Some parents ask if it is mandatory for their children to have a piano at home for them to practice. My answer is a resounding yes because in order for your children to make progress with whatever they learn, they need to put in at least half an hour of very efficient and solid practice … Continued
I love pianos. I grew up with pianos and, along with Cooper Music, I honestly want to share that love with as many fellow piano enthusiasts as possible. There’s very little in life that can compare with what a piano can bring into your life: music, beauty, and a legacy that will last for decades. … Continued
Yamaha pianos occupy an interesting niche in the piano world. Yamaha is among the world’s most prolific piano manufacturers, and their products generally tend to be inexpensive, since most are assembled rather than hand-crafted. Yet, thanks to Yamaha’s long history in the music industry, they still produce very good instruments that perform well, especially for … Continued
There have been so many special events in my life where, looking back, I can see that a piano was one of the main things that made them special. This goes for weddings, funerals, parties, graduations, and more – the ones I remember the best all had a piano involved. And it’s no wonder. The … Continued
With the advent of high-quality electronic instruments, an interesting question has arisen for potential piano-buyers: whether to get an acoustic piano, or a digital piano. While purists often look doubtfully upon digital pianos, in reality, these are two substantially different products with different features and abilities. Which you want depends more on what you want … Continued
When most people are looking to buy a piano, they probably don’t immediately think of digital pianos. While it’s true that a digital piano can never truly replicate the range and expression of an actual concert grand, they can in fact come pretty close. These instruments are generally smaller, lighter, and more portable than a … Continued
Finding the perfect service in order to purchase a piano or keep up with the maintenance with your current piano can sometimes be a hassle, especially with several music stores shutting down locally and leaving most people clueless and searching the Internet without much information. If you have pressing questions that need more detail than … Continued
Has the novelty of a player piano become history, much like those old movies depicting player pianos? I don’t think so, especially with the rise of smartphones and tablets. In fact, player pianos can now be played with even an iPhone or iPad! So, if you find yourself interested in purchasing a piano but don’t … Continued