Guests and travellers at YVR were pleasantly surprised by a wonderful performance from members of the Steinway Society of BC Young Artist Program, who participated in YVR’s “Take-Off Fridays” last week. The Steinway Grand Piano had many passers-by stopping to take in the scene, as both piano and cello came together to fill the large halls of YVR with musical...
Our Granville acoustic guitar department had a very special arrival earlier this month…the Martin CEO-7 with a stunning autumn sunburst finish. The CEO-7 draws its inspiration from the mid 30’s vintage Gibson L-00 models. It features a solid Adirondack spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, a long rectangle bridge with a drop-in bone saddle, and beautiful golden age...
After a 15 day marathon of music consisting of several hundred young participants from all across Canada, the 2015 Canadian Music Competition National Final reached its conclusion on Saturday with a celebratory gala that included performances from the year’s Grand Prize and first place winners. CMC President of the Board of the Directors Yolanda Cardinal expressed her gratitude towards the...
The Chinese Canadian Dental Society of British Columbia hosted their 27th annual dinner dance fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening was rich with entertainment, some of which was contributed by our Steinway Silver Pops. Dr. Anthony Li chaired the Gala for the 15th year, as over 350 guests enjoyed the Great Gatsby-themed affair. There was a sparkling wine...
The much anticipated Akai Advance 49-key USB midi keyboard controller has now arrived at Tom Lee Music, and they are like nothing else you’ve played before! This keyboard is excellent for those of you who are simply looking to plug it in and get down and dirty with no downtime spent learning all the processes. The amount of virtual instruments...
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre recently celebrated its ninth annual Night at the Aquarium fundraising gala. The evening featured brilliant music from Vancouver’s premier event band, Side One, and music from one of our very own Steinway grand pianos. As guests made their way into the aquarium, they were welcomed with the soft tones of Steinway music played by...
Our Granville Steinway Showroom hosted a very special event earlier last week: A Master Class with Steinway Artist Ian Parker. Members of the Steinway Society of BC Young Artist Program gathered in our showroom on the morning of Sunday June 14th, and performed a variety of performances which included pieces by Mozart, Chopin, Kuhlau, and more. Mr. Parker provided powerful...
The new Kala Brand Makala Waterman Ukuleles are now available at Tom Lee Music! Paying homage to legendary ukulele designer, Mario Maccaferri, the Waterman ukuleles are heavily inspired by the charming 1950’s plastic Maccaferri Islander ukes, with an extra bit of attention given to those who can’t stay away from the outdoors. These hip little ukes are made from high...
Mount Royal University’s Conservatory will get the keys to its new building this week when experts move more than 75 pianos to the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. Throughout the week, Extreme Piano Moving is transporting one-of-a-kind custom pianos that are valued at up to $250,000, including a new Hamburg Steinway piano that was handpicked from Germany purchased from...
The Vancouver Art Gallery recently celebrated their major summer exhibition, “Of Heaven and Earth”, which honours five hundred years of Italian paintings from Glasgow Museums, at their opening gala. The Steinway piano, rich with history itself, added a very fitting touch to the evening. A four-course dinner was prepared by celebrity chef Umberto Menghi, which was served with wine from...
Guests and travellers at YVR were pleasantly surprised by a wonderful performance from members of the Steinway Society of BC Young Artist Program, who participated in YVR’s “Take-Off Fridays” last week. The Steinway Grand Piano had many passers-by stopping to take in the scene, as both piano and cello came together to fill the large halls of YVR with musical...
Our Granville acoustic guitar department had a very special arrival earlier this month…the Martin CEO-7 with a stunning autumn sunburst finish. The CEO-7 draws its inspiration from the mid 30’s vintage Gibson L-00 models. It features a solid Adirondack spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, a long rectangle bridge with a drop-in bone saddle, and beautiful golden age...
After a 15 day marathon of music consisting of several hundred young participants from all across Canada, the 2015 Canadian Music Competition National Final reached its conclusion on Saturday with a celebratory gala that included performances from the year’s Grand Prize and first place winners. CMC President of the Board of the Directors Yolanda Cardinal expressed her gratitude towards the...
The Chinese Canadian Dental Society of British Columbia hosted their 27th annual dinner dance fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening was rich with entertainment, some of which was contributed by our Steinway Silver Pops. Dr. Anthony Li chaired the Gala for the 15th year, as over 350 guests enjoyed the Great Gatsby-themed affair. There was a sparkling wine...
The much anticipated Akai Advance 49-key USB midi keyboard controller has now arrived at Tom Lee Music, and they are like nothing else you’ve played before! This keyboard is excellent for those of you who are simply looking to plug it in and get down and dirty with no downtime spent learning all the processes. The amount of virtual instruments...
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre recently celebrated its ninth annual Night at the Aquarium fundraising gala. The evening featured brilliant music from Vancouver’s premier event band, Side One, and music from one of our very own Steinway grand pianos. As guests made their way into the aquarium, they were welcomed with the soft tones of Steinway music played by...
Our Granville Steinway Showroom hosted a very special event earlier last week: A Master Class with Steinway Artist Ian Parker. Members of the Steinway Society of BC Young Artist Program gathered in our showroom on the morning of Sunday June 14th, and performed a variety of performances which included pieces by Mozart, Chopin, Kuhlau, and more. Mr. Parker provided powerful...
The new Kala Brand Makala Waterman Ukuleles are now available at Tom Lee Music! Paying homage to legendary ukulele designer, Mario Maccaferri, the Waterman ukuleles are heavily inspired by the charming 1950’s plastic Maccaferri Islander ukes, with an extra bit of attention given to those who can’t stay away from the outdoors. These hip little ukes are made from high...
Mount Royal University’s Conservatory will get the keys to its new building this week when experts move more than 75 pianos to the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. Throughout the week, Extreme Piano Moving is transporting one-of-a-kind custom pianos that are valued at up to $250,000, including a new Hamburg Steinway piano that was handpicked from Germany purchased from...
The Vancouver Art Gallery recently celebrated their major summer exhibition, “Of Heaven and Earth”, which honours five hundred years of Italian paintings from Glasgow Museums, at their opening gala. The Steinway piano, rich with history itself, added a very fitting touch to the evening. A four-course dinner was prepared by celebrity chef Umberto Menghi, which was served with wine from...