Steinway Piano Gallery of
Detroit Newsletter
April 2010
Steinway Piano Gallery Hosts
Detroit/Windsor Chapter of the
Piano Technicians Guild
On April 5th Piano Technicians from the Detroit/Windsor Chapter of the PTG gathered at Steinway Piano Gallery for their monthly meeting. Hugh Gulledge, piano technician for many of Michigan's arts venues, and Tim Hoy, President of SPG, made presentations on the preparation of new Steinways and explored the fascinating aspect of tone building and development. Steinway Piano Gallery salutes the members of the PTG and thanks them for their effort in making so many pianos throughout Southeast Michigan perform to their maximum potential.
Need your piano tuned or serviced?
Call Christopher Claypoole, Head of Technical Services at SPG - 248-560-9200, email him at cclaypoole@steinwaydetroit.com or visit the
You’ll be thrilled at how much you enjoy your piano at peak tuning and regulation.
Obtain Your Free DVD:
The Making of a Steinway
Since 1853, Steinway pianos have been built to an uncompromising standard. A standard Steinway has raised again and again. Today, Steinway pianos continue to be handmade by gifted artisans who dedicate up to one full year for each one. To see this amazing process for yourself, we invite you to come in to the Steinway Piano Gallery and pick up a FREE video produced by the Travel Channel on the Making of a Steinway.
Patent of the Month
#88749
Soundboard Bridge Dowels
The secret of Steinway quality has always been twofold: Design & Materials. This month in the year 1869, C.F. Theodor Steinway designed the Soundboard Bridge Dowel, a minor part in the construction of the soundboard that has a major impact on the stability and longevity you’ve come to expect from your Steinway. The ingenious design of this dowel allows vibrations to travel uninhibited from the bridge down through the soundboard and out into your living room or to the very back of a concert hall.
Sadly, many of the pianomakers of yesterday have been replaced by piano manufacturers who prefer to cut corners on the cost of quality materials. This includes the soundboard bridge dowel, which is rarely found in its original hard rock maple design. Instead, most mass-produced pianos feature metal screws and buttons which rattle and buzz, coming loose over time and restraining your piano’s natural vibrations.
“Only my loyal Steinway piano endures. Be it beaten or caressed, its gorgeous tone remains.” – Roger Williams
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Livonia Area Piano Teachers Forum Prepares For
Monster Concert May 23 at
Costick Activities Center
What has 10,560 keys and creates a sound like no other?..... That would be 12 Grand Pianos on one stage and being played by piano students of Livonia Area Piano Teachers Association. Everyone is invited to see this spectacular setting and hear some great music by young pianists from our area. Steinway Piano Gallery is providing all of the grand pianos for this special event. Tickets are $6 for individuals and $20 for a family pack of 4.
For more info about the concert or to purchase tickets call Ellen Nixon at 734-247-7496.
Dr. Ann Chen
Each week hundreds of students take piano lessons right here at Steinway Piano Gallery. Our staff of distinguished teachers includes some of Michigan’s finest piano educators. This month we’re pleased to introduce Dr. Ann Chen. Dr. Chen is a recent graduate of Michigan State University. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Panayis Lyras. She also holds two Master of Music degrees from the University of Oregon. Dr. Chen is currently accepting students of all ages and levels.
To meet her and discover your piano potential, call 541-729-2691 or 248-560-9200. You can also email her directly at a_chen@hotmail.com.
Student Piano Rentals
Now Available
at Steinway Piano Gallery:
Starting at Just
$49.00 per Month
Did you know you can rent a new console piano at Steinway Piano Gallery for just $49.00 per month? With our new rental program, you can try a piano before buying it and 6 months of your rental payments will be credited on your future purchase.* It’s a great way to get started on a musical journey for you or your family. For more information about our new Rental Program, call Rob Schadel at 248-560-9200. *oac/some restrictions apply
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