Find the right Piano for you - Sound choice of piano made from sound judgement

Pianos Melbourne is the best way to describe Austral Piano World (www.pianoworld.com.au 03 9497 2616), due to its impressive range of pianos and keyboards on view in the showroom.

Since opening its doors in 1972, Austral Piano World has been successfully placing people and pianos together:

"A piano not only has to look good in the home, but it also has to sound fabulous too. It is really important that the piano has to fit the player and their expectations," says Hans Heshusius, owner of Austral Piano World, "the two grow together, so it is important to have a range of pianos to try to find the one best for you."

Age and experience has a lot to do with the end choice, Hans has many customers across all age groups and experience levels who are all looking for different things from their choice of Piano.

"I get a lot of young people who have found a love for the piano and want to move up to a decent piano, it doesn't matter what their experience level is, their sheer excitement about buying a decent piano reminds me why I love this business." Hans says.

In fact Hans has built a reputation based on being able to find the right piano to suit, including budget, which is why his customers keep coming back.

"Surprisingly, new pianos are not as expensive as most people think, we carry a wide range across a wide price range and usually have something to suit every budget. Over the years, many of my customers come back to trade up to their next piano; it's a slow process, a bit like evolution, " laughs Hans.

Austral Piano World is Victoria's only dealer for the world-renowned Bechstein pianos. Austral Piano World carries a selection of top quality pianos including Kawai, winner of the 2004 International Piano competition, Hoffman, Kohler & Campbell, Knabe, George Steck, AMEB, Tyros2, Kurzweil, Yamaha and Yamaha keyboards.

"I find a lot of families and older people who love the piano and the entertainment it brings also want to make an investment into a quality piano," Hans continues, "something that becomes cherished as an heirloom and passes down through the family."

And of course they come in all shapes and sizes, from uprights to Grand Pianos. Austral Piano World has also invested in the here and now and offers digital electronic keyboards. Hans rates them as being very good with fully weighted keys and 88 notes - a good place to start.

Hans is modest about his client list, it is wide and varied and we know it includes David Helfgott, the famous Australian concert pianist.

"David is a client and a good friend, I have known him for over 20 years." Hans states, "I have been lucky to have known him through his career, I knew him when he started out on his career and that's the great thing about this business, anyone can walk through this door; from people looking for a piano for fun to Australia's next up and coming concert pianist."

With an impressive selection, Austral Piano World can also be seen on its website www.pianoworld.com.au. Many of Hans' country or interstate clients look up and chat with Hans about their needs before planning a trip to Melbourne. Hans is not just Pianos Melbourne, but Pianos Victoria, Pianos Tasmania, Pianos Sydney Pianos NSW and of course Pianos Australia.

"Many of my country and interstate customers come to me from recommendation," says Hans, "we chat over the phone and find out what they want and then they book a time to come down and see us, make it a bit of a holiday and an occasion to visit Melbourne."

If you're in the market for a piano, go see Hans at Austral Piano World 245-247 Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Telephone 03 9497 2616

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