Rent Piano For A Day, A Month Or A Year

There are few things I treasure more in my life than my love of music. I fondly remember sitting with my father while listening to “Adventures in Good Music” on public radio, and of the years I spent in my childhood learning to play instruments. That love of music and of creating music has continued strongly to … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Pedals

If you are looking to buy a new piano, you have likely examined nearly every square inch of multiple instruments. As I’ve explained before in previous posts, it’s important to know a piano inside and out before spending a single dime. Most people spend time reviewing the inner workings of the piano, inspecting everything from … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Tuning

As any piano connoisseur or avid player knows, it takes work to maintain the tonal quality of a piano. Just as with a violin, guitar or any other stringed instrument, various outside factors can affect the tension of the strings. Everything from playing often to the level of humidity in the air can change the … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Ribs

If you were going to purchase a new laptop, you would probably take plenty of time to learn about your options. Even before going to the electronics store to check out available models, you would probably do a little research on each manufacturer. You might want to know basics, such as – what makes a … Continued

Replacement of Worn Asian-Design Hammer Butts and Flanges

The Achilles heel of Yamaha, Kawai Piano and other Asian-made pianos is a hammer butt assembly that relies upon a small braided cord to hold an essential spring in check. After years of use this cord is prone to breaking, which causes the piano action to perform unsatisfactorily.

Cooper Music In-House Service Department

When your piano is in need of service, you do not want to hire a stranger to do the work. You can always trust the affordable in-house services at Cooper Music to be reliable and of the highest quality. Who else besides these music lovers will be so in tune with the specific needs of your … Continued

Piano Repair: Vertical Piano Regulation – Part Two

In the last article we answered two questions about Vertical Piano Regultation. We told you what would cause a grand piano to go out of regulation and we gave you a description in detail of how one particular regulation adjustment is made. Below you will find a few more commonly asked questions. So, lets get back … Continued

Piano Repair: Vertical Piano Regulation – Part One

Here at Cooper Piano, we specialize in piano repair.  We perform services such as voicing, regulation, refinishing, restoration, refurbishing and piano player installs and repair.All repairs should be performed by qualified and experienced piano technicians.  Unqualified service techs can inflict additional problems that may result in damaging the instrument more.