Giant Steps Music Store

09/06/2026

Giant Steps is closed for Labor Day. Thanks for remembering workers everywhere who make things possible!

08/29/2026

Thanks so much for coming out and making our store look the best it ever has! We’re are excited to be a sponsor for such an awesome organization in our community. 🎷

08/26/2026

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton today. Everyone knows of her musical talents and philanthropy. However, less people know that she was a percussionist and majorette in her Sevier County High School Band in Sevierville, Tennessee. Fewer know that she quietly funded numerous band programs over the years purchasing uniforms and instruments for not only her alma mater, but underfunded programs in lower socioeconomic schools. This was done anonymously for many years until it was discovered and reported on in 2022. While certainly an amazing musician, she is beloved because she was an even better person.

08/25/2026

08/19/2026

Brass instruments are in trouble and need your help!

There is currently a proposed 25% additional tariff on ALL brass-wind instruments along with parts and accessories. This includes trumpets, trombones, french horns, euphoniums, tubas and sousaphones as well as accessories for all band instruments. These tariffs would be in addition to any current tariffs or fees and would affect instruments coming from any country.

YOU can make a difference! Right now. Click on the link below to go to the Regulations.gov website. Click on the small blue COMMENT button toward the top left. Then craft your message, and make it sound like you. Here are some questions to help you craft a perfectly personalized message easily.

WHO ARE YOU?
"I'm a parent of a middle-school trumpet player..."

WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION TO MUSIC?
"My daughter plays trombone in her school band..."

WHAT DOES AN INSTRUMENT COST YOU NOW?
"We're currently shopping for a student trumpet in the $___ range..."

WHAT WOULD HIGHER PRICES MEAN?
"A significant increase would mean we'd have to delay the purchase / buy used / increase our rental budget / reduce our school program's purchases..."

WHAT DO YOU WANT COMMERCE TO KNOW?
"I respectfully ask that brass-wind musical instruments and covered parts and accessories not be included in the proposed Section 232 tariff."

https://www.regulations.gov/document/BIS-2026-0331-0001

Want to dig deeper? Check out NAMM's official press release with all the details and their official statement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/187kP9uxPj/

Thank you for helping keep affordable instruments in the hands of musicians of all levels, and especially those students who are just getting started!

AND, feel free to share this post. The more people we can share the message with, the better the chances of success.

08/19/2026

Giant Steps has its very own Jimothy running around! Thanks so much Kelley Ake Burroughs for our newest employee 😁🦝

08/14/2026

Does your student need a book for class? How about reeds, rosin, or valve oil? You can now order supplies for your student directly from our website! Just click "In-Store Pickup" at checkout and type in your student's information in the box. One of our educational representatives in our service area will deliver your order to your director at NO COST!

08/12/2026

10% off all national security threats—this weekend only! 🎺

Critics are shocked by the brass neck of it.

08/10/2026

Here's a look at what our repair technicians can do for your instrument! A local professional musician brought in his trombone after it suffered some damage in a fire. After a few days, we had it looking good as new! If you have an instrument that needs fixin', bring it to Hixson!