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The Pioneering Piano Masters of the Chicago Area: Shaping a Musical Legacy
Chicago, a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, has long been a hub for artistic expression and innovation. Within its vibrant music scene, the piano has played a significant role in shaping the city's musical legacy. In this blog post, we delve into the lives and contributions of the first piano masters who graced the stages of the Chicago area, leaving an indelible mark on the city's musical fabric.
Unveiling Chicago's Musical Legacy: The Pioneer Who Brought the First Instrument to the Windy City
Chicago, the vibrant metropolis situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, is renowned for its rich cultural history. Amidst its towering skyscrapers, diverse neighborhoods, and bustling streets, lies a captivating tale of music that has shaped the city's identity.
YAMAHA'S DISKLAVIER ENSPIRE AND AMAZON'S ECHO (a.k.a. "ALEXA") TECHNOLOGIES COLLIDE!
Yamaha's 7th Generation Disklavier, the ENSPIRE, is easily explained here. In addition, we explain how this state-of-the-art reproducing piano can now be voice-controlled via Amazon's version of "Siri".
Music Education and Brain Development - Adolescents
Playing a musical instrument has always been linked to improvement in long-term memory and brain development in CHILDREN, but a new study from Northwestern University claims that music training, even during TEENAGE YEARS, can sharpen hearing and language skills.
Full story by Julie Deardorff
The Parent’s Guide to Buying a Piano
New vs. used pianos, acoustics vs. digital, What is a hybrid? Help me find the right piano for my child
Institutions Trust in Schimmel
Reasons why so many Universities and music schools offer Schimmel pianos
The History of Schimmel Pianos
How Schimmel Piano Corporation was originally founded by two brothers, Wilhelm and Fridolin Schimmel.
NEW! Fridolin Schimmel Pianos Are Here!
Grand Piano Haus receives its first shipment of Fridolin Schimmel pianos. Get acquainted with a few models!
YAMAHA CLP-600 Series Clavinovas
A short introduction of Yamaha's 18th generation CLP Claviova digital piano.