The majority of piano companies began in foreign countries, such as Japan or Germany. Baldwin Pianos, however is a 100% American company, founded right here in the US. From Humble Beginnings In 1862, a music teacher named Dwight Hamilton Baldwin began a small retail company in Cincinnati. The Baldwin company sold pianos and organs, but [...]
As a child, did you ever wonder how your piano works? When you were supposed to be practicing scales were you really counting the never-ending keys. Or did you disobey your mother and poke your head under the hood and pluck at the strings like a guitar? If so, you probably have a crude understanding [...]
The amazing quality of Kawai pianos stems from the careful dedication of the company to maintaining the impressive sound. It`s a sound that has been described as a blanket of velvet…something that one really must experience personally in order to understand. In the Beginning Koichi Kawai started the Kawai Musical Instrument Research Laboratory with several [...]
Purchasing an acoustic piano is a big investment, so you need to research it well before buying. There are several factors, like size and expense, to consider so that you choose the best instrument for your needs. You also have a couple of different instruments to choose from – verticals of different sizes, baby grand [...]
Your child can announce that he wants to play the piano when he comes home. The question of he is too young, always arises. Generally anything under 4 or 5 is too young however children under 4 can still be introduced to music in many forms including piano that is appropriate for age and attention [...]
Is it time for music to sound forth and restore your sanity? Does the joy of music bring a simple joy to your everyday life? Maybe it’s been a tough day at work and you need to unwind. Maybe the kids have been hyperactive and you finally have them settled. Maybe that traffic jam had [...]
All pianos are the same, right? They all have 88 keys, some black and some white, a couple of pedals and a bench. But no, that’s not all. Not all instruments are held to the same standards as a Steinway piano and it is for this reason that they are so popular. Solid craftsmanship and [...]
