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Music Education Music education is a vital aspect of our society, and Popplers Music has been at the forefront of supporting this endeavor for decades! As a reputable music store, we take pride in our extensive selection of print music, digital downloads, and our close collaborations with various music educators. From piano teachers and band … Continued

Popplers Music Piano Department When it comes to creating beautiful music, having a high-quality instrument is crucial to your success at any level. While new pianos can come with a price tag, there is an alternative… used pianos. We specialize in carrying the full line of Yamaha pianos but we also carry used quality pianos … Continued

Are you in the market for a new Yamaha piano? Now is the perfect time to make your purchase at Popplers Music! From May 1st through July 4th, we’re offering 0% financing for 18 months and rebates on new Yamaha piano models. Whether you’re a seasoned pianist or just starting out, Yamaha pianos are renowned … Continued

The Yamaha CLP Clavinova line is a series of digital pianos that are designed to provide an authentic playing experience that closely replicates that of an acoustic piano. This line of pianos features a range of models, each with its own features and capabilities. In this article, we will compare each model of the Yamaha … Continued

Popplers Music is a name that has been synonymous with quality musical instruments and quality customer service for over 100 years. As a premier dealer of Yamaha pianos, including the highly sought-after Clavinova line, Popplers Music has established itself as the go-to destination for anyone looking to purchase a high-quality digital piano online. Knowledgeable Service … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music, my name is Josh, let’s talk pianos! Yamaha is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and quality. The Yamaha CF4 Premium Grand Piano with a Disklavier Package is the perfect embodiment of all these values. This exquisite piano combines the exceptional sound and performance of Yamaha’s flagship CF series with … Continued

Popplers Music is proud to be the full-line Yamaha piano dealer for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Minnesota! With over 100 years of experience in the music industry, Popplers Music is a trusted name in the region. Our commitment to providing the best quality instruments and exceptional customer service has made us the go-to … Continued

When it comes to learning to play the piano, the instrument you choose to play on can make all the difference. Yamaha acoustic and digital pianos are among the most highly recommended by educators and piano teachers, and for good reason. First and foremost, Yamaha pianos are renowned for their quality and consistency. The company … Continued

Are you in the market for a high-quality digital piano? Popplers Music the go-to in-person and online destination for Yamaha Clavinova pianos for anyone in the Fargo, North Dakota area! Over 113 Years of Service to our region! Popplers Music has served our region’s music needs for over 113 years. We have piano experts on … Continued

Popplers Music is proud to be the full-line Yamaha piano dealer for Fargo, North Dakota. With over 100 years of experience in the music industry, Popplers Music has become a trusted name in the region. Our commitment to providing the best quality instruments and exceptional customer service has made us the go-to destination for music … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. For over 100 years, Yamaha has crafted the grand pianos fit for the most prestigious concert halls. Yamaha Arius series recreates the touch and the sound of Yamaha’s iconic grand pianos to fit your home and your life. The Arius series is known for … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s U3 52” upright. The U series is the most popular upright acoustic piano series in the entire world over the last 50 years. Let’s take a look at what makes Yamaha’s U3 and U … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s U1 trans-acoustic upright piano. The U1 is Yamaha’s flagship acoustic upright piano. It’s one of the most popular pianos in the world. The U1 is excellently designed by Yamaha. The U1 trans-acoustic is … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s S6X grand piano. The SX series are made with modern 21st century engineering and design. From 1990 to 2010, Yamaha went through a research and development process with the goal of making the … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s P-515 portable digital piano. This is the top of the line of the P series with its younger siblings being the P-125 and P-45. Let’s take a look at what makes the P-515 so … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be looking at the Yamaha P-125 keyboard. The P-125 is part of Yamaha’s portable keyboard series. The P-125 has Yamaha’s graded hammer standard keyboard action. The sound sampling is from Yamaha’s CF sound engine. In summary, the P-125 has … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s P-45 entry-level keyboard. The P-45 is Yamaha’s most entry level digital piano with all 88 keys and a weighted action. Let’s take a look at what makes this piano so special. The P-45 offers … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be taking a look at the Yamaha P-45 portable keyboard. The P-45 is Yamaha’s entry level keyboard with all 88 keys and a weighted action. The weighted action is important because the keys are a little bit heavier on … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be talking about the Yamaha P-22 acoustic upright piano. The Yamaha P-22 acoustic piano falls in the middle range of Yamaha’s acoustic piano lineup. The B series, which I cover in other videos, leans into the P-22 series with … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be looking at the Yamaha NU1X Avant Hybrid piano. The NU1X is the only upright Avant Hybrid in the Avant Hybrid series. This piano is a completely digital piano but has the action out of Yamaha’s flagship U1 acoustic … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s N3X Avant grand hybrid piano. N3X boasts an action out of one of Yamaha’s baby grand pianos. The speakers on this piano are placed in such where the actual resonance happens in a baby … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be looking at the Yamaha N1X hybrid piano. This piano is considered a hybrid because it is completely a digital piano. However, Yamaha’s 5’ baby grand action has been taken and put in the key bed of this piano. … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be taking a look at Yamaha’s GC2 5’8 baby grand piano. The 5’8 cabinet can also be ordered with Yamaha’s CX series. You can get a CX2 5’8 baby grand piano. When jumping up to the CX series, what … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be looking at the Yamaha GC1 baby grand piano. The GC1 boasts a 5’3 cabinet and falls in the middle of Yamaha’s baby grand lineup. The GC series pianos may be small but they have a powerful resonance and … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be talking about Yamaha’s GB1K 5’ baby grand piano and the GC1 5’3 baby grand piano. The GB1K and GC1 are Yamaha’s most entry-level baby grand piano models. In this video, I will give you a brief overview of … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to be talking about Yamaha’s GB1K 5’ baby grand piano. With the GB1K, Yamaha set out to make the most affordable baby grand piano possible while still maintaining qualities of their higher end baby grand and grand pianos. Let’s take … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we are going to talk about Yamaha’s modern-day player piano, which is called the Disklavier. There are a few aspects of the Disklavier to be aware of so we are going to break down the different Disklavier models that are available, which piano … Continued

Welcome to Popplers Music. My name is Josh. Let’s talk pianos. Today, we’re going to take a look at an overview of the features of Yamaha CLP-725 Clavinova and then I will follow up with some short playing examples. Let’s get started. For over a century, Yamaha has crafted pianos fit for the world’s most … Continued

WHY LESSONS? Music has the power to bring people together, inspire creativity, develop important skills/values, and bring joy to our lives. Popplers Music has been providing the region with a selection of music, instruments, and supplies for years, but not everyone knows that we also offer a wide range of music lessons both in-store and … Continued