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How Often to Tune a Piano

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 around the same time each year. But there is some nuance! So let's answer this question thoroughly, knocking out some other commonly-asked questions about piano tunings.What is Piano Tuning?Piano tuning is making sure all 260+ of the strings inside a piano are at their perfect pitch, so every note sounds good together.Tuning is necessary...
How Many Keys on a Piano? 11 FAQ on Piano Keys Answered

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 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...

9 Unique Pianos that Redefine the Instrument

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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How to Quit Piano

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...

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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....

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