Just read an article about many piano based music stores closing. In 1909 364,500 were sold in the US. Compared to recently, only 30,000 pianos were sold. One reason why sales have dropped in the article:

"Computer technology has just changed everything about what kids are interested in," said Fine, who also publishes a website offering consumer information on new and used pianos. "People are interested in things that don't take much effort, so the idea of sitting and playing an hour a day to learn piano is not what kids want to do."

This is sad for the next generations to come. It's starting to appear we're headed towards an instant gratification society.

Not a good outlook for future piano teachers.

John



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