by James Harding | Apr 15, 2022 |
On June 9, 1840, Franz Liszt hosted a concert in Mayfair, London’s Hanover Square Rooms. The performance was part of a two-concert series advertised as “Liszt’s PianoForte Recitals.” History records this as the first “piano recital.” …but you might be surprised to...
by James Harding | Apr 1, 2022 |
Yamaha has been a premier piano manufacturer for many years, providing grand pianos for major artists, concert halls, institutions, and homes. But, did you know that there are actually five levels of baby grand pianos and grand pianos they produce? It’s true! The...
by James Harding | Mar 30, 2022 |
Attention Roland owners! If you purchased one of the following Roland digital pianos from Riverton Piano Company, then you qualify for THREE MONTHS of FREE ONLINE PIANO LESSONS through a special partnership with Roland and Pianote/Musora – the popular...
by James Harding | Feb 19, 2022 |
Inertia can be a funny thing. Simply because something is familiar, we cling to it for years before we even consider making a change… and that can be dangerous when technology is involved. Especially if we’re discussing player piano technology. In fact,...
by James Harding | Sep 1, 2021 |
As a 20+ year piano industry veteran, I have had the pleasure of working closely with piano teachers, manufacturers, professors, and print music publishers all over the United States. My work has also given me the opportunity to install hundreds of piano labs and...