Piano Stores in Warrent County, OH: Where To Buy a Piano

As a piano teacher in Warren County, OH, I often receive questions from students regarding which piano to buy, what kind of piano they need, and whether or not digital pianos can replace an acoustic instrument.

In this guide, I’ll list several local piano retailers, and provide some additional insight on the piano buying process. If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in enrollment, please get in touch!

Piano Stores and Retailers Near Warren County, OH

Hockman Piano

It’s always nice to support small businesses, and even better when you are able to get a good deal in the process. Hockman Piano specializes in tuning, restoration, and other piano work, and these businesses are always a wonderful place to call if you’re in the market for a piano. They usually have an in-progress piano at the shop that isn’t yet on the market, or they have leads on other pre-owned instruments that will be available soon.

Website: https://www.hockmanpiano.com/

Phone: (513) 683-2497

Henderson Music Company

Henderson Music Company is the Cincinnati region’s Kawai dealer, so if you would like a new Kawai grand or upright, this is the place to go. Kawai is a reliable brand that isn’t as expensive as Yamaha or Steinway, but the quality of the pianos is very high. They also have a large inventory of refurbished pianos, and you can buy a new Kawai digital piano or digital hybrid piano as well.

Website: https://hendersonmusic.com/

Phone: 513-477-2224

Willis Music Kenwood Galleria

Willis Music in Kenwood serves as the region’s Steinway gallery. From brand new Steinway grands to certified pre-owned Steinway pianos, you can try out or purchase nearly any model. They also sell Roland digital pianos, and they do have a selection of used Yamaha, Baldwin, Boston, and other pianos as well. If an heirloom piano is in the cards, or if you want to purchase a high end refurbished instrument, this is the place.

Website: https://www.steinwaycincinnati.com/

Phone: (513) 252-0445

Garrett Piano Tuning and Sales

This is a small appointment-only retailer located near Warren County. Garrett Piano tunes pianos, refurbishes used pianos, and maintains an inventory of upright (or “console”) pianos for purchase. These instruments are cost-effective and reliable — Garrett Piano restores the pianos in-house. They may also have used grand pianos in their workshop from time to time, so if you’re in the market, it may be worth a phone call.

Website: https://garrett-piano.business.site/

Phone: 513-807-5115

Should You Buy a New or Used Piano?

New grand pianos cost much more, but since they are often in service for many decades (and in some cases, over a century), they are often worth the cost. A new Yamaha grand piano may cost $20K-$30K for some models, while a Steinway will often cost $80K-$100K or more, depending on the model. Young Chang, Baldwin, Kawai, and other brands offer more competitive pricing and a high level of quality as well.

For reference, you can acquire a high quality used Yamaha grand for $10K or less, a used Steinway grand for under $30K, and a used Baldwin for $7K or less quite often. Of course, the specific model, year, and amount of restoration weighs into the cost. You can get a used upright piano that has been refurbished for as little as $2,000.

Isn’t It Cheaper To Buy on Craigslist or Facebook?

Yes it is! It’s also much riskier, and you do get what you pay for. You will see incredible deals, like $5,000 Steinway pianos, $1,000 Yamahas, and free models that you’ve never hear of before. But when you take into account the cost of moving the piano, the cost of refurishing the instrument, and the time spend without an instrument, the total cost doesn’t quite make sense every time.

It’s recommended to take a piano technician with you when you look at a used piano that you found through an online platform like Facebook marketplace. They can inspect the instrument and help you decide if it’s worth the trouble — sometimes they are, and sometimes they aren’t.

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