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Piano maintenance and care
Buying a piano is a big investment so it is best to make sure you keep your instrument in the best condition possible. Acoustic pianos are made of many, many parts, which are sensitive to temperature and humidity. They also need regular tunings and check-ups, as well...
Where to practise when you don’t own a piano?
Practising is a must when learning an instrument. Although the weekly lessons with a teacher are great and you will learn a lot, you also need to practise in between lessons. That will make your learning smoother, faster and more enjoyable. Sometimes, however,...
Buying a second-hand piano – A checklist
, hA second-hand piano has many advantages, which we discussed in our article about acoustic pianos. Of course, you can also buy a second-hand electric piano, which we will also discuss in this article. However, buying a used instrument comes with its own...
How to fund buying a piano
In the Buying a piano article we discussed how to pick the best piano based on your circumstances, needs and preferences. However, as we discussed different recommendations based on budgets, one thing became clear- buying a piano is a big financial investment. Today’s...
Acoustic pianos – A guide for beginners
I left the Acoustic Pianos – A Guide for Beginners article as last in our Buying a Piano series for a reason. Buying an acoustic piano is a bit more complicated than buying an electric or hybrid piano. Giving recommendations about acoustic pianos is an almost...
Silent and hybrid pianos – A guide for beginners
Following our Electric Pianos- A Guide for Beginners and Buying a Piano – A Guide for Beginners posts, we continue today with a guide for buying a silent/hybrid piano. The main reason for buying a silent/hybrid piano is if you want to keep the piano touch as authentic...
Electric pianos – A guide for beginners
In our previous post we discussed different types of pianos and how to choose the best one for your situation. You might need an electric piano if: You have neighbours and want to practice late at night You don’t have enough space to fit an acoustic piano You are...
Buying a Piano – A Guide for Beginners
Buying a piano can be a very difficult decision, particularly if you just started your lessons. The truth is that each piano is different, just like each person that will play it. As such, there is not one piano that would be perfect for everyone. In this post, we...