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The History of the Schimmel Piano

The History of the Schimmel Piano

Wilhelm Schimmel did not set out to create and build pianos, but that is where his training of being a cabinetmaker took him at the young age of twenty-two.  At that time, he became an apprentice piano builder at the Stichel piano factory and in eight short years, he opened Hof Pianofortefabrik Wilhelm Schimmel. The First...
The 155th Anniversary of the Petrof Piano

The 155th Anniversary of the Petrof Piano

After visiting the Petrof piano factory in May this year, I learned so much about Petrof's history and their passion for building high-quality pianos for music lovers.  I was grateful for the opportunity to visit their factory. Among all the beautiful pianos they made, what impressed me the most is their special edition "Ant. Petrof"...
Everything Everyone Should Know About the Fazioli Piano

Everything Everyone Should Know About the Fazioli Piano

Paolo Fazioli was not destined to become a piano maker when he was born in the city of Rome in 1944, as his entire family specialized in making furniture.  However, he found that he had an ear for the piano and graduated with a diploma in piano from the G. Rossini Conservatory and...
Steingraeber & Söhne – The Pianist Best Kept Secret Piano

Steingraeber & Söhne – The Pianist Best Kept Secret Piano

When we think of quality and renowned piano manufacturers of the world, Steingraeber & Söhne no doubt is amongst the best. Their pianos are handcrafted in small quantities in their Bayreuth factory, a Countryside town on the Main River, in Bavaria, Germany, about 145 miles north of Munich, and is home of the...
Piano & Music Project

Piano & Music Project

I have built a piano & music learning project whereby each month I interview musicians, teachers, students, and piano technicians. The goal of the music project is to highlight our local talent, share their commitment and dedication to their...
Sharing The Joy of Music

Sharing The Joy of Music

Are you making beautiful music or listening to your favorite music? Music is food for the soul. It is that and much more. Some say that humans learned to make music before they could speak to each other.  There is something elemental in music that affects...
Music Inspiration for Winter Olympics 2018

Music Inspiration for Winter Olympics 2018

Fans of the 2018 winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang were pleasantly surprised to see and hear all ice skaters performing to inspiring music. This year’s games allowed all ice skaters to do so. This is a difference from other games where only ice dancers are allowed...
Should Your Students Be Memorizing for Recitals?

Should Your Students Be Memorizing for Recitals?

Is it more important for students to learn to play from memory or sight reading? There are varied opinions depending on which music teacher you ask.  This is more so for piano learners where performing classical pieces from memory is highly valued.  But some music teachers...
6 Steps to Improve Sight Reading

6 Steps to Improve Sight Reading

Most students just starting out are apprehensive about sight reading. While the fear may be unfounded, sight reading takes time to muster, and even experienced musicians will have a hard time performing some difficult music pieces by sight reading. But the fact is that sight reading is an essential skill for being a...