Business at The Music Factory in Pearland is moving swiftly, Manager Chase Townsend said. In 2015, the 40-year-old store hired more instructors for guitar, drums, piano, brass and woodwinds. Townsend said the surrounding area’s development is bringing more customers in to the store. “People are able to invest more in cultural education,” he said. “Pearland’s becoming more of a community.” The Music Factory offers musical instruments and equipment, lessons, camps and repair services. New programs were added in 2015 to reflect the owners’ desire to bring the community together, Townsend said. In February the store will begin hosting drum circles on the first Saturday of the month. In addition to monthly acoustic jam sessions, The Music Factory will begin open sessions at the end of each month. Townsend said people can bring any instrument and play on the outdoor “pickin’ porch.” Meanwhile, the store is also building an outdoor stage. Staff also expects to finish renovating its recording studio for 16-track analog and 128-track digital recording within three months.