Commemorating 70 Years of Pianos on Sale

Posted on May 16, 2012 in HPC Restores 1942 Ford Truck, News & Events, Piano Blog | 2 comments

We are soon celebrating 70 years of pianos in Houston, 1943-2013

Several years ago I was searching for a way to emphasize the long and rich legacy of Houston Piano Company in our promotional efforts. I considered the historic aspects of our facility–the Houston Heights location, the colorful group of lessees sharing our buildings, the close connection to the arts, metal sculptures, acting school, Women in film and Television (a national organization), Photographic Design Lab Studios, etc.–but I wanted something that just focused on our service to the piano lovers of Houston.

As I am a long term lover of Ford trucks and have owned them for many years, I began my search for a 1943 (as we were originally founded in 1943) to restore and feature on our web site and all our other promotional efforts. I was surprised to hear that there were no 1943 models due to the war, but there were a very few 1942 Ford pickup truck models manufactured. Finding one suitable for our needs would be a challenge.

See images from a year and a half ago of the truck we restored and follow the progress from start to finish!

My internet search concluded with our current specimen, rusting away in a farmer’s field in Kansas. It was taken to Indianapolis, Indiana for a year and a half for restoration work. Now it has been welcomed into the Houston Piano Company family that seems to grow each year. It will be visible in car shows, parades as well as (more…)

Piano Camps Houston – Kids Camps

Posted on May 3, 2012 in Academic & Health Benefits, News & Events, Piano Blog | 0 comments

As the ‘muggy months’ arrive, Houston parents are faced with lazy long days to fill with Summer activities for kids. For many parents, it is preferable to utilize their child’s free time constructively, at least as much as possible, rather than allowing their kids to simply be lazy. Summer programs for kids in Houston can also provide a badly needed couple hours time away from kids to run errands and chance to recharge. We believe, “there is truth to the saying that a happy parent makes for a happy kid.”(1)

We also believe that every life needs music! So what better answer to the question of how to fill the long Summer months than the ‘Way Cool’ Piano for Kids Houston Piano Co. School of Music summer programs? During the months of June and July we are running one-week kids camps that teach beginner piano in a fun, group environment. We have found that the excitement by both kids and parents alike attests to the wonderful environment for learning to play piano Houston!

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For your kid summer camp is an amazing opportunity to discover new friends and new musical ability! There is no talent or previous experience required for the ‘Way Cool’ Piano Summer Camp. The misconception that playing piano is only for ‘talented’ children has (more…)

Special Deals At Houston Piano Co. With Go Local Cards

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 in Special Offers, Videos | 0 comments

Find out about Go Local Cards and what they can do to help save you money all over Houston!

Baby Starling Gets Rescued!

Posted on Jul 2, 2011 in News & Events | 4 comments

On May 20th the owners of Houston Piano Company, Sue and Steve Merrill, brought in a baby bird that appeared to have fallen out of his nest onto the store parking lot; his eyes were still unopened and he did not have much hair/feathers on his body. The Merrills placed the bird into a paper bowl lined with paper towels. Being the extreme animal lovers that we are, we decided to rush the bird to the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center on 7007 Katy Rd. (Houston TX, 77024), courtesy of Dave Smith who is one of our sales representatives. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center gladly took the bird in and informed us that they would give us periodic updates on the bird’s condition.

After the bird was dropped off, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center determined that the bird is a baby starling. They were able to fully rehabilitate the young starling, which is now in a pre-release cage and almost ready to fly on his own!

Here at Houston Piano Company, we are devoted to our community and support any and all efforts to encourage organizations such as the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. We were tremendously impressed about how the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center took the time and the dedication to care for the displaced baby starling as well as to contact us for updates.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is in partnership with the Houston SPCA. Please visit their website at http://wrande.org/ to make a donation and/or to learn more about this organization.