K.C. Strings

K.C. Strings Proud to be the largest violin shop in the Midwest, serving students & professionals for over 30 yrs!

Catch some incredible live music this weekend! Here are two featured concerts you won't want to miss:🎻 Olathe Community ...
09/09/2026

Catch some incredible live music this weekend! Here are two featured concerts you won't want to miss:

🎻 Olathe Community Orchestra – Old Settlers Days Free Outdoor Concert
When: Friday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 PM
Where: Downtown Square – Olathe, KS

🎶 Guiding Lights (Season 15 Opener)
When: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 PM
Where: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection – Prairie Village, KS

Read more about upcoming local concerts here: https://www.kcstrings.com/blogs/news/local-strings-concerts-september-2026
🎵
Olathe Community Orchestra Midwest Chamber Ensemble - MCE

09/08/2026

Fixing a sound post crack in this cello requires some serious precision. First, we made a plaster cast of the top plate to keep its exact shape, then carefully carved out the damaged area. Now, we're custom-fitting the new wood patch. 🎻✨

More about our repair and restoration service here: https://www.kcstrings.com/pages/repairs-restoration

Labor Day Weekend is here! We will be OPEN and would love to assist you with all of your back-to-school (back-to-orchest...
09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend is here! We will be OPEN and would love to assist you with all of your back-to-school (back-to-orchestra) needs, come on in 🎶

>Friday, Sept. 4th: 11am-7pm
>Saturday, Sept. 5th: 10am-4pm
>Sunday, Sept. 6th: 1-5pm
>Monday, Sept. 7th: 11am-7pm

This will be the last weekend that we will be open on Sundays until we resume our regular hours Monday - Saturday.

Happy Labor Day Weekend 🥳

Hello, September! A new month brings another new month of great music! 🎶Here's what's happening this coming week...Adam ...
09/02/2026

Hello, September! A new month brings another new month of great music! 🎶

Here's what's happening this coming week...

Adam Galblum with
Boulevard Brewery Beer Hall - Kansas City, MO
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Fountain City String Quartet
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Tribute
Unity Temple on the Plaza - Kansas City, MO
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM


Prometheus
Helzberg Hall (Kauffman Center) - Kansas City, MO
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM

For more information and tickets, please visit out full blog: www.kcstrings.com/blogs/news

08/31/2026

What’s included in our string instrument rental package? It comes with a high quality student level instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass), bow, case, rosin, and cleaning cloth! (Cellos do come with a “rock stop.)

What does it NOT come with?
>No interest charges!
>No insurance charges for instrumental maintenance and accidents (except for strings)!
>No upgrade charges for larger sizes!

Learn more about our rental program online or come in TODAY! 🥳

www.kcstrings.com

Hello, weekend! Check out our current Saturday AND Sunday hours below ⬇️>Saturday, Aug. 29th, 10am-4pm>Sunday, Aug. 30th...
08/29/2026

Hello, weekend! Check out our current Saturday AND Sunday hours below ⬇️

>Saturday, Aug. 29th, 10am-4pm
>Sunday, Aug. 30th, 1-5pm

We typically aren’t open on Sundays but will be open the Sundays of August 30th and September 6th from 1-5pm to allow more time to assist with all the back-to-school and back-to-orchestra needs.

Come on in, we look forward to assisting you! 🎶🎻🎶

It’s handy having Anton Krutz, a master luthier, as an owner! Here’s Anton inspecting a mid-18th century violin. It has ...
08/26/2026

It’s handy having Anton Krutz, a master luthier, as an owner! Here’s Anton inspecting a mid-18th century violin. It has a French looking label but seems German made. Fascinating!

We’re proud to be trusted by teachers and professionals and locally owned for over 30 years!

It’s time, back-to-school and back-to-orchestra season is here! 🥳We are open additional hours to serve you the next coup...
08/24/2026

It’s time, back-to-school and back-to-orchestra season is here! 🥳

We are open additional hours to serve you the next couple weeks, including some Sundays and Labor Day!

Regular Shop Hours:
>Mondays-Fridays, 11am-7pm
>Saturdays, 10am-4pm

Additional Hours:
>Sunday, Aug 30th, 1-5pm
>Sunday, Sept 6th, 1-5pm
>Monday, Sept 7th, 11am-7pm
(Labor Day)

Fun Tip: After getting your instrument, go take a picture with the KC heart just south down the block on the corner form us and tag us!

Exciting! Local string concerts have picked back up--so many great opportunities to get out and enjoy some beautiful mus...
08/20/2026

Exciting! Local string concerts have picked back up--so many great opportunities to get out and enjoy some beautiful music in the KC metro 🤩

Friday, Aug. 21st, 2026 at 7PM
The Kansas City Symphony: European Tour Send-off Concert
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center - KCMO

Friday, Aug. 21st, 2026 at 7:30PM
Kansas City Baroque Consortium: Concert III: Cieli Stellati, Starry Skies
Village Presbyterian Church - Prairie Village, KS

Saturday, Aug. 23rd at 1PM
at the Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Swope Park - KCMO

Thursday, Aug. 27th at 7PM
Joanna Metsker (violist) with Monarch Piano Trio: Music of the Movies
Greenwood Social Hall - KCMO

Saturday, Aug. 29th, 2026 at 7PM
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and KC Jazz ALIVE: Spotlight, Charlie Parker
Folly Theater - KCMO

For more details and direct links to ticket information, visit the full blog: www.kcstrings.com/blogs/news/local-strings-concerts-august-2026

Jumping on the “kinda chic” bandwagon! We had a lot of fun with this but what would you add? We sure love our strings co...
08/17/2026

Jumping on the “kinda chic” bandwagon! We had a lot of fun with this but what would you add? We sure love our strings community and would love for you to be a part of it if you aren’t already!

We serve all ages and all levels from students to professionals, let us know how we can assist you!

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5842 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS
66203

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(913) 677-0400

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