Buying a piano represents a major capital investment. These are hand-crafted instruments made out of high quality, natural materials including wood, felt, cloth and metal. Pianos require precision tuning and calibration and ongoing care to keep them sounding their best. And so the price tag of a new piano usually reflects this craftsmanship. Not everyone … Continued
When I was eight, we moved into a new house, acquired a Steinway Grand Piano and two horses all in the same year. That year I learned that horses and pianos have souls. You have to get to know them. You have to treat them with respect. My parents, like most, were trying to … Continued
As much as weddings are known as beautiful and happy occasions, planning for them is a notorious source of stress. It needn’t be like that. At least not when it comes to the music. Cooper Music is an Atlanta institution and one of the oldest and most trusted music retailers in the nation. Family-run for four … Continued
A piano is something you only buy once, but chances are that you will need to move it a few times during the years you own it A piano is as heavy and delicate as its music is gorgeous. Therefore, whether you are taking home a new one from the store or relocating the one … Continued
When I look at a beautiful Schimmel Konzert 189 Grand Piano and hear a young person playing their latest piece on this lovely instrument, my heart swells with emotion, just as I know their parent’s heart swells with pride. What is the History of the Schimmel Konzert 189 Grand Piano?Wilhelm Schimmel founded his company in 1885 with … Continued
I remember the first time I played my Nana’s piano. It was a player piano from the 1940’s. One afternoon, I snuck into the living room, silently exposed the keys, and began to push each one as gently as I could. One by one, those piano keys told on me and Nana came rushing in … Continued
For children and adults alike, having a piano in their home is a dream come true. When it is time to make that once in a lifetime purchase, many steps and a great deal of time are put into finding the perfect fit. Therefore, owners are often leery when it comes to moving their piano. … Continued