Steinway Pianos
What is it that you don’t already know about Steinway? Of course this world renowned instrument has delighted thousands, if not millions of piano enthusiasts for over one hundred and sixty years. Henry Engelhard Steinway immigrated to America from Germany in the 1850’s and soon began one of the most illustrious piano building legacies ever known to the modern music world.
It’s hard to imagine today but at one time the factory was on New York’s Fifth Avenue. The factory then moved to Long Island where, after many generations, it still produces pianos today, giving proof to the value and incredible abilities of the artisans and master craftsmen that have built these instruments.
"The Tradition Continues..."
One should note that most concert stages in America, and throughout the world, are home to Steinway grands and concert grand pianos. There is a lot of history. In America during the early years of piano manufacturing, the Steinway family would bring artists from the ‘old world’ (mostly Europe), put them on a train with a Steinway piano, and they would perform in towns along the railroad routes. People would come from miles around to see these artists and these wonderful concert events.
Needless to say the name Steinway became a household word to all those that enjoyed music of that day.
Of course the tradition continues. Atlantic Music Center prides itself in being the largest rebuilder of Steinway pianos in the South East. Our own artisans and master craftsmen bring the life back to many Steinways that were originally built during the ‘Golden Age’ of piano building. From just replacing the strings to completely restoring all of the action parts and case refinishing, we do it all. We insist on complete satisfaction for our customers when buying these timeless masterpieces. We always have several models and finishes in stock and ready to play.
Even though our showroom is in central Florida, we invite you, wherever you are, to visit us. We always maintain a superb collection of these instruments in stock and offer shipping worldwide.
Brian
President
Brian Gatchell, president of Atlantic Music Center, is a classically trained concert artist and has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada with several recordings to his credit. Brian holds a Master’s Degree in piano performance and was a professor of piano at Heidelberg College for 10 years. Brian has years of experience, knowledge, and understanding of the piano industry and has been a global wholesaler/retailer of fine pianos for over 25 years.
Keith
Piano Technician
Keith served as the head of Baldwin's technical services at their home manufacturing plant in Arkansas prior to the discontinuation is U.S. production. He is an expert with many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge for our aspiring technicians.
Stoney
Piano Technician
Stoney Copelin is a master technician who has studied under techs from some of the best piano manufacturers worldwide, including Steingraeber & Sohne, Feurich, Kawai, Baldwin, and Wilh. Steinberg. He keeps our floor pianos in optimum performance.
Paul
Master Technician
With 42 years experience as a piano tuner, technician and rebuilder, Paul does outstanding work inside and outside our shop. He is also an excellent player piano installer and technician and services Piano Disc, QRS, and Disklavier customers.
Chase
Shop Technician
One of the newest members of our team, Chase comes to us with years of experience in industrial fabrication and design with special skills in CNC laser cutting. He works in our rebuilding shop performing piano regulation and technical services.
Jamie
Shop Technician
Jamie is a lifelong musician and music educator. With a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Toronto, Jamie spends the free moments between her busy composition and performance schedule in our rebuilding shop hanging piano hammers.
Yulia
Shop Technician
Yulia is a valuable asset in our shop with her friendly charm and attentive eye. She does great work assisting our piano technicians and rebuilders bring old instruments back to life and keep our new instruments at a high standard of performance.