SCHMIDT'S MUSIC, INC.
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

Schmidt’s Music is a Band and Orchestra specialty shop located in downtown Pensacola since 1982. Serving the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama, we are the go-to destination for the finest brands of instruments, accessories, and top-quality repair service. We are proud to be the number-one choice of educators, students, and professionals alike. A music store that doesn’t sell guitars might seem crazy to some, but to us it’s a reminder to be true to who we are. We know band and orchestra instruments. We know them well, and we stick to what we know. Every member of our staff has a life-long passion that began in a school music program. To us, band and orchestra instruments aren’t just a product we sell; they are a way of life. Mission Quite simply, our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community. This may sound like a lofty goal for a music store, but we are not a music store; we are a team of musicians dedicated to helping everyone achieve their musical goals. We fundamentally believe that participation in music enriches the lives of individuals, and in turn, the community as a whole. Schmidt’s Music was founded by Dave Schmidt in 1982, and he still owns and operates the company today. As Dave likes to say, The business eventually started purchasing used instruments to refurbish, and began offering rentals in 1985. By 1989 Dave began to acquire quality instrument lines; this allowed him to create a customer-friendly Rent-to-Own program with full maintenance and replacement coverage. With Dave’s friendly personality and excellent service, the growth continued through the 1990s. As the business increased, so did the staff and the inventory. By 2004 it was clear that expansion was necessary, and the business purchased the rear parking lot and the building next door. This allowed for a much-needed enlargement of the repair shop and the addition of a beautiful orchestra showroom. Many things have changed since 1982 – the industry, the products, and the faces – but if you ask Dave, he’ll tell you one thing has remained the same: “I have always considered repair and service to be the backbone of the business. We now have five full-time repair technicians, and do thousands of repairs every year. We have all the latest equipment, including the ultrasonic machine that has revolutionized the industry.” and top-quality repair service remains the core of the business today We are fully qualified to service all major brands of band and orchestra instruments, and our We are the only repair shop in the area with an ultrasonic cleaning tank. Ultrasonic cleaning is the safest, most effective way to clean musical instruments, parts, and mouthpieces. It’s essentially the same process that a jeweler would use to clean precious stones and settings, but on a much larger scale. The item being cleaned is submerged into a special tank filled with liquid (water and a mild detergent) and a transducer generates ultrasonic waves which cause an agitation effect. The sound waves thoroughly clean all surfaces, bends and crevices, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals or solvents. Schmidt’s Music is a Band and Orchestra specialty shop located in downtown Pensacola since 1982. Serving the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama, we are the go-to destination for the finest brands of instruments, accessories, and top-quality repair service. We are proud to be the number-one choice of educators, students, and professionals alike. A music store that doesn’t sell guitars might seem crazy to some, but to us it’s a reminder to be true to who we are. We know band and orchestra instruments. We know them well, and we stick to what we know. Every member of our staff has a life-long passion that began in a school music program. To us, band and orchestra instruments aren’t just a product we sell; they are a way of life. Mission Quite simply, our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community. This may sound like a lofty goal for a music store, but we are not a music store; we are a team of musicians dedicated to helping everyone achieve their musical goals. We fundamentally believe that participation in music enriches the lives of individuals, and in turn, the community as a whole. Schmidt’s Music was founded by Dave Schmidt in 1982, and he still owns and operates the company today. As Dave likes to say, The business eventually started purchasing used instruments to refurbish, and began offering rentals in 1985. By 1989 Dave began to acquire quality instrument lines; this allowed him to create a customer-friendly Rent-to-Own program with full maintenance and replacement coverage. With Dave’s friendly personality and excellent service, the growth continued through the 1990s. As the business increased, so did the staff and the inventory. By 2004 it was clear that expansion was necessary, and the business purchased the rear parking lot and the building next door. This allowed for a much-needed enlargement of the repair shop and the addition of a beautiful orchestra showroom. Many things have changed since 1982 – the industry, the products, and the faces – but if you ask Dave, he’ll tell you one thing has remained the same: “I have always considered repair and service to be the backbone of the business. We now have five full-time repair technicians, and do thousands of repairs every year. We have all the latest equipment, including the ultrasonic machine that has revolutionized the industry.”