Asking "how many keys on a piano" might sound silly to pianists. But we don't believe in silly questions! There are many questions about the piano's keyboard that beginners might have. So let's take the time to answer them. From the number of keys and octaves pianos...
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9 Unique Pianos that Redefine the Instrument
When you think of a piano, what do you think of? A 6’ long shiny black instrument that ties your space together? Maybe the piano you grew up playing at your grandparent’s house? However, the world of pianos is incredibly vast and diverse, highlighting innovation and...
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Education
How Often to Tune a Piano: Beginner’s Guide to Piano Tuning
"How often should I tune my piano" is a question we get all the time. The short answer is at least every year, ideally...
How Many Keys on a Piano? 11 FAQ on Piano Keys Answered
Asking "how many keys on a piano" might sound silly to pianists. But we don't believe in silly questions! There are...
9 Unique Pianos that Redefine the Instrument
When you think of a piano, what do you think of? A 6’ long shiny black instrument that ties your space together? Maybe...
How to Quit Piano
As a lifelong piano player and owner of a piano store, I’ve probably “quit” piano at least a dozen times over the...
Can You Learn Piano on a Keyboard?
Since pianos take some effort to buy and own, some people may wonder if they can learn piano on a keyboard instead....
How to Get Rid of a Piano: Selling, Donating & Removal
You might be surprised to learn it's a challenge figuring out how to get rid of a piano. While it may seem like...
Reviews
Kawai GL10 Review: Best Baby Grand Piano?
Disclosure: this Kawai GL-10 Review was written by a Kawai dealer. Still, the opinions are genuine and come from a...
Kawai vs Steinway: Common Myths Debunked
A Kawai vs Steinway comparison isn't exactly apples to apples, but we do think putting them head-to-head exposes some...
Hailun Pianos (Brand Highlight)
The Hailun Piano Company is famous for manufacturing high-quality pianos. What isn't as well known is that over the...
Spotlights
Learning Piano is Great for Humans – and Robots!
I'm constantly advocating piano lessons for all sorts of people, young and old, experienced and novice. But I had a...
Are Acoustic Pianos Green & Sustainable?
We love our planet! We're really weary of greenwashing -- otherwise known as lying -- so we're admittedly quiet in...
Remembering Mark MacLeod
I'd like to take a moment to remember Mark MacLeod, who started Family Piano Co with my mom Alice Alviani in 2006....
Announcements
Our 2nd Piano Store is Moving from Niles
Family Piano Co is excited to announce that we are officially moving our second store! To celebrate, we’re...
Holiday Sale 2023: Share & Save Promotion
For this Holiday season, we figured that rather than giving Facebook and Google our marketing dollars, we'd give them...
Trick and Treat 2023: Yamaha Digital Piano Giveaway
As a TREAT for all of our friends, we have an 88-key Yamaha Clavinova digital piano with weighted keys that we're...