Paul Simone

In June of 2013, Sing For Hope, a non-profit organization set up 88 extravagantly decorated pianos around New York City for anybody to check out or play. The organization hired Camel Piano Moving to get these pianos to where they needed to be. In an effort to maximize efficiency, Camel brought in some of their …

Looking back, you were always the child prodigy. You have this great musical talent that usually leaves people in awe. In almost all family gatherings, you have been always there to entertain and amaze your relatives with your piano-playing prowess. Now that you’ve moved out from your parent’s house, you want to buy your own …

As mentioned in a previous blog post entitled Piano History, the piano was invented in the early 18th century by Bartolomeo Cristoforio. Since then, thousands of talented pianists and composers have been utilizing the beautiful sound of the piano to entertain the masses. This blog post, broken down by century, gives descriptions of some of …

What follows is an article which appears on the Yamaha corporate website. This article, written by Yamaha’s service manager, details the company’s position with respect to the purchase of used Japanese-made instruments. Following each of the six major points presented in the article we have responded with additional information which we believe is essential to …

The piano has a rich and interesting history. Its origins go all the way back to around 5,000 years ago. The first stuck string instruments were called hammered dulcimers. These instruments consisted of pretty much nothing but strings, a soundboard, and a stand. The soundboard for the dulcimer was generally trapezoidal and positioned on the …

Here is a link to a blog that has a list of piano facts that might surprise you. 10 Little Known Piano Facts For more information about pianos and piano culture, check out some of these links: Piano Brands Piano Movies Digital Vs. Acoustic Pianos Cool Looking Pianos 5 Factors to Consider When Buying a …

We have some pretty cool pianos here at Vienna Piano, but none of them are as extravagant as these. Check out some of these cool and unusual pianos! If those aren’t enough for you, here are a few more: More cool pianos. We may not be up to par with some of those futuristic looking, …

We think that it is important for our customers to be able to see the quality of our work first hand. That being said, this before and after blog will have a continuous stream of (you guessed it) before and after pictures of some of the jobs we do at Vienna Piano. Continue to check …

This is a link to an article about the foundry that creates the beginnings of Steinway’s quality pianos. If you’re interested in seeing where these instruments’ creation is rooted, check out this link. This foundry has been working since 1938 and creates 4000 Steinway plates a year! https://www.npr.org/2013/11/09/243988349/in-the-heat-of-the-foundry-steinway-piano-hearts-are-made

Today in the shop of Vienna Piano, we’re fixing up a couple of pianos that are in rough shape. First on the list is this Winter & Company Spinet upright. This upright has sustained substantial water damage from super-storm sandy. When it got to us, the kick board had a line on it at which …

In this video tutorial, Vienna Piano Company owner, Paul Simone explains the proper procedures associated with taking out a grand piano’s action. The piano featured in the video is an ebony satin Steinway concert grand. We hope this video is informative. If you have a question about it or anything at all about our pianos …

Our policy on sales of used Yamaha pianos is different than the rest of our inventory. 1. Most importantly, every used Yamaha we offer is guaranteed to be in A+ condition. That means the piano is in new condition throughout. We rate our pianos on 5 categories: Soundboard, strings, action, keys and cabinet. We only …

A clock will only tick if all of its gears and cogs are working as they should be. Comparably, A piano will not play properly unless all of its pieces are regulated and conditioned. A broken clock may be right twice a day, but a broken or out of tune piano is wrong on every …

Nothing reflects quality like attention to detail. Here at Vienna Piano not only do we go above and beyond to ensure that each piano is flawless, but we go above and beyond to ensure that our customers’ piano browsing experiences are flawless. First of all, we are impossible to miss. Our store is prominently displayed …

Here at Vienna Piano, we hold our pianos to a higher standard. This ebony polished Blüthner Grand is a shining example of our high standards of excellence. Originally manufactured in the 1890’s, the piano has been reconditioned and refinished to look and play just like new. The instrument has its original soundboard and ivory keys. …

This is a pristine walnut satin Kohler & Campbell upright piano.

Moving a pipe organ console out of Kirkpatrick Chapel, at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.

We have completely reconditioned this piano. It includes a 10 year warranty on all parts and labor.