Gist Piano Center

Specialties

Gist Piano Center is The Midwest’s leading family-​owned, full-​service piano house. From piano lessons and piano music to handmade grand pianos, we’re the region’s best source for pianos, digital pianos, used pianos, baby grand pianos, player pianos, keyboards, print music, piano tuning, piano moving, piano appraisals and piano repair.

Come take a leisurely stroll through our 14,000 square foot facility. Whether you’re interested in a basic used piano, a state-​of-​the-​art multimedia instrument or a handmade Yamaha grand, we can offer you an unbeatable selection at prices you won’t find anywhere else. Guaranteed. Experience the Magic of Making Music at Gist Piano Center.

History

Established in 1971.

For over 40 years, Gist Piano Center has supported local teachers, musicians, and iconic organizations such as The University of Louisville, the Louisville Orchestra and The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

Meet the Manager

James H.

Manager

From the farmlands of Iowa, James joined the Gist staff in May of 2009. James began studying classical, jazz and piano improv from 4yrs old until he graduated from Le’Ecole De La Musica at age 18. In college, he majored in voice and music ministry. Then, in 2001, James took a job managing Simon’s Music. When West Music purchased Simon’s in 2004, James became their Certified Steinway Piano Specialist. Today, in addition to his leadership responsibilities at Gist Piano Center, James travels across the United States giving seminars on music education and piano technology and he writes the monthly «Tech Beat» column for Music Inc. Magazine.