As discussed in the article Piano Values, a piano’s musical value may well differ from its market value. This is particularly the case when determining antique piano values.
If you’re a buyer, antique pianos are where the real bargains are. But there are also a lot of pianos that look...
Question: I have a piano for sale that’s very rare and I do have some information about it already:
- Steinway
- BP
- Louis XV
- Painted
The reason I’m inquiring is that I think it’s worth more than what it has been valued for. Can you advise me on this?
– Mark Colt (Argentina)...
As a pianist and music teacher, I get frequent questions about antique piano appraisal. Although this is not a service I’m able (or qualified) to offer, hopefully the below thoughts will be of help.
If you’re just looking for an appraisal, there is a service available at ...
Question: Hi Albert,
First of all, thank you for taking the time to run such an awesome site and provide so much detailed and helpful advice.
I consider myself an intermediate pianist who has played on and off for about 14 years, with only a few of those receiving formal lessons. A few months...
Question: I’m 13 years old and I’m currently learning to play “River Flows in You” myself and I don’t have experience in playing keyboard. My goal was to master playing piano. I don’t have a great teacher to teach me. I don’t know what to do yet. I...
Teaching piano lessons can be a highly rewarding profession, as well as a very frustrating one. I’d like to share some tips with aspiring piano teachers to make sure their experience is a rewarding one.
Skill
The first thing to consider when teaching piano lessons is your own skill and...
Question: Hello Albert,
What in your opinion is the best way to teach music, I mean instrumental music: individually or as a group?
– Achilles (Gozo, Malta)
Albert’s reply: There’s no doubt that individual instruction is the best way to learn to play an instrument. Students...
Question: Hi Albert,
I am a 17-year-old musician and I have played the piano for about two years now. As a late starter music has anything but come easy to me but I really do love and have a passion for it.
I would really like to study music in university but they say there’s a minimum...
Question: Hi there, Albert, I came across your fantastic Piano Site by pure chance although I don’t really believe in chance. I had formal piano training as a child for 6 months, then did a three year course in light classics when I was an adult and then just neglected my talent. Now, at...
Question: If I started learning how to play piano at the age of 13, is it bad? Will I ever learn to play piano like most pianists who started at a very young age? I really need your answer. Thank you.
– Drexanne Calibara (Taguig, Philippines)
Albert’s reply: We must always remember...
Question: Hello Albert,
Firstly I want to thank you for your marvelous website. I’ve only just discovered it a few days ago and it has already had an immense impact on me. It makes me understand what’s required to reach my goals on the piano, and also it really encourages me that you...
Question: Hello, I am new to this site, but like what I’ve seen. A little background about myself: I am a 48-year-old old female. I took piano lessons from age 7 to age 14 or 15. I don’t mean to speak ill of anyone, but the teacher I had at the time was probably not the best. My mom...
