Earlier this year (2019) Kawai released upgrades to their incredibly popular mid-level digital pianos, namely the CN27 and CN37. The CN27...

In considering options for a suitable acoustic piano there are 3 main elements to take into account. These directly define piano value...

In evaluating digital piano options, the main factors in pricing and quality are: 1. Touch. The degree to which a mechanism feels like an...

We’ve updated the website with the full range of Petrof pianos available through Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos. Under the “Pianos” page...

In summary over twenty independent reviews of the understated ES110 conclude that it boasts superior piano sound quality resulting in the...

Ian discusses Kawai digital pianos and outlines why he believes them to be well suited to pianists looking for an authentic piano...

Steinway has dominated the top end of the piano market for a long time. Recently however, the superiority of their instruments is...

In this previous post we discussed the value of good quality pianos; how musically and financially it makes sense to invest wisely in an...

The term “hybrid piano” is not yet precisely defined by the piano industry. PianoBuyer.com notes that “hybrid typically refers to digital...

We are excited to announce that Ian Burgess-Simpson Pianos (IBSP) has been appointed the first and sole distributor of Fazioli pianos in...

Congratulations on your decision to buy a piano! Investing in a piano can be one of the most pleasurable and rewarding things you can do....

When deciding between a digital and acoustic piano, there are a few things you should consider. It’s an increasingly difficult decision...

Ian would estimate that seventy percent of the pianos assessed, serviced, tuned or rebuilt in his thirty-year career are not fit for...

There have been remarkable advancements in piano technology over the past ten years, specifically in the area of crossover pianos...