by Gary Gordon | Mar 16, 2026 |
In 2026, digital piano manufacturers continue to refine their instruments’ realism with rich tone engines, graded hammer actions, and improved speaker systems — but only a select few models deliver the responsiveness and musicality that justify a $2,000+ investment....
by Gary Gordon | Feb 2, 2026 |
If you’re shopping for a grand piano in 2026, you’re entering one of the most complex and mystifying markets the piano industry has ever seen. While most of today’s piano builders offer better consistency and value than in years past, recent global changes have...
by Gary Gordon | May 2, 2025 |
The recent tariffs imposed by the United States government have already begun to impact the piano business. Yamaha has announced a price increase on all their products, Roland announced that they will no longer include a bench with their pianos and companies like...
by Gary Gordon | Mar 1, 2025 |
Growing up, I always wanted to be in a band. I started piano lessons when I was 6 and, by 10 years old, I was getting pretty darn good! I used to turn up the stereo and try to play along with my favorite songs, but it was really hard because I usually couldn’t keep up...
by Gary Gordon | Jan 2, 2025 |
In 2019, a number of piano buyers sued Steinway & Sons for actively marketing their pianos as “investments” that would increase in value over time. Steinway owners claimed they were shown graphs and factory-authorized marketing literature that indicated Steinway...
