Blog Posts and News
Blog
News & Updates
The Grotrian Piano Story
The Grotrian piano has a long and storied history and an almost mythical attraction for serious piano enthusiasts who are looking for that extra “something” beyond the ordinary. Germany is one of the most celebrated countries in the world for piano building and the...
A One-of-a-Kind Piano Store
I know that this is a fairly bold claim to make - a one-of-a-kind piano store - but I think that I can make a reasonable case for it. For many years Sherman Clay Pianos was the Steinway and Sons dealership in Portland, Oregon. The Sherman Clay company, at it’s peak,...
3 Simple Ways Parents Can Nurture Their Child’s Love for Music
There are a few simple ways to nurture your child's love of music. By doing these things – even years before formal music lessons – you can cultivate an internal motivation and desire to learn within them, making future music instruction much more likely to be...
Worldwide Success of Fazioli Pianos
Naples, Florida $75,000 is nothing to sniff at. That is why it is noteworthy that on March 4, 2015 just prior to his final concert performance, seventeen -year old Erik Lu asked organizers to switch him from a Steinway to a Fazioli piano. Miami is home to the Chopin...
Rekindling the Joy of Performing Music
Here is a little anecdote that I shared on my violin site blog awhile back. My wife, who is also a fine musician, and I were watching a little piece on TV about famous, French-Chinese classical cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. This was a couple years ago when he had just completed...
6 Tips for Proper Piano Maintenance
Pianos are surprisingly hearty objects, considering the thousands of precise moving parts that they contain. Pianos can provide you and your family with enjoyment and beautiful music for many years with only a moderate amount of attention. Unfortunately, they often...
Portland Piano Company
It is our mission at Portland Piano Company to provide high quality pianos, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service.
