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Miller Piano Specialists Receives Award

01/27/2009 -

Ross and Sylvia Miller receiving the Performer of Growth award. Award presented by Lowrey GM/VP Seijiro Imamura. Dealer Meeting held at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, January, 2009

 

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Allegro Offers Special Financing

10/08/2008 -

For a limited time Allegro Acceptance is offering special financing on all Pearl River Grand Pianos. No down payment, no payments and no interest for 6 months. What a great way to own the piano that you love now and pay for it in 6 months.  Now thru Oct 31, 2008. See us today!

 

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Millers Visit Pearl River Piano Factory

10/08/2008 -

On Sept 26 - Oct 4, 2008, Ross and Sylvia Miller along with 3 other Pearl River Piano dealers from the US visited the Pearl River Piano Factory in Guangzhou China to view and evaluate prospective new products for the upcoming year. Pearl River Piano Co is the largest maker of  pianos in the world producing not only their lines of pianos but also the Essex piano for Steinway.

 

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Ivana Petrof Visits Miller Piano

10/08/2008 -

Sept 25, 2008, Miller Piano Specialists was honored to host Ivana Petrof, 3rd generation of the famous Petrof piano builders in the Czech Republic. Ivana presented a history of the company and discussed present day activities as well. Pictured from left to right are Al Rich, president of Petrof America, Ivana Petrof, Sylvia Miller, Bob Saari, Petrof America and Ross Miller.

 

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Miley Cyrus, Star of Disney's Hannah Montana, Drops By!

05/31/2008 -

(May08) Miley Cyrus, daughter of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, and now the star herself of Disney's Hannah Montana, comes by Miller Piano to check out the digital line of pianos. There's our own Gerald on the left, so don't worry guys! Gerald is NOT her boyfriend!

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See the Latest Baldwin Piano News

04/22/2008 -

There is so much going on with Baldwin Piano that we can't post the news fast enough! Click here for the latest breaking news!

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Petrof Chooses Miller Piano for Exclusive Representation

03/15/2008 -

March 15, 2008

Petrof USA LLC announced the appointment of Miller Piano as its sole and exclusive representative for the Middle Tennessee area. Petrof has been building pianos since 1864 made in the tradition of the finest European pianos. Visit http://www.petrofpianosusa.com for more information about Petrof.

 

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Baldwin Piano Supports Nashville International Airport

04/22/2008 -

Custom Piano Finds Home in Tootsie’s Lounge
 
NASHVILLE, Tenn (April 9, 2008) – Patrons of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in the Nashville International Airport (BNA) wine, dine and mingle around a giant Leopard.  But fear not because this leopard isn’t live, rather it is a Baldwin Grand Custom piano featuring exclusive leopard print woodwork and design. 

Gifted to BNA by Baldwin Piano, a division of Nashville-based Gibson Guitar, for permanent display in Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on the non-secure side of the terminal, the Baldwin Custom Leopard Grand piano arrived at the airport on March 12th. Country singer and songwriter Deborah Allen, who has performed at the airport, played a key role in partnering with Baldwin Piano on this project. Passengers and visitors alike are showing great interest in the uniquely designed piano causing it to also become the perfect photo spot for many who wish to take home that special keepsake photo from their travels. 

The Leopard is part of Baldwin’s Custom Exotic Collection of pianos.  This particular piano features hard rock maple cabinetry, virgin wool hammers and pure ebony wood sharps.  The addition of the piano not only brings a glamorous aesthetic to Tootsie’s, but it also provides an exceptional in-house instrument for airport performers.  Baldwin Piano’s support was made specifically to the Metropolitan Airport Authority’s (MNAA) Arts at the Airport program.  Photo of piano attached for press or go to www.gibson.com/press under Baldwin Piano.

 

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Baldwin Player Grand Piano Display May Help Publix Win!

04/22/2008 -

The Baldwin Player Grand piano was selected by Publix of Fieldstone Farms, Franklin, TN, to be a part of their Valentine's Day promotion. The piano is on display and playing beautiful music until Feb 18th. This piano display is surrounded by beautiful flowers and is part of a contest for the best Valentine display among several grocery stores throughout the area.

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Miller Piano Selected to Join Baldwin Dealer Council

04/22/2008 -

Jennifer Holt of Baldwin Piano Company, a division of Gibson, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Miller Piano to Baldwin's Dealer Council due to Miller's exceptional success with Baldwin. Miller will participate in exclusive previews of new product; give input on marketing campaigns and new products; participate in discussions related to product quality, service, and dealer relations, and other events.

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IRS Tax Ruling Benefits Buyers

12/01/2005 -

IRS Tax Ruling

(partial text from IRS website) Sales Tax Deduction Option FS-2005-6, January 2005. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 gives taxpayers the option to claim state and local sales taxes instead of state and local income taxes when they itemize deductions. This option is available for the 2004 and 2005 returns only. IRS Publication 600, Optional State Sales Tax Tables, helps taxpayers determine their sales tax deduction amount in lieu of saving their receipts throughout the year. Taxpayers use their income level and number of exemptions to find the sales tax amount for their state.

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Lowrey Announces Free In-Home Quick Start Organ Program

08/01/2005 -

Are you retired? Are you looking for a hobby? How about a quick start hobby…you know, one of those that you can easily learn and learn fast!Introducing a revolutionary adult MUSIC method that’s fun and easy! And you get a FREE...that’s a FREE... Lowery Quick Start organ placed in your home for you to play for 6 weeks…at no charge to you. Just attend 6 weekly classes to learn how to play it for just 19 dollars and 95 cents…about 3 bucks a lesson…trial offer, no risk, and NO obligation, and the Lowery Quick Start organ in your home free for 6 weeks! Imagine! A free Lowrey Quick Start organ in your home for 6 weeks with approved credit. Class space is limited to just 30 people, so call today: 771-0020.

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The Millers at Pearl River in China

04/22/2008 -

Ross and Sylvia Miller from Miller Piano were invited along with a select group of Pearl River Piano dealers from the United States to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of Pearl River Pianos in Guangzhou, China, in January, 2006.

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New Music Academy at David Lipscomb Campus School

07/18/2005 -

On the Campus of Lipscomb University, David Lipscomb Campus School will begin offering private music lessons this Fall, primarily in the after school hours. Robert King, K-12 Department Chair, will be the administrator for this program.

• The school has 5 Wenger Practice Rooms in addition to 3 ensemble rooms at the main campus for use in the Academy.
• Lessons will also be offered at the Elementary Campus on Granny White Pike near Harding Place/Battery Lane.
• The search is on for potential instructors in the Nashville/Middle Tennessee area.
• The school will handle collections for the teachers, and lessons will be for a semester, offering stability for these teachers. They will be treated and compensated the same as private instructors at Lipscomb University.
• The most pressing need is for piano teachers, though voice and guitar are also strong areas of interest by the school's families. Instructors in string, percussion, and any of the band instruments are also being sought. Instructors in the Academy should have Music degrees with training in pedagogy to ensure lessons are being taught by trained professionals with a passion for musical excellence, and for inspiring students to the same.

All interested instructors should contact:

robert.king@lipscomb.edu
Robert King
David Lipscomb High School
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
Tel: 615.279.6410
Fax: 615.279.5861
Click here for David Lipscomb Campus School.

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Free Piano Educator Workshop

06/23/2005 -

Miller Piano has arranged for one of MTNA's best presenters to show you how to use cutting-edge technology as a teaching tool in playing piano. Call (615) 771-0020 to register for this one and only free 3-hour workshop with free lunch. Seminar day is Friday, July 15, 9AM to 12 Noon. Serena McKey is the owner, program director, and teacher of at The Studio in Boise, Idaho. Her innovative ideas allow over 200 students of all ages to use cutting-edge technology as a piano lesson teaching tool. Serena is a highly sought after presenter at local, regional, and national events where she shares her experiences and topics regarding pedagogy, technology, and succeeding in the business of reaching music. Topics to be covered in this session: "Getting the Most Out of Those Old Song Books," "How to Work the Group Lessons," and "Is That Technology Really for Me?" This event is sponsored by Roland and by Miller Piano.

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Nashville Piano Techs Rebuild Piano to Help Friend in Need

04/07/2005 -

NASHVILLE – Piano tuners usually create perfect pitch for their customers, but this month they are creating the perfect sales pitch. "We are the guys that service, not sell, pianos," said James Arledge, the current president of the local chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild. "But this is a special circumstance is, and we are all eager to help a friend." He explains that the guild’s immediate past president, Steve Kelly, is facing mounting medical costs after being diagnosed recently with blood cancer, and the best tuners/technicians in the business are stepping in to do what they do best: rebuild pianos with "perfect pitch" and sell them for a song.

Two pianos are being built and offered for bidding: a baby grand and an upright. Arledge explains. "We have done charity projects in the past but not quite anything that hits this close to home." The technicians will donate the proceeds from the two pianos directly to the National Foundation for Transplants, specifically to benefit Steve Kelly. "Our last piano project was able to generate $13,000 for cancer and leukemia research, and we hope this project is equally successful to help our friend."For more information about the pianos and/or to place a bid contact James Arledge at pianotuner@aol.com.

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Young Chang Piano Company; Miller Piano appointed agent

03/27/2005 -

(March 2005) Miller Piano has been appointed the Nashville metro area's exclusive sales agent to sell off all remaining bankrupt pianos from the Young Chang Piano Company. Get details by clicking here.

Note: This ad ran in March 2005. Young Chang has reorganized since then and is no longer in technical bankruptcy.

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Miller Shut Its Doors on 2004 Savings on December 31, 2004

12/26/2004 -

Miller Piano Cool Springs shut its doors December 31st at 5PM on 2004 savings. People were invited to come in to see how they could avoid paying 2005 price increases due to

• Manufacturer price hikes caused by improving economy and
• Lack of significant price increases over the last three years.
• New IRS tax break was also explained where people could buy a piano and get a tax break.

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IRS Tax Break On Purchases

11/25/2004 -

You could get a tax break from the IRS on any purchase of any piano or organ.

Sales Tax Deduction — Taxpayers who itemize deductions will have a choice of claiming a state and local tax deduction for either sales or income taxes on their 2004 and 2005 returns. The IRS will provide optional tables for use in determining the deduction amount, relieving taxpayers of the need to save receipts throughout the year. Sales taxes paid on motor vehicles and boats may be added to the table amount, but only up to the amount paid at the general sales tax rate. Taxpayers will check a box on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, to indicate whether their deduction is for sales or income taxes.

Consult your tax adviser for specific advice, but you can see the new IRS regulations and details by clicking here. See our newspaper ad here (requires the free Adobe reader to view, download here).

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Miller Receives Top Performer Award

04/22/2008 -

At the annual National Association of Music Merchants trade show held in January, 2006, Miller Piano was awarded Lowrey's Top Performer Award for the Southeast. With Lowrey Magic, class members discover the happiness and sense of satisfaction that making music can bring to one's life. Lowrey's recreational music making classes emphasize the joy and camaraderie that joining a group creates. Lowrey classes focus on enjoyable, accessible, and personally fulfilling group music classes rather than musical performance and musical competition. "We are honored to be a part of this fantastic program for Seniors," said Ross Miller of Miller Piano.

In photo from left to right: Mel Wisniewski, Lowrey Organ, Director of Sales; Sylvia Miller; Ross Miller; Satoshi Takada, Vice President and General Manager of Lowrey Organ

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Friends of Tennessee School for the Blind Comments

04/22/2008 -

Pat Galvin from the Friends of Tennessee School for the Blind comments on the Roland Digital Portable Piano which was installed recently. Read about the enjoyable experience that the Roland has brought to the school and how Miller Piano donated training and accessories to further enhance the joy of students. See the letter in its entirety by clicking here.

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Miller Awarded Dealer of the Year

04/22/2008 -

At the annual National Association of Music Merchants (NAAM) convention held in January, 2006, The Young Chang Piano Company awarded Ross and Sylvia Miller of Miller Piano the company's prestigious "Dealer of the Year." Miller commented, "This is quite an honor to be named Dealer of the Year for the entire United States. We are greatful for our relationship with Young Chang, and our customers are as equally excited to own a top performing brand known worldwide in the piano industry."

Left to Right in photo: Jeff Dunmire, Vice President of Sales, Young Chang America; Vincent Choi, Vice President of Young Chang America; Sylvia Miller; Ross Miller

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38 New Rolands delivered to Nashville Schools

11/19/2004 -

38 New Roland Digital Pianos and Roland Lab Systems were recently delivered to Overton High School and Hillsboro High School in Nashville. Teachers and students now have the most up-to-date technology now available for their piano students. The Roland Music Tutor Lab is an interactive assistant designed to strengthen music reading skills and effortlessly manage piano classes. The labs were provided by the Nashville Alliance for Public Education.

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Piano Tuners Guild Chooses Pearl River

11/18/2004 -

Kansas City, KS - The Piano Technicians Guild is the largest association of piano technicians in the world and offers a unique certification program, the Registered Piano Technician (RPT). The Pearl River piano will be used to rigorously test the technical skills required to earn the RPT designation. "We're thrilled to have this beautiful piano and to be working with Pearl River," said Barbara Cassaday, PTG Executive Director.

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Trade-In Any Musical Instrument!

11/15/2004 -

Miller Piano will take ANY musical instrument on trade, whether it works or not, and you take the trade credit off Miller Piano’s everyday discount. Gather up your piano, organ, clarinet, flute, sax, guitar, keyboard, drums, trombones, trumpets, you name it...whether it’s under the bed, in the garage, in the attic, in the closet, or in the basement. Miller Piano will pay off your trade no matter how much you owe. Limit 1 item on trade. Trade-in payoff with approved credit. If piano trade or heavy object, pickup charges apply. All sales final.

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New Pianos at Up to 50% Off Now

10/24/2004 -

Up to 50% off NEW pianos on discontinued and last year’s select models, and all are NEW pianos! Every single last year’s select new piano from 10 to 50 per cent OFF. Last year’s select new models means never to be stocked or sold again. Save hundreds, thousands on select Baldwin, Roland, Pearl River, Young Chang, Pramberger, Ellington. Legal stuff (so you know): Savings are based off MSRP where published by manufacturer. Other model savings off Miller retail. All sales final. Up to 50% off lasts through Saturday, November 13, 2004.

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Roland Music Labs Delivered to Area High Schools

10/21/2004 -

The new Roland Digital Lab System acts as an interactive software assistant to strengthen music reading skills for students. Two metro Nashville schools now have 19 Roland Digital Pianos with lab controller. Lab controller allows each student to play with headphones and allows the teacher to communicate with the entire class or with one student at a time through the use of headphones with microphones. Miller delivered new labs to Overton High School and Hillsboro High School in Nashville.

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Roland Technology Workshop for Piano Teachers

10/06/2004 -

When: Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004
Registration: 8:30 AM to 9:00AM
Workshop: 9AM to 12 Noon
Lunch: Noon til 1:00 PM

This exciting workshop, presented by clinician Brenda Dillon, will demonstrate to piano teachers, new and innovative ideas to enhance their teaching. Brenda is a dynamic teacher and attendees will find this workshop to be very helpful.

Please contact Sylvia Miller at 615-771- 0020 or 1-800-771-0787 for further information or to reserve your space. Because this is a hands-on workshop, seating is limited.

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Going Forever at Miller

09/25/2004 -

Going forever at Miller Piano…new pianos; discontinued…new pianos; last year’s models…new pianos; good-bye...new pianos. Going forever means never to be stocked or sold again. Last year’s models means never to be stocked or sold again. Discontinued means never to be stocked, available, or sold again. Save hundreds, thousands on select Baldwin, Roland, Pearl River, Young Chang, Pramberger, Ellington. Savings are based off MSRP where published by manufacturer. Other model savings off Miller retail.
Through Saturday, October 2nd.

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