Category Archives: Snadens Pianos – News

The Importance of Piano Tuning & Maintenance

June 17, 2024
Whether you’ve purchased a new or second-hand piano, you must regularly maintain and tune it. No matter the quality, age or how often you play it, pianos always fall out of tune over time. In this blog, we run through the basics of piano tuning and maintenance so that you understand how to take care [...]

How Playing Piano Can Benefit Your Child

February 21, 2024
Learning to play the piano offers your child more than just a fun hobby. It has many benefits for children that extend far beyond the realm of music. Here's a closer look at how practising piano can positively impact your child. Enhances Cognitive Skills Learning to play an instrument engages various cognitive processes. Piano is [...]

How to Choose the Best Digital Piano

December 22, 2023
Thinking of buying a digital piano? Digital pianos have become increasingly popular for both beginners and seasoned musicians. They offer a blend of authentic sounds and advanced features to provide a versatile playing experience. However, with the wide range of options available, finding the best digital piano for your needs can be difficult. In this [...]

Everything You Need To Know About Kawai Pianos

June 1, 2023

Kawai is a renowned piano brand that started in 1927. The company is known for their quality, innovation, and craftsmanship in the piano industry. Over the years, Kawai has consistently produced high-quality pianos, ranging from acoustic grand pianos to digital pianos. This has made them a popular choice for pianists around the world. History of […]

Kawai Pianos Are Celebrating Their 95th Anniversary This August!

August 24, 2022
From humble beginnings in 1927 in a small workshop in Shizuoka, Japan, Kawai’s dedication to manufacturing the world's finest pianos from generation to generation has seen them grow into a truly global company, and their commitment to perfecting the art and science of the piano has won them many, many awards, and sees Kawai pianos [...]

The Benefits of Learning on a Digital Piano

January 4, 2022
The digital piano is an electronic musical instrument that is increasing in popularity with each passing year – and for great reason! It is an instrument that’s great for complete beginners as well as those who are looking to get back into the groove of playing again. Below are just a few advantages of learning [...]

Is a Kawai K-300 Good?

November 4, 2021
  With the holiday season rapidly approaching, more and more people are wondering whether the Kawai K-300 is any good. The short answer? Yes! The Kawai K-300 remains to be one of our most popular pianos and there’s several reasons why:   A product of the trusted Kawai brand Kawai was founded in Hamamatsu, Japan [...]

AMEB (WA) selects two new Kawai Pianos

June 24, 2021
The AMEB (WA) (Australian Music Examinations Board) has recently selected and purchased two new pianos for their examination rooms. A new Shigeru Kawai SK-3 grand piano will be placed in Room 1, and a new Kawai K-500 upright piano will be placed in the Kurrajong Theatre, along with K-600 models already used in other examination [...]

What to Look for When Buying a Piano

October 30, 2020
Deciding to get a new piano can be both exciting and overwhelming, but should be an enjoyable experience. With the amount of options out there it can sometimes be a difficult decision. In this guide, we break down what to consider when buying a new piano. Type of Piano The first choice you'll encounter is [...]