fantastic selection of digital and stage pianos, home keyboards and synths from all the top suppliers including Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Korg and Nord, so there really is something for everyone. David's favourite keyboard product is the Nord Stage 88EX.

Fav music: Beatles, Ben Folds, Perry Blake, singer songwriters Hobbies: songwriting, gigs, cinema, running, New York and persian cats.

Expertise: Darren was a member of the rock group Babylon Zoo and co wrote the anthemic ""Space man"". He has a great passion for recording and producing having worked with Brian Adams and many others. The simple fact is that he has lived it and now he is selling it.

Darren has a huge knowledge of all types of rock instruments from the old to the new. He can build it, fix it and sell it all.

Quite fitting for the Space man Darren has a huge passion for astronomy and space. Just don't ask him to choose between that and music.

Expertise: I have 5 years worth of retail experience including working in the Classical CD department at Borders and also working in the Woodwind and Brass Sheet Music Department at Banks Music many years ago. It's great to be back! I also have 15 years experience teaching Woodwind and Piano. I love all music, especially Contemporary and Romantic periods

I play all the Woodwind Instruments to an intermediate standard, the Oboe being my main instrument. I have played in many local Orchestra's and Concert Bands over the years.

Her instruments are piano and voice. She has sung in various music groups and choirs including the New Earswick Operatic Society, the Zamar Gospel Choir, the music team at St. Michael-Le-Belfrey, York and is a soloist in the York City Gospel Choir.

Sarah has performed at Wembley Arena with her previous gospel choir and Robin Gibb from the Bee Gees' and bizarrely Ruby Wax

Expertise: In the past she has been a member of Settle Orchestra, The Langcliffe Singers and Cumbria Choral Initiative. Currently she is a member of the music group at Holy Trinity Church in York. She also sing with 'Hands and Voices', a singing and signing choir for adults with Learning Disabilities.

At university she played cello in an indie band, providing the 'mellow element'! She enjoys a wide range of music from classical to contemporary and has very understanding neighbours!

Expertise: Keyboards and Drums. As the 'old man' of the department gets called on to remember words and titles of all the 'old' songs. Knows how to find the right instrument to meet the customers' requirements

Has been playing Drums and Keyboards for since he was 10. Loves Musicals! Has played in Orchestras / Brass Bands / Theatre bands. Currently in 13 piece Swing Dance Band.

Took part in 2008 Schools Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. Backed on 'Dedication' with the late Roy Castle, did a months professional panto with a 'Nolan Sister' and saw the Beatles at the age of 7!! Also qualified as Professional Ballroom/Latin dance teacher

Expertise: Jon is a multi instrumentalist playing for 32 years and can offer great advice on pianos, keyboards, woodwind, guitars, orchestral strings, brass et al !!!!!! He played in a professional signed band playing the Reading and South by Southwest (USA) festivals amongst others and has a very useful elective musical taste. He is grade 8 in Piano and Oboe from a classical background.

He can play most musical instruments, upside down, underwater, whilst doing kung-fu!! '''..he is a qualified diving instructor. When not diving he's a climber, footballer and avid gig goer!!!

Expertise: Laurie has been hitting things since the age of 9, and playing drums since the age of 10. Being bullied into marching and contests by many of Yorkshire's brass bands he has a fluent knowledge of Percussion and drum kit sheet music.

Keeping it loud at the back of the shop, Laurie's forte is the Roland V-drums, acoustic and electronic percussion. As well as epic demonstrations on drums, Laurie's skills at Shred Guitar are valuable in promoting Jackson PRS and Ibanez Guitars. Laurie is always free to talk about Drums!!

Laurie's main musical interests are Serious Funk, avant-garde jazz, Mathematical Hardcore, Progressive Metal, Hip-Hop, Dubstep and Drum&Bass.

Expertise: Whilst working at Banks she is also studying for a Masters in music specialising in singing. Although mainly a singer, Lisa has also 'dabbled' in other instruments, namely the piano (20 years of dabbling) and the flute (13 years of dabbling) plus has played the violin, cello, double bass and saxophone.

Her main area of interest is vocal music, especially Opera and has performed in Spain, Italy, Germany, Canada as well as the UK. She is co-founder and co-director of a new opera company Opera Jorvik aimed specifically at creating opportunities for other young musicians

She speaks Spanish, Italian and French'with varying degrees of success! This makes a change from the days in which the only phrase she knew was 'do you like my sewing machine' in Spanish!