Champagne Taste

Today was an adventure.  I went to a Steinway Event at McCarter Theater and looked at baby grand pianos.  It was a lot of fun. ( Now I can say that I performed on the stage. )  The piano I liked the most was out of my price range.  Since I'm not a performer, and don't want one for a concert, I'm not disappointed.   The piano which was in the style I liked was also a  bit too expensive. It, too, was a Steinway & Sons piano.   It was explained to me that Steinway not only makes the pianos for perfomers, but also makes them for institutions like schools.  These are called "Boston".  They were less expensive and had a real rich sound.  This piano would be for an intermediate to advanced piano player.   It does not come in the style I want  but was less expensive.   The third type of piano they make is called an "Essex".  It was made for the home and  for a beginner to intermediate player.  This type came in the style I preferred and since I'm only an intermediate player, would be good for me.   It was the least expensive of the three.   Did I purchase this piano, you ask?  No, I can't afford that one either.  However, now that I know what I want, I know where I can find it when I'm ready.  I can dream, can't I?