“LIKE” any Twin Cities’ Schmitt Music store page on Facebook (links below) and you will be entered to win 2 tickets to see Steinway Artist Ramsey Lewis live at the Dakota Jazz Club on May 21st at 9pm!

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Drawing will take place on Thursday, May 19. “LIKE” multiple stores for more chances to win!

“LIKE” Schmitt Music Kansas City on Facebook and you will be entered to win 2 tickets to see Steinway Artist Ramsey Lewis live at the American Jazz Museum on May 19th at 8pm!

Drawing will take place on Thursday, May 17.

View the winning videos from our Hal Leonard Guitar Play-Along Contest – CLICK HERE!

Check out the image below to see our 1st Place Winner, Owen Hiber, and his family with the brand new ESP-LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar!

(L to R) Connie, Egan, Matt, & Owen Hiber

Another excited young guitarist, 4th Place Winner Ben Elofson (below) displays his prizes!!

We are proud to support the 2012 Christopher Norton Minnesota Piano Festivals. Piano students and teachers will get to work with, play for and learn from Christopher Norton himself!

Click here to learn more!

Join us for a night of live music featuring students performing with Hal Leonard’s Band & Orchestra Play-Along books. You’ll hear some popular tunes, and get to know these great learning tools from Hal Leonard.

Thursday, May 31 from 6:00 – 8:00pm – Schmitt Music Minnetonka

Hal Leonard Play-Along books help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the notes, listen to the CD to hear how the instrument should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks.

Keep your students playing this summer with fun, educational Hal Leonard Play-Along books! You’ll find huge discounts on all Play-Along books, and special pricing on select print music and accessories during this event! Plus, when you buy a Hal Leonard Play-Along book during the event you’ll be entered in a raffle to win lessons or a Schmitt Music Gift Card.

EMPLOYMENT FAIR for MUSIC LESSON TEACHERS

Schmitt Music Edina will be hosting an employment fair for all Twin Cities musicians interested in teaching in-store lessons on Thursday, May 10 from 11am to 6pm.

Interested musicians with teaching experience can simply walk-in during the fair and meet with Schmitt Music Lesson Coordinators from our various stores. We’ll be interviewing for private lesson positions, as well as positions in our school programs (Orchestra Continuo, Strike Up The Band) and group experiences such as Rock Star Academy, Small-Stars, Group Guitar and more.

During your interview, you will be asked to play a short 2-3 minute excerpt of a musical piece on the primary instrument you’re applying to teach. Applications are available online – CLICK HERE to download the application.

Please print and complete the application and bring a copy to your interview, or drop it off in advance at your preferred Schmitt Music store. Applicants may also include a resume, and if possible, please include up to 3 letters of recommendation. References should be listed in your application. Applicants should be willing to submit to a criminal background check.

Hiring preference will be given to instructors available to teach noon to 5pm on Saturdays & Sundays, or weekdays from 10am to 2pm. Limited lesson studio space does exist for those who prefer to teach Monday-Thursday from 2pm to 9pm. Availability varies by Schmitt Music location. Please contact your preferred Schmitt Music store for details.

Check out the new summer sessions just been added for Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, and Edina. Watch for Small-Stars coming soon to Roseville!

What is Small-Stars?
Schmitt Music Small-Stars is a group lesson program offering musical experiences for children 3 to 6 years old. Small-Stars students will be introduced to ukulele, hand drumming, singing, notes, rhythm and movement. Schmitt Music’s passion is to help our customers pursue their musical dreams by providing you with the best possible education experience. We look forward to showing your child the joys of music and creating many Small-Stars!

Saturday, May 19 at 1:00pm – Schmitt Music Minnetonka

The class will focus in adapting the snare drum to the drum-set, advanced bass drum technique, and more. There will be Q&A and play-along with Shannon. Open to all levels!

Join us for this FREE class!

Friday, April 27 at 7:30pm – Schmitt Music Denver

Quattro Mani is an internationally acclaimed two-piano ensemble that made its New York debut in January 2001 in Carnegie Recital Hall to a sold-out hall. They were immediately re-engaged for four more seasons. On May 10, 2012, Quattro Mani will perform with the Alabama Symphony at Carnegie Hall.

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