Best Piano Stores in the USA for New, Used and Rental Pianos: How We Compared Them
How we chose: We looked at piano stores (or music stores with a dedicated piano department) that have a physical showroom in the United States. We compared them on selection, new and used stock, rentals, tuning and service, delivery, and warranty or trade-up terms. Every detail comes from the store's own website, checked in October 2026. Stores are grouped by region, not ranked. We don't receive payment from any store listed.
A piano can stay in your home for decades, so the store matters almost as much as the instrument. A good dealer lets you play pianos side by side, explains its warranty and delivery terms clearly, and is still around for the first tuning after the piano settles.
This guide groups US piano stores by region, based on what each store says it offers as of October 2026. It isn't a ranking, and "best" here means "worth a look for a particular need". Start with your region, then check the questions at the end before you visit. In Canada? See our guide to piano stores in Canada.
What we compared (and what we didn't)
- Selection: new acoustic, used, digital and hybrid pianos, and the brands carried
- Rentals: rent-to-own, long-term or event rentals
- Service: tuning, repair and restoration
- Delivery: local or nationwide, as the store states it
- Warranty and trade-up terms: as published by the store
We don't list prices or ratings. Prices, stock and promotions change quickly, so check current details with the store.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Faust Harrison Pianos (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, plus California and Chicago)
Stands out for restored Steinways and a wide brand mix. Its showrooms in Manhattan, White Plains, Long Island, Paramus and Fairfield carry new Yamaha, Steinway & Sons, Bösendorfer, C. Bechstein, W. Hoffmann and Fazioli pianos, along with used pianos. Its services include Steinway restoration, rentals, tuning and repair, storage and moving.
M. Steinert & Sons (Newton and Waltham, Massachusetts)
Good option in New England if you're focused on the Steinway family. It's an authorized Steinway dealer that also sells Boston and Essex (both designed by Steinway), Roland digital pianos and used pianos. The company says it has served the region since 1860 and services pianos after delivery.
Cunningham Piano (King of Prussia, PA; Cherry Hill, NJ; Delmar, DE)
Good option around Philadelphia for comparing new, used and restored pianos. It carries Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Petrof and its own Cunningham line, plus Clavinova digitals. Its site lists 10-year warranties on new pianos and 5-year warranties on used ones, and free shipping in the continental US for digital pianos (hybrid grands excluded).
Jordan Kitt's Music (Rockville, MD; Fairfax, Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA)
Good option in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area for Yamaha buyers. It carries Yamaha, Roland, Cristofori and Bösendorfer, and says its used pianos are certified and come with a warranty. It describes itself as the area's oldest continuously operating piano retailer, in business since 1912.
Southeast
Piano Distributors (Florida and Georgia)
Good option if you want many showrooms to choose from. It has stores in Clearwater, Jupiter, Naples, Orlando, Sarasota and Tampa in Florida, and Atlanta and Marietta in Georgia. It's an authorized dealer for Yamaha, Bösendorfer and Pearl River, and also sells used pianos. Its site lists a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 100% trade-up policy, plus moving, rental, tuning and storage services.
Cooper Piano (Atlanta, GA)
Good option if you want to try a piano at home before committing. Its rent-to-own option gives you six months to decide (metro Atlanta only, credit approval required, delivery charged separately). It also sells pre-owned pianos, offers tuning and repair, and advertises a lifetime trade-up.
Falcetti Pianos (Franklin, TN, near Nashville)
Good option in Middle Tennessee. The store says it has over 100 new and used pianos, including Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Schimmel and Estonia and pre-owned Steinways. It offers financing, rentals, trade-ins and a trade-up policy.
Midwest
PianoForte Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Good option for advanced players who want to try high-end instruments. The showroom carries brands from Steinway & Sons to Bösendorfer, and the building also has a concert hall and a recording studio. Faust Harrison (above) also has a Chicago showroom.
Schmitt Music (Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN)
Good option in the Twin Cities for Steinway buyers. Schmitt is a general music retailer that has served musicians since 1896 and is a Steinway & Sons Premier Dealer. It also offers lessons and repairs.
Texas and the Southwest
Houston Piano Company (Houston, TX)
Stands out for side-by-side brand comparisons. It says it displays most piano brands side by side, so you can compare them in one visit. It sells new and pre-owned pianos (including pre-owned Steinways) and offers rentals. You can apply your first six months of rental fees toward buying the piano, and the store arranges delivery, pickup and tuning for rentals.
DFW Piano Gallery (Dallas, TX)
Good option in North Texas if you want a large rental fleet. It sells new, certified pre-owned and used pianos, including certified pre-owned Steinway grands. It has over 125 pianos available to rent: short-term rentals run 1 to 30 days and long-term rentals 2 to 60 months, and up to 12 months of rent can count toward buying.
MusicMasters (Austin, TX)
Good option if you want warranty and trade-up terms spelled out. Its site lists a 5-year limited warranty on used pianos, full 10-year factory warranties on new ones, and 100% trade-up credit on both. It also offers rent-to-own, local delivery, free in-home tuning, and tuning, regulation and repair services. New brands include Seiler, Brodmann, Baldwin and Mason & Hamlin.
West and Pacific
Classic Pianos (Denver, CO)
Stands out for the size of its showroom. It has 25,000 square feet with seven galleries on two floors, including a lower-level pre-owned gallery. It carries Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Schimmel and Estonia, plus premium used Steinways, and says all its used pianos come with warranties and a lifetime trade-up policy.
Brigham Larson Pianos (Orem, UT)
Good option if you're happy to buy from out of state. Its three-story showroom has new, used, restored, upright and grand pianos, and it offers rentals. It says it regularly arranges piano pickup and delivery nationwide.
Steinway Piano Gallery Seattle (Seattle, WA)
Good option in the Pacific Northwest if you're focused on the Steinway family. It describes itself as the only Steinway-owned showroom in the Seattle area, offering new Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos, used and rebuilt pianos, and rentals.
What US piano buyers often say
These points come from buyer discussions on Piano World, r/piano and r/pianolearning:
- New piano prices are often negotiable, with exceptions. Buyers report that many dealers will discount from list price. Getting quotes from more than one dealer helps, and so does being willing to walk away. Several buyers say new Steinway pricing is much less flexible.
- Try the actual piano, not just the model. Two new pianos of the same model can sound and feel different.
- Don't feel rushed into a deposit. Some buyers advise against a "hold" deposit until you've settled on a price.
- Dealers often include delivery and the first tuning, and private sales usually don't. Stairs, upper floors and long distances can add to delivery costs, so ask up front.
- Rent-to-own works best when it's clear how much of the rent counts toward buying and whether tuning is included.
- With a private sale, have a piano technician inspect the piano before you pay. Many free or cheap pianos need costly work.
- Selling back to a dealer later usually returns much less than you paid. That matters if you expect to move or upgrade.
Questions to ask any piano store
- What does the warranty cover, for how long, and who honours it: the store or the maker?
- Is delivery included? What about stairs or a long distance?
- Is the first tuning after delivery included?
- Is there a trade-up policy, and what are its exact terms?
- For a used piano: how old is it, what work was done, and can I get that in writing?
- For rentals: how much of the rent counts toward buying, and is tuning included?
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Store owners: spotted an error? Contact us and we'll correct it. Details checked October 2026. Stores are grouped by region, not ranked, and are included only on the criteria above. No store pays to be listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to buy a piano from a store or a private seller?
A store usually costs more up front, but it often includes a warranty, delivery and a first tuning, and you can compare pianos side by side. A private sale can cost less, but you'll usually pay for an inspection, moving and tuning yourself, and there's no warranty.
Are new piano prices negotiable in the US?
Often, yes, though it varies by dealer and brand. Buyers commonly compare quotes from more than one dealer. Some brands, Steinway in particular, are reported to have much less flexible pricing.
Is rent-to-own a good way to get a piano?
It can be, especially if you're not sure you'll keep playing. Ask how much of the rent counts toward buying, for how long, and whether tuning and delivery are included.
What is a trade-up policy?
It lets you put some or all of what you paid toward a more expensive piano from the same store, within the terms the store sets. Always ask for the exact terms in writing.
Does a piano need tuning after delivery?
Usually, yes. A piano settles after a move and as it adjusts to your home. Ask the store whether the first tuning is included.
Can I buy a piano from a store in another state?
Some stores arrange delivery across the country, but long-distance moving adds cost and time. Ask who handles the move and what the warranty covers once the piano arrives.
How did The Best Piano Teachers choose the piano stores in its USA guide?
We compared piano stores, and music stores with a dedicated piano department, that have a US showroom. We looked at selection, rentals, service, delivery and warranty or trade-up terms, using each store's own website. Stores are grouped by region, not ranked, and we don't receive payment from any store listed.
Why aren't prices or ratings listed?
Prices and stock change often, and we only show figures we can verify and date. Please check current details with the store.