Steve Likens, Director of Institutional Sales, has been in the piano industry for nearly 30 years and has worked closely with educators, performers, administrators, pastors, retirement communities, restaurants, hotels, cruise lines, and nightclubs to find ways to upgrade pianos in various venues. Within the last 3 years, the following non-educational institutions have chosen Steinway as their piano of choice – a decision that indicates their desire for musical excellence as well as a sound investment:
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Santa Monica Madison Project
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Performing Arts Center
For an educational institution, choosing Steinway pianos attracts the finest faculty and students, and it confirms the stature of their music program. The rich, unrivaled sound and the incomparable tone and touch of a Steinway piano inspires students to not only realize their artistic talents, but also best prepares them to compete at the highest level in the professional world.
Recently, in the L.A. area, The Colburn School, Cal-State Fullerton, Santa Monica College, Irvine Valley College, and Pasadena City College have all made the decision to invest in Steinway pianos for their academic facilities. Colleges such as USC, UCLA and UCI have also chosen Steinway and Steinway designed pianos as the cornerstone of their music education programs.
Steve, or one of his associates, can prepare an inventory analysis workbook for your institution – a tool that can be studied and utilized in presentations geared toward raising the funds needed for replacing and updating an institution’s keyboard instruments. Acquiring this assessment is often the first step in the direction that will help you overcome the perceived insurmountable financial obstacles many donors and financial supporters have and choosing Steinway can be possible within even the most demanding capital and operating budgets. To this end, the institutional sales department is available to furnish fund-raising plans and special lease options each geared specifically toward institutions, both public and private. Once a plan is in place, we have the experience to help you reach your goals.
Many colleges and universities choose to devote themselves entirely to Steinway. All-Steinway Schools, as they are termed, demonstrate an enhanced commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculties with the best equipment possible everywhere from the practice room to the recital hall. The only pianos owned by
these institutions are designed by Steinway & Sons.
You’ll note that among these prestigious All-Steinway Schools are two in the L.A. area:
Pomona College in Claremont, CA
Westmont College in Montecito, CA
The sky is the limit – schedule your institution’s inventory analysis today!
