Rimmers Music supplies pianos, digital pianos, keyboards and related equipment to schools, colleges, universities, music services and other educational organisations throughout the UK.

Established in 1978, we are a family-run specialist piano and keyboard retailer with decades of experience helping educational establishments choose reliable instruments for classrooms, practice rooms, performance spaces, examination rooms and music departments.

Whether you require a single classroom keyboard, a set of instruments for group tuition, a digital piano for a practice room or an acoustic piano for performances, our experienced team can help you find the most suitable products for your requirements and budget.

Rimmers Music offers a carefully selected range of instruments from leading manufacturers, including Yamaha, Kawai and Roland.

Our range includes:

• Portable keyboards
• Digital pianos
• Stage pianos
• Keyboard workstations
• Synthesizers
• Acoustic upright pianos
• Grand pianos
• Keyboard stands and benches
• Headphones
• Pedal units
• Covers, cables and related accessories

We understand that instruments used in schools need to be dependable, straightforward to operate and suitable for regular use by different pupils. Our team can explain the differences between models and recommend appropriate options for your students, teaching environment and available space.

We aim to make purchasing pianos and keyboards for your school, music service or educational organisation as straightforward as possible.

Our specialist team can help with product selection, quotations, bulk purchases, delivery arrangements and installation requirements.

As a piano and keyboard specialist, we can provide practical advice based on factors such as:

• The age and experience of your students
• Individual or group tuition
• The number of instruments required
• Available classroom or practice-room space
• Headphone connectivity
• Portability and storage
• Built-in learning features
• Pedal and stand requirements
• Acoustic or digital piano suitability
• Delivery and installation access
• Your available budget

We welcome enquiries and orders from schools, colleges, universities, academies, music services, music hubs and other recognised educational establishments.

Orders can be placed through our website using the available payment methods. We can also accept official school purchase orders, subject to approval and confirmation.

To request a formal quotation, please contact our education team with details of the products or type of instruments you require.

Telephone: 01772 622111

Email: education@rimmersmusic.co.uk

Please include your school or organisation name, contact details, the quantity required and any relevant delivery or installation information.

Additional discounts may be available when purchasing several pianos, keyboards or accessories at the same time.

The level of discount available will depend on the products, quantities and current manufacturer terms. Please contact us before placing a larger order so that we can prepare our best possible quotation.

We can also help you compare different options where you have a fixed budget or need to equip several classrooms, practice rooms or teaching spaces.

Bespoke Keyboard and Piano Packages

We can create a package based around the specific needs of your school or music department.

A package could include:

• Keyboards or digital pianos
• Suitable stands
• Adjustable benches
• Headphones
• Sustain pedals
• Three-pedal units
• Protective covers
• Cables and adaptors
• Delivery
• Assembly or installation

Packages can be designed for individual tuition, group keyboard lessons, practice rooms, rehearsal spaces, examinations or performances.

Tell us how many students you need to accommodate, how the instruments will be used and the budget available. We will recommend a suitable combination of instruments and accessories.

Acoustic Pianos for Schools

An acoustic piano can be an excellent long-term investment for a school, particularly for performance spaces, examination rooms, rehearsal rooms and more advanced tuition.

We offer a selection of new and pre-owned upright and grand pianos, with options suitable for different room sizes and budgets.

Our team can advise you on:

• Upright and grand piano selection
• New and pre-owned instruments
• Room size and positioning
• Access and delivery requirements
• Piano benches
• Piano tuning
• Ongoing care and maintenance
• Part-exchange possibilities

Where required, we can discuss specialist piano delivery and installation arrangements before an order is confirmed.

Digital Pianos for Schools

Digital pianos are a popular choice for classrooms and practice rooms because they offer a realistic piano-playing experience while providing practical features such as headphone sockets, adjustable volume and a compact design.

Many digital pianos also include a range of additional sounds, recording functions, metronomes and connectivity options that can support teaching and independent practice.

Our team can help you compare portable digital pianos, furniture-style models and digital grand pianos to find the most suitable option for your school.

Keyboards for Classroom Teaching

Portable keyboards can provide a flexible and cost-effective solution for classroom music lessons and group tuition.

When recommending keyboards for schools, we can help you consider:

• The number and size of the keys
• Touch-sensitive key action
• Built-in sounds and accompaniment styles
• Headphone connections
• Power supply requirements
• Music rests
• Suitable keyboard stands
• Storage and portability
• USB or computer connectivity
• Compatibility with teaching software

We can also help create multi-keyboard packages containing the accessories needed to set up a practical classroom teaching environment.

Stage Pianos, Synthesizers and Workstations

We also supply stage pianos, synthesizers and keyboard workstations for school performances, music technology departments, rehearsal rooms and recording projects.

These instruments can provide a wider selection of sounds and connectivity options than a traditional digital piano or portable keyboard.

Please tell us how the instrument will be used so that we can recommend a model with the appropriate sounds, outputs, amplification connections and performance features.

Different instruments require different delivery arrangements.

Portable keyboards and smaller products may be suitable for standard delivery, while furniture-style digital pianos, upright pianos and grand pianos may require a specialist service.

Depending on the product and location, we may be able to arrange:

• Standard boxed delivery
• Delivery to your school
• Digital piano assembly
• Ground-floor installation
• Specialist acoustic piano transport
• Delivery to upper floors following an access assessment
• Removal or part exchange of an existing piano

Please provide complete access information when requesting a quotation, including steps, staircases, narrow doorways, parking restrictions and the floor on which the instrument will be located.

Acoustic pianos require regular tuning and appropriate maintenance to remain in good playing condition.

Rimmers Music can assist schools with piano tuning, servicing, repairs and restoration work. Our experienced team can also advise you when an older school piano may be more economical to replace than repair.

For digital pianos and keyboards, we can help with product support and advise on the appropriate process where an instrument develops a fault.

Your school may be able to part exchange an existing piano against a replacement instrument.

We consider acoustic and digital pianos individually based on their age, make, model, condition, location and accessibility.

Please provide photographs and as much information as possible when requesting an assessment. Any provisional valuation will be subject to confirmation of the instrument’s condition and the practical arrangements for collection.

The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme may allow eligible pupils to purchase certain musical instruments without paying VAT when the purchase is arranged through their school or local authority.

Specific conditions must be met for a purchase to qualify. The school must be involved in the transaction and the instrument must be used as part of the pupil’s musical education.

Please visit our dedicated Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme page for further information and the relevant order documentation.