Category Archives: used piano

Pianos, Old Age, and Cosmetic Imperfection

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

I wish I could order an instant make-over for gorgeous-sounding pianos that suffer rejection because of imperfect exteriors. By example, one of my students who’d grown attached to her respectable-looking, 70′s era, walnut console piano, was devastated when her family … Continue reading →

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Digitals, Acoustics, the economy, and piano lessons

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

After I showered myself in digitals these past two days, I pleasantly dried out and came home to my dearly beloved acoustic pianos. (Two Steinways and a Haddorff) Now nothing is perfect in the world of electronics or acoustics. There … Continue reading →

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The double standard as applied to used pianos and their sale

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

I’m always surprised by the condition of many private party market used pianos, as if a double standard is operating when comparing a house sale to a piano sale. I will sometimes walk into a home that is on the … Continue reading →

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Mozart Rondo: Allegretto K. 545, Performance and Analysis

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

Performance: Analysis: The Rondo, more often than not, is the form used in the last movement of a Classical era Sonata. (The Classical period roughly encompasses the years between 1750 and 1830) The Rondo is usually a brisk, lively and … Continue reading →

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Rekindling Marble Hill memories, and a remarkable twist of fate

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

I was deeply moved to have discovered the Marble Hill Reunion site which inspired my own cherished memories of the projects in the Bronx where I romped during my childhood and early adolescence. My family moved from Featherbed Lane near … Continue reading →

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A Table Style Piano with Three Leaves–the whole story in lurid detail

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Two days following my encounter with the towering no name upright, I was drawn to a Fresno Bee Classified ad, that listed an antique ”Counsel piano” for sale at “$1500 or best offer.” (First thing that popped into my head … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Teaching Piano to Young Children (Videos)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

Starting a very young child on a musical journey is joyful, exciting and challenging. The first baby steps taken at the piano will be memorable for both teacher and student, so careful thought and preparation are needed. At the very … Continue reading →

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