How to give your piano a new lease of life for 2023

A new year.

Out with the old and in with the new. A time when we look to make improvements, start afresh, and make positive changes.

But it’s not all about making things shiny and new – it’s about bringing the best out of what we already have too.

So, if you’re looking at your old piano and feeling underwhelmed, help is at hand. Here the team at Richard Lawson Pianos share a few quick and easy ways to give your piano a new lease of life for 2023.

Easy fixes

– Polish

We’re all attracted to shiny new things and something as simple as a good polish can really revive the look of your piano, helping to bring its casing back to life.

The market offers an array of quality piano polishes, just always take time to read the label fully and test out any products on a small inconspicuous area first.

If you don’t feel confident polishing yourself, or there’s noticeable damage or scratches to the bodywork – then it’s advisable to seek the assistance of a professional piano polisher. In many cases, they will be able to polish out the marks and restore your piano to its original glory.

– Make time for tuning

Changes in temperature, location and simply the passing of time, all have an effect on the tuning of your piano.

Keep things pitch perfect and stay on top of tuning with regular maintenance and professional piano tuning.

– Change location

Feeling a little bored? You don’t have to change your piano to mix things up – change its location!

Switching the room, or even just the sitting direction of your piano will alter the feel and recharge your excitement to play.

– Tweak the lighting

Cast your piano in its best light! Whether it’s a window spot to bask in daylight, a carefully positioned lamp or soft mood lighting, illuminating your piano can really showcase your instrument at its best and make it a stunning feature in any room.

– Buy a new stool

Are you sitting comfortably? The right stool can make or break your piano playing habits and being comfortable is essential – no one wants to end up stiff and sore from sitting at the keys.

Comfort aside, we’ll bet your stool isn’t just used for playing the piano either. Chances are it’s an additional seat when relatives call and the emergency extra seat around a busy dinner table – meaning if you’ve had it for some time, it’s likely to be looking a little worn.

Buy a new stool and it will breathe new life into the overall look of your piano setup. Opt for something a little different – such as a duet stool – and you can have fun playing with friends and family too.

– Spruce up your accessories

Refresh the look of your piano with new and improved accessories. Simple touches like a new music holder or music lamp can help to rejuvenate the look and feel.

For changes that can have an even bigger impact on performance, consider a sustain pedal, which can increase the capability and proficiency of your playing.

Work on these quick and easy pointers and not only can they help to revive the look and feel of your piano, but they can also rekindle your love of playing and inspire you to play more too.

Time for a change

Ready to make changes for 2023?

If it’s time to spruce things up, take a look at the stools and accessories we have available.

Or if your piano no longer feels like the right fit for your playing requirements – or you’re just ready to try something new – you’ll find a great range of new and pre-owned upright, grand and digital pianos for sale too.

Take a look at our stunning collections now or for further help and advice about buying a piano or piano accessories, get in touch.

One thing that never changes is the quality of our service – and we’d love to help!

Bianca Thomas

Great place to choose the right piano for your needs, offers a wide selection for both the amateur and professional! I tried out a number of pianos. My second hand yamaha arrived pristine, and was delivered with care and attention. Plays beautifully and Richard was knowledgeable and helpful in giving playing tips to an amateur such as myself!

Matt

A huge thank you to Colin & Richard @ Richard Lawson Piano’s. If you are considering buying a piano then take my advice and look no further. I was in the market to purchase a grand Piano for my 13-year-old daughter and after looking for a couple of months, indecisive which Piano to purchase, I came across Richard Lawson Piano’s. My initial call was with Richard who was extremely nice, knowledgeable, relaxed and not sales pushy. Based on that I decided to make the journey across to Amersham from Kent to visit the showroom where the selection and choice was just endless. I was welcomed by Colin who’s knowledge was incredible, he took his time without pressurising me to make a decision nor did he pressurise me to purchase anything. If you’re not 100% sure what to buy and need to look around to consider options then look no further, this is the Piano supper market. They also opened up for us especially the day before Christmas break to collect. Thank you so very much for a fantastic service. All the best Matt & Kirstie

José Eduardo Cuautle Téllez

Richard Lawson Pianos are excellent retailers for pianos. And I would absolutely recommend for anyone buying their first piano to go there, as their hospitality and professionalism is top tier. Colin was the very kind gentleman who guided me step by step into chosing a piano withing my budget and of excellent quality.

Amanda Bouskill

I purchased a Yamaha digital 825 recently. I was very impressed with the high level of service I received from ordering through to the delivery. I have also had help with help, regarding the setting up of my earphones . They are very knowledgeable, friendly, efficient people to deal with. I can recommend the service of Richard Lawson. It is excellent!

Mark Bishop

Great service from start to finish, and we’re delighted with the piano. Thank you!

James Chadd

As a non player and first time piano purchaser buying for advanced level teenage players we needed allot of guidance and support in sourcing our piano. We have had an excellent service from Colin at Richard Lawson Pianos. From our initial telephone conversation to help us understand our requirements and give clear unbiased advice to what we should be looking for (and avoid), through to our showroom visit on the following weekend. Amazing showroom and selection of Pianos to select from, we enjoyed our visit and selection process. Purchasing, finance and delivery were all seemless and highly co-ordinated making everything simple and stress free. Great service all round.

ahn jiae

I have been recommending Richard Lawson Pianos to my students for over 10 years, and every experience has been excellent. Colin was incredibly helpful from start to finish. I didn't even need to visit the showroom, as he promptly answered all my questions and matched the best price. He was also happy to hold the piano for over a month while I arranged the move of my previous piano. The delivery was almost impossible due to the access, but Colin organised everything smoothly. The delivery team worked incredibly hard and managed what seemed impossible. To make things even better, the piano technician contacted me just two days after delivery without me having to chase anyone. The piano was delivered on Friday, and I already had a message from the technician by Sunday. The level of customer service has been outstanding every time I have purchased a piano from Richard Lawson Pianos. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality piano and first-class service. Thank you so much, Colin, for all your help!

Dupinder Sagoo

I reached out to Richard Lawson to upgrade our piano for daughter - we met Colin who helped and advised us so well. We then purchased the the piano which was delivered promptly, it was such a smooth process from start to finish, and we would thoroughly recommend the team at Richard Lawson.

Raj Paramasivam

It been pleasure buying a piano at Richard Lawson Piano Ltd, where we met Colin who was friendly and patiently understanding our needs and explained technical stuff in clear manner. This helped us to choose right piano for my son’s grade exams. I can recommend Richard Lawson Piano where they have large collections to fit everyone needs. 5 stars service and can recommend

How to give your piano a new lease of life for 2023