Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Piano Store in Oakland, CA
Founded in 1978, we are a family-owned business with over four decades of experience serving the San Francisco Bay Area and global piano community. Our expertise spans selling new Yamaha and Fazioli pianos, restoring vintage Steinways, and providing comprehensive music education through thousands of students. We maintain partnerships with Callahan Piano Service for technical needs and host over 100 annual concerts featuring international artists. Our 12,000-square-foot Oakland showroom houses one of the world's most extensive piano collections, supported by climate-controlled storage and nationwide shipping capabilities. We combine architectural heritage through our historic Uptown Arts District location with modern conveniences like digital piano rentals and online lesson platforms.Our team includes professional musicians, certified technicians, and educators dedicated to preserving piano craftsmanship while adapting to contemporary needs. Through community partnerships with organizations like Living Jazz and Oakland School for the Arts, we foster musical growth across generations. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through factory authorizations from leading manufacturers and meticulous restoration processes using premium materials sourced globally. This combination of tradition, expertise, and innovation has established us as Northern California's premier piano destination for performers, educators, and collectors.
Services
Piano Sales
Music Lessons
Piano Moving
Concert Series
Practice Rooms
Piano Storage
Tuning Services
Digital Rentals
Restoration
Consignment Sales
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1978 with fourth-generation piano expertise
- Factory-authorized Yamaha and Fazioli piano dealer
- Hosts over 100 annual concerts with international artists
- Maintains climate-controlled storage for instrument preservation
- Offers music lessons from professional performing artists
What people say
Finest piano store
Integrity and expertise
Stunning showroom
Helpful staff
Amazing pianos
Services
Piano Sales
We offer new Yamaha and Fazioli pianos alongside meticulously restored vintage Steinways. Our inventory includes over 100 instruments from renowned makers like Baldwin, Bsendorfer, and Kawai. Each pre-owned piano undergoes comprehensive evaluation and restoration in our climate-controlled facility.
Music Lessons
Our resident teachers provide piano, voice, and instrumental instruction for all skill levels. Instructors include professional musicians with performance experience in classical, jazz, and contemporary genres. Lessons available in-person at our Oakland studios or through online platforms.
Piano Moving
We coordinate local delivery through Elan's Moving and national/international shipping via insured door-to-door service. Specialized equipment and trained technicians ensure safe transport for uprights, grands, and digital pianos to any global destination.
Practice Rooms
Climate-controlled practice spaces available with grand or upright pianos. Hourly rates start at $13.50 with discounts for frequent users. Six dedicated rooms accommodate rehearsals, teaching sessions, and recording projects in our Oakland facility.
Concert Series
Our Oakland showroom hosts regular concerts featuring classical and jazz artists from around the world. Events include student recitals, professional performances, and community fundraisers. The venue features optimal acoustics and access to premium performance instruments.
People
Jim Callahan
Founder & President
Founded the company in 1978 after studying architecture at UC Berkeley. Third-generation musician with deep ties to the San Francisco Symphony community. Active board member of Living Jazz and vintage car collector.
Ross Gualco
Sales
Professional musician since age 9 with experience as musical director for Bay Area shows. Combines technical knowledge of piano mechanics with sales expertise from Pro Audio Electronics background.
Kevin Parr
Manager
Oversees daily operations with prior experience in community organizing and business consulting. Focuses on maintaining customer relationships and store management while balancing family life.
Sharmila G. Lash
The Studios Manager
Manages practice facilities and concert programming since 2012. Professional vocalist with Los Angeles Master Chorale and voice instructor. Coordinates studio logistics while maintaining performance commitments.
Norman Landsberg
Former Sales Associate
Professional musician and bandleader who joined in 1998. Combined performance experience with customer service expertise. Led Latin big band Manny Moka and the Band on Fire until passing in 2023.
Questions
What types of pianos do you sell?
We offer new Yamaha and Fazioli pianos, restored vintage Steinways, and select pre-owned instruments from Baldwin, Bösendorfer, and Kawai.
Do you provide piano lessons?
Yes, our Oakland studios host private lessons for piano, voice, and instruments with professional instructors available in-person or online.
Are practice rooms available for rent?
Six climate-controlled practice rooms with grand and upright pianos available hourly, with discounts for frequent users.
How can I sell my piano?
Submit consignment requests through our website. We accept Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Bösendorfer, and other premium brands after evaluation.
Do you offer moving and storage services?
We coordinate piano moving locally and globally, with climate-controlled storage available at our Oakland facility.
Are concerts open to the public?
Yes, our Oakland showroom hosts regular concerts featuring classical and jazz artists from around the world.
