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CP179 Concert Performer 

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Design: When Joseph Pramberger began this engineering process, his family’s accumulated knowledge and his experience at Steinway and Sons, was the foundation of the design concept. Joseph was Steinway's VP of Manufacturing for 29 years and believed that building a fine piano was a process of design evolution. 

TIMELINE:

The Pramberger family’s history of piano craftsmanship dates back to the late 1700s in the Black Forest of Germany. Johann Joseph Pramberger, born in 1779, began making pianos in Vienna, Austria, the Music Center of the World. It was an era in history where every aspect of creating a piano was an art of learned skill and personal craftsmanship. In today’s modern instruments, the same core values still hold true; though the design and manufacturing technology have evolved, the inherited knowledge, experience and skilled touch of a Master Craftsman’s hands are still paramount in the creation of a fine musical instrument.

1700s
 c1700: Bartomeo Cristofori develops the first piano
 c1723: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) becomes choirmaster of Saint Thomas’s church, Leipzig, Germany
 c1750: Pramberger family immigrates to Vienna, from the Black Forest region of Germany
c 1756: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) is born in Salzburg, Austria
c1779: Joseph Johann Pramberger (1779–1834) is born in Tyrol, Austria
c1780: Nanette Stein-Streicher develops the improved Vienna action for the piano-forte
c1792: Schweighofer & Sohne piano makers established in Vienna. By 1900s was Vienna’s oldest firm
c1792: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) moves to Vienna to study under Joseph Haydn

1800s
 c1800: Joseph Johann Pramberger, after apprenticeship under Mathias Muller, partners with Michael Schweighofer
 c1810: Joseph Johann Pramberger acquires full ownership of Schweighofer & Pramberger piano shop in Vienna
 c1810: Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) is born
 c1811: Johann Pramberger, Jr. is born in Vienna, studies under his father, and eventually leads the family business
 c1814: Beethoven’s last public appearance
 c1814: Joseph Pramberger is born, studies with father and brother and becomes an independent piano builder
 c1821: Sebastian Erard patents double escapement piano-forte action
 c1821: Johann Pramberger Jr. invents a new piano stop called the Violoncellton
 c1824: Johann Pramberger Sr. patents new type of piano called a Sirenion
 c1824: Pramberger receives patents for design work on piano strings and metal soundboard
 c1827: John Broadwood patents iron hitchpin piano frame with cross bars
 c1839: Pramberger piano receives honorable mention at Vienna exhibition
 c1851: Franz Liszt, (1811–1886), composes “Transcendental Etudes”
 c1853: Steinway & Sons® piano makers established in Astoria, New York
 c1859: “Modern” overstrung scale with full iron frame patented
 c1867: Pramberger piano receives Bronze Medal at Paris exposition
 c1873: Pramberger piano receives Medal for Technical Excellence in Vienna
 c1892: Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943) composes “Prelude in C-sharp Minor”
 c1899: Scott Joplin (1868–1917) composes “Maple Leaf Rag”

1900s
 1900: Pneumatic player pianos developed
 1904: Vladimir Horowitz (1904–1989) is born
 1909: Anton Pramberger is born
 1913: Pramberger family members begin working at Steinway & Sons®, NY
 1924: George Gershwin (1898–1937) composes “Rhapsody in Blue”
 1930: Duke Ellington (1899–1974) broadcasts jazz from the Cotton Club, Harlem, NY
 1950: Anton Pramberger family immigrates to New York City. Anton begins work at Steinway & Sons®
 1958: Joseph J. Pramberger begins work at Steinway & Sons®, NY
 1975: Joseph J. Pramberger invents patented bushing for piano actions
 1987: Joseph J. Pramberger leaves Steinway & Sons® and creates Pramberger Pianos Ltd., NY

2000s
 2000: Pramberger world-class grand piano models JP-185 and JP-208 Debut
 2004: Pramberger joins the SMC family
 2005: New generation of Joseph Pramberger inspired JP Prambergers introduced to the world of premium pianos

We Do Not Currently Carry Pianos Made in China

You should be aware that the U.S. is being flooded with inexpensive pianos made in China, most with American or Germany sounding names like Wagner, Hallet & Davis, August Hoffman, Cristofori, etc.  Companies like Yamaha and Steinway are marketing some Chinese-made pianos under different brand names (Cable-Nelson and Essex). Now even Baldwin pianos are made only in China! 

Although the quality of these pianos has improved somewhat over the past few years, very few are well-rated. Due to our large sales volume our prices are competitive with Chinese-made pianos, however we do not sell any new pianos that are made in China. As manufacturing and pricing of these pianos improves, we will continue to consider representing them.

  We Support Maryland Schools

and save you money.

Jasons Music Center created The Public School Piano Loan Program in 1996.  This innovative program provides millions of dollars worth of new pianos, at no cost, to public schools in Maryland and is expanding nationwide. Currently over 100 Maryland Public Schools receive new pianos each year.  Jasons Music Center currently provides pianos to:

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Montgomery County Public Schools
• Baltimore County Public Schools
• Harford County Public Schools
• Cecil County Public Schools. 
• Archdiocese of Baltimore

These pianos are then offered to the staff, parents, students and alumni at greatly reduced prices.

Schools Appreciate Jason's Music Center

Steve Cohen and Jason's Music Center have received numerous acknowlegments from Maryland state officials, teachers, students and news papers for their "generous and extraordinary contributions" to Maryland Public School music programs.

Blue Chip Enterprise Award

Steve Cohen (l) Receives the National Chamber of Commerce Award 

Closed on Sunday

It is tempting to be open 7 days a week like everyone else but the staff at Jason’s Music Center has chosen to spend time with family and at worship services on Sundays.

Please be assured that your needs will be accommodated at any other time.

About Us:

Jasons Music Center, Inc. is Maryland’s oldest, family-owned and operated, full-line music company.  Serving the public has dominated our family's life for over 70 years, since we entered the music business in Philadelphia in 1937.  We have endured for over three generations by being committed to QUALITY in our sales presentations, QUALITY in the merchandise we offer for sale, QUALITY in our after-sales service, and QUALITY in our Music Education programs and QUALITY in our outreach efforts through the Public School Piano Loan Program.  Our reputation is outstanding, and we continue to earn it every day!

Today, Steve Cohen owns Jasons Music Center, with their home office on Ritchie Highway in Pasadena, and a warehouse outlet at BWI Airport.   Steve was “born and raised in the business,” having over 50 years of experience. Following in his father's footsteps, he adheres to the “old man's” “H.I.S.” philosophy: Honesty in dealing with our customers, Integrity in standing behind the instruments we sell, and Sincerity in keeping all of our commitments.

Currently Steve not only runs the day-to-day operation of Jasons but continues to provide consulting services to piano industry manufactuers, authors, and other piano dealerships. He also provides free consultations as an "elder statesman" on PianoWorld's Piano Forum, the largest website on the Internet dedicated to piano shoppers. 

What We Do:

Jason's Music Center is the only full service music store in Anne Arundel County. We specialize in new and pre-owned acoustic and digital pianos, electric and acoustic guitars, basses, band instruments, repairs, accessories and lessons.

• Free estimates & consultations
• Personalized service
• Award-winning educational service
• Satisfaction guarantee

More for Less...

Quite simply, Jasons offers “more for less”. While we have been in the piano business since 1937, we are diversified and also sell and service guitars, amplifiers, band instruments and PA equipment. Our band instrument division, as well as Jasons School of Music, also contribute to our business. 

Our no frills approach and low overhead allow us to provide our clients more for less, and more than meet our obligations of service and quality. 

We are a part of the local community. We are a family owned and operated store - not some large faceless corporation with multiple stores. We live in the same neighborhood as our customers and we see them in the grocery store, the mall, and at church. We want them to be absolutely pleased with their purchase, happy to see us, and telling their friends about us.