On January 28, 2017, the University of West Florida will celebrate their 11th year of being an All Steinway School – an honor their program director says has made a monumental difference for the institution. “For anyone who knows pianos, Steinways are the best of the best,” said junior Jonathan Adams. “The sound is better,… Read more »
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Steinway Society Scholarship Recipient wins MTNA Florida Competition
Chansik Youn, a junior at the FGCU Bower School of Music, has won the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Piano Competition for the State of Florida. Youn, from Seoul, South Korea, is a student of Dr. Michael Baron and is the current recipient of the Steinway Piano Society’s scholarship. This prestigious competition attracts the… Read more »
Spirio Ultimate Playlist August 2016
When Steinway & Sons introduced Spirio – the first player piano that is indistinguishable from a live performance – they made some big promises. They promised that the music would be free. They promised that the library would be updated regularly. They even promised music that you would actually want to listen to… and they… Read more »
The Best, Best Baby Grand Piano
For those short on space but with piano passion, there are more baby grand piano options than ever before. A baby grand can be the perfect balance of space and performance. Still, the biggest challenge for those looking for a great piano is being able to see competitors side by side. In this review, we are comparing… Read more »
Florida’s Only Top 100 Piano Dealer Five Years Running
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that Steinway Piano Gallery has been selected as a Top 100 Dealer for the fifth year in a row. The award will be presented to the top music merchants from across the country at the organization’s annual summer music product trade show, Summer NAMM, held in Nashville, Tenn…. Read more »
Beyond Piano Tuning – SPG Celebrates Steinway Piano Technician David Cusick Anniversary
While some people consider piano tuning a dying art, the technicians at Steinway Piano Gallery prove that the passion for pianos is alive and well. One of the best examples is that of David Cusick, who celebrated is twelfth anniversary with the area’s exclusive Steinway & Sons piano dealership on Thursday, June 18. Choosing a… Read more »
What’s Inside That Piano?
Are all pianos basically the same? One thing that can be confusing as piano buyer’s guide themselves through researching instruments is the salesmen’s hype about where a piano is built. The funny thing is that, when most people start their research, they don’t really care where a piano is made when they compare pianos. It’s the… Read more »
Piano Sizes – Baby Grand to Concert
From baby grand to concert grand, pianos have been built in virtually every size over the past three hundred years, ranging from around 4 1/2′ to 10′ long. Today, 4′ 8″ to 9′ is the typical range. Modern Grand Piano Sizes Petite Grand Pianos are shorter than 4′ 11″ (sometimes called miniature) Baby Grand Pianos – 4’11”… Read more »
Raised by Hippies Raised by Beatniks
I was raised by hippies, who were raised by beatniks. My parents’ generation actively defied convention whenever possible. My mom had long, straight hair. My dad had a long beard. We even made our own yogurt. My aunt and uncle had both been city kids who moved to the country to be self-sustaining. I remember… Read more »
Modern Player Pianos
PNOmation 3 by QRS is easy to use, sounds fantastic, and best of all, invisible! Easily controlled by universal remote, smartphone or a tablet, this state-of-the-art technology makes your piano the heart of your home entertainment system. Instead of ripping, streaming, or syncing, PNOmation 3 stores the entire library of music – everything from Frank Sinatra to Diana… Read more »