Cookes Pianos

Cookes Pianos As proudly part of The Millers Music Group, we're one of the longest established music shops in the c It is believed that our founder, Mr.

Our Company began trading in the fine city of Norwich in 1887. Arthur William Cooke 1st, designed and built the first 'Mini Pianos'. The advent of the ‘electric radio set’ helped the Company to evolve and diversify, but the piano was still the instrument everyone aspired to own. The outbreak of WW2 had a devastating effect on many companies including Cookes. The London piano factories were turned

over to the War effort, their craftsmen building wooden aircraft frames rather than Pianos. After the War, Cookes, now under the control of Mr A.W. Cooke 2nd and his son Arthur junior, used their considerable skills to recondition the older pianos, as new pianos were very difficult to find. Arthur junior was a determined entrepreneur and in an effort to revive the Company's fortunes began selling TVs in the 1950s and actively reconditioning Pianos. This meant a new apprentice was required and a young Bill Kilgour joined Cookes. Bill is now our Managing Director. The 'Swinging 60's saw the emergence of a new instrument to the U.K, 'The Hammond Organ'. Arthur Junior had the foresight to see the huge potential of this amazing instrument and became the Hammond Organ dealer for Norfolk. The 70's saw a period of considerable growth, Hammond Organs & Pianos were selling very well and Cookes began selling Miller Church Organs. It was at this time that Steven Battle joined the company. The mid 80's saw Arthur Cooke 3rd retire. Bill and Steven were determined to uphold the reputation which had been built and established over 100 years. Since then, the Cookes Keyboard School has been opened at Cookes, teaching hundreds of children and adults to play piano, keyboard and Organ, as well as introducing them to the joys of making music. We wonder what our founder, Arthur Cooke, would think of Cookes today, especially with the discovery of modern electricity! No doubt like us, he would be proud that the Cookes name remains synonymous with supplying quality musical instruments and service.

28/08/2021

Our showroom will be closed today (28th August) for refurbishments - please do contact us via email or social media if you need assistance.

Many thanks for your understanding.

10/08/2021

Our showroom will be closed this Friday (13th) & Saturday (14th) August for refurbishments - please do contact us via email or social media if you need assistance.

Many thanks for your understanding.

🎶 Proud to be part of The Millers Music group of Iconic UK Music Shops. As we continue to serve the musicians of Norfolk...
15/01/2021

🎶 Proud to be part of The Millers Music group of Iconic UK Music Shops. As we continue to serve the musicians of Norfolk since 1887.

🎶 Follow us over at Millers Music for all our latest news, offers & updates from our Norwich showroom.

Happy everyone! 🥰
28/03/2020

Happy everyone! 🥰

Happy 🤩

As we cannot celebrate today in our showrooms we’ve decided to share some photos of our pianos at home 😊

Here are some photos from us, our technician doing some work on his piano and home and our colleagues over at Cookes Pianos 🥰

Discover quality craftsmanship, exquisite detailing and beautiful tones this winter in the Cookes Pianos Grand Piano Sal...
14/12/2019

Discover quality craftsmanship, exquisite detailing and beautiful tones this winter in the Cookes Pianos Grand Piano Sale ❄️

We have an incredible up to 20% off sale on a selected range of Grand Pianos 🎹

Come in store and speak to one of our piano specialists for more information on this fantastic offer. We offer up to 36 months 0% credit so you can spread the cost 🎶

UPDATE! Here is a picture of the new sign and window on the side of the building, we think it looks fantastic! 😍We would...
08/11/2019

UPDATE!

Here is a picture of the new sign and window on the side of the building, we think it looks fantastic! 😍

We would make a window pun, but that would be terribly transparent 😆

Staff training never stops here at Cookes 🙋‍♂️Here are a few snaps from the Casio training event at Easthampstead Park w...
21/09/2019

Staff training never stops here at Cookes 🙋‍♂️

Here are a few snaps from the Casio training event at Easthampstead Park where Ollie, one of our piano experts received training for demos on the new range of Casio 🎹

Why not book a demo today? You can book demos on our website, by speaking to one of our customer service team on LiveChat or by calling us on 01603 625970 📞

Here's a little throwback to our very own Rob Masters learning to play the piano at 8 years old! 😎He learnt to play on h...
21/09/2019

Here's a little throwback to our very own Rob Masters learning to play the piano at 8 years old! 😎

He learnt to play on his family's piano which was regularly tuned by our piano technician Paul Scott who is still tuning pianos all around Norfolk 🎹

Shame Rob turned out to be a drummer 😂🥁

Well done to Tracey & Chris! 🎹🎉
04/09/2019

Well done to Tracey & Chris! 🎹🎉

Today two of our piano technicians, Tracey and our service manager, Chris, completed their Kawai Hybrid piano training. They are now fully trained to service the Kawai ATX, Novus & Aures series! 🎹🙌

Here's a photo of Tracey receiving her certificate! 😍

Are you wanting your piano tuned by one of our experts? Be sure to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Their calendars are filling up fast! 🙂📆

Address

19 St Benedicts Street
Norwich
NR24PE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441603625970

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