Blue Tree Music Education, founded in 2012 and located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the go-to music school in the area. With a large staff of instructors, they offer private lessons, group classes, and special programs for all age groups on various instruments including piano, guitar, bass, violin, cello, woodwinds, and brass, as well as voice lessons. They also host a neighborhood children's choir and offer summer camps annually, making Blue Tree Music Education a comprehensive center for music learning and appreciation.

The Academy of Music is a community music program sponsored by the University of Northwestern Department of Music. The Academy offers private lessons, group music lessons and ensembles taught by Northwestern students, graduates and faculty.

Hastings Arts Center, located in Hastings, Minnesota, serves both the local community and surrounding areas. The center is a hub for creativity and culture, constantly bustling with new and exciting happenings. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique experience, Hastings Arts Center offers an immersive journey into the world of art.

Founded in 2013, Maestoso Music Studio is based in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, extending its reach to surrounding areas. Maestoso is a hub where expertly trained, professional musicians provide individualized music lessons across a spectrum of instruments. It's a community-oriented studio, dedicated to fostering a love for music by connecting local students with skilled teachers. Whether you're interested in woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, or violin, Maestoso Music Studio offers a personalized learning experience for each student.

Bud's Music Center, now known as Bongo's & Bud's Music Center, has been a staple in Hopkins, Minnesota since its establishment in 1955. The center prides itself on being a place where budding musicians can find guidance and equipment, while experienced musicians can expect top-tier services. They offer lessons, instrument rentals, sales, and repairs, along with valuable advice. From beginners to professionals, Bongo's & Bud's Music Center has something for everyone.

Groth Music, founded in 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a dedicated music store catering to musicians of all levels. They specialize in musical instruments, offering a vast range of products from guitars, basses, and harps to ethnic instruments, microphones, and music gift items. Alongside sales and rentals, Groth Music offers expert repair services and private lessons, ensuring customers have everything they need for their musical journey. With a reputation for integrity and a knowledgeable sales staff, Groth Music is a trusted destination for music enthusiasts.

Schmitt Music, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has been a trusted, family-owned, full-service music store since 1896. Servicing Hopkins and surrounding areas, they offer the largest selection of band and orchestra instruments, instrument accessories, sheet music & books, ukuleles, guitars, and digital pianos. They are also the exclusive dealer for Steinway & Sons pianos in Minnesota. With a focus on woodwind, brass, string, and percussion instruments, Schmitt Music is a trusted name in the music industry.

Prince Music Company, founded in 2016, is a women-owned retail chain specializing in high-performance band and orchestra instruments. With locations in Edina and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and surrounding areas, the company offers music lessons, rentals, repairs, and a unique, judgement-free atmosphere. They provide a modern music shop experience with a focus on learning techniques such as reading music, sight-reading, playing by ear, improvising, and composing. At Prince Music Company, music is more than sound; it's an immersive experience that resonates with the surrounding environment.

Founded in 2017, AKoppMusic is nestled in the heart of Golden Valley, MN, and extends its services to the surrounding areas. The company specializes in private one-on-one music lessons, covering a wide range of instruments from piano and guitar to brass and percussion. AKoppMusic provides a unique learning experience with an in-person feel, even for online lessons. Additionally, they offer instrument rental, repairs, and group class opportunities. More than a business, they're a musical community born out of the retirement of the beloved Jim Harms's My Music Store.