Piano Talk Archives

Piano Market: Did You Know?

As Finance Manager here at BLP, I get a unique peek into the world of piano finance. The piano industry is not a prominent feature of financial markets, but I’ve learned some interesting facts that you may not know: Hailun is one of the only piano companies that is publicly traded. When Hailun Chen founded […]

From 0 to 18 Tons

Pianos are incredible! Each string I install adds an average of 160 lbs of pressure, adding to about 18 tons. I honestly have a difficult time comprehending that amount of force. — Piano Technician Bryce McKay

How do you clean the inside of a piano?

Have you ever wondered how we clean a 100+ year old piano that comes into our shop? Honestly, we use a LOT of damp cloths and “elbow grease!” If you are attempting to clean your piano, stay away from chemicals or cleaners around the pins and strings. We also recommended using gloves so the oils […]

Got the Jiggles?

Sadly, this hammer had the jiggles. Because it was loose (pinning) it would bounce around as if it wanted to say hi to its neighbors. They however stayed their course and did not want to say hi back. This poor hammer strayed from its course, making an awful thumping sound as it hit the left […]

See a Slo-Mo Video of Upright Piano Action!

Pianos have been around for over 300 years, and when you watch this slo-mo video of an upright action, it’s amazing to think they’ve changed very little in that time-and that was waaay before slo-mo cameras. The piano action is super complex, and you can repeat an upright piano‘s note about 12 times per second. […]

Where can I get information on buying a piano?

I am constantly helping people find the perfect piano for their needs. Here are our my top 3 resources for buying a piano and navigating the piano market! 1) Larry Fine’s Piano Buyer Book My first recommendation is the Larry Fine Piano Buyer Book. It’s geared towards people who are looking to purchase a piano. […]

NAMM 2019!

We had a fabulous time at the NAMM 2019 show (National Association of Music Merchants) last month! We look forward to this work trip every year. It is a music lovers dream with every type of music product you can think of! Lounge 88! Some really unique pianos! Some of our favorite people at NAMM 2019! […]

Why Digital Pianos Just Don’t Rock!

Many digital piano salesmen will say, “Oh yeah, there’s no difference between digital and acoustic pianos. Digital technology has come so far that it’s virtually indistinguishable.” This is garbage. Without a doubt, there are certain advantages with a digital piano: it’s more portable and lighter, you can play with headphones, you can play the flute […]

Favorite Quotes on Music!

Music has such an impact! Here are some of our favorite quotes on music! What is your favorite quote on music? Let us know in the comments below! “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” “How is it that music can, without words, […]

Buying a Piano for Beginners!

We are constantly asked questions like “What is the difference between and grand piano vs. an upright piano? What is the difference between a new vs. used piano? How about digital pianos?” We’ve got all the answers you need! Let’s jump right in! Grand Pianos vs. Upright Pianos I just had a customer that I […]

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