When it comes to selecting, caring for, or upgrading a piano, brand heritage and construction quality play a huge role. Here we take a look at two major names in the field: Yamaha and Hailun.
Yamaha: Founded in Japan, the company produced the first Japanese-built upright piano in 1900, and the first Japanese grand piano two years later. Yamaha Music+2Yamaha USA+2 Yamaha’s scale of production and the breadth of its in-house manufacturing—including its own wood‐milling in Kitami, Japan—mean that consistency and quality control are very high. Riverton Piano Blog+1 Their instruments are well regarded across the beginner to professional spectrum.
Hailun: Located in China, Hailun Piano Co., Ltd. has established itself over two decades or more as a national brand with international reach. Hailun Pianos+1 While perhaps less widely known in some circles than older European brands, they offer strong value and are growing in reputation.
What this means for owners:
A brand with deep manufacturing roots offers consistency and global support.
If you’re evaluating an instrument—or caring for one—knowing the maker can help you understand expected lifespan, resale value, parts availability, service networks.
Regardless of brand, proper care, tuning and environment will shine through.
Take-away: Brands like Yamaha and Hailun each bring their strengths. But what really makes a piano sing is how you use it, maintain it, and integrate it into the life of your home (or studio).
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As December approaches and the holiday calendar fills up with performances, guests, and perhaps family making music, it’s the perfect time to give your piano a little attention. A well-tuned and well-maintained instrument means fewer distractions and more enjoyment.
As the leaves settle and we move into November, many of us begin the transition from everyday routines into holiday-anticipation. For those of us with a piano in the home, the instrument isn’t just furniture—it becomes a part of the family narrative.
Every four years, Warsaw becomes the luminous heart of the classical piano world. The International Chopin Competition is more than a contest — it’s a global ritual of artistry and endurance. For pianists, it is the Mount Everest of performance; for listeners, it is two weeks of breathtaking musical devotion.
But while the audience follows the fate of each pianist, another drama unfolds behind the music — a quieter rivalry that has nothing to do with interpretation or emotion, and everything to do with sound.
Because in Warsaw, the pianists are not the only ones competing. The pianos themselves are.