October 8, 2009
Shawn's Piano hosts West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event

An evening of food, networking and jazz was had by Chamber of Commerce members and friends at Shawn's Piano with a special performance by renouned Connecticut jazz pianist Lee Callahan.

May 30, 2009
Shawn's Piano Hosts Music School Recitals

Shawn’s Piano was please to host a recital for high school and up students from The Hartt School and Miss Porter School. Pictured from right to left: Christine Huang, their piano teacher Sima Brodsky, Michelle Lee, Sirena Huang and Joyce Han. Click the picture to enlarge.

June 18-22, 2008
Shawn Hoar to Speak at Annual Piano Technicians Guild Convention

Shawn Hoar will speak at this year's annual PTG Convention in Aneheim, California. Covering a wide range of tools and technologies, Shawn will unveil some of the techniques that have helped him become one of the most successful piano restorers in the country. This convention is the industy's largest annual gathering of piano technicians in the world. For more information on the convention, visit the Piano Technicians Guild web site.

April 24-27, 2008
Shawn Hoar to speak at NEECSO on RESTORATION FROM A TO Z

Shawn Hoar, owner of Shawn's Piano, and one of the country's formost experts on piano restoration will speak at this year's NEECSO conference in Nashua, New Hampshire. Attendees can follow a "soup to nuts" restoration of a vintage Steinway grand as Shawn walks through the process in his rebuilding shop. Included will be a plethora of tools, technology, jigs, fixtures, and cabinet restoration. For more information on the conference, visit the Piano Technicians Guild web site.

March 4, 2008
Shawn's Piano Hosts Young Artists Piano Competition

We are delighted to be hosting the CSMTA Young Artists Piano Competition. This competition gives young, talented pianists the chance to perform in front of a select panel of judges. The repertoire is one complete Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, which includes a half hour solo program containing two additionally contrasting styles. The winners will be announced after a short reception. The Gold Medalist will be awarded $1500, a performance with I Maestri and solo recital opportunities. Performances start at 4PM and are open to the public.

October 27, 2006
ShawnsPianos.com is Relaunched

We are very pleased to announce the relaunch of our web site. We will continue to add more pages over the coming weeks. Stay tuned and visit often!