Broughton Pianos Blog

If learning to play the piano makes it on to your list of New Year’s resolutions year after year to no avail make this the year to turn those good intentions into actions. Along with getting fit ...

Elton John enjoys a level of fame that is unusual – children, teenagers, parents and grandparents have probably all heard of him, or certainly one of his songs. The journey Elton John’s piano ...

Children are known for being somewhat fickle in their tastes – and, as all parents know only too well, their interests can change at the drop of a hat. This leaves a big question when it comes to ...

As old as the piano is, it’s still one of the most popular musical instruments for a harmonious novice to choose – but which is best to learn your craft, an upright or grand piano? The grand ...

Many parents want their child to lean a musical instrument – and it is hoped that the children share that desire to learn. The piano is an excellent way to gain a foundation that will let the next ...

While a silent piano sounds a little bit like a contradiction in terms it is in reality a fantastic innovation. So what exactly is a silent piano? Silent pianos have been developed to fit that gap ...

Delicate, intricate and intense, the music Chopin wrote for the piano set him aside as one of the greatest pianists of all time. A child prodigy, Chopin was playing concerts in his Polish homeland ...

If any musician shows what can be achieved from studying a broad base of music it is Ray Charles. The very fact that he was referred to as ‘The Genius’ is testament to the huge talent of this ...

That’s right National Piano Day is upon us on 29 March. Do you know why it’s annually celebrated on this date? It’s because there are 88 keys (52 white and 36 black) on a piano and 29 March ...

Romantic music on Valentine’s Day – make the right choice OK, so the candles are lit, the wine has been poured, the coq au vin is bubbling away quite nicely. Your beloved will be knocking at the ...