As one piano-owner to another, I’m asking you sincerely: Please don’t try to move your own piano. In nearly all cases, it simply leads to damage to the instrument. A piano is an incredibly complex and delicate piece of machinery, with hundreds of individual parts, all necessary for the piano to be in working order. One … Continued
One of the most amazing aspects of piano-playing is how well it can unify our minds, our bodies, and maybe even our souls! Unlike nearly any other hobby a person can take up, learning music -and especially piano- is a true “all body” experience. It uses both sides of the brain, as well as both … Continued
Whether someone is young or old or anywhere in between, learning piano is a great way to improve both the body and mind! Even though it’s (usually) done sitting down, piano-playing truly is an all-body experience. It creates high levels of dexterity in both hands, as well as involving both sides of the brain at … Continued
Since its first invention over three hundred years ago, the piano has reigned as the true king of musical instruments. No other instrument – not even the human voice – can match the range and depth and complexity of the piano. That’s why, even in this day of gee-whiz digital music-making, the piano continues to … Continued
For a lot of people who lack the budget or space in their house for a full-sized piano, a digital piano is the next-best thing. While no digital instrument can truly recreate the sound and scope of a Grand Piano, some of them can come awfully close. Plus, digital pianos are often perfect for people who compose/perform … Continued
Yamaha and Casio have a wide variety of digital pianos and almost all of them are top of their market. If you are considering a digital piano for your home, I advise that you test both brands and their best series. Yamaha’s Clavinova and Casio’s Celviano are normally the models I recommend to my customers. … Continued
It is very common for my customers to ask me when the best time is to buy a used Yamaha piano. My answer is any time is the best time. However, as with any huge purchase, it is imperative that you conduct as much research as possible to ensure that you buy a reliable used … Continued
Yamaha pianos are seen as priceless heirlooms for numerous families. They are an attractive piece of furniture that is occasionally utilized to inflict music lessons on the family members. However, in today’s world – the Internet age of instant satisfaction, this particular musical instrument often obtains short shrift. Most people would allow their piano to … Continued