Schott Music invests in start-up OKTAV and expands digital services

Mainz (D), 19 August 2025 – Schott Music is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Austrian start-up, OKTAV. The collaboration will further strengthen Schott’s digital portfolio and create new and exciting opportunities for music lovers worldwide.

Founded in 2018, OKTAV has grown rapidly as a platform for digital sheet music and as a subscription-based piano e-learning service. In July 2025, Schott Music acquired a stake in the company with a shared view to extend the platform to a wider range of instruments whilst enhancing its e-learning services.

Benefits for musicians and learners

This new partnership brings a range of benefits for anyone who plays music, or wants to start:

• Access to an extensive range of sheet music: OKTAV’s vast and extensive collection of digital sheet music currently includes over 20,000 licensed piano arrangements across all skill levels and genres. The collaboration will further broaden the platform’s library with Schott Music’s renowned catalogue.

• Interactive learning: OKTAV Learning features high-quality video courses from acclaimed piano teachers. With Schott’s support, the platform will continue to evolve, offering ever more interactive and engaging learning experiences.

• Personalised study tools: Using modern technology such as recommendation algorithms, OKTAV tailors content to each user. Its in-house video studio ensures professional, high-quality instructional videos for a seamless learning experience.

• Flexibility and convenience: Accessible on both web and mobile, OKTAV lets users practise and learn anytime, anywhere. Subscriptions such as OKTAV Playing and OKTAV Learning are available on flexible monthly or annual plans, and includes the option to print sheet music.

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David Kitzmüller, founder and managing director of OKTAV, on the partnership with Schott:

"OKTAV and Schott share a passion for opening up new creative possibilities for musicians. Together, we are building a bridge between musical culture and digital innovation."

Robert Schäfer, Chief Digital Officer at Schott Music, on the collaboration:

"OKTAV offers market-proven and diverse solutions for sheet music subscriptions and e-learning. Its modern technical infrastructure and appeal to a target group that appreciates digital services make OKTAV the perfect strategic partner for our digital growth. We look forward to working together to make music-making and learning even more accessible and appealing to a wide audience."

Try OKTAV today:

Discover the platform and develop your musical skills. In addition to a free 7-day trial, new customers can visit www.oktav.com and use the code schottmusic30 to receive a 30% discount on the entire subscription offer for the first year.

About Schott Music

The Schott Music Group is one of the world’s oldest and largest music publishers. With its headquarters in Mainz, Germany, and additional offices in London, New York, and Tokyo, Schott publishes works by prominent composers and serves as a trusted partner for musicians, teachers and music lovers alike. Its catalogue spans sheet music, books, magazines and digital products, covering a diverse range of genres and ensembles. Learn more: https://www.schott-music.com/en/services/press

About OKTAV

Founded in 2018 by David Kitzmüller and Toni Luong, OKTAV GmbH is a pioneering digital platform for piano sheet music and e-learning. Operating on a subscription basis, it offers a wide range of licensed content and has built a significant international user base. The start-up has also partnered with several prominent organisations, transforming how musicians access music and educational resources. Learn more: https://www.oktav.com/en-gb/s/press

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Press materials

OKTAV logos (black and white)
Schott Music Group logos (black and white)
Portrait of OKTAV founders David Kitzmüller and Toni Luong
Portrait of Schott Music CDO Robert Schäfer 
Product image of the OKTAV service (general)
Product image of OKTAV Learning
Product image of OKTAV Playing
Photo of Schott Music headquarters in Mainz

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Contact

Christopher Peter
Head of Marketing, Promotion & Communications
Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG
Weihergarten 5
55116 Mainz
GERMANY
+49 6131 246-886 | [email protected]