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Guides from Paul Hewitt Music Co.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

You Inherited a Piano. Here's What to Check Before You Play It

A piano that's sat quiet for years isn't necessarily damaged, but there's a real order to checking it before you assume it's fine, or assume it's ruined.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Digital vs. Acoustic Piano for a Monroe Home: What to Weigh

The right answer depends less on preference than on your room, your climate control, and who else lives in the house.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read

The Hammond Organ and Its Tone Cabinet: Why the Pair Matters

A Hammond without its tone cabinet is only half the instrument. Here's what that second box is doing and why it matters.

September 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Upright, Console, Studio, Spinet: What the Words Actually Mean

The words on a piano's spec sheet aren't marketing, they describe real differences in height, action, and tone. Here's what each one means.

September 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Buying Your Child's First Piano: What Actually Matters

Before you worry about baby grand versus upright, get the three things right that actually decide whether your child keeps playing.