Where Should I Put My Piano?

Where Should I Put My Piano?

One of the first questions piano shoppers have to consider when they decide to buy a piano is “where should I put my piano?”.  Should it be upstairs or down?  Is it ok in a bedroom or should it be in a family room?  Can it sit against an outside wall or near a window?...
What Are Pianos Made Of?

What Are Pianos Made Of?

Before we even get started, I can hear some of you out there shouting “WOOD” …and – while that’s a partially correct – it’s an absolutely incomplete answer. Also, with no qualifiers, the word “WOOD” is woefully imprecise since not...
Why Your Retirement Community Needs a Piano

Why Your Retirement Community Needs a Piano

Retirement – or life in a retirement community – is a fact of life for many of us as we age.  The question is – how can we make retirement life better?  25 years ago this month, my grandfather passed away from Alzheimer’s. While modern medicine has made great strides...
The Truth About Piano Scams

The Truth About Piano Scams

Those of us who play the piano know the joy it brings. We love pianos, but we may not always have the budget for the instrument of our dreams.  We WANT that feeling of satisfaction and joy we get when we play a truly excellent instrument and we so want to believe in...
Do Pianos Get Better with Age?

Do Pianos Get Better with Age?

Well, they don’t age like wine… but – now that I think about it – that may be a good analogy.  To correctly age wine, you need to keep it between 50 and 60 degrees and at about 60 percent humidity. You need to store it on its side. You need to keep the bottles...