About Us
Note from McKenzie
Hello! My name is McKenzie Holt, owner and founder of Holts Music. Holts Music LLC was an idea that I've had ever since I noticed the lack of value that's placed on music education by our school boards, politicians, and the American public as a whole. I've always wanted to create a place where kids can feel fully supported in whatever musical journey they choose. Provide extra education specifically in music to create a well rounded education for all of our students.
I’ve always asked myself, why does American Society seem to not appreciate or enjoy classical music as much as a European Society. Sure there is much more classical music history within the European community, but that’s really only due to the fact that Europe and other countries were founded many centuries before the United States. As I looked around within our education system, I came to the conclusion that a lack of exposure to classical music and all it has to offer is the main culprit. What I have always hoped to accomplish is provide exposure of all the ins and outs that classical music has to offer, in an easily digestible way.
Fast forward to 2021, my family and I moved out here to Harmony, Pennsylvania - 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. While playing with The Butler Symphony Orchestra and getting to know the various teachers who I have the privilege of sharing music with, I discovered they did not have a local resource for their orchestra/band students. They were expressing a deep need for a place where they could easily send their kids to purchase equipment needed for their instruments, to find private lessons, and to be able to quickly get the books they needed for the year. These places may exist, but they were and are not easy to come by it would seem.
My husband and I, both coming from music backgrounds, put our heads together to think of a way we could provide what the teachers were asking for, and Holt’s Music was born. We are passionate about providing this community with a fully rounded music education and hope to provide the community with everything they need and more.
Services Offered - the details
We are a new startup business looking to establish a brick and mortar location within the Harmony or Zelienople areas. Right now we offer violin and viola lessons out of Stewart Hall within the Harmony Museum (thanks to the Museum for accommodating!)
Lessons with McKenzie are currently open Monday and Thursday evenings, and typically are half hour lessons at $40 per lesson. If interested in lessons, please email us to schedule an introductory lesson at half price. Looking forward to working with you!
Have a stringed instrument that may have a crack or other issue that needs repaired? We have a Luthier who can help to repair your instruments back to its beautiful self! Please email us as he’s available by appointment only
Lastly, we have a few instruments to rent! Not sure what your student will be into? Try renting something for a few months to see how they feel about it! Contact us for details.
Stay tuned to our website for more exciting information as it becomes available!