The Piano Maintenance of Institutions

Pianos that are purchased for institutions fill a very special, very necessary niche. They are used for many different purposes: leading congregations in church hymns, teaching children how to sing nursery songs, allowing aspiring music students to polish their Chopin and Debussy to perfection.  The music that fills the hallways, chapels, and practice rooms of … Continued

The History of a Schimmel Piano

A piano is more than just a piece of furniture or conversation piece in one’s home. The piano is a beautifully crafted instrument that when played by a musician, provides the listener with beautifully reproduced musical notes that can entice the senses.

Grand Piano Room Acoustics

My favorite thing to do in the shower is sing opera.  Am I an opera singer?  No way!  But I sure sound amazing to myself when I sing an aria in that resonant, tile lined, porcelain floored, steamy, acoustic wonder. That being said, you’ll never catch me singing "Habanera" from Carmen in the middle of a football … Continued

What Do They Mean When A Piano Is “designed by” Someone

It’s hard not to be curious about extremely affordable deals on pianos we may sometimes see at stores that don’t specialize in them, such as warehouse or big box music stores that sell many more guitars than pianos. Steinway, for example, designs Boston and Essex brand instruments that are sold at more affordable prices. These … Continued

Grand Rental – Grand Piano Rental

There are several reasons you might be looking into a piano rental. Perhaps you need it for a few days for a special occasion, such as a wedding or a birthday party. You might want to rent it month to month while you take piano lessons. Or you might take advantage of Cooper Piano’s rent … Continued

How Do I Find A Piano Teacher For My Child?

Finding a teacher, any teacher, is an important decision that requires time, energy, and finesse.The easiest way to go about it would be to just jump on a search engine the same way you would if you were looking for a grand piano or a upright piano and find someone close, but a friend’s recommendation is often … Continued

Why Does A Piano Have To Be Tuned If We Are Not Playing It?

The other day, a friend of mine said he missed his daughter’s  playing their lovely baby grand piano while she was away at college, but was glad he was saving money by not having to tune it.   Having too often seen the repair bills and serious damage of instruments that were not regularly tuned, I explained … Continued