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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 […]

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 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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Kawai Pianos, selected by The Australian Ballet for their quality sound, craftsmanship and build. Experience the warmth,  richness and versatility of a Kawai piano at Snadens Pianos today.

Be enchanted by the beauty of Gabriel Fauré's Morceau de Concours performed by Andrew Nicholson (WASO Principal Flute) and Adam Pinto (Piano). It is so wonderful to be able to come together once again to play music. Check out the video on Facebook below.

As part of Fazioli Pianoforti's "FAZIOLI @ HOME" Series, we are excited to share a very special video that we recorded with concert pianist, Mark Coughlan and Principal Flute of WASO, Andrew Nicholson! Watch these brilliant musicians play the Fauré Fantasie Op. 79, below:

We believe that music needs to be accessible to all, more so than ever. However, in line with recommendations from the medical community, we are implementing a number of tactics to ensure the health and safety of our staff and customers. 1. We are implementing social distancing strategies, meaning that we ask that you are [...]

Early piano actions were made of small timber components, but timber is susceptible to moisture, and to expansion and contraction with changes in environmental conditions – especially very fine timber parts that are subject to regular motion and impact. The Millennium III action features components made of a new material created by the infusion of [...]

Artist and Artisan The ‘Artist and Artisan’ evening will be an engaging and informative evening, featuring a piano performance and a technical discussion about the Shigeru Kawai piano.  Presented by Kawai representative Andrew Rumsey and piano technician Paul Tunzi, learn the finer details of what is involved in a piano recital.  For any performance to [...]