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We are excited to announce that Australian country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley is now a proud Deering Banjos Artist! At Zenith Music, we’ve always been passionate about connecting incredible musicians with the instruments that inspire them, and it’s an honour to see Troy join the Deering family. Recently, we had...

Choosing the right guitar can be challenging, especially with so many options available. The three most common types of guitar are acoustic, classical, and electric. Each type has unique features that influence its sound, playability, and suitability for different musical styles. The primary difference between acoustic, classical, and electric guitars...

Zenith Music is excited to introduce the Kawai ES60, the latest addition to Kawai’s acclaimed line-up of ES Series portable digital pianos. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, Kawai has designed the ES60 to cater to musicians seeking authentic touch, rich sound, and modern features in a highly portable instrument. Authentic...

The Search for the Perfect Flute Flute players, at some point, embark on the journey of finding “the one”—the instrument that will feel like an extension of them. But the truth is, there is no single perfect flute. Instead, there is only the flute that is right for you, and this...

A look through the iconic Zenith Music musical instrument shop and Snadens Pianos showroom in Perth, Western Australia. Zenith Music is a West Australian family business, established in 1969 by Lionel Cranfield. Zenith is still owned and run by the Cranfield family. Zenith are importers, distributors and retailers of fine...

The Back to School season is in full force and Zenith Music is well stocked with a fantastic selection of instruments, accessories and sheet music! With over 55 years of experience, our expert staff understand the requirements of music departments and students seeking music education. Zenith Music is committed to...

Hal Leonard Australia, Schott Music and Zenith Music are super excited to announce that acclaimed pianist, author, teacher, and composer, Melanie Spanswick is on her way to Australia! Alongside Melanie’s presentations and keynote at APPC in Melbourne, she will be presenting a workshop for piano teachers on “Teaching Technique” at...

A new mouthpiece can open up the sound of your instrument, leading to new ideas while you play. JodyJazz is a mouthpiece manufacturer based in Georgia, USA. They are known for making some of the world’s finest saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces.

Music teachers are invited to join internationally celebrated education specialists Lisa Bastien (Kjos) & Paul Harris (Faber Music) for a free Professional Development day at UWA Conservatorium of Music on Sat 29 June.

Zenith Music is a specialist music store that stocks the widest range of unique instruments including banjos. Deering is considered by many to be the world’s finest banjos. Made in their workshop in San Diego, USA, these banjos are known for their exceptional sound and playability. History of Deering Deering...

Zenith stocks a fantastic selection of orchestral string instruments. This includes our collection of violins sourced from all over the world. One of our favourite violin manufacturers is Höfner. Made in Germany, Höfner makes some of the highest quality orchestral string instruments from Europe. History of Höfner The Höfner company...

Zenith has had some exciting new arrivals from Pratley in our guitar collection. Pratley Guitars is a guitar manufacturer based on the Gold Coast of Australia. Their guitars are well-known in the Australian music scene for their unique design and character. History of Pratley Guitars Pratley Guitars was founded by...

It’s nearly time for the students to head back to school! At Zenith Music, we’ve made the back-to-school season rush easier for parents by stocking everything your kids need for their band and music classes in one place.

Here at Zenith Music, we are thrilled to announce that we have recently received a shipment of brand new Buffet Crampon clarinets. These clarinets have come all the way from Buffet Crampon’s workshops in France.

  Are you considering learning a musical instrument, but are not sure if you should? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Here at Zenith Music, we like to say it’s never too late to start learning a new instrument! Below are just a few reasons why you should learn an...

  Trevor James Flutes are famous for making high quality wind instruments. With their headquarters and technical workshops in Lenham, Kent UK, they have over 40 years experience.  A flute must sound good and feel good to play and the TJ 10xE passes with flying colours in these areas.  The...

Many students in Western Australia are set to start the school year strong on Monday 31 January 2022 and as many parents know, the weeks around Term 1 usually entails shopping for all of the items that your child needs for the year. Beat the rush and visit Zenith Music...

  As we near Christmas, New Year and the Back-to-School season, more and more people are considering buying an acoustic guitar in Perth for family members, friends and themselves. If that sounds like you, well done on this excellent decision! Acoustic guitars are an instrument that have been loved all...

The AMEB (WA) (Australian Music Examinations Board) has recently selected and purchased two new pianos for their examination rooms. A new Shigeru Kawai SK-3 grand piano will be placed in Room 1, and a new Kawai K-500 upright piano will be placed in the Kurrajong Theatre, along with K-600 models...

We’re extremely honoured to announce our partnership with the incredible Andrew Nicholson, Principal Flute of West Australian Symphony Orchestra!

13 July 2019 | 10am – 1pm Zenith Music – Auditorium The Piano Teacher Magazine, Hal Leonard Australia and ZENITH MUSIC are super excited to announce that prolific composer / arranger Phillip Keveren is coming to Australia this July. In addition to Phillip’s presentations at the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference (APPC),...

Tuesday 1st October 2019 | 10:30AM – 12:00MD Free workshop for flute teachers of beginner to grade 3 students This workshop is for both new & experienced flute teachers to explore a plethora of ideas for teaching flute students. • The first lessons                ...

28 October 2019 | 7pm – 9pm Zenith Music – Auditorium Join us and our friends at D’Addario for an evening of all things clarinet & saxophone!Bring your sax or clarinet and sample D’Addario’s range of reeds, mouthpieces, ligatures, and more for free! All ages and abilities welcome. Try some...

Monday 20 January 2020 | 10.00am – 1.30pm (registration from 9.30am) Zenith Music – Auditorium The Piano Teacher and Hal Leonard Australia are excited to present a workshop tour with Samantha Coates and Carly McDonald. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to vent, wish, chat, learn and enjoy a cuppa with other teachers who are all experiencing the same...

 10 May 2019 | 7:30pm | St George’s Cathedral Perth Moonlight in the Cathedral with Mark Coughlan On 10 May, renowned concert pianist Mark Coughlan will play one of the world’s most exquisitely crafted pianos – the Fazioli concert grand. It takes two years to produce one Fazioli piano –...

Artist and Artisan The ‘Artist and Artisan’ evening will be an engaging and informative evening, featuring a piano performance and a technical discussion about the Shigeru Kawai piano.  Presented by Kawai representative Andrew Rumsey and piano technician Paul Tunzi, learn the finer details of what is involved in a piano recital.  For...

 Here’s our story about running a family business for 50 years in the heart of Claremont, Western Australia. Zenith Music – Established in 1969

21 January 2019 | 10am – 1pm (9:30am registration) Zenith Music – Auditorium Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to hear from two leading pedagogues in one action-packed workshop! Samantha will introduce her new rote repertoire series, including the launch of her new book, and Brenda will discuss how to use...