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Nord wins prestigious TEC Award
Disproving the theory that less is more, the Nord Electro 3 has been presented with a leading industry award during the recent NAMM 2011 show in California. Packed full of exciting new features and...
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Roland FP7FBK Digital Piano, Epic Exquisite Extraordinary Extastable Deal !!
Roland FP7FBK Digital Piano, Epic Exquisite Extraordinary Extastable Deal !! Whilst stocks last, Portsmouth Musicroom are offering the awesome Roland FP7BK at an incredible £999, that’s a full £600 off...
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Feature-Packed Casio Keyboards now at Musicroom Portsmouth
The most recent additions to our ‘Wall of Keys’ here at Musicroom Portsmouth are two flagship keyboards from Casio – the WK6500 and WK7500. These high spec instruments offer an unrivalled selection of...
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Legendary jazz pianist George Shearing dies
Sir George Shearing, the legendary jazz pianist and composer, sadly passed away aged 91. The young George was born congenitally blind, the youngest of nine children, in 1919 Battersea. The only formal...
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Yamaha scholarship winners revealed
Known for unearthing the cream of UK musical talent, the winners of the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship Awards have been revealed. Three students have gained professional recognition...
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Lang Lang searching for young British piano talent
Young pianists in the UK have been invited to send in videos of themselves performing for the opportunity to join Lang Lang in a special performance at the Royal Festival Hall. The Chinese musician...
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Last Chance for “Take It Away” 0% Finance
Are you finding yourself short of reasons to complain about the government this week?! How about the fact that at the end of this month they are withdrawing the Arts Council support for the fantastic...
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Yamaha – Leaders in Digital Piano Technology
With a rich heritage of traditional piano manufacturing dating back to the late 19th Century and a reputation as leaders in digital music and audio technology, Yamaha is uniquely qualified to develop...
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Jody Tablot prepares for two North American debuts
As the spring music season continues at a blistering pace, it has been announced that two ballets with scores by G. Schirmer composer Jody Talbot are due to be featured in upcoming performances. Both...
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Einaudi takes inspiration from around the world
Following a successful world tour showcasing his recent album Nightbook, Ludovico Einaudi has been busy preparing a follow up record taking a fresh look at some of his classics. His phenomenal CD sales...
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Yamaha completes Elton John’s million dollar piano
As Elton John prepares to begin his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this autumn, Yamaha has announced the completion of a very special one-of-a-kind instrument. The new show, named The...
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Yamaha Clavinova Launch Event – Saturday 21st May 2011
Yamaha Clavinova Launch Event Featuring Chris Wibrew Saturday May 21st 2011 Banks Musicroom bringing you the brand new Yamaha CLP Classic grand piano experience with exciting digital piano technology...
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28/05/11 Six Pianos by Steve Reich – Scratch Performance
Musicroom Salisbury is delighted to be hosting an in-store performance of Six Pianos, composed by Steve Reich, on 28th May 2011. Sarah Collins and her friends will be here for much of the day working...
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Yamaha Silent Cellos to shine on Elton John tour
Two Yamaha Silent Cellos will travel with pop legend Elton John this year after his cellist band section selected the instruments. The SVC110 instruments were chosen by Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser,...
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Jazz dominates weekend in Swanage
The Swanage Jazz Festival has swung into the seaside town for another year, showcasing some of the most respected jazz acts and up-and-coming artists. Running from July 8th to 10th, the event saw one...
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YAMAHA at MUSICROOM PORTSMOUTH
YAMAHA at MUSICROOM PORTSMOUTH - Exciting news from Musicroom Portsmouth. We have just had an amazing refit within our Digital Piano and Keyboard Department creating a striking and tantalising...
View ArticleWant to work in the music industry? Musicroom Stratford is recruiting!
Musicroom is the UK’s leading music retailer, with 18 stores nationwide and a thriving online shop servicing musicians around the world 24/7. Our store in Stratford Upon Avon now has an outstanding...
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Musicroom Salisbury – Piano Event!
Please come and join us for our extra-special Piano Event this coming Wednesday 26th October! Guest presenter Rob Bailey will be showing the latest models and explaining why Yamaha remains a market...
View ArticleThis Day In Music – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
On this day in 1973, Elton John started an eight-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the singer’s seventh album and third US No.1. Recorded at the Château...
View ArticleDavid Lang competition calls on pianists around the world
A competition has been launched this week for pianists from all over the world to play a David Lang piece with the chance to perform it in New York. Musicians have been invited to download for free...
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‘UCAP’ with Chris Wibrew at Musicroom Portsmouth, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Dec
Up Close & Personal (UCAP) with Chris Wibrew at Musicroom Portsmouth, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Dec Friend and colleague of Musicroom Portsmouth, Yamaha’s genial Chris Wibrew will once again be...
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Is NoteStar the app keyboard players have been waiting for?
Keyboard players and pianists now need only an iPad to play their favorite songs along to real band accompaniments. As usual, technology is leading the way for hobby musicians who want to expand their...
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy composer, Alberto Iglesias, nominated for Oscar
Alberto Iglesias has been nominated for the Oscar for best soundtrack for his incredible score to 2011’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This is the Spanish director’s third nomination following The...
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British new starter becomes latest manufacturer of pianos
Cavendish Pianos will launch a selection of family-focused instruments. Britain’s boutique manufacturing industry can now add a new string to its bow. Cavendish Pianos from Wharfedale in west...
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New Bon Iver matching songbook now available at musicroom
Released in 2008, Bon Iver‘s debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, quietly inspired a loyal following of fans drawn to Justin Vernon’s hauntingly beautiful, almost ethereal voice charged with emotion and...
View ArticleTop Hat The Musical opens on the West End
Wednesday saw the gala opening night of Top Hat on the West End following the show’s critically acclaimed tour across theatres nationwide. A theatrical adaption of Irving Berlin’s 1935 RKO film musical...
View Article20 special edition black Tyros4 workstations available from Musicroom
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Tyros4 workstation, Yamaha are producing 2,500 special edition black models of the award-winning digital piano. Musicroom will be one of the few UK retailers to...
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New five year warranty on Roland digital pianos
Roland have announced that three of their top-line LX, HP and HPi families of digital piano are now covered by a five year warranty. On top of that, Musicroom, the UK’s premier authorised Roland UK...
View ArticleNew titles at musicroom
There’s a constant stream of New Titles coming into musicroom every day, so we thought it would be interesting to showcase the highlights for your perusing pleasure. This week we have everything from a...
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Rock classics for Jazz piano
Have you ever wanted to bash out The Who’s Pinball Wizard in a Modern Jazz style? Perhaps you’ve always longed to hear Joy Division reworked as a Bossa Nova with a Habanera rhythm? Check out Rock...
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