Links

Information

Historical Keyboard Instruments (chrismaene.be)
The fortepianos of Chris Maene and his workshop are played and applauded all over the world by both professional pianists, as well as music universities, conservatories and amateur pianists.

Clinkscale database (earlypianos.org)
A research database dedicated to the worldwide cataloguing of pianos built before 1860.

Friends of Square Pianos
This is a website for anyone who owns, or would like to own, a square piano, or possibly a spinet. Or anyone who is just interested, and would like to learn a little more.

Michael Cole Square Pianos
Here you will find information about historic keyboard instruments and their makers, also about Michael Cole’s work as an instrument maker and author.

Millers Piano Gallery
QRS has been manufacturing piano rolls since 1900 and is the only manufacturer of piano rolls still in business today, with over 5,000 master recordings and 45,000 music rolls.

Online Museum – Antique Piano Shop
Our Gallery & Online Museum will give you a sense of the piano’s place in society during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through our extensive ephemera collection, photos and historical texts, we are able to share nearly 200 years of history that has been locked away in private collections for decades. Scroll through original sales catalogues, vintage advertising and trade cards for a rare glimpse into the piano & organ industry as it was over a century ago!

Player Piano Parts, Supplies, and Technical Information (player-care.com)
Dedicated to the player piano and to fulfilling the needs of every player piano and reproducing piano owner.

Piano History by Bill Kibby-Johnson
The world’s largest collection of piano history.

Piano Maker’s Corner – Piano Addict
Connect, Muse, Discover, Enjoy

Pianola Roll Paradise
Pianola Roll Australia – We offer a HUGE range of rolls 3000+ from brand new to vintage and we specialize in popular and more modern titles.

Radbon collection (fortepiano-collection.net)
Fortepianos of the golden age…

Square Piano Tech
A dedicated resource guide for the restoration enthusiast who is looking for information on restoring the 18th and early 19th century square piano!

World Piano News
The World Piano News website is, as you’ve probably guessed, all about pianos. Pianos are more than mere musical instruments, they are furniture, they are art, they are icons, they are tools, they are status, they are history.

Piano Buyer – The Definitive Piano Buying Guide
A piano is one of the most expensive purchases a household will ever make, and buying a piano can be difficult, confusing, and time-consuming. Piano Buyer is a guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Read free online. Editorially independent of any manufacturer or dealer.


Organisations

Australian Collectors of Mechanical Musical Instruments
Our aim is to share mutual interests in mechanical musical instruments. Typically, the instruments owned by many ACMMI members were made in the early 20th century, but there are many modern examples among the membership, such as the Disklavier.

Australasian Piano Tuners and Technicians Association
The APTTA is Australia’s foremost source of expertise in piano servicing, technology, knowledge and resources for both our registered members and for you and your piano. Over 300 registered and qualified piano technicians are members of the APTTA and that means by choosing one, you can be confident that the level of services, expertise and integrity are of the highest standard and are governed by the principles of the Association Committee.

GOLDEN ERA PIANO MUSEUM
Located in the heart of the beautiful City of Wellington NSW, opposite Cameron Park and the Bell river, the Golden Era Piano Museum is the only Piano museum in Australia. It’s the perfect venue to learn more about pianos and their history.

Piano Info & Resources for Teachers
Free, downloadable resources to help students discover the joy of playing the piano.


Suppliers

Brassware for Early Keyboard Instruments
Hinges, locks, hooks, bolt covers, feet etc., all cast in brass by the lost wax process

Early Keyboard Cloths
A wealth of information mainly about early English pianos and their makers. You can also buy authentic early keyboard materials from the online store.

Jahn Pianoteile
Jahn piano parts supply.

Lucy Coad
Square piano conservation and repair

Parke Piano Strings & Materials
We are specialist piano bass string manufacturers and suppliers to the piano trade throughout Australia and New Zealand of quality piano materials, tools and books, as well as services such as custom hammer boring and cutting.

Schaff Piano Supply Co.
We take pride in being the largest stocked piano supply house in the world. We are the only ALL-SERVICE company remaining in the piano industry today! Trust SCHAFF with all your duplication and replacement needs. We carry all the top brands available.


Teachers

The Academy of Music Dance Drama
Delivering Performing Arts Excellence since 2004. Based in Thirroul NSW, the Academy of Music Dance Drama has been providing performing arts excellence in the Illawarra and beyond. With in-person lessons and remote learning available, the Academy is accessible for anyone who aspires to extend themselves in a safe, fun and friendly community.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC TURRAMURRA
Level 1, 1319-1321 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW 2074.
02-9983-9460

BMS Academy
BMS Academy is Canberra’s premier music school for children and adults. Highly-trained, professional music teachers work with students to nurture learning and create joy through music. Music is an integral part of life. Everybody benefits from music education and performance – and it’s never too late to start.
p/ 02 6281-6270


Piano Removalists

Goninan’s Removals & Storage
Goninan’s Piano Removals is a family owned business handed down through three generations with over 60 years knowledge and techniques, that provides a complete piano removal service to residents and businesses throughout Sydney.
02 9545-5050

F.M. Olde Piano Removals
02 9517-3500

Extreme
extremepianoremovals@hotmail.com
13000PIANO
0425 375 731

Des Woods Piano Removals
Des Woods Piano Removals is a family owned and operated piano removal company in Sydney spanning 40+ years. We service areas such as Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Blue Mountains and can also arrange interstate delivery. Our brand new state of the art truck is fitted with the necessary equipment to assure the safe removal and delivery of your piano.
0418-209365

Blogroll

Ilja Grawert – Violin maker & Son
We are located in Brisbane/ The Gap and Whitsundays/Australia. As experts in the new making, restoration, repairs and appraisal & sales of bowed stringed instruments and their accessories, we are working together with the musician to find the perfect solution for you and your instrument, applying 40 years of professional experience as violin makers at our workbench producing highest quality outcome. Fine violins, violas, cellos & double basses in all price ranges are available all set-up with the famous ‘Ilja Grawert deluxe set-up’ to ensure best playability and sound. Bespoke instruments, special orders and set-ups are available.

Frances Wilson – pianist, writer and music lover
Established in 2010, The Cross-Eyed Pianist has become “an important voice in the piano world” (Peter Donohoe, international concert pianist) and enjoys a wide global readership with c25,000 visitors to the site per month. Regularly updated with varied content, The Cross-Eyed Pianist is now one of the UK’s leading blogs on classical music, with a special focus on pianists and the piano.

Violinist.com
Violinist.com covers the classical music industry, providing news, reviews and interviews of interest to violin performers, teachers, students, and fans.

Titanic Piano
The RMS Titanic was a ship orchestrated to be grander than any other. Feed your interest on Titanic’s music, discussion on the identity of Titanic’s band members, and the performance venues including the art case pianos on board.

David Crombie’s World Piano News
Pianos are more than mere musical instruments, they are furniture, they are art, they are icons, they are tools, they are status, they are history.

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