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What I Heard Behind Closed Doors at NAMM 2026: Industry Shifts You Didn’t See Coming
What really happens at NAMM when the doors close and the cameras turn off? 
In today’s video, I’m pulling back the curtain on the most interesting — and revealing — conversations I had at NAMM 2026, from private dealer meetings to confidential tech demos and strategic discussions about the future of the piano industry.
Join me as I break down what I saw on the show floor and what I learned behind closed doors — including major shifts in digital and acoustic piano manufacturing, new partnerships, emerging tech, and what all of this means for players, retailers, and the industry as a whole.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The biggest surprises from the NAMM 2026 show floor — including new hybrid concepts and unexpected product directions
Why Chinese manufacturers are rapidly expanding in the entry-level digital piano space
How aesthetics, cabinetry, and “Instagram appeal” are shaping modern instrument design
What Kawai’s massive booth presence says about the future of NAMM itself
Why piano representation at NAMM is shrinking — and what that signals for the industry

Behind Closed Doors at NAMM:
Kawai × ROLI partnership — what was actually discussed and why this collaboration matters
Herbie Hancock & Stevie Wonder’s quiet but powerful presence at private meetings
Kawai’s Master Series uprights — why they may be some of the best upright pianos in the world, period
Roland’s next direction — a surprising shift back toward touch and tone over features
Bechstein’s Connect & Vario systems — and why their retrofit tech could be a game-changer for acoustic pianos
Major industry rumors — manufacturing shifts, plant closures, and a coming retail transformation

Why This Video Matters:
NAMM isn’t just about flashy booths and product launches anymore — it’s about strategy, survival, and transformation. What I heard this year strongly suggests that the piano industry is on the verge of some of its biggest changes in decades, especially on the acoustic side.

If you’re a pianist, dealer, technician, or simply someone who cares about where this industry is headed, this insider look will give you valuable context you won’t find in press releases or highlight reels.

Join the Discussion!
What surprised you most about NAMM 2026?
Are you excited — or concerned — about where the piano industry is heading?
Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s talk.

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Stu Harrison
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