David Abell

 David Abell formed his piano retail store in Beverly Hills back in the late 1950s.  Since that time he has established one of the finest reputations in our industry.  Noted musicians, industry leaders and movie stars alike have boasted of his quality of service and the fact that most of his deals have been based on a handshake.  David, however, is equally proud of the regular customers who may not be famous but are treated as if they were.  Back in the early 1960s, David L.

Richard Davenport was the winner of the 2022 Golden Hammer Award, the highest honor bestowed on members of the Piano Technician's Guild. The award comes after a long and influential career that has included his own amazing career as a technician and his inspiring seminars and clinics that have aided the education of the next generation. Working in the Hollywood movie and recording studios, Richard gained a reputation for quality craftsmanship and the willingness to help out even at the last minute. As a result, he has worked on several high-profile projects for leading artists suc

Jeff Falgien’s passion for the piano and organ can be traced back to the age of six. Before he was a teenager, Jeff was hired to play in front windows of mall music stores to generate interest among the shoppers (this was called front pumping). Over the years he worked for a number of music stores and learned from some of his mentors such as Vern Schafer and David Abell. Jeff joined his friend Dennis Hagerty in 1983 working together to build Keyboard Concepts. Nearly forty years later and with four locations they fostered the careers of many employees including Jeff Bauer who boug

Kayoko Forrest was born in Japan and always felt drawn to music and in particular the piano. After moving with her mother to the United States, Kayoko played in the school music program. Interestingly, Richard Davenport, who would later become a mentor to Kayoko, was her teacher. While earning her music degree at California State University Northridge, she worked every other Saturday at David Abell’s famous piano store in Beverly Hills. It was a wonderful learning opportunity and David became a great inspiration for Kayoko and her developing career.

Dennis Hagerty, the founder and retired president of Keyboard Concepts, embarked on his musical journey as a teenager, drawn to the piano's enchanting melodies. In 1972, under the guidance of mentor Lou Como, Dennis honed his skills in piano tuning and repair, later joining Owen Piano Company in 1973 under the mentorship of Bob and Maggie Owen and then Colton Piano in 1982 working with industry luminaries such as Harry Heideman, Bob Tacket and Vern Schafer. Inspired by the legacy of piano dealer David L. Abell, Dennis forged his path, establishing Keyboard Concepts in 1983.