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First suggestion is, get a professional: Why: The smallest grand piano starts at 54 inches long (which is equivalent to a 54 inch high upright) with a weight of 5 – 600 lbs. Grand pianos can extend out to 108 inches long for a 9′ concert grand topping out at 1000-1200 lbs. Large upright pianos… Continue reading Moving a Piano

Why Moving a Piano Is No DIY Project Don’t Risk It: What Could Go Wrong A quick online search reveals all the horror stories: These titles aren’t just clickbait—they’re cautionary tales. Moving a piano isn’t like moving a couch. The instrument’s weight, shape, and fragility make it one of the most challenging items to relocate… Continue reading The Art of Moving a Piano: Why Professional Movers Make All the Difference

Introduction: The Piano’s Evolving Role in Music The piano is one of the most versatile and widely used instruments in modern music, appearing in everything from classical concert halls to funk bands and film scores. While acoustic pianos remain foundational, innovations over the past century have given rise to electric, electronic, and digital keyboards that… Continue reading The Many Types of Keyboards: Exploring Electric, Digital, and Acoustic Variants

Are you moving to a new home and worried about moving your piano? Or do you need to relocate a piano to a new location? Whatever the reason you need to relocate your prized piano, this suddenly creates a huge hassle and worry for you. Whether you are moving your piano across town or across… Continue reading Piano’s on the Move

If you have never seen the movie The Music Box with Laurel and Hardy you could probably youtube it and find this episode with them moving a piano, it is hilarious. In the film ‘The Music Box’ Laurel and Hardy take a lot of trouble carrying a piano up, seemingly endless steps, leading to a… Continue reading Piano Moving & Care, Plus Piano’s in Hollywood

Hopefully this will help you decide: A young couple asked the women’s father to help them move a piano from one place to another in her house. Her father got a couple of his friends to come along and they brought a dolly. While they were lifting the piano — a full-size vertical — it… Continue reading Think Twice about Moving a Piano Yourself

There are many reasons for hiring a professional piano moving company to move one’s piano. Here is a small note why: Pianos would not exist without quality control in all aspects of production because the instruments are too sensitive and dependent on the interaction of many parts and materials. For example, quality begins with the… Continue reading Professional Piano Movers

Caring for Your Piano After the Move After a successful piano relocation, proper aftercare is just as important as the move itself.Pianos are sensitive instruments—both mechanically and aesthetically—and taking the proper steps after a move can preserve their beauty and performance for years to come. At Keyboard Carriers, we’ve moved over 100,000 pianos across Denver… Continue reading Piano Move Aftercare: How to Clean, Protect, and Maintain Your Piano Post-Move

Why Proper Piano Storage Matters Whether you’re remodeling your home, moving across town, traveling long-term, or don’t have space for a newly inherited piano, finding the proper piano storage solution is essential. Pianos are not just heavy pieces of furniture—they are complex, sensitive musical instruments. Without proper storage care, they can suffer severe damage that… Continue reading Piano Storage Tips: How to Properly Store Your Keyboard or Grand Piano

Understanding Piano Moving Costs Hourly Rate vs. Fixed Rate Professional piano movers typically offer two pricing models: 1. Hourly Rate This often includes: 2. Fixed Rate Based on: Providing accurate, specific information upfront helps ensure you receive a reliable quote and efficient service. Why Piano Type and Size Matter Be Specific: “Standard Piano” Isn’t Enough… Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Move A Piano?