Bay Area Yamaha Piano Stores – History of Yamaha Pianos
It was in 1887 that Torakusu Yamaha first began producing pianos, for a company which he named Nippon Gakki, which translates to ‘Japan Musical Instruments’. The demand for pianos in America quickly began soaring, and by 1902, Yamaha had already produced his first Grand Piano. For the next several years, Yamaha pianos were exhibited in a number of competitions, and won numerous prizes for their craftsmanship and for their superior sound. Continue reading