4 Famous Piano Players that Embraced the Holidays

Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as the New Year are holidays that many of us look forward to very much. My family normally celebrates Thanksgiving and Christmas by inviting our relatives and friends to enjoy the day with us. During my Christmas dinner parties, I would either play the piano or activate the player piano … Continued

5 Holiday Songs That Utilize the Piano

The festive holidays are what so many look forward to every year, because it’s filled with love, joy, wonder, and cheer. Whether it is celebrated as a religious or secular Christmas, it is always filled with happiness and of course, Hoilday songs! Every year, I list some of my favorite songs that I can play … Continued

How Player Pianos Can Help Your Business

Recently, I have had a few clients come into my shop to view pianos that they want to buy for their businesses. One of them had inherited a restaurant and was refurbishing the entire place to open for business soon. He asked if it would be a great idea to purchase a piano, so that … Continued

What Kind Of Warranty Should I Expect When Purchasing A Piano?

Pianos are exquisite musical instruments and depending on which brand and model you purchase, you can easily spend a small fortune. When it comes to a huge purchase, such as a piano, it is important to know the different warranties on offer with your investment. There are typically two types of warranties – manufacturer and … Continued

How To Properly Place Your Grand Piano In A Room?

Grand pianos are temperamental musical instruments – subject to variations in humidity and heat. Placing them in less-than-ideal surroundings that are extremely damp, hot, cold, or merely unprotected can lead to unfailing tuning issues and maintenance expenditure down the road. Before you buy a grand piano, ensure that you have sufficient space to accommodate it.

How The Piano Can Assist With Autism?

 One of my friends who is a piano teacher teaches autistic students. He confided in me that throughout his many years as a teacher, he only had to deal with a student who threw violent tantrums once. He said typically, most teachers would give up at this point, but with his sufficient training and experience, … Continued

The Importance Of Vertical Pianos Maintenance

Did you know that multiple studies have indicated a real correlation between music appreciation and test scores?  Sure, correlation may not  prove causation, but when multiple studies show that musical students outperform non-musical students, it’s hard to argue that the two aren’t somehow related. One of the most telling statistics found, in fact, was that among … Continued

How To Select The Best Room For A Piano?

I always remind my customers that the piano is constructed to last a long time, and chances are it can and will last for several decades. This is especially true if the instrument is taken well care of and for this to be possible, a number of things have to happen, especially where the piano … Continued