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Here at SavvyPianist.com, we give you the best info, tips, & tricks on being the best, most knowledgeable pianist you can be!

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Master Every Aspect of Piano Ownership and Playing

Whether you’re a beginner choosing your first keyboard or a seasoned player maintaining a grand piano, Savvy Pianist is your guide. We cover practical topics like moving a piano safely, simple tuning techniques, cleaning and humidity care, and finding the right accessories — all written in plain, friendly language.

“When I had nothing else, I had my mother and the piano. And you know what? They were all I needed.” – Alicia Keys

Featured Articles

Read some of our most popular articles, including the top 100 piano bar songs to know, info on what effects moving has on a piano, and finding the age of your piano.

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Top 100 Piano Bar Songs to Know

From Elton John and Billy Joel to Otis Redding and Macy Gray, this list has the best songs you need to know.

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Do Pianos Need to be Tuned after Moving?

Understand the reasons why a piano may or may not need to be tuned up after being moved.

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Guide to Finding the Age of Your Piano

Pianos can age very gracefully if treated with love and care, which can make finding the age tricky.

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Piano Topics You’ll Love

Learn all about piano ownership, self-discipline for practice, preferred piano books, and more.

Maintenance Made Simple — Clean, polish, and protect your piano like a pro.
Moving & Storage — Keep your piano safe during moves or long-term storage.
Learning Resources — Books, online lessons, and courses worth your time.
Buying Guides — Honest reviews and recommendations for pianos and accessories.
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From Our Readers

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“I was just trying to figure out if my piano needed tuning or if I was being picky. After reading your guide, I realized… yeah, it needed tuning.”
Mark L
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“Didn’t expect to spend an hour reading about humidity control, but here we are. Learned a ton.”
Jessica T
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“Your article on moving uprights should be required reading before anyone even looks at a flight of stairs.”
Evan R

Meet The Experts

Meet our certified experts in the piano world, from touring pianists, technicians, and studio experts.

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