$25 ($20 senior/student)
The culmination of an intensive annual competition, Concerto Division Winners of the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival Association (SYAMFA) will perform concerti by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, and Bartók in a stellar event accompanied by Philharmonia Northwest, conducted by Julia
Tai. With generous support from Northwest Pianos, this year's piano soloists are grateful to perform on a 9 ft Fazioli F278. Audience members should prepare to be astonished by the adult level performances they will hear!
The world of piano music is having a remarkable moment. From concert halls to streaming playlists to social media feeds, the piano is more culturally visible than it has been in decades. Here's a look at the biggest trends shaping how we listen to, play, and think about piano music right now.
It's never been a better time to learn the piano. Whether you're a complete beginner, a parent considering lessons for your child, or an adult who always meant to pick it up, here are ten compelling reasons why learning piano is one of the best decisions you can make — backed by research and decades of music education evidence.
Shopping for a digital piano in 2026 can feel overwhelming. The market is flooded with options across every price point, and the technical specifications — weighted keys, polyphony, touch sensitivity, sound engines — can make it hard to know where to start. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you the key things to look for when choosing a digital piano, whether you're buying for yourself or for a child just starting out.
