Elementary classroom piano suggestions

[Jeannie Grassi]

Clyde,
I used to teach with studio uprights using a tall stool, rather than a
low piano bench.  At 5'3", I had no trouble seeing every toothless face
in the room.  It only takes a little bit of getting used to....in fact
when I quit teaching, it felt strange to sit at the normal height and
play a piano.  

I wouldn't compromise on the quality of the piano just for a few inches
of height.  I can't imagine *any* spinet, including an Acrosonic,
standing up to the demands of a school piano.

Jeannie

Jeannie Grassi, RPT
Associate Editor, Piano Technicians Journal
mailto:jgrassi@silverlink.net 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On
Behalf Of Clyde Hollinger
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 2:03 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Elementary classroom piano suggestions


Friends,

A local elementary school music teacher wants to buy a new classroom
piano.  I suggested a studio piano, but now I find that she wants to sit
facing the students from behind the piano and will need to be able to
look over the top of it.  I think a studio piano will be too tall for
that.

Are there any consoles made for school use?  Suggestions on what to
advise here?

Regards,
Clyde

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