The Spinet Piano: Is It Really That Bad?

We think the spinet piano gets a lot of undeserved hate. Sure, some were made cheap. And its indirect blow action is “technically inferior” to that of a grand or upright piano. But some make fine pianos for many beginners! Plus with how cheap they...

American Piano Brands: What Happened?

When it comes to piano manufacturing worldwide, American piano brands have surely made their mark. Although all American pianos may not carry the same glamour or luxurious sheen that European or Japanese piano brands do, we still have a deep appreciation for them. We...

History of the Self Playing Piano

It may be surprising to hear that the history of the self playing piano (also known as a player piano) goes back to 1895. They certainly weren’t the modern players we have today, but they did allow much of the same convenience! A player piano is an entertaining...

Wendy Carlos: Electronic Music Trailblazer & LGBTQ Icon

Influential Grammy winner. Electronic music pioneer. Composer of some of the most memorable film soundtracks of all time. Did anyone come to mind? No, it isn’t Giorgio Moroder or Brian Eno. It’s American music composer Wendy Carlos. Wendy Carlos is a...

Why Are Pianos So Expensive?

Most acoustic pianos made for homes cost around $600 – $20,000. While that’s far from the most expensive $3 million pianos, this is still a pretty wide range — especially compared to other instruments like guitars. Which begs the question here today:...

Exposing 8 Piano Salesman Tricks & Myths

Buying a piano is a significant investment, both financially and emotionally.  That’s why at our family-focused piano store, we value transparency and education in our sales process. We want our customers to feel informed and empowered when making such a big...