Happy New Year

I have a feeling that 2014 will be a great year.  I am the type of person who likes to make New Year's Resolutions and then re-evaluate the resolutions each month.  It is amazing what we can accomplish when we aspire to higher goals.  This is the year I would like to purchase a grand piano.  This has been a lifelong dream for me and now I see this goal is within reach.  My first step is to shop around and gather facts.  I have visited a few piano stores and Sioux Falls main store is Schoppert's Piano Gallery located in the Schmitt Music building near 41st and Cliff Ave.  Here are some of the pianos in the running.

1.  Kawai RX-1

 
2.  Boston (a division of Steinway) GP-156 PE or GP-163PE  
The Boston grand piano offers a larger soundboard in comparison to other pianos of the same length, due to its innovative “wide tail” design. This wider construction of the case means that a 5’ 10” Boston grand has the same soundboard area as a typical 6’ 2” grand piano, creating the power, richness, and feel of playing a much larger piano.

These piano are at Schoppert's Piano Gallery and if you are in the neighborhood, you could stop by and try out the pianos and give me your opinion.  

Also in the running is a newly restored 1914 Steinway Model M Grand Piano.  This piano is at a store located out of state.  

Of course it is always fun to dream and Steinway pushes the limits of creativity with their collection of  art case and limited edition pianos.  Here is my favorite:

The  Rhapsody!  Isn't it amazing!