Answers to the questions every piano owner eventually asks — from key counts and piano ages to what your instrument is really worth.
General Piano Knowledge
Nine out of ten concert pianists choose Steinway. That number comes from a survey Steinway runs on itself, and most of the case against the price comes from Steinway's own documents.
Dec 20, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you have a pianist in your life, you have probably considered…
Dec 8, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
You have cleaned your keys. You have disinfected them. But they are…
Dec 8, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Since 2020, “sanitizing” has become part of our daily vocabulary. But if…
Dec 8, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
We have all been there. You are cleaning the living room, you…
Dec 7, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
You just bought a vintage piano on Craigslist, or maybe you inherited…
Dec 7, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Let’s be honest: Your piano keys are probably dirtier than you think.…
Dec 6, 2025
Music Tech
If you are still recording your piano with a single USB microphone…
Dec 4, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you grew up with a piano in the house (specifically an…
Dec 3, 2025
Piano Maintenance
Winter is one of the toughest seasons on pianos. Cold air, dry…
Nov 22, 2025
Piano Technology
If your piano technician recommended a Piano Life Saver System and you’re…
Nov 1, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you’ve just brought a piano home, congratulations — you’re about to…
Nov 1, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
(And why that’s actually a good thing.) If you’ve ever played a…
Oct 27, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you’ve just brought a piano into your home, one of the…
Apr 4, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you’ve recently acquired a piano or are rearranging your home, you…
Apr 4, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you’ve just moved a piano—whether across the room or across the…
Apr 4, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
The number cast into your piano's plate is probably a patent date. Here's where the serial number actually is, why published charts disagree by three years, and what the answer is worth in dollars.
Apr 4, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Tuning your own piano might seem like a money-saving DIY project, especially…
Apr 4, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Restoring an old piano can be a deeply rewarding endeavor, whether it’s a family heirloom that’s…
Mar 29, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you’re in Nashville, you already know this city is synonymous with…
Jan 27, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Whether you have an old piano that no longer fits your lifestyle…
Jan 26, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
The piano is one of the most iconic keyboard instruments in music…
Jan 26, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Understanding Piano Weight and Tips for Moving Pianos Moving a piano can…
Jan 26, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Whether you’re a casual hobbyist, a serious student, or a professional musician,…
Jan 22, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
Piano tuning is often viewed as a mysterious process, but it’s a…
Jan 13, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
If you have an unwanted piano gathering dust in your living room…
Jan 13, 2025
General Piano Knowledge
The piano, an instrument of timeless elegance and expressive power, has captured…
Oct 16, 2023
General Piano Knowledge
If you own an acoustic piano, it’s crucial to get it tuned…
Mar 14, 2023