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Introducing our newest repair technician, Brian!

Posted on June 20, 2018June 21, 2018 by Jessica Nelson

Brian DeGayner, MMI's newest repair technician

We are happy to announce that we have a new team member! Brian DeGayner has joined MMI in the repair department. He graduated from Southeast Technical in Red Wing with a diploma in band instrument repair in 2016. Prior to Read More...

2nd Annual Clarinet Day!!

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Jessica Nelson

Event is free and no registration required! SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 10AM-4PM AT MIDWEST MUSICAL IMPORTS Free repairs, food, and instrument trials all day! Location: MMI's Recital Hall All levels of clarinetists (and parents & band directors) welcome! GIVEAWAYS! STUDENTS--Win one of two student only prizes--a Buffet Prodige clarinet or a $250 clarinet scholarship! SIGN UP TO WIN! Read More...

Emily Brebach Oboe & English Horn Masterclass

Posted on September 15, 2017January 17, 2018 by Jessica Nelson

You're invited!! FREE!! Mini-recital Masterclass Reception following the class Large selection of oboes and English horns for trial Free small repairs Emily Brebach joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra playing English horn and oboe in the fall of 2012. Ms. Read More...

Darrel Hale Bassoon Masterclass

Posted on September 11, 2017January 17, 2018 by Jessica Nelson

Mini-recital with works by Bach, Mignone & Winstead Masterclass Reception following the class Large selection of bassoons and bocals for trial Free small repairs Darrel Hale is the Assistant Professor of Bassoon at Louisiana State University and the Principal Bassoon of Read More...

Richie Hawley Clarinet Masterclass

Posted on September 8, 2017January 17, 2018 by Jessica Nelson

You're invited! We are excited to host Richie Hawley on Saturday, September 30th from 2-4pm! The class will be held at Midwest Musical Imports in our recital hall. Please join us for this free and incredible clarinet event! Read More...

Virtual Tour of Our New Location

Posted on June 28, 2017July 7, 2017 by Jessica Nelson

We absolutely love our new location and think you will, too!! The store has doubled in size!! We've added practice/lesson rooms, a recital hall, increased the size of our repair shop and sales floor. Please stop by for a visit! Read More...

Mindful Wellness for Musicians

Posted on June 7, 2017July 10, 2017 by Jessica Nelson

Join MMI's Ginny Dodge for a two-hour event on mindfulness, healing and intentional goal setting on Saturday, June 17th. Stop by in person or virtually with our Facebook Live broadcast. We’ll be offering four interactive and informative sessions on popular Read More...

MMI Clarinet Fest

Posted on April 18, 2017July 10, 2017 by Jessica Nelson

We hope to see you there!

Featuring clarinetists: Scott Anderson, Nina Olsen, Jen Gerth, Tim Zavadil. Noon to five pm, May 13th, 2017. Read More...

Thank you for attending our grand opening celebration!

Posted on March 29, 2017July 10, 2017 by Jessica Nelson

An overview of the reception after the recital on Friday night.

I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone that came to our grand opening celebration! For those of you that came, emailed, sent flowers or called with your best wishes, we are extremely grateful. Below are some Read More...

Recital Space and Teaching Studios available!

Posted on March 16, 2017July 10, 2017 by Jeff Marshak

Now available! Teaching studios and recital hall for rent! Our recital hall has great acoustics, a baby grand piano, and seating for 60!

Recital Hall use: $20/hour for rehearsal during business hours $25/hour for performance during business hours $50/hour for performance after hours Rates are: $10/hour for studio use. Please inquire with Jessica for more details. [email protected] 612-331-4717 Recital hall with audience seating, Read More...

Nicholas Daniel Oboe Masterclass & Recital

Posted on March 15, 2017July 10, 2017 by Jeff Marshak

Nicholas Daniel

We are thrilled to welcome internationally renowned artist and chamber musician, Nicholas Daniel for a Masterclass and recital here at Midwest Musical Imports on Saturday March 25th, 2017 from 2:30 -5:30 pm! Mr. Daniel will give a brief recital and Read More...

We've moved and are open for business!!!!

Posted on January 10, 2017July 10, 2017 by Jessica Nelson

We are extremely happy to announce that we have moved to our new location and most importantly, WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!!!! Please visit us at: 1621 E. Hennepin Ave., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55414. (Only two blocks away from Read More...