We are celebrating the month of July with an All American Sale! That means every American brand piano we have is at special pricing, just for you! Save on pianos by Baldwin, Kimball, Story & Clark, Gulbransen, Kohler & Campbell, Wurlitzer, Sohmer, Everett, Steinway & Sons, Mason & Hamlin, Wm. Knabe and more! Preview our sale online at www.Piano4u.com. Hurry! Sale ends July 7th.
Check out one of classical music’s rising stars, Conrad Tao. Conrad Yiwen Tao (born June 11, 1994) is an American composer, pianist and violinist. Tao’s piano and violin performances since childhood brought him early recognition at music festivals, competitions and with symphony orchestras. He has been featured on the PBS TV series From the Top – Live from Carnegie Hall as violinist, pianist and composer. Critics have found promise in his early compositions, and he is […]
Check out this new arrival to our showroom! This Yamaha U1 is one of Yamaha’s most popular upright pianos, and after taking this piano for a test drive, you’ll see why! A live, crisp tone will delight you while you play your favorite songs. It even includes a practice pedal for those late night jam sessions. For more information, or to make this piano yours, give us a call today […]
Last month, our Composer’s Corner featured Oscar Hammerstein II. We thought, why not complete the pair by featuring Rodgers? He was born in June after all… Richard Charles Rodgers (1902-1979) Richard Rodgers’ contributions to the musical theatre of his day was extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary. His career spanned more than six decades, his hits ranging from the silver screens of […]
Check out The Piano Guys on YouTube! They have a ton of great videos, like the one above. “Our vision is to create music and videos that inspire & uplift. We want to take that music to the world and make a difference. We like to put a new spin on classic stuff and a classic spin on new stuff. Whatever we do, we put our heart and souls into […]
“What do I do when my child doesn’t want to practice? ” Piano teachers hear this question a lot. I think it implies a more fundamental question: What is the nature of a child’s wants and desires? The answer to this question can lead to two different parenting approaches: One approach holds that every moment and decision of a child’s day must be scheduled and controlled. The other approach says […]
This month’s sheet music is comprised of pieces written by composers born during the month of June. We hope you find a piece or two you can take joy in learning this June. Robert Schumann: sometimes know as Robert Alexander Schumann,(8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856) was a German composer, aesthete and influential music critic. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most representative composers of the Romantic era […] Phantasietanz Arabeske – Opus 18 […]
It is well known that one of the most important aspects of a pianist’s work is sight reading, and “He who is the best reader gets the job” is not a bad proverb — ancient or not — for a professional pianist to pin to his wall. Sight reading should perhaps be thought of in conjunction with quick learning because, more often than not, the pianist will be given an […]
In order to decide the best place to position your piano, you need to know where NOT to put it. This article will help you choose the ideal location in your house… Climate and environment You need to think carefully about climate and environment when deciding the best place to put your piano…It’s very important to achieve a constant temperature. Pianos don’t like being in a room that constantly changes […]
Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City. His father, William, was a theatre manager and for many years director of Hammerstein’s Victoria, the most popular vaudeville theatre of its day. His uncle, Arthur Hammerstein, was a successful Broadway producer and his grandfather, Oscar Hammerstein, a famous opera impresario. Hammerstein started writing lyrics for the Columbia University Varsity shows while studying law. His earliest works […]
