Hi, Brad,
I like Ted's suggestion a good deal.
It also occurs to me that Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and Ambassador
Auditorium used to (as in 30+ years ago) make some of their practice
rooms available. Not sure about present times.
And, there are also the many practice rooms available through the Music
Center Operating Company of the Los Angeles Music Center.
Hope that some of this is helpful.
Kind regards.
Horace
On 1/13/2019 4:50 PM, Ted Rohde via Piano Technicians Guild wrote:
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> We work for a chain of piano stores here in the Midwest.?? Three of those stores have stages where they have Yamaha C7x's or similar.?? It only adds to everyone's reputation and credibility to allow an artist to use a piano as you said.?? Maybe you could approach a dealer from that perspective??? On this end, it would be readily accepted by the dealers we work with!
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> Hello respected colleagues,
> I was contacted by an accomplished concert pianist looking for a grand piano to practice on for some time during her future visit to the Los Angeles area. It made me realize how difficult it is for many performers to find good or great instruments to really put some practice time onto while they are on the road. She for example, will be in the area for about two weeks, and is preparing for upcoming performances in various cities, so I assume it is necessary for her to practice daily.
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> Most dealers do not want someone practicing on their pianos for many obvious reasons. Another colleague of mine suggested that a school or university might trade the performer some practice time on a piano in return for a mini-recital or masterclass.
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> What do you all do in these scenarios? I am open to any suggestions. I'd like to help this performer find a decent or better instrument to practice on if I can.
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> Thanks!
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We work for a chain of piano stores here in the Midwest. Three of those stores have stages where they have Yamaha C7x's or similar. It only adds to everyone's reputation and credibility to allow an artist to use a piano as you said. Maybe you could approach a dealer from that perspective? On this end, it would be readily accepted by the dealers we work with!
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Ted Rohde
Central Illinois
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