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October 1, 2025
There are times when artists help an irreparable instrument live on in a new form. Attila's creation, Serenade by the Random, doesn’t just play — it surprises, enchants, and makes us pause in a rushing world.
| Steinway & Sons has unveiled the Skyline Collection, a new Special Collection of pianos that allows owners to showcase any skyline of their choice - from iconic cityscapes to personal favorites - turning each instrument into a bespoke work of art.
| Athena, the world’s first narrow-key digital piano, has officially launched. Co-founded by Linda Gould and Kathy Strauch - two veteran musicians and advocates for accessible music-making - the company introduces its flagship model with keys measuring 5.5 inches per octave, compared to the traditional 6.5.
| The fever for piano design shows no signs of slowing, yet it’s troubling to watch the direction in which it is headed...
| Tools may fade, ink remains, but passion lasts forever — for Scott Andrews and Ben Gac :)
September 5, 2025
Our magazine’s goal is not only to report the daily news, but also to highlight the positive side of our profession. There are places, workshops, and colleagues whose example is worth following — showing us the inspiring and wonderful side of our craft. In this spirit, I sat down with Lajos Toró, a piano technician based in Sweden.
September 4, 2025
Despite the challenges facing the piano industry and declining sales figures, Yamaha is moving forward with a new initiative: the launch of Yamaha Artist Services Europe Paris, scheduled to open in January 2026. This new centre will serve as Yamaha’s European hub for piano services, complementing its facilities in Tokyo and New York.
August 24, 2025
The U.S. remains one of the world’s largest piano markets, and the single most important destination for European and Japanese factories. Yet these new tariff rules are rewriting the score, and those factories may need to rethink and innovate their sales strategies.
August 12, 2025
The piano world’s biggest name just had a jarring quarter. Yamaha has cut its full-year business forecast after piano sales plunged 21% year-on-year, a decline felt across almost every major market.
The company’s first-quarter profits fell short of expectations, with the piano segment the biggest drag, compounded by rising tariff costs.