Premium Player Piano:  Disklavier vs. Spirio

Premium Player Piano: Disklavier vs. Spirio

When it comes to player piano systems – especially on the higher-end where there are really only two choices – Yamaha’s Disklavier Enspire Pro (also available on Bösendorfer Pianos) and Steinway’s Spirio system (only available on select Steinway pianos), piano...
Are Pianos Still Popular?

Are Pianos Still Popular?

When the piano was first invented in the early 1700s, it was so expensive that only a select few could afford to own one.  That – plus competition from the more established harpsichord – limited the early piano’s growth.  Interestingly enough, it was be Johann...
How to Get New Music Equipment for Your School

How to Get New Music Equipment for Your School

Teaching music can be a very challenging – yet gratifying – career.  Nothing gives music teachers more satisfaction than seeing their students become passionate, life-long music learners. One aspect of teaching that is often less pleasant for music teachers, however,...
Should You Buy a Used Steinway Piano?

Should You Buy a Used Steinway Piano?

Like any other product that utilizes high quality materials and expert craftsmanship, new Steinway & Sons pianos are quite expensive (As of publication, new Steinway vertical pianos start at $46,000.00 and new Steinway grand pianos start at $80,000.00). So, it has...