Gary Grimes recently hosted another concert event at his Altamonte Springs location for young pianists and announcement of PianoBank award winners. I wanted to share just one comment I read from Gary’s site that I found  interesting and worth repeating  regarding our children and  the study of music. “Studies have shown that playing a musical instrument, especially piano, raises test scores, makes the brain more efficient, and decreases the likelihood that kids will become involved in undesirable activities.”  Happy Holidays!

Hi, Looks like the piano is from the early 1900’s ? (see below) they were well madet pianos and still are sometimes worth keeping. Does the piano sound horrible or just out of tune, and do most of the keys at least play? if it just needs tuning and a few adjustments and repairs it is probably worth it. Warm regards, Steven   > > > Malicki Piano Service > 343 Palmway Lane > Orlando, Fl. 32828 > (407) 401-2236…

We have a quite old Story and Clark.  The serial # is 15562? Cosmetically, it needs some work.  I was wondering if the investment to do this is a smart idea or not. My kids love it, but I wanted to be realistic in whether it should be replaced or “fixed”. Thanks for any input.

22 Pianists   ages 18-32 compete over the course of a week for $40,000 in prizes. A win can also spur future performance opportunities: Korean Yekwon Sunwoo, who won the inaugural competition in 2008, later toured Europe and played at New York’s Carnegie Hall. He returned to Orlando this year to perform with the Orlando Philharmonic. Details: Monday-Friday events are at Trinity Preparatory School, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park. Tickets: $10 per session; week pass is $65. Tickets for all events…

Baby Grands Dueling Piano Bar Address: 54 W. Church St., Suite 250 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-849-1911 Listen to performers banging the keys while singing the hits at Baby Grands Dueling Piano Bar in the Church Street district. For a cash tip, customers can have a message written on the mirrors behind the piano players or experience bottle-service while chilling in booths in the back of the bar. .

Hi Sean, Stieff pianos were built in my hometown back in Baltimore , Md. Downtown Howard Street I believe was there exact location. I would say that at the time they were among the top 5 piano manufacturers. Steinway pianos were more popular but not better built. The broken Action piece and key are fixable for under $100, the greater concern would be the age of the instrument and whether or not it can actually hold a tune. Since the…