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Common Mistakes People Make When Buying A Piano

April 02, 2021

Buying a piano can be a thrilling experience. However, if you are not careful, you could make a few of these mistakes:

Research: There is a lot of research that goes into buying a piano. There are multiple questions you will have to ask yourself. Do you want an acoustic piano or a digital one? Should you get a vertical piano or a grand piano? Should you go for a new piano or a used one? Finding the answers to these questions requires research

The Importance of a Store Trade-In Policy

April 01, 2021

One thing you can count on in life is that you don’t always get things right the first time.
This holds especially true when buying a piano, the choices are vast, the price ranges seem infinite, and nowadays you must choose between digital and acoustic! Ouch.

In many cases piano shoppers, especially beginners, do not even really know what they really want, creating even more anxiety about buying the wrong instrument for their individual long- and short-term needs.

Should I have my piano rebuilt or buy a new one?

March 31, 2021

This is a question I get asked quite frequently and it is an easy one to answer.

Now remember we are talking about a full rebuild not a cosmetic restoration.

The difference between the two is vast and needs to be explained.

Tech Talk - Fall

March 25, 2021

We previously discussed how great a significance the correct let-off distance is in the control of the instrument, allowing the pianist to play pianississimo. The next adjustment that we will consider is referred to as “drop”. You may have noticed that when you were slowly raising the hammer to view the let-off distance, when the hammer would rise no further, it fell away from the string. This fall is referred to as drop.

Should I Move My Own Piano?

March 16, 2021

That is a question I have answered over and again for many years and for the most part the answer is a resounding no. Once you realize how many things that can go wrong, most people agree with that friendly advice. Pianos can weigh up to 1100 pounds, even a small upright can weigh in at 400 to 550.

What to know when buying a used Steinway piano

Steinway, Steinwas, and what to know when buying a used Steinway. Part I

March 10, 2021

Without a doubt Steinway instruments command a lot of respect among pianists, amateurs, and piano aficionados. For those looking to purchase a used or rebuilt Steinway a broad array of options is available. The market for pre-owned Steinways actually became so big that even Steinway HQ in New York realized it was missing out. They eventually opened a separate department, Steinway Restoration Services, and entered the lucrative restoration market themselves.

Piano Tech Talk

March 09, 2021

Welcome to our informational series called tech talk. I will be guiding you through a series of posts helping you better understand the piano from multiple viewpoints, as a pianist, performer and piano technician.

Should I Rent or Buy a Piano?

March 04, 2021

Many people ask, should I rent a piano before I buy one? or even, should I rent a piano instead of buying one altogether?

The answer to both is yes, and no, simply put there are different programs available and everyone’s specific circumstances must be addressed to fit those needs.