How to choose your first piano

Buying a first piano should be exciting, not bewildering. Yet most advice comes from someone with an instrument to sell. Here is the impartial version.

Start with the player, not the piano

How often will it be played, and by whom? A child beginning lessons, a returning hobbyist and an exam candidate each need something different in touch and tone.

Then the room

A small apartment rewards a quality upright; a large, open room can let a grand breathe. Acoustics matter as much as floor space.

New, pre-owned or used?

A well-chosen pre-owned instrument often outperforms a cheaper new one. The key is condition — which is exactly what an independent inspection is for.

Book a consultation and we will build an impartial shortlist together.