by James Harding | Sep 15, 2020 |
As a worship leader with nearly 15 years of experience and a trained piano consultant for more than 18 years, I find that I have a unique perspective on finding the right piano for your church. I’ve worked with churches all over the United States and even some...
by James Harding | Mar 21, 2020 |
Q. Can I start lessons on a keyboard? The answer to this question depends on how you define the word “keyboard.” If you are considering a $100-$500 portable keyboard, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Toy keyboards – like what you find at electronics store or...
by James Harding | Feb 15, 2020 |
People often compare the piano retail business to used car sales and, frankly, I can understand why. Over the years, far too many piano dealers have participated in misleading advertising schemes, unethical pricing practices, “bait and switch” tactics,...
by Sonja Lynne | Aug 15, 2019 |
It’s no secret that technology is quickly becoming a music teacher’s best friend. Especially with today’s shrinking budgets and increasing workloads, more and more music teachers are relying on technology and software just to get through the day. As times change,...
by James Harding | Dec 28, 2018 |
More than 80% of all pianos sold today plug in. Does that surprise you? It’s true, but it may not mean what you think. Most people think of pianos as either “traditional acoustic” instruments (which generate sound mechanically with hammers striking...
by James Harding | Dec 6, 2018 |
Digital pianos are outselling acoustic pianos by a staggering ratio of 6 to 1 today. …and – on one hand – that’s not terribly surprising giving the lower costs and extra learning tools associated with digital instruments. Unfortunately, a closer look at these...