Interview Kevin Vos - Bol Pianos Veenendaal
Kevin Vos has been working at Bol Piano's for more than 6 years. From the moment Kevin walked into Bol's office, he knew he wanted to continue in the world of pianos. He started playing the piano at the age of 14, taking lessons for the first 5 years. Here he learned the basics and developed himself with chord basics and improvisation. Because Kevin mainly plays pop music, you can do almost anything with this. Because Kevin mainly plays pop music, there is a wide range of possibilities within the piano world!
What do you think makes Bol Pianos special?
The offer. Whether you are just starting to play the piano or are a world-famous concert pianist, BOL has everything covered. From affordable starter pianos to the top segment.
Which Bol Piano brand is your favorite?
In general, I think the grand pianos from Steingraeber & Söhne are the most beautiful, but the Concert 8 model from C. Bechstein remains the most beautiful piano in my opinion.
What do you think is the most beautiful/is the most beautiful association with piano music and playing?
Music is feeling. Playing the piano allows you to process all your emotions. It depends on how you feel and what or how you play it.
What makes this store location special?
As its head office, BOL Veenendaal has the largest selection of all piano stores in Europe. We have a piano or grand piano in every possible segment here. The most important thing when choosing a piano is to be able to compare. This makes your choice very personal and you can find a piano that suits your own taste. You can only choose a suitable piano by feeling.
Which musician would you like to see or have you already attended a piano concert?
I am a real pop musician myself, although I also love classical music. I recently had the opportunity to watch Paul de Munnik up close when we supplied a Perzina grand piano for one of his concerts. Considering he was one of the examples that made me want to play the piano, that was very cool.
Why does the customer choose Bol?
Customers choose BOL partly for the wide range, but also for the honesty. We're not trying to sell customers pianos. Since you choose a piano with the heart, based on feeling, you cannot sell anything in my view. A customer can hear very well what they like and what suits them best. At most we can advise and guide a customer through our offering. Since we have such a large selection, and a lot of comparisons in each segment, a customer can always succeed with us.
What makes this location so special (location where you work)?
Veenendaal is the head office of BOL. We have every model from the brands we sell here. We have 4 large showrooms with all types and sizes of pianos and grand pianos.
Where do the buyers come from?
Customers come from all over the Netherlands and even beyond. Since Veenendaal has the largest selection of pianos and grand pianos, it may be worthwhile for many people to come from further afield.
What are your tips when purchasing a (second-hand) piano?
The most important thing when finding a suitable piano is feeling. You have to have a connection with a piano. This can be completely different per person. Even if you hardly play the piano yourself, you can still hear what you like.
Which piano would you recommend for the beginning player?
When you start playing, I recommend buying a decent piano that will last you for years to come. This often gives you more pleasure from the piano and allows you to progress longer.
What are your tips for maintaining a piano?
Regular tuning is always very important for the maintenance of a piano. This is important for the longevity and overall condition of the piano. The humidity is also very important. Typically 40-60% is a good humidity for a piano. Since pianos are always very sensitive to too much moisture or dryness, this is very important.
What costs are you considering for a new piano?
We offer new pianos from € 3,490, giving you a beautiful new G. Steinberg piano. For more advanced pianists, a Perzina or W. Hoffmann can be a good instrument. These vary in price between €5,000 and €10,000. Real enthusiasts or professionals can contact us for the top segment. For example Bösendorfer, C. Bechstein or Steingraeber & Söhne.
What is the advantage of leasing a piano?
It is nice (especially for starting pianists) to start by renting a piano. You can then safely try out a piano for a year without buying it right away. After 1 year of rental you can always buy the piano, whereby the rent paid will be fully deducted.
Which pianos sell more, classical or digital?
Perhaps more digital pianos are sold worldwide than acoustic ones. However, we have by far the most acoustic pianos. These remain the “real” pianos. No matter how beautiful a digital piano may sound, it will never match an acoustic piano or grand piano in terms of sound, touch and sound experience.
