Established in 2018, Opus Music Academy is a mission driven school, providing expert instruction on all instruments and voice. With teachers who are very caring, professional, and dependable, students at Opus feel encouraged and valued. The president of the school, Kathy Petersen, finds establishing a trusting and authentic relationship with her team and customers as her priority.

Inner Groove Studios, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, provides inspirational music lessons tailored for musicians of all levels and instruments. Under the expert guidance of Casey Frensz, the studio also offers professional recording and production services for diverse musicians and ensembles. Whether you're an aspiring musician or an established ensemble, Inner Groove Studios is dedicated to fostering your musical journey and showcasing your talent.

Prince Music Company, founded in 2012, is a chain of retail music stores located in various areas of Minnesota. Known for its high-performance instruments, Prince Music offers an array of services from selling new and used instruments, to providing music lessons by trained educators. The company, which identifies as women-owned, specializes in band and orchestra instruments, guitars, basses, and ukuleles. They also offer rentals, repairs, and music lessons in a judgement-free and inviting atmosphere. A unique feature of the company is their locations within malls, making them easily accessible.

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.

I have various experience teaching both beginners and more advances students, both as individual lessons and as group lessons. I am very supportive of my students and I am really investing my knowledge and expertise in the teaching. I enjoy seeing the student's growth and motivation to continue and get better and better.

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.

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.

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.

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.