There is a considerable heritage behind the names of Kohler & Campbell. These two gentlemen carved out their piano manufacturing business from 1896 when they … Read more
The name of Samick pianos is quite well-known. Established in 1958 by Hyo Ick Lee, the Samick Musical Instruments Company has gained a solid reputation … Read more
Many instruments make up the family called woodwind, from the humble recorder through to the extrovert saxophone. These instruments have a fascinating history that details … Read more
In some ways, this comparison is a little similar to choosing between a Rolls Royce and a Bentley, or even a Lamborghini and a Ferrari. … Read more
When the name Wurlitzer appears in print or a dialogue, it usually resonates with a very particular kind of instrument. I am not talking about … Read more
Following on from the article I wrote recently about Petrof pianos, we continue to explore the options for buying or renting a new piano with … Read more
Even though Chopin composed this famous work in 1834 it was not published in his lifetime. Much speculation surrounds the reasons behind this but perhaps … Read more
Learning any instrument can be a delight, a challenge, and a journey, and how you embark on this is a question in its own right. … Read more
Before you abandon this article with the terrifying impression, that is will be a physics-based, mathematical analysis, hold on. What I am aiming to offer … Read more
I hesitate to describe any work by the famous and celebrated polish composer Frederik Chopin as easy, however, it is true to say that some … Read more
When faced with the decision to buy or rent a new or used piano, the challenge can feel daunting. Even the most experienced pianists encounter … Read more
Musical tradition is at times a rather odd element of this popular art. One of those traditions that still holds true for today is that … Read more
Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or … Read more
Arguably this collection of 48 Preludes and Fugues is one of the best known, respected, and performed selections of pieces composed by JS Bach. It … Read more
Music is no exception when it comes to technical terminology. There is a welterweight of different terms used throughout the history of Western Art Music, … Read more