Tag Archives: new pianos

2018 NAMM Afterthought

The first piano was invented in Florence, Italy in 1700 by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Since then pianos have evolved many times over the decades in shape, size, features, and functions. Some of these changes have increased the quality of sound, and many have made owning a piano more affordable.   With over 3,000 years after...

China’s piano music summary

Although historically the piano has been associated with Europe and the west, it has become a leading musical instrument in China over the years. Pianos were initially destroyed as being part of a symbol of the capitalists. But today, an estimated 40 million children are learning to play...

6 Practical Piano Tips to Improve Your Play Quickly

The holidays are just around the corner and what is your new year revolution for piano practice?  Do you feel like your piano skills have stagnated no matter how long you practice? Indeed, there are many piano players who become frustrated by the seeming lack of...

WHAT IS THE PERFECT AGE TO LEARN PIANO?

This is a question people often ask. Some parent often time ask if their 2 years old kid could start learning piano. The answer to this is ‘no’ the cognitive abilities, attention span and fine motor skills at this age do not meet the criteria for learning piano. A 6 year – old who receives...