Tech Tools for Today’s Piano Teachers

Tech Tools for Today’s Piano Teachers

If you’ve been a piano teacher for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly heard about countless “must have” teaching tools for your studio.  From flashcards to beanbags, from rhythm cups to theory games, and from play-a-long CDs to MIDI files – you’ve seen it all!  Of...
Making Music with MIDI

Making Music with MIDI

Purchasing a hybrid piano, a player piano, or a digital piano opens up exciting options for both the hobbyist and professional piano player thanks to a technology called MIDI. If you’re not familiar with MIDI, check out our article “What is MIDI and Why Should You...
Refreshing Your Piano Recitals

Refreshing Your Piano Recitals

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...
The Five Levels of Yamaha Grand Pianos

The Five Levels of Yamaha Grand Pianos

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...
FREE Online Piano Lessons from Roland!

FREE Online Piano Lessons from Roland!

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 – the popular interactive...