Schmitt Music Anoka

Make Music Day event! 🎶

On June 21 at 4PM, join professional musicians Dave Strong and Keith Hilson for an open jazz improv jam session at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center as part of our Make Music Day celebration!

This event is open to players of all ages looking to practice their jazz improv skills! 🎷

For those that are familiar with our lovely downtown area, there are a number of great food and drink locations, and we wanted to give a shoutout to two that are very near to us. 10K Brewing & MaGillycuddy's along with their partners at Nicemusic.org just donated $12,000 to the Anoka Hennepin Educational Foundation, as part of their mission of supporting K-12 Music Education.

If you're interested in helping support K-12 Music education, consider stopping by either of these great establishments or by Jam by the Dam events in Anoka. You can also find out more information or even donate on their website, Nicemusic.org

Special thanks to Anoka Middle School music teacher Sabrina Olson, for the photo in this post.

🎶 Make Music Day is coming up soon! Celebrate with us at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center on June 21 and enjoy live performances from 10am – 8pm, as well as 10% off printed sheet music and books! We also invite you to join an open jazz improv jam session with professional players Dave Strong and Keith Hilson at 4pm.

Performances you won't want to miss include:

2pm: Zimmerman Jazz ensemble, 31 Below
3pm: Rogers HS Jazz ensemble
7pm: Acoustic Taylor Swift Covers

...and performances by members of the Schmitt Music Specialty shops throughout the day!

More info to come! Make sure to follow Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center for all the details! 🎶

Savings on a GRAND scale! 🎹

Your dream Kawai acoustic grand or upright, digital or hybrid piano is waiting for you! Enjoy two new financing options to help you save, now through July 31!

Contact a Schmitt Music Piano Specialist today: https://www.schmittmusic.com/blog/2022/05/24/savings-grand-scale-new-financing-options-kawai/

Congratulations to all the Anoka High School Band seniors on their final concert Thursday night. The last two years have been difficult, so thank you for hanging in there, and thanks to your families for their support.

All Schmitt Music stores will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day! 🎶

Whether searching for the perfect graduation present for a loved one or treating yourself to something special, the Diamond GX offers elegance like no other! 🎻

Receive 10% OFF the CodaBow Diamond GX now through June 30!

It's been a while since we've posted an update but the construction our store has been going under is nearing completion! Thank you to everyone who's come in to see the progress. We can't wait to show you the final product soon!

Twin Cities Instrument Repair IS open in the Anoka Schmitt Music store! We've been told that our main website says that it will be open soon, and we're working on getting that updated. In the meantime, TCIR is open for business - 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Thank You Teachers! 💜🎵

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-8, 2022) we want to thank you for all the hard work you do. Please enjoy 22% off all print music and accessories - even those already marked down! 🎶

Valid in store only.

We are having intermittent phone and internet issues at the store. If you call and don't get an answer, please try again. Or, come and see us in person!

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If you haven't heard, we have some big things coming our way, including a little bit of a makeover for our little store. Stop on by to say Hi :) , and to take a look at our progress. In a months time, this will look like a very different store, and we hope you like the changes!

Researchers have found that piano lessons for people age 60+ can stabilize white matter in the brain - preventing the onset of dementia. 🎹 Read more: https://bit.ly/3K3RxXo

Congratulations to Jon Batiste! He took home five Grammy awards yesterday, including "Best Soundtrack for Original Media" for his work on the film "Soul", and "Album of the Year" for his album "We Are". 🎹

During his GRAMMY performance last night, Steinway Artist Jon Batiste played on a custom-wrapped piano featuring artwork by Patrick Eugène.

"Inspired by the artistic and musical movements such as the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Arts Movement of the Seventies, I was instantly drawn to the authentic jazz language found in Jon’s music," says Eugène. Learn more ▶️ https://fal.cn/3nvqw

📸: 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards By Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Stop by our Brooklyn Center location tomorrow to visit with Randy Jones from Tenor Madness! 🎷🎶

The Northern Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven's 6th Symphony, the Haydn Concerto for Oboe, and Waltz for Bonnie, an original composition by Mike Halstenson, on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM! 🎶 💜

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: Flute repertoire edition.

What's your favorite flute piece to listen to?

Dr. Rachel: To listen to, Lukas Foss- Three American Pieces. To play, the Poulenc Flute Sonata.

Bianca: To listen to, Joaquín Rodrigo- Concierto Pastoral. To play, the Burton Sonatina.

Katie: To listen to, orchestral flute solos. To play, Prokofiev's flute Sonata.

Chime in down below! What are your favorites?

World Piano Day

Happy World Piano Day! The 88th day of the year is a perfect time to celebrate those magnificent 88 keys and make some music on the world's most popular instrument. 🎹

Pop over to the Schmitt Music Youtube channel to find our World Piano Day playlist and enjoy a collection of piano performances curated for this special occasion. https://bit.ly/3tNZeeO

World Piano Day An updated collection of piano performances at Schmitt Music to celebrate World Piano Day - March 29th.

Schmitt Music is proud to provide the piano for this worthy event. All are welcome to attend! 💜

40 Under 40 - 2022

Music makes the difference – and these 40 educators are making a difference in music! Yamaha has announced its Class of 2022 of “40 Under 40” music educators who have been selected for embodying action, creativity, courage and growth.

Congratulations to those who have been awarded this honor, including a few educators from our area!

🎶 Dr. Cassandra Bechard (St. Paul, MN)
🎶 Tammy Miller (Omaha, NE)
🎶 Joel Pohland (Pierz, MN)

https://www.yamahaeducatorsuite.com/40-under-40/2022

40 Under 40 - 2022 Last year, Yamaha launched the "40 Under 40" music education advocacy program to celebrate and recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs. Now, we celebrate the 2022 group of remarkable educators who triumphed before and during...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

Bold and bright, Steinway custom colors add a flash of color to any space; express your personality with the irrepressible energy of color. Learn more ▶️ https://fal.cn/3n10I

Dallas Brass is back! 🎺 The FREE concert is this Friday, 3/18. Learn more: dallasbrass.com

We're answering your questions about the process of buying a violin or other string instrument!

THIS FRIDAY! Join us for a LIVESTREAM answering your questions about buying a violin! We will cover everything you need to know, and answer your questions. 🎻

Leave a comment or send us a message with any questions you might have!

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/4LEGRvqdV

Schmitt Music Apple Valley is NOW OPEN!

We're NOW OPEN in Apple Valley!

https://www.schmittmusic.com/stores/apple-valley-mn/

We love getting to connect with students! 🎶

Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate the women who inspire us - as artists, performers, teachers, mothers, mentors and more. 💜 🎶

Who do you look up to?

Another well-deserved "Product Excellence" Award for Kawai's amazing digital piano line. CONGRATS!

Experience the CA99 at Schmitt Music 🎹

“This is the best digital piano I have ever played,” is a frequently heard accolade from players and dealers alike. The CA99 , recently awarded Music Inc Magazine’s Product for 2021, has become one of Kawai’s most popular models.

And with good reason. The CA99 offers incredible touch, exceptional tone, and advanced technology. Experience one at a Kawai dealer near you. The CA-99 digital piano has become Kawai’s most popular model among piano dealers and end-users alike. Many have remarked that it is the best digital piano they’ve ever played.

See your retailer for details: https://kawaius.com/find-a-dealer/acoustic-digital/

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Our latest @connselmerinc Conn 88HNV just arrived in the shop! The New Vintage is a great variation of the class 88H design and one of the favorites in the shop!