Summer is coming to a close, September is right around the corner and the kids are back in school. It’s time to ease back into the regular routine of music practice after taking the last few weeks or months off. Here are some tips to help you get back into the groove of piano practice:…
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Steinway M This 1975 Steinway M is the latest piano out of The Gilded Piano Shop! It’s so fulfilling to see a rebuilding project like this come together. To hear the new hammers, to touch the new keys with new bushings. To feel free to make music…nothing like it! We had this piano in our…
DetailsHere’s a quick Voicing tutorial! I noticed a bright note on a 1951 Poole Piano Co. Spinet sticking out. I’ll show you how “needling” this note evens out the tone. VOICING (VIdeo Transcription) Hey Guys! Here’s a quick little tutorial on voicing. This little spinet here has one note that’s kinda sticking out. Listen. Hear…
DetailsIt’s official! We had our Grand Opening Party of The Gilded Piano Shop. The groundbreaking was last September 21st. We officially moved in on Feb 13th. And, after getting settled a few months we celebrated our first Grand Opening party in the shop May 15th. One thing we are most excited about is having more…
DetailsThis beautiful 2004 Yamaha Upright Piano P660 is in perfect condition. Video of our Yamaha Upright Interested in this 2004 Yamaha Upright? Click HERE or call us at (801) 410-0018 This piano has been tuned, and sounds great! It has the classic Yamaha bright tone. This is the furniture-style version Yamaha P660 in Sheraton Satin…
DetailsFor those of you who don’t think repairing pianos is exciting: Just look at some of the things I find in the pianos I service! Lots of pens and pencils, little toys, wrappers from food, other random objects and yes- I have even found some dead critters! How many pencils can you find in this…
DetailsHow your piano is like a car Pianos and cars have a lot of similarities. They are both a significant financial investment, can be a way to express your unique personality, and can bring a lot of fun and joy to your life! Did you know that any piano older than 15 years needs much…
DetailsWhat is an RPT? “Registered Piano Technician.” To become an RPT, one must be part of the Piano Technicians Guild and pass three major examinations: First, a Written exam The exam includes tuning theory, knowledge of piano design and technology. Second, a Tuning exam This includes performing pitch raises and tuning with and without…
DetailsHammer Reshaping or “voicing” is part of necessary piano maintenance. Most piano hammers need reshaping several times throughout the life of the instrument. We recommend about every 15 years to keep your piano sounding great. Learn more about Hammer Reshaping and Voicing Piano hammers will become compacted and get deep grooves in them from…
DetailsThis 1949 Gulbransen Upright is the latest piano from the Gilded Piano Shop! We are really pleased with how it turned out. The customer chose a custom color for this piano (called “dead salmon”) to match her new space. Refinishing is a great option if you have a piano that you love to play…..but The…
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