If you're interested in learning about the instrument your child uses in the studio, read the following. This information is also important to consider when you're buying a piano. http://www.steinway.com/steinway/eight_keys.shtml

Buying a Piano

A piano is a big investment and you should research it thoroughly before you make a purchase.

I used the following book to help me purchase the studio piano.

"The Piano Book" by Larry Fine.  It's updated annually, so be sure you read the annual supplement for the most current information.  I have an older copy of the book that you may borrow.

Here are some useful links:

http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/ - Compiles new and used piano prices

www.pianoeducation.org/pnobuyng.html - Information about types of pianos and a buying guide

www.pianonet.com - National Piano Foundation

www.ptg.org/resources-pianoowners.php  - Piano Technicians Guild

Introducing Piano Clearinghouse of Peekskill

If you are looking for a new or used piano, I would visit Westchester Piano Clearinghouse. The owner, Christopher Pfund, a professional singer, is knowledgeable, honest and friendly and will help you select a piano that is best for you.

Call 914-788-8090 http://www.pianoclearinghouse.com

Directory of Piano Technicians and Movers

A piano should be tuned every 6 months to keep it in its optimum condition. Here is a list of local piano technicians whose services I have either used, or who have been recommended to me.

Doug Mahard Mahard's Piano Service, LLC 237 Woodcreek Road Bethlehem, CT 06751 203-266-6688   He is my piano technician and is both highly professional and knowledgeable.  The last time he tuned my piano, he even fixed all of my piano benches!

Jim Birch Phone: 203-744-4842

Jonathan Brittin 203-816-7838

Do you need someone to move a piano you just purchased? Here is a directory of piano moving companies. It's very important that you hire a company that has experience moving pianos and will get your instrument to your home in perfect condition.

Piano mover: Ross Gentile A family of a student hired him to move their piano and they were very pleased. He was also recommended by a colleague. 860-868-7520 203-232-0124

Brian Tilford at 203-300-9143 A colleague's student had a piano moved by him and was very pleased. He was also recommended by a different colleague.

D&B Piano Delivery Company (recommended by a colleague) (Will do interstate moves) Contact: George Phone: 646-373-6631