Business Details
We have been serving Madisons music community for over five decades. We began as Farley's House of Music in 1962 and grew into the regions premier piano retailer. Our staff includes Registered Piano Technicians who specialize in rebuilding, tuning, and restoring grand and upright pianos. We operate an 11,000squarefoot showroom that features new, used, and expertly restored instruments. Our restoration workshop spans more than 3,000sqft with dedicated rooms for soundboard preparation, case finishing, and precision stringing. We are the exclusive Shigeru Kawai dealer for the Madison area, offering the full Kawai line.
Our instruments have been placed in venues from the Overture Centers Capitol Theater to historic homes in Europe. We regularly host Salon Piano Series concerts, recitals, and tours that celebrate the artistry of restored pianos. Our teaching studio delivers personalized piano, strings, jazz improv, and music theory lessons to students of all ages. We have been recognized repeatedly as a NAMM Top100 Dealer and multipleyear Best of Madison musicalinstrument store. Our commitment is to combine expert craftsmanship with attentive service so every client finds the perfect instrument and lasting satisfaction.
Our instruments have been placed in venues from the Overture Centers Capitol Theater to historic homes in Europe. We regularly host Salon Piano Series concerts, recitals, and tours that celebrate the artistry of restored pianos. Our teaching studio delivers personalized piano, strings, jazz improv, and music theory lessons to students of all ages. We have been recognized repeatedly as a NAMM Top100 Dealer and multipleyear Best of Madison musicalinstrument store. Our commitment is to combine expert craftsmanship with attentive service so every client finds the perfect instrument and lasting satisfaction.
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of piano expertise.
- Our technicians are Registered Piano Technicians.
- We are the exclusive Shigeru Kawai dealer for the region.
- Our workshop includes 3,000sqft dedicated restoration space.
- We have earned NAMM Top100 Dealer awards multiple years.
Services
Piano Sales
We offer new, used, and expertly restored grand and upright pianos for home and stage use. Our knowledgeable staff guides each customer to the instrument that matches their skill level, space, and musical goals. All instruments are prepared by our Registered Piano Technicians, ensuring optimal performance and longterm reliability.
Restoration
Our 3,000sqft restoration workshop handles complete rebuilds, soundboard preparation, case finishing, and precise stringing. We have restored pianos for clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe, including historic concert grands. Each instrument receives meticulous craftsmanship from our seasoned technicians, delivering restored tonal quality that meets professional concert standards.
Lessons
We provide private piano, strings, jazz improvisation, and music theory lessons for students of all ages. Our certified instructors tailor each lesson to individual goals, technique level, and musical interests. Students benefit from our performancefocused approach, which prepares them for recitals, competitions, and lifelong enjoyment.
Events
We host the Salon Piano Series, featuring concerts, recitals, and artist tours in our dedicated showroom. These events showcase restored instruments and provide a platform for professional musicians visiting Madison. Attendees experience highquality acoustics and intimate performances, reinforcing our role as a cultural hub.
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Reviews (4)
Nick Albright
Nov 17, 2021
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What a great place! The owner was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We got there early enough to be the only customers there and got a tour of the repair side of things, as well as some historical pianos and their predecessors. Couldn't recommend more highly!
April Kidman
Dec 25, 2020
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After looking around and talking to a few experts in the field - we knew that Farley's is respected and has a great reputation. So we went in to look at digital and used acoustic pianos. Steve was great to work with and went above and beyond to find the right piano for our family. We now have a beautiful acoustic piano in our home that we all love. Thank you Steve and Farley's!
Kay Millonzi
Oct 30, 2020
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Farleys moved my "new to me" baby grand from Madison to Milwaukee, Tad was friendly, professional and great to work with for scheduling the move. Impressive how smoothly they handled every step of the move. Highly recommend.
Mark Huth
Oct 24, 2019
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The absolute ultimate in piano sales, service, repair and restoration in the Midwest. I regularly play three pianos which have been restored and maintained by Farley's House of Pianos (including my own instrument) and the quality of their work is first class. You simply cannot find anyone better in the industry. Their sales and service staff is always kind and courteous and they know their craft. Highly, highly recommended.
