We are thrilled to announce that Piano Studio of Lillia Schloner was named Best Piano Company by DistinguishedTeaching.com in 2023.
As the school year is ending, there were many good things to reflect upon: coming out of pandemic, we were able to hold two in-person Studio Recitals, and the MMTA Piano Contest Winners were finally able to perform in Honors Concert at the Minneapolis Convention Center on 5/22/2022. Among the Winners were Aakya M. (Plymouth), Alissa I. (Maple Grove), Allison Z. (Maple Grove), Beau D. (Crystal), Eileen C. (Maple Grove), Emily C. (Maple Grove), Isabelle E., (Maple Grove), Owen L (Maple Grove).
In recognition of high scores in MMTA exams, a few students have received monetary awards from MMTA, and two students have earned the MMTA Challenge Award Trophies: Elaine L. and Emily C. (Maple Grove).
We congratulate Elaine L. and Tyler K. on their graduation and wish them much success in their future! It was great to see their musical grow over the years- we’ll miss them. At the same time, we welcome new students that will be joining the studio in June.
Happy summer!
After over a year of Zoom, FaceTime and Skype meetings, lessons are gradually returning to normal.
The students however didn’t skip a beat: throughout this time, thanks to continuous MMTA programming, over fifty tests and exams were completed, a number of video recital recorded, and remarkably, out of nine finalists, five students were declared winners in MMTA 2021 Virtual State Contest: Julia T., Eveera P., Aiden W., Amy Z. ( Maple Grove), and Harold F. (Medina).
It was truly amazing how much dedication was shown to music and learning, not to mention overcoming all the technical aspects of it. Bravo to all of you, and looking forward to a better year!
In spite of challenging public health situation, we still are continuing with our lessons, though classes are held on-line now. It was impressive to see how fast the students have adjusted to the new way of learning, and how supportive all the parents were- we didn’t miss even one week! Thank you all.
In March of 2020, the most unusual event happened: due to COVID-19 pandemic, the MMTA Contest Finals had to be submitted through YouTube. It was a great team effort by all involved, within a limited time frame, but it got done!
Nine out of thirteen Finalists were declared Winners: Abbie V. (Hanover)- Senior B category, Alex H. (Edina), Harold F. and Alyssa I. (Maple Grove)- Junior B category, Emily C. (Maple Grove)- Junior A category, Anna K., Eileen C., Grace W., Andrew Z. (Maple Grove)- Primary category. Bravo on you accomplishment!
Sadly, this year the Honors Concert at the Convention Center had to be cancelled, but we are looking forward to the next season!
Congratulations to Amy Z. on receiving MMTA Challenge Award Trophy and to Abbie V. on receiving the 2nd MMTF Trophy Award!
Press Release
Piano Studio of Lillia Schloner Receives 2018 Best of Maple Grove Award
Maple Grove Award Program Honors the Achievement
MAPLE GROVE October 21, 2018 -- Piano Studio of Lillia Schloner has been selected for the 2018 Best of Maple Grove Award in the Piano Instructor category by the Maple Grove Award Program.
Each year, the Maple Grove Award Program identifies local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2018 Maple Grove Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Maple Grove Award Program and data provided by third parties.
The Maple Grove Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Maple Grove area.
SOURCE/CONTACT: Maple Grove Award Program
After competing in two rounds, ten students form our studio were declared “WINNERS” in 2019 MMTA Annual Piano Competition in following levels: Primary: Antony B. (Maple Grove) ; Junior A: Alyssa I., Jayden L. (Maple Grove), Harold F. (Wayzata); Junior B: Beau D. (Crystal); Intermediate A: Owen L., Julia T., Jada G. (Maple Grove), Intermediate B: Isabelle D. (Crystal); Senior A: Abbie V. (Hanover).
These students will be performing in the HONORS CONCERT at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 1, 2019, at 7pm. The tickets will be sold on-line, at the rehearsals, and at the door on the day of the concert.
Thank you to all the participants of our Holiday program!
The next class recital is scheduled for June 2nd of 2019.
As a result of their outstanding scores in Piano Exams, MMTA granted monetary awards to Grace L. (Maple Grove) for Level 6 and Elaine L. (Maple Grove) for Level 7.
Keep growing!
BRAVO to the 2018 MMTA Piano Contest Winners: Abbie V. (Hanover), Owen L. (Maple Grove), Julia T. (Maple Grove), Alyssa I. (Maple Grove), Marissa B. (Maple Grove) and Alex H. (Edina). They will be performing in piano ensembles in the 82nd Annual Honors Concert on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
The Honors Concert is at 7pm; tickets will be sold online and at the venue.
Elaine L. and Grace L. (Maple Grove) have received MMTA monetary awards in recognition of earning high scores in MMTA 2016-2017 piano exams.
2017 MMTA PIANO CONTEST WINNERS, Holly V. (Hanover), Ethan L. (Wayzata), Gabriella B. (Maple Grove), Isabelle E. (Maple Grove), Arthur W. (Maple Grove), Valerie N. (Maple Grove) and Kenneth Q. (St. Michael) will be performing piano ensembles in the Honors Concert on Saturday, June 10, at the Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium. CONGRATULATIONS!
If you wish to attend, the Honors Concert begins at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm). Advance tickets will be sold online and at Schmitt Music on 5/20 ($13), or on the concert day ($15).
On the 11/19/16 nine students have successfully completed their Music Theory and SP Exams: Neela (Theory, L.1), Gabriella, Julia and Isabelle (Theory, L.2), Andrew Z. (Theory, L.3), Elaine (Theory, L.4), Valerie and Jenna (SP, L.2), Owen (Sp, L.3). Job well done!
The new school year has started, and here are the oncoming events/dates :
Theory and SP exams- November 19
Ensemble Festival - November 19
Preliminary Contest deadline- November 30
Class Recital- December 18 (pending enrollment)
Winter break- December 19-January 1
Congratulations to the 2016 MMTA Piano Contest Winners!
Holly, Abbie, Ethan, Amy, and Owen will be performing in piano ensembles in the Honors Concert on 6/11/ 2016 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
For their artistic performances in MMTF recital Gabriella, Sophia and Julia were given "Honors" commendation and Isabelle - "Honorable Mention".
Jenna, Arthur, Isabelle and Sophia received their Blue Ribbon Awards.
Good start to the new school year!
Congratulations on receiving high scores in MMTA Exams:
Arthur (Theory Level 1 and Piano Exam Level 2)
Grace (Theory Level 2 and Piano Exam Level 3)
Ellie (Theory Level 1)
Isabelle (Sightplaying Level 2)
Gabriella (Sightplaying Level 2)
Andrew (Sightplaying Level 3)
At the end of this school year the MMTA has presented awards for receiving high scores to Elaine (Piano Exam Level 4), Christopher (Theory Exam Level 3), and Elise (Level 3). Excellent work!
Congratulations to the 2015 MMTA Piano Contest Winners:
Erin, Christopher, Elise, Hannah, Holly, Ellie- well done!