The Piano Owner’s Guide

World renowned piano technician Jason Cassel leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to provide readers with an understanding of how these amazing instruments do what they do and more. This is a multimedia experience that is both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend! -- Chip Meyer * President of Renner USA * Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, or simply a curious pianist, this book is your essential, go-to guide. With clarity, humor, and deep expertise, Jason Cassel answers all your important questions about how pianos work, how to care for them, and how to make smart decisions when buying one. From removing a pencil stuck inside the case to understanding the difference between acoustic and digital models, this book belongs on every piano owner’s shelf. -- Carmen Hall * President, Utah Music Teachers' Association; Director, Timpanogos Chamber Music Series * At last, a guide to the piano by someone who actually knows the instrument inside out! Jason Cassel writes very clearly and directly and conveys information in a very engaging and approachable style, making this very complex topic into something that any reader can understand. A must read for pianists and piano teachers. -- Fred Sturm * pianist and piano technician; former piano technician, University of New Mexico, USA * Jason Cassel follows his curiosity for the piano into every inside nook and widget, offering a clever little book that is equal parts trivia, user’s manual, and love letter to the keyboard instrument that is as ubiquitous as it is useful. -- Andrew Maxfield * composer; former composer fellow, National Collegiate Choral Organization *