Meet Blake Frank, a talented young musician who wowed us with his talent! Blake is 17-years-old and began playing the piano at the age of 4. As you can see – and hear! – all of that practice really paid off. Blake practices 1 – 2 hours per day during the school year, and 3 …
Piano Trivia and Fun Facts
At Piano Emporium, we are big fans of the piano. We’ve compiled a few fun facts about the piano below. Enjoy! The piano was invented in Italy in 1709 by harpsichord maker Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori. One of Cristofori’s original pianos is still in existence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The …
Piano Playing and Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Developing carpal tunnel syndrome is a serious problem for piano players. The weakness, numbness, and tingling in the hands caused by carpal tunnel syndrome – not to mention the pain! – can severely limit time spent making music on the piano. It’s best to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome entirely, but if you have symptoms of …
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National Association of Music Merchants Conference
The senior Piano Emporium staff – Shane and Dave – recently attended the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Conference. This is an incredible opportunity for us to learn more, be inspired, and get great ideas about how to serve our community better. The NAMM Show offers the latest products from more than 7,000 brands, education across …
Cold Weather, Humidity Control, and Your Piano
Brrrrrr! It’s so cold outside. Everyone in Asheville and Weaverville is bundled up and drinking lots of hot cocoa to stay warm. All the staff at Piano Emporium recommend thick socks, a warm fire, and lots of layers. If only it were this easy to keep your piano safe from drastic temperature changes. But don’t …
Give the Gift of Music to Those You Love
When people speak about giving the gift of music, they often refer to the benefits that music brings to the student. There are many benefits to playing the piano – stress relief, improved test scores, and aural awareness, etc. – but many of the benefits of music are more intangible. Listening to and playing music brings …
10 Benefits of Playing the Piano
We could talk to you about the thousands of reasons we love playing the piano and why it benefits our lives, but let’s face it, we’re a little biased! There are actually scientifically proven benefits to playing the piano. Here are a few: Benefits of Playing the Piano: Stress Relief Studies show that playing the …
Yamaha CSP Clavinova Review
Yamaha Clavinova CSP Review The CSP (Clavinova Smart Pianist) is Yamaha’s latest Clavinova. Using the Smart Pianist App along with your CSP Clavinova the possibilities are endless. The Smart Pianist App is a combination of some of Yamaha’s already popular and useful apps (Chord Tracker, Note Star, Audio Recorder & TF Stage Mix). There are …
How to Choose a Piano That’s Right for You
Choosing a piano for you and your family is a big decision. You will not get the same experience from every piano, so it is important to do a little research before making a purchase. So, what are some things you should consider? SPACE and DÉCOR It may seem odd to think of a piano …
