Upcoming events
Bay PianoFest 2026
The studio will be closed for two-weeks from Saturday, August 1, Through Sunday August 16. This is earlier than our usual August break. This will enable us to attend some of Andre’s performances, lessons, and masterclasses at the San Francisco Conservatory’s Bay PianoFest. We might even take a few days of vacation for ourselves in the process!
Term I Begins
We now begin another exciting year of devotion to our art! We expect tremendous development of our entire Roster!
Mid-Summer Break - Studio is Closed
Our Mid-Summer Break is from Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5. Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July!
Summer Gala Recitals
Our Summer Gala Recitals will be held once again at beautiful Sundin Music Hall on the campus of Hamline University on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The number of recitals and specific start up times will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Break - Studio is closed
Memorial Weekend Break is from Saturday through Monday, May 23-25, 2026. Have a wonderful weekend!
Performance Classes (PCs)
Continuing the flow of our Performance Classes (PCs). Noon - 5:00 pm in several classes as per usual!
Term IV begins for Thursday & Friday lessons!
Term IV begins for Thursday & Friday lessons. Please enjoy our photo with Andre following his triumphant performance with the Kenwood Symphony!
Term IV Begins!
Term IV Begins for Monday lessons! Here is our photo with Andre after his brilliant performance with the Kenwood Symphony!
Term IV Begins!
Term IV begins for Tuesday & Wednesday lessons! Please enjoy this photo following Andre’s thrilling performance of Mozart’s Concerto in C Major, K. 467 with the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra!
Spring Celebration Recitals
Our Spring Celebration Recitals will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at our home base of beautiful Sundin Music Hall on the campus of Hamline University. Specific recital times will be announced at a later date.
Performance Classes (PCs)!
Performance Classes (PCs). Schmitt Music, Bloomington. Noon - 5:00 in 2-3 classes.
Andre Peck performs Rachmaninov with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra
As the Winner of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition, our great Andre Peck will perform the first movement of Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor. The concert will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Term III Begins
Term III begins NOW! Here we are with Kenny following his stunning recital for Chopin Society!
Term III begins NOW!
Term III begins today! Here we are with Kenny after his stunning recital for the Chopin Society!
Term III Begins!
Term III begins NOW! Here we are reminiscing with Kenny following his stunning recital for the Chopin Society.
Mid-winter Break - Studio is Closed
Mid-winter Break! Get lots of R & R and practice a LOT! Music never sleeps. It is always flowing.
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break. Jo Anne and I give thanks to the gods of classical music, to our precious students, and to our great parents/assistants/managers!
Fall Festival Recitals
Our Fall Festival Recitals will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at our “home base’ of Sundin Music Hall. Specific start-up times for the recitals will be announced at a later date.
Performance Classes
These are the final PCs of the fall and a “dress rehearsal” for our Fall Festival Recitals next Saturday, November 22!
Term II begins now!
This is Kenny performing at Bass Concert Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, in the Finals of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition!
Term II starts now!
Term II begins now! This is Kenny winning the Silver Medal at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Competition!
Andre Performs Rachmaninov with the Golden Valley Orchestra!
Our great Andre Peck will be performing the first movement of Rachmaninov’s passionate Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor with the Golden Valley Orchestra. It will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm, at the Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 5501 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley.
Performance Classes
Welcome to the first Performance Classes (PCs) of the season! All PCs will be held at our home base of Schmitt Music, 7800 Harmony Drive, Bloomington, unless otherwise noted. We will have the usual 2-3 classes from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Enjoy this photo of Andre with the Las Calinas Symphony Orchestra in Fort Worth, TX!