Do Pianos Appreciate in Value? Here are a few bits of insight that I have observed over the years.   Do Pianos Appreciate In Value? When searching for a piano to purchase, one important thing to consider is how well a piano will retain it’s value or if it even has the potential to appreciate in value. Over the years I have purchased hundreds of pianos (maybe even thousands at this point?).  Many times sellers will provide me with their original purchase paperwork they got with their pianos when they purchased it new, so I have gotten a bit of a glimpse in piano pricing history. In ..read more

Looking to buy a piano in Seattle? Here are a few bits of info to help you find the best piano store for you. Where is the best place to buy a used piano in Seattle? There are a few different piano stores around the Seattle metro area and each store has a niche  portion of the market to serve. This same general rule of thumb that can be said for any larger city. If you’re looking for a high quality used piano at a competitive price, my recommendation hands down, would be for Seattle Piano Company in the SODO neighborhood of Seattle. While this is admittedly a bit of a biased statement as ..read more

What are the best years for the Yamaha U3 upright piano? Things to know when buying a used yamaha U1 or U3. The Yamaha U3 studio upright piano is regarded by many as one of the best upright pianos ever made. The sonic brilliance and high performance action of the U3 has positioned the model as an industry standard for settings that require a high level upright piano, ie. universities, recording studios, piano teaching studios, etc. The innovative design, sophisticated  construction and top quality materials give the Yamaha U3 workhorse reliability and the touch of a precision instrument ..read more

What are things to consider when you are purchasing a used acoustic piano? Nice pianos are expensive. All of them.  Whether brand new, or used, quality pianos generally come with a substantial price tag.  Luckily, pianos will last for several decades, and purchasing a quality used piano can be a great investment and carry a much lower price. Don’t rush. Play lots of pianos. If you are buying a used piano from a private seller or buying from a local dealer, it’s important to know exactly what it is that you are paying for. It is fairly common for a piano buyer to come across a used pi ..read more

(Click here to Jump to the list of my top 5 picks) If you, or one of your children have recently expressed an interest in learning to play piano, you may have found yourself looking into purchasing one. The upright piano is a great way to go for beginners. Determining which brand, model, and style that would work best for you can be quite the task. Upon some research you will quickly find that upright pianos can range in price from $0 to tens of thousands of dollars, and can range anywhere from 36’ tall to over 50” tall. They can be purchased brand new, or used ranging from just a few years ol ..read more

What is piano regulation? If you're shopping for a new piano, or if you're researching how to make your piano perform better, you may have come across the word "regulation" while perusing through different sites. But, what is piano regulation exactly? What does it do? In a nutshell, “Piano regulation is a term used by piano tuners and technicians that refers to the calibration or intonation of the moving pieces in a piano. This includes the piano’s action, keyboard and dampers. Having a piano properly regulated will allow a piano to play at it’s best performance. Piano regulation can also be ..read more