Twelve to Fifteen Hundred Dollars is about how much the 'Beginner Piano Buyer' expects to spend to find out if anyone in the family will really learn how to play the piano before making an investment of several Thousand dollars on a piano if no one in the family is really going to learn how to play. The reality is that most 'Starter Piano Buyers' end up spending More Money on a used piano then they would spend if they bought a Brand New piano for a beginner. Especially when you add to the cost of a used piano, the cost of moving the piano, the cost of having one or more pianos inspected by a Certified Tech before you purchase one, a tuning or having to raise the pitch of a used piano so it will hold tune and the cost of any minor repairs that are needed now or in the future. One trip to the piano repair shop can easily cost well over a thousand dollars.

The Biggest Mistake Starter Piano Buyer's make is . . . Unknowingly they can prevent a Beginner from reaching their full potential and Increase the chance the Beginner will FAIL at learning how to play the piano. Whether you are a parent considering the piano for your child, an adult investigating a new hobby or a senior who finally has the time to pursue a life long dream, learning the piano brings a world of benefits to you and your family. A 'Starter Piano Buyer' needs to do everything possible to Increase The Chance To Succeed and Learn how to play the piano.

First lets look at some of the Other Skills one will develop when learning how to play the piano and then ask yourself how much a Music Education is worth, knowing a Beginner will acquire these Skills, in addition to learning how to play the piano.

The UCLA College Board found, over a Ten Year study, that Music students out performed Non-Music students on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT). Music students scored an average of 52 points Higher on the verbal portion of the SAT and 37 points Higher on the Math portion of the SAT then Non-Music students, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds.

The piano provides a medium for Self-Expression, creative problem solving and builds Self Confidence. Learning to play vastly improves hand-eye coordination, reading ability, concentration and memory. According to the Medical Science Monitor, playing piano can 'reverse multiple components of the human stress response on the gnomic level'. The ability to play gives one a LIFETIME of personal enjoyment and the gift of being able to entertain others.

1. Older Used Pianos are simply Harder to Play due to the way pianos were built many years ago compared to the way pianos are built today.

2. Many times a used older piano will not hold it's tune or will not hold it's tune for very long due to the previous owner(s) neglect of the pianos required annual maintenance. The Bass strings will start to sound tubby and the other strings will sound flat. A Beginner Piano Player can't learn proper ear and tone training if the piano is changing it's tune. Beginners will also not hear music in the correct key if the piano needs a pitch raise to be able to hold it's tune. Pianos have 220, or more, strings and are built to last a long time, but pianos do wear out and they don't last forever.

3. The Pianos Action, or the mechanical part that transfers the motion of the fingers on the keys to the hammers that strike the strings, on used pianos have wear on them or can be sluggish and worn out. A pianos Action has over 9,000 moving parts with critical tolerances that are subject to wear. Over time the Action will develop sticky keys and unbalanced or uneven keys which do not respond properly to touch. This makes it Much Harder for Beginners to Learn How To Play and even More so for Children who have Smaller Hands.

5. Many times used pianos are purchased without an inspection by a Certified Piano Technician. The new owner later discovers the used piano is in need of repair and the repair(s) may not be affordable or worth having them done. Repairing an old piano does not make it worth any more then its current condition book value. Refinishing a piano will not make it play or sound any better.

6. When repairs are preformed Beginners are without a piano to practice on, possibly for weeks or even longer. There is also the expense of having the piano delivered to the repair shop then returned to your home after repairs are made. If you intend on restoring any piano, plan on spending six to ten thousand dollars or more. Most musicians restore a piano because the instrument has become their favorite piano to play and they plan on keeping the piano for many many years.

7. Be advised a Piano Factory Warranty is ONLY to the ORIGINAL Owner. In most cases a Piano's Factory Warranty is NOT Transferable to a New Owner, even if the piano is still in its warranted time period, which is generally ten years. Only a Factory Authorized Dealer can extend a pianos factory warranty. Many pianos today are mass produced in China and repairs under the Factory Warranty are much more common now days.

8. Most older used Piano Manufacturers went Out of Business many years ago, making Factory Service Unavailable and Original Parts impossibly hard to find. Parts are Very Expensive when they have to be custom made. A piano who's manufacturer has gone out of business is worth 50 percent less in value.

9. When Beginners takes lessons they will play and learn on their Teachers Newer piano. Then the Beginner is expected to practice at home on an old used piano. Beginners get frustrated and an old used piano will discourage Beginners from practicing.

1. New Acoustic Pianos Now Offer the latest developments in MIDI and Digital Learning Technology or can interface with Internet Piano Learning programs. Many Pianos have built-in piano lesson plans, for all levels, that can be taken at anytime. Beginners are able to play video games that are in fact Piano and Music Learning programs, making learning how to play the piano a Fun Game for everyone but are Teaching music at the same time. Beginners can easily spend hours playing Music Learning Videos. An Acoustic Piano could also include a Digital Player and Record System.

2. Digital Pianos allow Beginners to play with just the right or left hand score. They automatically scroll the Music across a monitor. Record and Play Back lesson plans instantly. Connect to the Internet for Piano Upgrades, Download Music, Play in Competitions, Take Lessons, Connect with Teachers and Much More. A Digital Piano can also play by itself and can be connected to your home entertainment system for your listening pleasure.

3. A New piano comes with a Full 10 Year Factory Warranty assuring you that if your piano had a problem: the Piano will be serviced in your home, moving expenses are covered if the Piano is sent out for repair, or will be replaced with No Additional Cost. Loaner pianos can also be provided so a beginners lessons are never interrupted.

4. More Beginners continue with their lessons on a New piano that they are proud to own and a piano everyone else respects.

5. A New piano sounds better, feels better and is easier to play then an old used piano, making it more fun to play and easier for Beginners to learn with.

6. Most New pianos offer a Silent Feature, allowing Beginners to practice using headphones and not disturb siblings or anyone else in the household.

7. When a Beginner is ready for a larger piano you can utilize the Trade Up Program available at the Piano Gallery which gives you Full Credit, for the amount you paid for your piano, toward the purchase of a New piano. (see the Piano Gallery for complete details)

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