Up on the Wire

Have you ever watched a high wire act with your heart in your throat? Inevitably the performer reaches a point where the wire starts to move ‘uncontrollably’ under his feet and all appears lost. At the last moment he gains control of his balance, finishes the walk, and waves to the crowd triumphantly. We started a newsletter in May and […]

The Blüthner Crystal Piano

The beams of your new great room soar upward creating a living space from which dreams are made.  The east wall, made of solid glass, leaves your guests in awe of the vistas before them.  You are ready to add the custom piano made  from a new material, but where do you find such an architectural wonder? Christian Blüthner has […]

A Little Steinway Action

It is often necessary to have the action stack inside the piano redone. We have purchased an action rebuilding business specializing in solving the issues involved in Steinway piano actions. We look forward to serving those who want the finest parts and service in their Steinway rebuilds.

When a Little Means a Lot

My daughter has been involved in acting and musical theater for a number of years.  During her high school days she was involved with a particular acting company that presented  a musical at a theater located in a large Methodist church.  This particular church was, and still is, very active in the art community and has a large music program […]

Choosing a Piano Technician

You have decided it is time to start piano lessons.  You have carefully selected an instructor that fits your goals.  You have purchased the music, metronome, notebooks, pencils, and other supplies and are ready to start.  But is your piano ready?  Who do you trust to give you the service you need to maintain your piano? Here as some items […]

Our New Website

We are pleased to announce the launch of our updated website! Launched on November 25, 2018, the new site is available at https://www.campbellpianoshop.com.   New features include an updated catalog system for showing the instruments we have in our inventory, better access to social media, and condition reports to help clients analyze larger projects.  The theme, provided by Asia Themes, […]

Thank You Asia Themes

I would not be able to keep this business going were it not for a great number of people, many which are not even aware of their contributions.  One of the groups is the people at Asia Themes who created this wonderful theme that makes it possible for me to keep my website updated in looks as well as features.  […]

Practice Makes Perfect

The following article appeared on the blog https://www.key-notes.com/blog/efficient-piano-practice approximately one year ago.  However, the principles are timeless. 10 Expert Tips Everybody is under intense time pressure these days, and musicians are no exception. In reply to the many requests about efficient piano practice, here are some expert tips that can help you make the most of your practice time. Get organized. […]

Music and Prayer

Music can take many forms evoking different feelings.  What was the composer’s intent?  What tempi will render the piece true to that intent?  How do I add my interpretation without altering the composer’s thoughts?  I love to listen to all kinds of music and try to stay open to the musician’s ideas.  However, when we change the mood to fit […]