“I’m not as much of a soprano player, but this setup feels great! It makes me want to play more soprano!” Player: Dave Strong Saxophone: Eastman 52nd Street Soprano Mouthpiece: Theo Wanne Gaia 7
“Every student has their own unique struggles. Patience is needed with all students.” Brandon Wells is known around Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center as a private guitar teacher who has a gift for teaching special needs students. In a recent meeting with Brandon, it...
Two Minnesota Band Directors took their passion for music education and their family overseas Couple Dan Massoth and Kris Hammer lived a relatively normal American life as band directors in the Minneapolis/St Paul area. In 2013 that all changed when they moved to...
Here we have another in-depth product review from our Trombone Shop. Watch as Keith explains the history, sound, and feel of one of his favorite mutes. “The Humes and Berg Pixie straight mute is one of the iconic mutes in the jazz world for trombone; when used...
Here we have two clips from the Schmitt Music Sax Shop highlighting two distinct styles on one horn, an unlaquered Yamaha Custom Z Tenor. Check out the link below the videos to see the specs, and options, on this saxophone. The first video demos a funk solo, the...
The Schmitt Music Flute Gallery is proud to announce that we now have Brannen Brothers Flutes and Brannen-Cooper & Lafin Headjoints in stock! Brannen Brothers Flutemakers, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 with the mission of building the finest flutes and headjoints...
Schmitt Music would like to say BRAVO and congratulations to Kenneth “Kenny” Broberg, winner of a Bronze Medal at The XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition in the piano category! Held every four years in Russia, the prestigious event is referred to by...
Schmitt Music teamed up with Conn-Selmer in 2014 to start a tradition that continues our long-standing support of music education. Every summer a group of Schmitt Music Educational Representatives takes a busload of choir, orchestra, and band directors to an...
Happy International Make Music Day 2019 from everyone at Schmitt Music! Click “locations” at the bottom of the Make Music Day page to find out about events in your area. Click here if you’re in the Twin Cities. We hope everyone has a chance to get...
Schmitt Music Trombone Specialist Keith Hilson recorded a duet with two Bach trombones at the Schmitt Music Trombone Shop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Check it out! “The Bach 42BO tenor trombone and 50B3O bass trombone are two of the most ubiquitous trombones...
Watch Schmitt Music Trombone Specialist Keith Hilson present an in-depth review of a Conn 88HO Large Bore Tenor Trombone, recorded at the Schmitt Music Trombone Shop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. “The Conn 88H has been one of the most prevalent, go-to large...
Do Different Reeds Matter? There are many brands of reeds available, but are they really all that different? Reeds can vary in material, how they are cut, and how thin they are cut. Watch as Saxophone Specialist Dave Strong compares 5 different reeds and see if you...
