<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>  <atom:link href="http://www.petitpianos.com/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />  <title><![CDATA[Petit Pianos, Eyota, Rochester MN]]></title>  <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/</link>  <description><![CDATA[Petit Pianos of Eyota, MN - just 10 minutes from Rochester, MN is the Midwest\\\\\\\'s most complete piano showrooms. Petit Pianos is able to ship pianos across the USA and actively serves the Twin Cities, Austin, Mankato and Albert Lea, in Minnesota, Eau Claire and La Crosse in Wisconsin, and all of Northern Iowa. ]]></description>  <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 04:35:53 +0600</pubDate>  <language>en-us</language>  <item>    <title><![CDATA["JUST FOR FUN" Adult Group Piano Lessons]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/just-for-fun-adult-group-piano-lessons</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/just-for-fun-adult-group-piano-lessons</guid>    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:45:00 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[NEWS FLASH!!! Have you thought about playing the piano as an adult? Even if you have never touched a piano key in your life, you will sound like an accomplished pianist within weeks. Did you take lessons when you were young and haven't picked it up again]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[2013 Rochester Music Guild Scholarship Competition]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/2013-rochester-music-guild-scholarship-competition</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/2013-rochester-music-guild-scholarship-competition</guid>    <pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:36:56 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[Announcing the dates for the 

2013 Rochester Music Guild Scholarship Competition

 

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Preliminary Competition for Piano, Strings, Winds (Brass & Woodwinds), Voice

 

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Finals Competition

 

Sunday, M]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Volunteer of the Year Award]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/minnesota-music-teachers-association-mmta-volunteer-of-the-year-award</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/minnesota-music-teachers-association-mmta-volunteer-of-the-year-award</guid>    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:34:38 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[Minnesota Music Teacher's Association (MMTA) Volunteer of the Year Award Winner!
Congratulations to our very own Linda Seime from the Rochester Area Keyboard Association for winning the Volunteer of the Year Award! 

Here's an excerpt from the MMTA news]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[Benefits and Advantages of Playing the Piano as An Adult]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/benefits-and-advantages-of-playing-the-piano-as-an-adult</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/benefits-and-advantages-of-playing-the-piano-as-an-adult</guid>    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:49:04 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[There are many benefits of learning to play piano. Some of which are:
•	Hand-eye coordination
•	Concentration
•	Memory development
•	Self esteem
•	Discipline
•	Helps lower stress
•	Creative outlet
•	And it is a great exercise for both the ]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[Questions To Ask When Purchasing A Used Piano]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-a-used-piano</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-a-used-piano</guid>    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:52:56 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[How to Buy a Used Piano
•	
Before you visit a used piano, you can learn about its background. Ask the seller about the brand, model, year of manufacture, and if possible, the piano’s serial number. You can use the information to find the piano’s val]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[Thank you to all who attended the Sara McLachlan Concert Live Remote Broadcast at Peit Music was sensational!]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/thank-you-to-all-who-attended-the-sara-mclachlan-concert-live-remote-broadcast-at-peit-music-was-sensational</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/thank-you-to-all-who-attended-the-sara-mclachlan-concert-live-remote-broadcast-at-peit-music-was-sensational</guid>    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:47:16 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[Sara played from 6 to 7:30 p.m, her exact keystrokes and pedal movements were transmitted live to a networked Yamaha Disklavier-enabled piano at Petit Music and seen on a 70" television. The instrument receiving the broadcast is actually being played in ]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[Do you want to know what your piano is worth?]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/do-you-want-to-know-what-your-piano-is-worth</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/do-you-want-to-know-what-your-piano-is-worth</guid>    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:41:38 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[Appraisals & Estimates - if you would like to purchase a piano or sell your piano, then only way to know the exact value of your instrument is to have a piano technician perform a full inspection and written appraisal on the instrument...]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[Help Me Find A Piano]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/help-me-find-a-piano</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/help-me-find-a-piano</guid>    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:40:36 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[Let Petit Pianos help you find your next piano.]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[How to Motivate Your Child to Practice Their Piano Lessons?]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/how-to-motivate-your-child-to-practice-their-piano-lessons</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/how-to-motivate-your-child-to-practice-their-piano-lessons</guid>    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:11:30 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[How to Motivate Your Kids to Practice Their Instrument
Every child is motivated by different things.  Furthermore, every other music teacher is facing the same problem of motivating their kids to practice their instruments during the week. Here's some id]]></description>  </item>  <item>    <title><![CDATA[How can you save money on a piano tuning?]]></title>    <link>http://www.petitpianos.com/how-can-you-save-money-on-a-piano-tuning</link>    <guid>http://www.petitpianos.com/how-can-you-save-money-on-a-piano-tuning</guid>    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:43:30 +0600</pubDate>    <description><![CDATA[Piano Tuners Can Inform You of Problems
Some issues are undetectable by players, so having a qualified professional look inside your piano on a regular basis can prevent small problems from evolving into major damage. But remember: not all piano tuners ar]]></description>  </item>  </channel></rss>