Author: Blake Cooper

7 Reasons Why It’s Never Too Late To Learn Piano

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As an experienced pianist and piano dealer, customers often ask me, “Is it too late for me to learn to play the piano?” There is no simple answer to the question, given that every person’s capacity to learn differs. However, based on personal experience, it is never too late for anyone to learn to play this … Continued

Taking the Yamaha N3 Hybrid Piano for a Spin

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It is with great pleasure that I introduce my good friend Gary Motley, Director of Jazz studies at Emory University. While most people know me as a traditional jazz pianist, few are aware of my fascination with technology-especially when it comes to music. This stems from my early interest in electrical engineering. In those days, … Continued

Checklist For Donating A Piano To Your School

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If you are thinking about donating your piano to your local school, there are a number of essential things to consider. I admire people who take the initiative to donate their belongings to those who are in need. In this case, you want to donate your piano, which means that you are presenting the gift … Continued

10 Reasons To Invest In A Player Piano For Your Family

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Player pianos are best described as self-playing pianos and are known as pianolas as well. The pianolist accomplishes vibrant shading of the music by merely varying the degree of density applied to the foot pedals. There are many different reasons why you should invest in a player piano for your family, of which the following … Continued

Enhance Your Child’s Brain Power Through A Piano After School

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Typically, children aged between 7 and 18 have plenty of after-school activities, from soccer to cheerleading, from rugby to dance lessons. If you are thinking about adding a music lesson to the list, I suggest that you consider piano lessons, as they offer many crucial benefits.  Through learning and playing piano, your child’s brainpower can … Continued