| People wishing to give their children piano lessons | | | | used instrument later and upgrade to a newer model |
| should consider purchasing this instrument so their | | | | based on their circumstances. |
| children can practice in between lessons. That is | | | | Another thing to take into account is where the piano |
| honestly the only way a learning piano player can | | | | has been stored and for how long. A piano stored in a |
| improve their playing ability, by taking lessons and | | | | moist, damp, and unconditioned basement is certainly |
| practicing regularly. From the piano stool to the piano | | | | going to depreciate in value and quality if stored in |
| bench cushions themselves, this is not a purchase to | | | | these unsatisfactory conditions for any length of time. |
| be made in a rush. Owning a piano is an investment in | | | | A piano that is kept in a well conditioned space and |
| many ways, and people buying one need to be happy | | | | played often, or at least periodically, is going to be a |
| with their selection for years to come. | | | | much better choice than the musty mildewed one. Any |
| The first thing to consider regarding a purchase of any | | | | musical instrument that is well cared for and played |
| musical instrument is to decide if a used or new one is | | | | often is a preference. |
| the best route to take. Just like used cars, used pianos | | | | When considering the asking price of the piano, people |
| and other musical instruments can come with their | | | | also want to know if they will incur any additional costs |
| own set of problems. Used pianos might or might not | | | | after the purchase. For example, if the piano is not in |
| have been well-maintained or taken care of by the | | | | tune, it will be an added expense to hire a professional |
| previous owners. On the other hand, new pianos most | | | | tuner to restore the instrument to playable condition. |
| always cost more than previously owned ones. Music | | | | Moving a piano is not an easy task by any means, so |
| stores often offer payment options for a new piano, | | | | people also need to know if delivery and setup are |
| whereas sellers of used instruments generally require | | | | included in the price. A piano in a large room or music |
| full payment up front. | | | | store appears smaller in that location than it will when it |
| For people considering the purchase of a piano for | | | | is moved to the buyer's home. Better safe than sorry, |
| young children who may not understand the | | | | so it is very important to measure first, buy later. |
| importance of a valuable high dollar instrument, a used | | | | Purchasing a piano is a big step, and one that should |
| model typically is the best choice. Also, people often | | | | be taken slowly and following the proper guidelines. |
| purchase a piano and the child decides they no longer | | | | People considering a piano must take into account |
| want to play. A used piano is often a wise choice for | | | | several things before following through on the |
| people purchasing solely based on an instrument for | | | | purchase. |
| their children. People can always choose to sell their | | | | |