Lillian Werbin is President/Co-Owner of Elderly Instruments, a world-renowned fretted and stringed musical instrument retailer in Lansing, Michigan. When not managing Elderly Instruments, Lillian spends her time advocating for marginalized musicians, agonizing over spreadsheets, and enjoying music-related events of all varieties.As a proud creator and protector of inclusionary experiences, Lillian sits on the Arnold Shultz Advisory committee, the Banjo Gathering (formerly known as the Banjo Collectors Gathering) Host Committee, and is Co-Director for the annual Midwest Banjo and Midwest Ukulele Camps.
Lillian is passionate about using open dialogue and honest conversation to forge deeper connections within a variety of musical communities, worldwide. Lillian is also a current board member of the National Association of Music Merchants, Bluegrass Pride, the Rhapsody Project, the IBMA Foundation and is the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Award Winner for Industry Involvement.
In 2023, Elderly received the America’s Top Small Business recognition from the Unites States Chamber of Commerce. Lillian also cofounded and serves as a director of the For Good Foundation.