Author: Blake Cooper

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

Top 5 Piano Buying Tips The piano was invented in Padua, Italy around 1700s by Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori. The invention was born out of the idea that a taut string can produce sound when vibrated and boxes could be used to augment the sound. The classical concert piano has come a long way, thanks … Continued

Should I Refinish My Piano Myself? Restoring an old piano can bring new life into an old and perhaps previously abandoned instrument, and it’s certainly worth your while if you have an old piano gathering dust in your garage or basement that you would like to make good use of. Or perhaps you inherited your … Continued

A Guide To Remove Yellowing From Your Piano Keys     There are quite a few things you may do when you wish to clean the yellow color from your piano keys. Every piano will begin to yellow over time, and it will be quite difficult to play the piano happily when it does not … Continued

6 Hidden Features Of The Piano Keyboard   Playing the piano has the ability to inspire, move, and excite the pianist as well as listeners. With an electronic keyboard, however, added benefits turn the instrument into something so much greater. It has high functionality, a lightweight design and is especially helpful to those first learning … Continued

How Do You Avoid Spec Blindness In A New Piano? There are quite a few pianos on the market you may purchase, and each of them has its own specifications. You may read about specs every day for months without making a purchase, and you may become blind to the specs when you see the … Continued

Top 10 Tips to Overcome Stage Fear Before Your Piano Recital   Feeling nervous before an upcoming piano recital? Not sure whether you are simply nervous or suffering from bouts of anxiety? In all of my years of selling pianos, I’ve familiarized myself with clients who have had similar feelings with their upcoming piano recitals … Continued