A local piano student checks out the voice modulation feature on the Roland RM-700 at Gist Piano Center

AUGUST 19 I GIST PIANO CENTER I OPENING
Gist's Sweet Opening

On July 10, Gist Piano Center made a sweet introduction to the community as it celebrated the opening of its new Lexington, Ky., store and 50-seat recital hall. The grand-opening celebration featured free chocolate, live music and the unveiling of Roland’s new SuperNATURAL line of digital pianos.

Gist Piano Center’s opening showcased local students in a talent show and a live performance from jazz and pop band Beth Mankel Group. Gist also partnered with local chocolatier Old Kentucky Chocolates to provide a free chocolate buffet to all grand-opening attendees.

“We have always supported universities, teachers and music organizations in the community,” said Gist Piano Center Vice President John Gist. “We look forward to working with our Lexington partners to forge the next generation of lifelong music makers and give music a future in Lexington.”

The new piano store will carry nine name brands, including handmade Steinway & Sons pianos and Roland digital pianos. Gist has also been named Roland’s exclusive factory-authorized representative in eastern Kentucky.