03/30/2026
6 Reasons to Shop at Your Local Piano Store
1. See and play the piano before you buy. This may seem obvious, but the importance can’t be overstated. Grand pianos are made up of ~12,000 individual parts – the most important of which are not easily viewable or verified through pictures on a web site. The saying “you get what you pay for” is very true when it comes to pianos. Even a piano that looks good can have unseen problems or have been in water.
2. Locally-owned businesses are here to stay long after money has exchanged hands and will be here to service your piano. A piano store with a staff of factory-trained Registered Piano Technicians (certified by the Piano Technician Guild) will provide a well-prepared piano and will stand behind their products, not disappear or stop returning customer calls that are across the country.
3. Strong manufacturer warranties and guarantees, not just for new pianos either. Many piano manufacturers offer 10-year warranties, and some piano dealers will give their customers trade-in or trade-up value. For example, on new pianos LAFARGUE offers 10-year warranty & on used 5 years. On ALL acoustic pianos we sell, we give a 100% lifetime trade-up guaranteed.
4. Local piano dealers also support local music teachers, piano technicians, and the music community as a whole. Promoting music education is vital for keeping it in school curriculum – especially for early childhood development. By supporting the local businesses dedicated to these efforts, you become a part of something bigger. The grass grows where we water it.
5. Competitive pricing every day on quality instruments. The allure of big “sales” can soon fade after reading the fine print and when you learn what the asterisks**** are implying. A reputable, local business will work hard to earn your business with value and service.
6. Having a relationship with your local piano store. When you need your piano tuned is one thing, but having a strong bond with someone who cares about you and your piano beyond the monetary transaction will benefit you. You may one day consider moving it within your home, upgrading to a nicer piano, adding technology to the piano you have (silent system or self-playing system), putting your piano in storage during a renovation, moving your piano safely across the country, having your piano restored, etc. You never know what may come, but having someone to trust with your piano will be one less worry.
