A highly curated private retreat for committed owners seeking clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of direction.
Your backstage pass to something unforgettable.
Backbeat Retreat 2026 in Phoenix has been cancelled. I’ve written a full update explaining why, what I learned, and what may come next.
Read the Full UpdateBackbeat 2027 remains a real possibility — join the mailing list to stay connected.
Join the List — Stay ConnectedJeff Mazza founded and ran Royal Music in New Jersey for nearly 30 years, and Backbeat grew out of the kinds of conversations he wished he’d had earlier in his career—honest, grounded, and free from vendor agendas or industry noise. While he’s the one organizing it, the retreat isn’t about him. It’s about giving store owners a space to step back, think clearly, and talk openly with people who truly understand the work.