Yamaha Music Australia has successfully completed one of the largest institutional piano installations in the country, delivering and preparing a comprehensive fleet of instruments for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The project saw the supply and installation of 61 upright pianos, 31 grand pianos and 10 premium Clavinova cabinet pianos, creating a campus-wide network of professional Yamaha instruments across teaching studios, rehearsal spaces and performance venues, empowering students and faculty to learn, rehearse and perform on instruments worthy of the stage.

The installation reinforces Yamaha's commitment to music education in Australia and its long-standing partnership with leading institutions dedicated to developing the next generation of performers, composers, and educators.

"This project represents a significant investment in the future of music education," said Simon Goldsworthy, General Manager at Yamaha Music Australia. "By equipping WAAPA and ECU with world-class instruments, we are helping create an environment where students can train to the highest professional standards and realise their artistic potential."

WAAPA's Executive Dean, Professor David Shirley said "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Yamaha to ensure that current and future WAAPA/ECU students have access to world class instruments that will prove invaluable in shaping the next generation of leading practitioners".

Delivering instruments of this scale required extensive coordination across manufacturing, shipping, storage, technical preparation, and installation.

Bernard Crowe, Direct Institutions Sales Manager at Yamaha Music Australia, highlighted the complexity of the process:

"These pianos were manufactured in Japan and shipped to Fremantle Port before being transported to a specialised third-party facility for storage and preparation. All upright pianos were fully set up by technicians offsite between four and six months prior to delivery to ensure consistency and performance readiness. The installation involved the coordinated delivery of 61 uprights, 31 grands, and 10 digital pianos. Every piano received additional tuning and regulation after installation to meet performance standards. It was a complex logistical operation requiring precise planning and close collaboration between Yamaha, our technicians, and ECU."

The new instruments will support a broad range of activities, from individual practice and teaching to ensemble rehearsal and professional-level performance.

For students, the installation ensures consistent access to high-quality instruments that respond with precision, reliability, and expressive capability, essential for developing advanced technique and musicianship.

Yamaha Music Australia thanks Edith Cowan University and WAAPA for their trust and partnership on this landmark project and looks forward to continuing to support their musical community for many years to come.