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 Sonja Lynne | Jan 15, 2022 |
Whether you’ve considered buying a musical instrument, a motorcycle or high quality AV equipment, you’ve no doubt run into Yamaha. For over 135 years, Yamaha has built a global reputation for quality and reliability that few of its competitors have been...
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...
by Sonja Lynne | Jul 15, 2021 |
Broadly speaking, “hybrid pianos” are keyboard instruments made from a combination of electronic parts taken from digital pianos and mechanical parts taken from traditional acoustic pianos. The resulting instruments deliver the convenience and excitement of modern...
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 Sonja Lynne | Apr 15, 2021 |
The piano manufacturing industry has long been challenged with producing pianos that will hold up well under institutional usage. Unlike the average home piano owner, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and houses of worship use their pianos many hours daily. They...
