A publication for the beginner or the concert performer. Each issue features scores from classical to rock and pop standards. Contains a free CD of the scores, so you can hear how they should sound. Includes music news, CD reviews, articles on piano makers and interviews with top concert pianists.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Great Magazine Comment: I really enjoy this magazine. I didn't have any of the service problems that the previous reviewed had. I ordered mine through Amazon and I get the free CD with every copy. Customer Rating: Summary: OK magazine - if you don't mind terrible customer service! Comment: I ordered this magazine from Amazon back in February 2006. The first issue finally arrived a over 3 months later. (You probably don't want to buy this subscription as a gift unless you don't mind if your friend thinks you forgot to get them anything!) When the magazine eventually arrived there was a problem with my copy so I called the Pianist magazine customer service department. After about 10 minutes of annoying muzac I spoke to a representative. They said they could not answer my question and promised to call back in 30 minutes. That was 4 weeks ago and they still have not bothered to call back.
As for the magazine content - it's quite interesting but mainly if you like concert reviews, info on piano competitions and CD reviews. There's not very much about to play piano yourself.
Finally, if you do decide to buy this magazine get it direct from the publisher. They give you a free CD of piano music that you don't get if you order your subscription from Amazon eventhough it costs the same price.
Good luck if you choose this magazine. I hope your experience is better than mine. Customer Rating: Summary: Best Piano Magazine Ever Comment: I have been a subscriber since Volume 1. It is one of the best magazines for the serious pianist or the beginer. Good articles that are relevant, excellent choise of pieces to perform, and the CD is a great help - especially with the music minus one. If you want to improve your scope of music - and add additional perfomance peices - this magazine is a must.
