When established in 2015, the Kawai Piano Gallery in Houston, Texas became the first Kawai-owned retail store in North America. Today, it serves the greater Houston area with a world-class selection of Kawai grand pianos, upright pianos, digital pianos, hybrid pianos and professional stage pianos for every musical situation and environment. In addition, it proudly presents the elite Shigeru Kawai Grand Pianos that are respected worldwide for their remarkable tone and performance. Over the past two decades, Kawai has received over 50 major international awards for product and service excellence. The Kawai Piano Gallery features a magnificent 168-seat Concert Hall (with audio/video recording and live streaming capability) and is the home of the Kawai School of Music that offers quality piano instruction for students at every level of ability. The Gallery also offers piano rentals, piano tuning, repair services – and facility rentals for personal recitals, group performances, private parties or corporate meetings and events.