Let me tell you a quick story. I once played with a jazz band that rehearsed in a rental studio.

This place had a piano that obviously wasn’t maintained very well. A thick layer of dust and grime coated the keys. There were dings and dents everywhere.

It sounded alright; they obviously sprung for a tuning every once in a while, but I noticed something peculiar. As I was warming up, whenever I took my foot off the sustain pedal, there was this loud metallic clunk, followed by a ghostly reverberation of the strings. It was an interesting sound, to say the least. Thank goodness it wasn’t too noticeable with all the other instruments playing.

This was simply a problem of the dampers smacking back against the strings instead of falling gently upon them.

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Maybe you’re just starting to learn piano, but not quite ready for the commitment of owning one. Or, perhaps you’re waiting it out to make sure your child’s interest isn’t just a passing fad.

Whatever the reason, a piano keyboard can make an excellent piano substitute. As you consider buying one, here are a few things to consider.

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Buying a used piano is a great way to test the waters before investing in a new one. In fact,the quality of a well-made used piano that’s been maintained through the years can rival or even surpass a new model!

Buying a piano of any type can be overwhelming.. We’ve compiled 5 questions to ask before making the transaction on a used piano.

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It’s been my experience that many people who are interested in playing the piano are intimidated by what seems to be an exorbitant amount of music theory that has to be digested and understood. Thankfully, there is a plethora of information available that breaks the theory down into palatable sizes. These bite size pieces of information, coupled with practical tips, come in handy when learning to play piano.

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