Schimmel Grand Piano

A person would be hard pressed to find something so universally beloved, enjoyed and respected as music. With its wide array of genres and styles as well as its centuries long presence, deeply rooted in virtually every culture’s history and tradition, music is an art form that is valued in every corner of the world. … Continued

The Piano Maintenance of Institutions

Pianos that are purchased for institutions fill a very special, very necessary niche. They are used for many different purposes: leading congregations in church hymns, teaching children how to sing nursery songs, allowing aspiring music students to polish their Chopin and Debussy to perfection.  The music that fills the hallways, chapels, and practice rooms of … Continued

Keyboards and Digital Pianos- What’s the Difference?

Many people have asked me what about the differences between  keyboards and a digital pianos. Both styles offer convenience and portability that can’t be achieved with a traditional acoustic piano and cost considerably less. However, there are several unique qualities that separate the two.

The History of a Schimmel Piano

A piano is more than just a piece of furniture or conversation piece in one’s home. The piano is a beautifully crafted instrument that when played by a musician, provides the listener with beautifully reproduced musical notes that can entice the senses.

Piano Lessons Atlanta Presents – Introduction to Songwriting

Friend of Cooper Piano Store & Piano Lessons Atlanta All-star Peggy Still have an Introduction to Songwriting we’d like to share with you. OverviewIt’s only a matter of time before every musician starts thinking about writing their own music.But, where to start? What comes first, lyrics or licks? To rhyme or not to rhyme? A-A-B-A … Continued

Grand Piano Room Acoustics

My favorite thing to do in the shower is sing opera.  Am I an opera singer?  No way!  But I sure sound amazing to myself when I sing an aria in that resonant, tile lined, porcelain floored, steamy, acoustic wonder. That being said, you’ll never catch me singing "Habanera" from Carmen in the middle of a football … Continued

John Cooper’s First Big Piano Sale

In 1906 mornings at Cooper Music for John Cooper (18) included cleaning, furnace tending and washing windows in preparation for the day.. His Dad Johnathon and older brother Will would arrive later to greet the customers.