I’m all about providing my daughter with tools to inspire creativity. She’s very similar to me in that she loves art and music. Having been trained to play classical piano since elementary school, music is and will always be a huge part of my life and I would love for it to be that way for my daughter, as well. I’ve always said that I will not force her to take lessons so I thought I would start small with a Schoenhut Toy Piano to see how she likes it.
Disclosure: I received a free piano in exchange for blog coverage. Any opinion expressed in this article is based on my experience with the product and is not influenced by compensation.
Schoenhut Piano Company – est. 1872 – is the leader in the world of toy pianos. Originally intended for children only, their pianos are award-winning, top quality, wooden, classic toys that have been passed down for generations and are also available at all major online retailers and specialty toy shops worldwide. Over the years, more and more professional artists have composed music especially for toy piano and they’ve created quite a following of unique and talented adult musicians who adore their Schoenhut toy piano. The Schoenhut piano is the first toy to be played at Carnegie Hall and a Schoenhut also made an appearance and performed on stage with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in January, 2014. Visit the www.toypianoworld.com blog for more.
My Thoughts
My (almost) three-year old is loving her pink baby grand piano from Schoenhut. She felt very intimidated sitting at mommy’s big piano and this is just right for her. The wood, keys and paint are very nice quality and I can see this little piano lasting for generations. Here’s a little video of my daughter singing her version of “Royals by Lorde” on her Schoenhut Toy Piano:
I really like that the piano is big enough for kids but small enough so that it doesn’t take up too much space in the house. I can easily tuck it away in the corner when cleaning up and my daughter can easily pull it back out to play it.
To Buy
As I previously mentioned, Schoenhut Toy Pianos can be found at online retailers and specialty toy shops worldwide. Here’s a brief list of some of the retailers.
No, I do not play any instruments
No I don't, sure wish I did though.
Only air instruments! 😉
I played the flute as a child
I have never played a musical instrument.
yes, drums (snare, bass and set) and marimba/vibes/xylophone also random percussion instruments
i use to play trumpet in school. i miss it sometimes. i want my son to play an instrument.
I played the violin and trumpet in middle school I wish I had kept it up. I hope my boys will have an interest in music.
I played drums back in high school, but havent' banged on any in years.
I played the clarinet in grade school. I was no good. 🙂
I played the clarinet when I was a kid.
My husband plays the guitar
no, i wish i did/
No not musical talent, I am taking lessons for guitar but far from able to play it.
I do not play any musical instruments.
I played sax and trombone all through highschool and dabbled in guitar in college but nothing regularly now!
No, I've never learned to play any instruments.
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I play the harmonica.
I played the clarinet and accordion as a child but I don't play any more.
I played the piano for 8 years, but that's all I can play!
I don't play any instruments.
wish i did
What a cool toy, would love for my son!
this is so cool!!!
Once upon a time, I played the flute, but nothing seriously now. I just like to play for fun with my daughter!
I play the piano! My dad taught me when I was little…and still love to play today!
I took a piano class in high school, but I struggled with learning to read music, so I did not stick with it. My husband, however, is very musically inclined and plays many instruments and would love for our children to learn piano.
I took piano lessons for years, but stopped in junior high. Still can't resist playing whenever I see an open keyboard!
I do not play any instruments but my husband played drums, guitar, and keyboard. My kids (ages 3 and 1) love music!
I used to play the flute, I'm not very good anymore.
I know how to play the clarinet & flute. I haven't played in years though.