by Gary Gordon | Dec 16, 2021 |
This is probably one of the most common concerns we hear from first-time piano shoppers. Of course, the answer varies as much as the pianos we offer do. Still, with a little creativity and some helpful tools, you might be surprised to discover how easily a piano can...
by Gary Gordon | Oct 6, 2021 |
Do you know the truth about German handcrafted pianos? Though the piano originated in Italy around 1704, it didn’t arrive with any kind of fanfare. In fact, Cristofori himself didn’t even consider it a new instrument. We know this by the name Cristofori gave his...
by Gary Gordon | Aug 6, 2021 |
Until recently, the type of music lessons a piano student received depended heavily upon the type of instrument he or she was learning. Instruments like trumpet, violin, and voice were taught primarily in ensemble settings (with some individual work mixed in). Piano...
by Gary Gordon | May 15, 2021 |
If you’ve ever played Guitar Hero; tried Dance, Dance, Revolution; or followed “the bouncing ball” while singing karaoke, you know how easy it is to rock along with your favorite songs. Now imagine your PIANO can do that! It’s true. With the...
by Gary Gordon | May 1, 2021 |
In 2001, the Baldwin Piano Company filed for bankruptcy. That same year, the Nashville-based Gibson Guitar Corporation purchased Baldwin’s assets and began a major restructuring plan. Their strategy was to reposition Baldwin from the shrinking luxury piano market...
