Category: Buying Pianos

It seems everyday there are more and more used ‘free’ pianos up for grabs in online buy and sell ads. This can be a very enticing offer to someone that’s entering the world of piano ownership. As with anything that’s Read More …

This is a great article by Sally Phillips that helps parents with decisions to be made when purchasing a piano for their young piano student, and how to avoid the common pitfalls associated with buying. (Click to Read Article) If Read More …

From a brief history of where pianos have been made, to making ‘stencil’ pianos and the movement of famous piano names – Here’s an interesting article on how the world of new pianos is constantly changing. Please read The Changing Read More …

  Often I’m called by a new client who has purchased a used piano and would like to have it tuned for the first time since it arrived at their home. As a best practice during the visit, my first Read More …

(This is part two in a two part article on purchasing a private sale used piano – read part one ‘the investigation’ first) There’s a used piano that you have found, and you’ve done some research on the brand, model, Read More …

(This is part one in a two part article on purchasing a private sale used piano) You’ve been looking for a used piano for some time now and finally you’ve found one that fits your budget. You hired a piano Read More …

A musician friend of mine once said, “I loved that piano. It really spoke to me”. In our daily life of wading through specifications and product features, we can become overwhelmed when it comes to purchasing something like a piano. Read More …

Not all pianos are created equal. From the outside, one piano can look pretty much like any other piano. Many buyers have bought a used piano only later on to find that it’s going to be very costly to repair, Read More …

Many people in the market for a ‘starter’ acoustic piano are drawn in by the allure of ‘free’ or very cheap. This article gives some good advice. Remember, always have a piano technician inspect a used piano BEFORE you purchase. Read More …