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Please note that we offer music lessons only. For general musical
products, commercial music books, equipment, replacement parts or instrument repair,
call Schmitt Music at 952-435-2454.
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A student of ours was recently awarded a music scholarship by
the University of Minnesota. In response, the parent wrote: "Thank you for giving her such a
strong foundation to further develop her skills."
Used Classical Guitars for Sale
In light of the current economic situation, we selling the best instruments
in our classical guitar collection. Information about music lessons
continues below.
See and hear this guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnixA1S_mK8
See and hear this guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYuha-rMRuA
We are located in Apple Valley, MN near the intersection of Pilot Knob Road
and County Road 42. Studio hours are
c. 2014
Cordoba C10 classical guitar, solid spruce top, solid Indian rosewood
back and sides. Condition, excellent. New: $1150, Our Price:
$800.
2008
Antonio Loriente Clarita classical guitar, made in Spain, solid spruce
top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Condition, excellent.
New: $1,999, Our Price: $1,199. 2018
Cordoba Master Series Hauser classical guitar, made in the U.S., solid
Engelmann spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Condition,
excellent. New: $3,999, Our Price: $2,999. Sweet, complex tone,
with great sensitivity to the touch of the plucking fingers. A
pro-level guitar from top to bottom.
We have a comfortable, inviting music learning center with two spacious studios (not cramped cubicles), extensive music library, computers with widescreen HD monitors, and quality speakers for audio/visual music training.
Artist-Quality Studio Pianos
The head instructor teaches on a
beautiful acoustic grand piano, whose American-style design produces a warm,
rich tone. The key action was upgraded by a master technician, allowing his
students to learn refined control of volume and tone, leading to a high
level of musical expression.
Beginners use a high-end digital mini-grand that some new customers mistake
for an acoustic piano. Its lighter keys, which are easier on young fingers,
provide a superb touch response that rivals many consumer acoustics.
Top 10 Reasons to Take Piano or Guitar Lessons from Us
Lesson Formats and Performance Opportunities
Standard lessons are private for a single student, 30 minutes per
week. Longer sessions for two siblings can also be scheduled at a
discounted rate.
Formal recitals are held at venues with a
professional-grade/concert grand piano. We also arrange performances
in the studio with other students and their families as an audience.
Performers earn points towards prizes.
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Our
studio has produced virtuoso performers and college scholarship winners.
Free prizes and incentives that motivate younger students to practice.
Free hot and cold beverages, including premium-quality
espresso, cappuccinos and lattes.
Free Wi-Fi access for smart phones and tablet computers.
Free custom learning materials for piano created by our head
teacher, that you can't find in stores or on the Internet. These
include custom-created sheet music, scale and chord charts, and music theory/history
handouts, which are not available in stores or on the Internet.
Free abridged (not simplified) arrangements of concert piano music, so you
can sound like a virtuoso without spending months learning long pieces.
Catalog of rarely played/published piano music treasures you can download
for free from the Internet. Many offer children the opportunity to play
classical music without being overwhelmed by technical difficulties.
Comprehensive musical training that includes technique, musicianship
interpretation, theory, and ear training.
We also offer a course in
composition, arranging
and improvisation
for advanced students.
Unique note-recognition flashcard software, written by our head teacher. Piano
skill testing by grade level for students/parents who request it.
Testimonial of an Amazing Transformation
Piano Buying Guide
Registration for Lessons
If you're interested in lesson enrollment, please fill out the appropriate
form below. Each PDF is fillable with a computer by typing in the
blank fields, and can be
emailed to us as an attachment. Or, you can mail it. Both
addresses on located at the top of the form.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. PDF reader software is required on your computer to access the forms.
2. Some Internet browsers display the form in read-only mode, which
you cannot fill in. If so, save the PDF file to your
computer hard drive first by clicking on the download icon at the top of the
form. It should then appear in your browser file
download list (double-click to open it there), or you can search for it on your computer as:
PianoForm.pdf OR GuitarForm.pdf
Once opened on your
computer/hard drive, it can be filled in and saved.
The form must be received before scheduling a regular or introductory
lesson.
To maintain competitive confidentiality, we do not publish our lesson rates
on the Internet. For a fast quote, please call 952-322-4329. Or, you can text
the following information:
The name of the
parent/guardian The age of the student The student's instrument:
indicate piano or guitar. For guitar, tell us the
type (acoustic steel-string, acoustic nylon-string, electric/amplified) The style of
music the student wants to learn
(pop, rock/lead, classical,
blues, jazz, etc.). Providing a few examples of song titles
with the name of the composer or artist is also helpful.
You should receive a reply to your text within a few hours.
Special Articles on the Piano
(These articles explain many technical terms used in those below)
How to Use the Piano's 3 Pedals
How to Improve the Sound of Your Piano
Piano Tuning: The Key to Beautiful Tone
Customer Service Contact
information
Contact Apple Valley Piano and Guitar Academy,
Apple Valley, Minnesota
Call or Text: 952-322-4329
E-mail: info @ AVGuitarAcademy . com
Privacy Statement
All information we obtain from customers in order to
conduct our music lesson business and process payments is kept confidential.
We do not sell e-mail or postal addresses of our customers to any other party.
Payment, Cancellation, Return and Refund Policies
We are located in Apple Valley, MN, and serve the following South of the River
communities: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Cannon Falls, Coates,
Eagan, Eden Prairie, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville,
New Market, Northfield, Owatonna, Prior Lake, Rosemount, and Webster
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