Schmitt Music Rochester brings over a century of musical tradition to southeastern Minnesota, serving the community since the company’s founding in 1896. This full-service music store specializes in pianos, band instruments, and orchestral strings, with dedicated space for brass, woodwind, and string instruments alongside their piano showroom.

The Rochester location features on-site repair services through J.J.’s Horn Clinic, providing instrument repair and maintenance for the school band and orchestra community. Their technical expertise extends to vintage guitar work, offering fretwork, setups, and general guitar tech services for players seeking professional lutherie. The repair shop supports both modern and vintage instruments, making it a valuable resource for guitarists alongside their extensive work with band and orchestral instruments.

Beyond repairs, Schmitt Music Rochester operates as a comprehensive music hub with private lesson studios and educational programs. Their Better Than Rent instrument program and Worry-Free Maintenance Plan demonstrate a commitment to supporting student musicians throughout their musical journey. The store stocks guitars, ukuleles, sheet music, and accessories across multiple instrument families.