What are the benefits of renting a piano before buying one?
Is there an educational value in learning to play piano?
Is it true that playing the piano can reduce stress?
What is a good piano for someone just starting out?
Should I buy a vertical or a grand piano?
Does it matter where the piano is made?
How do I know that I'm getting good value for my money?
How do you choose your piano suppliers?
What are stencil pianos and should I be concerned about them?
Should I choose and acoustic piano or a digital piano?
What choices do I have from Hollywood Piano?
You can either buy a piano from us or you can rent on on a month-to-month basis for from $19 per month and up, depending upon the piano. We have monthly payment plans for purchase and rent to own plans on new and used acoustic and digital pianos.
What are the benefits of renting a piano?
If you're interested in learning to play the piano, or have a family member interested, renting is a great way to start. Renting allows you to discover whether you really enjoy playing and will stick with it before investing a substantial amount in buying a piano. Furthermore, all of the money you pay for renting for the first 12 months is applied to any purchase you make, so renting is basically a free trial if you do decide to buy from us.
Is there an educational value in learning to play piano?
Studies clearly show that learning to play piano improves academic performance, especially the student's ability to understand mathematical concepts.For more details, go to the Academic Benefits of Playing Piano
Is it true that playing the piano can reduce stress?
There is a wealth of studies showing that learning to play the piano for adults is an excellent stress reducer. There is no age limit to beginning and you don't need a special talent, just the desire to learn and make music. We all learn to read and write. Some of become Ernest Hemingway, and the rest read and write. We can all learn music regardless of our abilities. For more details, go to Your Inner Musician Is Just Waiting to Be Found or The Piano Heals the Spirit and Soothes the Soul
What is a good piano for someone just starting out?
The piano industry has changed rapidly over the last few years. There are now a number of very good entry level pianos that are ideal for beginning piano players. These pianos begin at less than $2,500 and will provide you with years of excellent service.
Should I buy a vertical or a grand piano?
The choice of a vertical or a grand piano is based upon your budget, available space, and playing level. Vertical pianos are the least expensive and take up the least amount of space with an average foot print of 2' x 5'. Grand pianos begin at about 5' in size and need a minimum space of about 7' x 5'. If space is an issue but you want a grand like sound a 52" professional upright is a good choice.
Does it matter where the piano is made?
In the past, there has been a lot of concern about pianos manufactured in Asia. Many years ago, there was concern about pianos made in Japan by Yamaha and Kawai. After they proved themselves, there was concern about pianos made in Korea by Young Chang and Samick, who also proved their quality through 20 years of experience in the marketplace. Today, there is some concern about pianos made in China or Indonesia. The companies we deal with who make pianos in either China or Indonesia make solidly-built products with strong warranties. They have invested many millions of dollars to build world class facilities that follow the same standards as facilities is their base countries. Furthermore, we have visited their factories and have no doubt about the quality of their products lasting a great many years.
How do I know that I'm getting good value for my money?
We do the homework for you to guarantee that our selected products are the best available in each range. Every year, we attend multiple trade shows around the globe, and we are studying the market constantly to make sure we're carrying the best available products at each level in the market. This year, for example, we attended the annual piano trade show held in China to assure ourselves that our suppliers are remaining competitive, and to see if there are other suppliers we should be dealing with.
How do you choose your piano suppliers?
We choose our pianos suppliers based on price/performance and financial strength. Our goal is to provide you with "the biggest bang for your buck" at each segment of the market from companies that have the financial strength to continue providing solid service in today's tough economic climate. Every supplier that we choose has its own manufacturing facilities and is a company with strong financial backing.
What are stencil pianos and should I be concerned about them?
A stencil piano has the name of a company on its fallboard that is not the piano's actual manufacturer. There are two types of stencils. In one case, the company buys its pianos from a manufacturer and, in essence, is a distributor. In the other, the manufacturer wants to have pianos at different segments of the market with different names to provide a wide variety of choice. The real question to ask about a stencil piano is who stands behind it to provide support. In today's tough economic climate, you are taking a risk if the company supporting the piano is not strong financially.
Should I choose an acoustic piano or a digital piano?
The traditional acoustic piano has been made for over 300 years. It is a stately and classic instrument that is also a fine piece of furniture. Furniture gives the acoustic piano an advantage over most digital pianos. Digital pianos on the other hand have their advantages too. They never need tuning and can be played with headphones. One thing is clear, today's digital pianos are excellent instruments that can simulate the feel and sound of an acoustic piano well enough that major universities use them for piano practice rooms.
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