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Consumer Advocate for Piano Buyers and Sellers

Our mission is to find your dream piano:
a superb musical instrument in a beautiful case,
at a discount price.
We can also help you sell your fine piano to a private buyer.

   
                 


1935 Steinway Model L
for Sale

   

Pianos are almost as unique as people.

Piano shopping is not like buying a TV or digital camera, where one can search for the very lowest price in a certain model or size.

 

Choose your piano with the help of an expert, Jane Brockman, who holds a doctorate in music from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a lifetime of piano experience.

   
The photos on this site show just a few of the marvelous instruments Dr. Jane has found or sold for PianoSearch clients.
             
                   

                   

The ca. 12,000 parts in a piano result in instruments which vary tremendously--even mass produced pianos will vary in sound quality.

Rebuilding a piano requires old-country craftsmanship which is rarely found today. Yet this workmanship determines the response and pleasure a piano will deliver. And it is crucial to investment value.

If you've been to the piano stores or seen technicians' rebuilds, you know how hard it is. And beyond a certain level of basic knowledge (see article: "How to Buy a Piano"), most people simply can't become an expert on the most complex machine in existence still made largely by hand.


   

 

 

 

 

Whether you are looking for a vintage Steinway or a Japanese upright,


Steinway Model M, 5 ft. 7 in

This is our mission:
to find the best piano for your budget, the type of music you like to play, and where you will place it in your home.
The finder's fee is paid by the seller.


 
 


Bosendorfer 225, 7 ft. 4 in.

 
 

Through word-of-mouth connections with private sellers, and an extensive database of piano technicians, rebuilders, wholesalers and importers, extraordinary pianos can be located at enormously discounted prices without the overhead costs of a store.

                               
 
     


1925 Steinway Louis XV Model M

 

Horowitz called his piano "my old friend".
You'll feel that way about your piano too.

He owned Steinway Ds.

             
                         

By having a consumer advocate, you will be sure to avoid a very costly mistake. And Dr. Brockman will teach you how to aim your ears at the many pleasures a fine piano will provide.

The best reason to take advantage of this service is knowing that you have purchased a fine instrument, and a beautiful piece of furniture at a discount price.

Besides providing many years of musical pleasure, fine pianos have historically proven to be a wise investment, retaining value and often appreciating over the years.


 
                               
 

If you have a fine piano which you would like to sell, please phone or write--it may be exactly what a client has requested.

 
 
 


Steinway Model O, 5 ft. 10 in.

 

In every case, clients saved 30-50% off the cost of buying retail.

 
And sellers are happy to know they are getting a fair price, plus their piano is going a good home.

Dr. Jane Brockman is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California, West Los Angeles branch, and former member of their board of directors. She produces a chamber music series, Music & Conversations--hope you can join us for our next concert Dec. 4th!

Feel free to call (310-876-1188) or email for references and more information.

 

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Yamaha C-7, 7 ft. 6 in.

                             
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Steinway Model B, 6 ft. 10.5 in.

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