All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Inner & Outer Rims

If you’ve ever seen a car commercial, you may have heard a phrase that says something like “To hold your precious cargo.” Generally this type of phrase is used to signify that a car has a high safety rating and is ideal for families. To better illustrate the idea, the term “precious cargo” is accompanied … Continued

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

Grand Pianos and Their Makers

There is something very special about grand pianos. Perhaps it’s the deep, unsurpassed, rich tonal quality produced when the hammer hits the strings, or the sleek shining finish. Maybe it’s their imposing size, or the fact that their very presence conveys wealth and elegance. It may even be a combination of all of these things … Continued

Piano Repair: Ivory Keyset Restoration Part 2

Picking up where we left off with piano keyset restoration; Below you will find a few more answers to some of the questions you may have. Thus, further more helping you decide if Cooper Piano is right for your piano repair.

Piano Repair: Ivory Keyset Restoration Part 1

A beautiful set of genuine ivory keytops on a vintage piano is becoming more and more of a rarity. Many ivory keysets on older instruments have suffered from wear and tear over the years, and are not particularly attractive. Bringing an original set of ivory back to "factory-fresh" condition is at times possible when done … Continued

Piano Repair Focus On: Keytop Replacement

A piano with a beautiful and durable set of keytops is more likely to be appreciated than one with a beat-up set of keys. The luxurious feel of top-quality keytops invites one to sit down and play the piano. On the other hand, when old keytops have become discolored, chipped or broken off altogether, playing … Continued

Grand Pianos Are Different

There are several factors that should be considered when buying a piano. It is always good to shop around so as to get the best instrument. Generally, grand pianos are superior to upright one. This is because they are carefully manufactured to provide the user with the best output.   One of the most important features … Continued