Author: Blake Cooper

Common Problems Beginner Pianists Encounter I have met quite a few beginner pianists, and they have issues that are often easy to avoid. They simply are not immersed in the piano culture as they should be, and this article explains each problem as I have seen it. A new player may fashion a practice routine … Continued

How To Choose The Best Piano For Your House Often times the image of a piano fitting in a room brings to mind well-aged cartoons with ridiculous ends. Sometimes with a piano falling on the villain’s head. Perhaps it brings to mind a fabulous ballroom with a gleaming grand piano sitting in the center of … Continued

The Kawai Piano Story The story of Kawai Pianos must look back at the life and career of the founder of the company, Koichi Kawai, who is well known in the Japanese music industry for his innovative and forward thinking view of the construction of musical instruments. I understand the excellence of the production values … Continued

Benefits Of Learning Piano Using Headphones   Learning to play the piano using headphones is a unique process that you may complete with a number of special pianos in the Cooper Pianos showroom. This article explains how you may learn to play piano in a new way, and there are a few techniques you may … Continued

Piano Care: Most Frequently Asked Questions   When you own a piano, regular maintenance and proper care are the keys to making your piano last for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of piano owners who are unaware of the proper techniques required to keep a piano working properly and in the best possible … Continued

A Used Piano Via Private Sale is a Big Risk     I get a lot of questions from people asking me about the pros and cons of buying a used piano from a dealer, as opposed to a private seller. To put the issue to rest, I decided to address this question head-on.   … Continued

Where to Begin With Piano Lessons   Acknowledging your child’s artistic mind truly is an experience. Nothing is cuter than chubby fingers slamming down on tiny piano keys with a smile on his or her face. It fulfills a certain need in any parent to make their child thrive in life. But before you embark … Continued

The History Schimmel Piano   Schimmel Pianos was founded by Wilhelm Schimmel in 1885, in Germany. A short time after finishing his training as a piano manufacturer, he created his very own workshop in Leipzig. By 1885, he had produced his very first piano, and by 1894, he had produced over 1,000 quality pianos. Shortly … Continued