Bravissimo Partners
Bondy Piano
529 West 42nd Street
(212) 279-6683
www.bondypiano.com
Bravissimo students and teachers receive regular tunings for $95 ($45 off Bondy's normal rate). Special pitch manipulations may incur more fees. Other technical work is offered at a discount. Bravissimo students and teachers receive a $100 discount on the sale and installation of Dampp-Chaser Humidity Control Systems (normally $575-$775). Additionally, the staff will show special consideration on the sale of a Yamaha or Kawai piano.
Faust Harrison Pianos
Mid-Town Manhattan Showroom: 205 West 58th Street
1-800-723-1570 or (212) 489-3600
www.faustharrisonpianos.com
This “Piano Row” showroom features fine instruments by Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, and Estonia. Bravissimo clients receive $500 off of a piano purchase (or 5% off if the piano costs less than $10,000). Please let us know ahead of time if you plan to drop in so that we can tell the staff to approve you for the discount (call us at 646-395-0123 or email info@bravissimomusic.com).
Guitar Center
25 West 14th Street
(212) 463-7500
www.guitarcenter.com
Guitar center is an excellent source for guitars, keyboards, and drums. Bravissimo clients will receive 5% off of the digital Yamaha P-85 keyboard, which is a suitable alternative for those not able to purchase a piano. Clients must ask for Carol Porter in keyboard sales. If she is not available, they should ask for Judd Goldrich, and mention that they are enrolled with Bravissimo.
Strings and Other Things
1995 Broadway, Floor 6, between 67th and 68th Streets
(212) 362-0857
www.stringsandotherthings.com
Strings and Other Things is a stringed-instrument rental shop. Bravissimo students receive $3/month off rental costs and $50 off the deposit for a 10-month rental. Fees are due up front, but refunds are available for unused months if the instrument is returned early. Instruments may be exchanged at any time. We recommend calling in advance so that your instrument will be waiting for you when you visit. Bring a copy of your enrollment form or another Bravissimo item as proof that you are affiliated with us.