It’s sad to think that a piano can simply age to the point where it needs to be thrown away. Sadly, this is sometimes the case. But is it really the age that is the determining factor in getting rid of a piano or is it something else? Today we are
You might wonder whether or not it’s a frivolous expense to spend $60,000, $80,000 or more on a piano when you can buy a decent Asian production piano for a fraction of the cost. Are expensive pianos worth the price or are they merely status symbol
One great resource for people looking to get rid of their pianos is PianoAdoption.com. This is a website designed for people who want to find pianos but can’t afford one. All the pianos on the site are from private parties who have instruments to give away. If you are looking to get rid of a piano that nobody else is interested in you can try this website and see if you can connect with someone.
If you have a piano that’s in decent condition you can always ask us for help by filling out the small form on our website: Selling Your Piano.
If you’re stuck with a piano you don’t want, start by asking people around you: friends, family, schools, churches, anyone who might need or want a piano. You can probably find a home for it.
I welcome your comments and suggestions on this topic and as always, thanks again for joining me: Robert Estrin Robert@LivingPianos.com (949) 244-3729.
This might sound like a crazy proposition to a lot of you but we get calls everyday from people looking to get rid of pianos they simply can’t keep anymore or don’t want. You might think that there would be people out there who would want any pia
There are two reasons most people buy upright pianos: space and budget. Upright pianos are both smaller and cheaper (in general) than grand pianos. So, many people compromise and purchase uprights with the goal of getting a grand piano eventually.
Is this a bad decision? Absolutely not. I encourage students to buy the best piano they can and if that’s an upright piano it is a great choice. Students can progress from beginning lessons all the way to a slightly advanced level utilizing an upright piano and have no problems at all. It’s only when students progress to a level where they will need the abilities of a grand piano (pedals and repetition) that they will be limited by an upright piano.
Another thing to keep in mind is that students (even at a beginning level) will progress faster on a grand piano. This is simply due to the fact that it’s easier to transition from a larger instrument to a smaller one. It’s a lot easier to go from playing a concert grand piano all the time to performing on an upright piano. The reverse is true as well: playing on an upright piano at home will make it more difficult to transition to playing on a grand piano at lessons or in performance.
Ideally everyone would start learning on a grand or baby grand piano. However, you can get a very satisfying sound from an upright piano and it should never be a deterrent from learning or playing the piano. Simply get the best piano you can at the moment and begin from there. Don’t worry about getting something bigger if you can’t afford it or fit it in your home. Eventually you will be able to upgrade your piano but it should not deter you from enjoying it now.
Thanks again for joining me and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us directly: info@livingpianos.com (949) 244-3729
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