Petrof is a Czech piano manufacturer that produces both grand and upright pianos. It is currently the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in Europe, exporting to over 65 countries worldwide. The company was founded in 1864 by Antonín Petrof in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. Petrof pianos are known for their high-quality sound and craftsmanship, and are popular among students, home enthusiasts, and professional musicians alike.
On Monday, November 13th, 2023, Zusana Petrof, Petrof President & 5th Generation Petrof, visited Northwest Pianos for a piano demonstration and Q&A.
Shopping for a digital piano in 2026 can feel overwhelming. The market is flooded with options across every price point, and the technical specifications — weighted keys, polyphony, touch sensitivity, sound engines — can make it hard to know where to start. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you the key things to look for when choosing a digital piano, whether you're buying for yourself or for a child just starting out.
Learning piano used to mean booking a weekly lesson, sitting down with a teacher, and slowly working through a method book. That still works — but in 2026, an entirely new layer of learning has arrived, and it's powered by artificial intelligence.
If you have spent any time on YouTube, Spotify, or TikTok in 2026, you have almost certainly heard it: the unhurried piano chord, the soft crackle of vinyl, the gentle rain in the background, the tempo that never rushes. Lo-fi music — specifically its piano-centered variants — has become the defining sonic backdrop of concentrated work, study, and intentional rest for a generation of listeners. And it is doing something unexpected in the process: it is turning passive listeners into curious beginners.
