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Up, Up, and Away
When was the last time you saw the Pittsburgh skyline have a piano hanging in it? Well, when the new home happens to be in Mt. Washington, you do what you have to do! Dan Alberts Piano Service no longer moves pianos, but they can refer you to folks who do.
Signs of Piano Needing Regulation
What are the signs that your piano needs regulation? Visit our FAQ's page to learn this information plus many more answers to your tuning questions. Photo credit: Josh Hild via Unsplash
Kohler & Campbell Baby Grand Piano for Sale
Kohler & Campbell baby grand piano for sale.
Music Is Educational
Music teaches many scholastic subjects.
Piano Needs a Good Home
This Scottdale piano needs a good home.
Disinfecting Precautions
As Dan Alberts Piano Service has always had the utmost respect for their clients and the customer's best interest at heart, these pressing times are no different. Feel safe and secure knowing that your service will be carried out with the strictest measures of...
Do All Pianos Need Regulated?
Answers to many questions about the care and maintenance of your piano.
Dementia, Mental Health and Music
Eighty year old, Paul Harvey, exemplifies how music aids in dealing with dementia and mental health. Despite his diagnosis, Mr. Harvey is able to still compose music and play pieces from memory. In fact, the BBC Philharmonic orchestra has recently recorded one of...
How a Vertical Piano Action Works
How a piano works by the Piano Technicians Guild. Watch this video to see the different parts and their actions.
IUP Music Program
Did you know that we had such a caliber of music education programs right in our own back yard? Anyone interested in studying music should certainly consider the Indiana University of Pennsyvania.
Strong Selected for Master of Music Program at Jacobs School of Music
Benjamin Strong has been offered an assistantship with full tuition waiver at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Benjamin will be pursuing a master of music in vocal performance studying under Metropolitan Opera and international bass, Peter...
Norwin Music Department and Social Distancing
May this greeting from Norwin School District while practicing social distancing lighten your heart and bring a smile to your day.
COVID-19 Disinfection for Your Piano
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Beauty and the Beast
If you are in need of something exciting to do this weekend, come experience Beth Center Drama Club's Beauty and the Beast. Shows will be held Friday, March 13th through Sunday March 15th. 7:00 PM is the curtain call both Friday and Saturday and at 2:00 PM on Sunday....
Connellsville Middle School Presents Frozen
Save the date! Get ready for another outstanding performance. Directed by Ben Haines, Connellsville Area Middle School Presents Frozen Jr. on March 13th, 14th, and 15th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 PM. Sunday's show starts at 2:00PM. Tickets can be...
Celebration of 50 Years of Connellsville Musicals
An outstanding Celebration of 50 Years of Connellsville Musicals. Honoring Merle L. Stutzman the man who started the tradition in 1970. Also, honoring the late Mr. Henry Molinaro for his contribution and caring attitude for his students. Current director Michelle...
The Addams Family
Tis the season for school musicals and here is another you won't want to miss! Saltsburg Middle High School is presenting The Adams Family, School Edition THIS weekend, February 27, 28 and 29. All showtimes are 7:00 PM. Tickets are $7 and available at the door or in...
Don Giovanni at IUP this Weekend
Presenting! Don Giovanni, Don Juan - Mozart & Da Ponte, by Indiana University's College of Fine Arts. Located at Waller Hall Mainstage Theater, show times are as follows: February 27, 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm then once more on March 1st at 2:00 pm. You won't want to...
Piano Moving Tip
Sometimes a client will decide to move a piano from one room to another in their home. As they go through a doorway often times they bump the front key slip portion of the case going through the doorway as illustrated in this photo. The white mark is paint from the...
Connellsville Area School District – Little Mermaid
Dan Alberts Piano proudly announces Connellsville Area School District's 50th Anniversary of Musicals. Presenting The Little Mermaid, folks can come be entertained on February 27th, 28th, 29th and once again on March 1st. You won't want to miss this amazing...
Clara Shumann Memorial Recital
Clara Schumann Memorial RecitalCelebrating the 200th Birthday of "The Queen of 19th Century Pianists" Featuring Matt Baumer, pianist and lecturer - Jane Potter Baumer, mezzo-soprano Henry Wong Doe, piano Linda Jennings, cello - Casey Williams, violin Shelby Williams,...
6th Annual IMTA Monster Piano Concert
Exciting day at the IUP Music Department as Dr. Henry Wong Doe leads piano students at The IUP/Musicale 2020 Monster Piano Event.All set, ready to go! Drum roll please!
Monster Piano Concert 2016
This video was taken from Piano Monster's 2016 concert. Enjoy!
Piano Monster Concert
February 8, 20202:30 PM Cogswell Hall 121Indiana University of Pennsylvania DirectorsHenry Wong DoeandEvan EngelstadIndiana MusicaleIndiana Chapter - Pennsylvania Music Teachers Associationpresents the sixth PIANO MONSTER CONCERT The Indiana County chapter of PMTA -...
Piano Regulation
What is piano regulation and why is it important? Read DAPS' latest blog post to find out and to have many other questions answered concerning piano tuning. Your piano will love you for learning these facts!
Sticking Piano Keys
There are a number of things that can cause a key to stick. In this case, you might notice the hammer alignment. Notice that the first picture depicts very little to no clearance in relationship to the neighboring hammer. As the hammer travels towards the string the...
Happy 80th Birthday to Tina Turner
Hard to believe that Tina Turner is 80 Years old today. Happy Birthday Tina! Thank you for all of the years that your have entertained us. Wishing you the best this year can give. Photo credit: Tim Zankert via Unsplash