A guide to hiring a piano for your event in 2022

A guide to hiring a piano for your event in 2022

At Markson Pianos, we are often asked if we provide a piano event hire service and the answer is: ‘Yes!’ We have noticed a growing demand for grand, baby grand and upright pianos required on a short-term basis for use at a range of events – something we’re happy to...
Best Steingraeber pianos

Best Steingraeber pianos

Since 1852, Steingraeber has produced pianos in very limited numbers from their factory in Bayreuth, Germany and as such, are seen as the piano world’s best-kept secret. The exclusivity of Steingraeber has caught the eye of many artists and musicians throughout...
Best Petrof Pianos

Best Petrof Pianos

Founded in 1864, Petrof remains the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in Europe, trading across five continents and exporting to over 65 countries globally. Renowned for their warm, rich, rounded and romantic tone, each Petrof piano is solidly...
Best Grotrian Steinweg pianos

Best Grotrian Steinweg pianos

Grotrian Steinweg was founded in Germany in 1858, and since that time, the company has become one of the most dominant names in the piano world. One of the founders, Wilhelm Grotrian, is quoted as saying to his sons, “Lads, build good pianos, and the rest will...
Is it illegal to sell a piano with ivory keys?

Is it illegal to sell a piano with ivory keys?

In 2017, the British Government announced their plans to ban the import, export and dealing of items containing elephant ivory in the UK. The ban is due to come into effect in early 2022 after being pushed back to fix technical details, but many musicians have been...
How to quickly sell a piano

How to quickly sell a piano

Want to know how to sell a piano fast? Whether you are moving home, having a clear-out or wanting to upgrade, when it comes to quickly selling a piano, it can be challenging to know where to start. In this piece, we will be talking you through the steps to preparing...