June 2019

Faculty Friday – Fun Facts

We share lots of things on our blog about our program, but today we want to share a little bit about our amazing faculty! We have an amazing group of teachers here at the Piano Academy, some of whom teach on a regular basis and some who help us out as subs when needed. They […]

The #1 Myth about Piano Lessons

Parents who are looking into music lessons often have lots of questions. How do I know my child is ready to start lessons? What type of lessons (i.e. private, group, etc.) are best for my child? What kind of books or materials should we use? How long will my child need to practice each […]

8 Reasons Summer is the Best Time for Piano

Summer is a great time for lots of things – swimming, hiking, vacations, picnics in the park, and more. But have you ever realized that summer might ALSO be the best time for kids to make progress in piano lessons? Here are eight reasons to keep kids practicing between school years. Fewer distractions during summer […]

What Is a Pitch Raise and Why Do I Need It?

Pianos sound their very best when they are tuned to the international pitch standard of A-440. What A-440 means is the note “A” above middle C will vibrate at 440 cycles per second. To do this, a piano tuner will make minute adjustments to the tensions of the strings of a piano to properly align […]

Hire a Registered Piano Technician for Your Piano

Your piano is an amazing instrument! It has more than 10,000 individual parts that need to be properly maintained in order to keep it looking and sounding great. A Registered Piano Technician (or RPT) is a technician or tuner who is required to pass a rigorous series of tests administered by the Piano Technicians Guild. […]

Rebuild Your Heirloom Piano!

Brigham Larson Pianos specializes in rebuilding heirloom pianos. We are often asked to restore a piano for two main reasons: because it has been passed down through a family for generations or because a person desires the unique aesthetic of an older piano that is difficult to find in modern pianos. We take three paths […]

Is Your Dream Piano out of Your Budget? Try Renting!

Purchasing a piano can be a big investment. Here at Brigham Larson Pianos we understand that pianos can be expensive, and we do our best to keep our prices affordable. However, we understand that sometimes life doesn’t leave much room in the budget. We have various options to make purchasing your dream piano a reality, including […]

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