By Glen Barkman
During the performance of Jacob Collier at the most recent NAMM show I was reminded that music makes us human, that beauty binds us together as a collective, and that the reason the music industry exists is to aid in the creation of art. I needed that reminder without which, the annual trade show featuring many of the great piano makers is just ... Continue Reading
During the performance of Jacob Collier at the most recent NAMM show I was reminded that music makes us human, that beauty binds us together as a collective, and that the reason the music industry exists is to aid in the creation of art. I needed that reminder without which, the annual trade show featuring many of the great piano makers is just the sale of wares. I believe that people are feeling the uncertainty at the grassroots level and making music is one of the pleasant distractions we all need to face the constant bombardment, the barrage of voices that rob us of joy. In summation, this year’s inspiration was the message to keep playing, keep discovering, keep creating art and pursue beauty daily.
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The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) are prices established by each company, presented in $USD. The MSRP is the “List Price” of a piano. This is not the sale price of the piano but rather, the highest price the piano will be listed at. Often, stores may discount pianos heavily and so it is a good idea to shop locally to find what price a piano may be purchased for. By clicking on any of the price points below, you’ll be able to see all of the piano models available in that particular price range.
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