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August 12, 2025
Yamaha, long considered a pillar of the global piano market, is facing a more challenging year than expected. Demand for its pianos has softened across key markets, with China’s slowdown echoing worldwide. At the same time, trade tariffs are creating additional headwinds, squeezing profitability. While other instrument lines are holding steady or even growing, they haven’t been enough to offset the downturn in the company’s flagship piano segment.
July 15, 2025
July 3, 2025
| A woman on a mission to perform in every town across the UK with her unique custom-built “piano bike” is heading for Kent.
Chloe Marie Aston, from North Devon, told the BBC she has already played in 200 towns and will bring her music to Margate on Monday.
| Palestine’s only piano tuner arrives in Galway, Ireland
Sameh As’ad has begun a month-long apprenticeship in Galway, Ireland. Ciarán and a neighbour launched a GoFundMe appeal to cover the cost of As’ad’s travel to Ireland.The campaign quickly raised €3,400 in just 24 hours.
July 1, 2025
n 2019, Riccardo’s life took an unexpected turn. A spinal cord injury left him paralyzed from the waist down, abruptly ending his ability to play the piano in the traditional way. For any pianist, the loss of pedal control would be unimaginable. For Riccardo, it was devastating.
May 12, 2025
In a decision that has sent shockwaves through the instrument-making community, Lincoln College (UK) has announced it will no longer accept new students into its highly respected Musical Instrument Craft degree programs - including piano tuning and repair - starting from the 2025–26 academic year. This move affects all four specialized disciplines taught at the Newark School of Musical Instrument Crafts: piano, violin, guitar, and woodwind. The reason cited: low application numbers.
May 15, 2025
March 14, 2025