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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...

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...

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...

What are the Differences Between Performance & Consumer Graded Pianos?

Many people are surprised to learn that some grand pianos can cost as much as a supercar.  With some performance grand pianos costing as much as $150,000, there is a world of difference between these works of sophistry and your living room upright piano. There are numerous piano brands and models, but the...

How and Where to Sell Your Piano

As a prized possession with an emotional attachment, a piano is a tricky item to sell. You watched your children learn Bach on it, you played it for calm in troubled times and you entertained guests on it. How much do you value an item like this?  Many...

A-Geyer Piano Brand – A Product of Passion and Expertise

What goes into making the ideal piano? For A-Geyer, it takes passion, expertise, and over a decade of experience studying the best piano practices from all over the world. A-Geyer pianos have been setting the standard in the market for over a century, and the brand is among the most sought-after