Remember when you were a child playing the piano after school? Even though you enjoyed filling your home with music, life happened, and soon soccer practice and homework got in the way.
Even though it’s been years since you’ve touched a key, your new home has the perfect location for a new piano. And with your children growing up quickly, an investment in a piano today can mean your children enjoy music as much as you do. And maybe you can pick out a song or two simply by memory.
Buying a new piano takes more effort than simply purchasing the first one you see. There are a few things to consider when bringing a new piano into your life.
- Try out as many pianos as you can. With all of the brands and styles of pianos out there, the first piano you see may not be the right fit for you. Also consider that the spot where you want the piano to be placed in your home, may change the way the music sounds. The acoustics of your home differ from the showroom’s, which will alter what the piano will sound like when you take it home.
- Buy the best piano that fits within your budget. A piano is as much of an investment as a car or a house, and you don’t want to trade quality for a lower cost. There are good-quality pianos in any range with all of the features that you want. You want to get the most out of your new instrument. You ultimately want to be happy with your purchase, so look to the long term when buying a piano.
- Know that you will need to care for your piano in the years to come. As mentioned previously, a piano is an investment, and you should treat it as such. Therefore, before you look for a piano, find a spot in your house that isn’t subject to direct sunlight or significant changes in temperature, all of which will affect a piano over time. When you shop for your instrument, make sure that it will be able to fit in this designated spot.
- Pianos can be used to complement your decor, or can be the centerpiece of the room. If your home is large and you have ample room, a baby grand may be the perfect choice to display. If you are short on space and will be combining your music room with another room, such as a living room, an upright in the corner may be the perfect combination. Talk about placement with your piano salesperson; they will be happy to make suggestions on the perfect piano for you.
- While pianos can be an investment that will last a lifetime, you do have options. Maybe you live in a small home now while you are starting your family. An upright piano is perfect to add to your decor and give your small kids a chance to begin lessons while they are young. In a few years when you upgrade your home and your kids are bigger, you can always upgrade to a baby grand. With so many choices – new and used – you’re sure to find the perfect selection that meets your needs now and in the future. Just ask.
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