What is a grand piano? Well, it's that big kind of piano that's longer than it is tall. Why are they so popular? Should you buy one? These are questions that shoppers should address before buying their new piano. If you are a music lover, a pianist, or a parent of a...
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Free Piano Scam: “Avoid Baby Grand Giveaways”
Naturally, most of us would love a free piano — especially if it was a free baby grand piano. However, free pianos are very rare to come by. And on the other hand, this free piano scam is becoming quite widespread. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is....
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What is a Grand Piano? Why Buy One?
What is a grand piano? Well, it's that big kind of piano that's longer than it is tall. Why are they so popular?...
Free Piano Scam: “Avoid Baby Grand Giveaways”
Naturally, most of us would love a free piano — especially if it was a free baby grand piano. However, free pianos are...
10 Women Pianists You Should Know
March is Women's History Month! To celebrate, we've compiled a list of 10 women pianists we think more people should...
Baby Grand vs Grand Piano: What’s the Difference?
One of the most popular kinds of pianos we sell are baby grands. In recent years, they've become increasingly popular,...
9 Best Jazz Piano Albums by Black Pianists
Okay, it's admittedly impossible to try and pinpoint the definite best jazz piano albums. However, it is a worthwhile...
Our Top 10 Pianists for Inspiration
From time to time, we can all use a little inspiration to move forward. For some people, seeing someone do something...
Reviews
Kawai GL10 Review: Best Baby Grand Piano?
Disclosure: this Kawai GL-10 Review was written by a Kawai dealer. Still, the opinions are genuine and come from a...
Steinway vs. Kawai – Common Myths Debunked
The brand name of Steinway has always had a certain sway. But as the Washington Post reports, many pianists are...
Hailun Pianos (Brand Highlight)
The Hailun Piano Company is famous for manufacturing high-quality pianos. What isn't as well known is that over the...
Spotlights
Remembering Mark MacLeod
I'd like to take a moment to remember Mark MacLeod, who started Family Piano Co with my mom Alice Alviani in 2006....
How YOU Can Get “What Everyone Wants!”
So, what DOES everyone want? Happiness? Peace? Salvation? Talent? Great health? Great love? Great bank account? Great...
Time Fidgets!
My father's family enjoyed deliberately mispronouncing things like, "hysterical society" (Historical Society). They...
Announcements
A Presidential Announcement
A Legacy ContinuesWith President's Day just around the corner, we wanted to make a special presidential announcement:...
Waukegan Store Now Family Piano’s Service Center
Starting today, our Waukegan store has officially become Family Piano's Service Center! There are at least a few huge...
Changes to Our Waukegan & Niles Locations
Recently voted “Best Music Store of Lake County” for 2022, we’re always looking for ways to improve. But running two...