About Us:
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​Hartland Piano is the the Exclusive Showroom for New Premium Yamaha, Shigeru Kawai and Restored Steinway pianos. We have been placing instruments in homes, studios, schools and churches throughout Southeastern Wisconsin since 1975.  
click here for a listing of placements.
Ellen McDonald is a professional pianist accompanying students for contests, leading worship services and performing as a cocktail pianist for private events in the Milwaukee area. Her husband, Dr Larry McDonald is a RPT registered piano technician, composer and educator holding a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Composition and Master of Music in Classical Guitar from UW Madison. Together they are the owners and managers of the Hartland Music Building and the administrators of the Waukesha County Conservatory of Music located in the Hartland Music Building educating over 2000 students each week.  

Ellen & Dr. Lawrence McDonald RPT

Owners of Hartland Piano, Inc 
Administrators of The Waukesha County Conservatory of Music
Co-creators of Hartland Music Est 1975
Founding Member Royal Conservatory of Music School
Distinguished Alumni Honors University of Wisconsin Waukesha

NAMM ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEW
Ellen McDonald 2010
Larry McDonald 2025

Our History...
In 1975, the Anthony Corrao family opened a small music business in downtown Hartland, WI. With 2 small studios, a couple of guitars, a selection of record albums and a smattering of other musical instruments, Larry McDonald, a family friend, joined the business to begin his private teaching career. A few years later, with his new wife, Ellen Bartel-McDonald, an established piano instructor and performer from Oconomowoc, they purchased "Corrao Music" and changed the name to Hartland Music.

Fast forward to the year 2000, when the Community-Minded McDonald's moved the growing Hartland Music Retail store and now established Waukesha County Conservatory of Music Lesson Community of 2000 music students to the current location on Hwy 83.

Following 2020 pandemic changes and the resurgence of pianos and music lessons, the McDonald's followed their dreams to re-open as Hartland Piano and Conservatory. The renovated space features 2 showrooms of Yamaha, Kawai and reconditioned used pianos, digital keyboards, 40 enhanced private lesson studios,
a full piano repair shop and a concert performance venue. 

2025 begins with the exciting opening of the "Diamond Piano Showroom"  as Hartland Piano is chosen as the authorized showroom for Premium Yamaha CF and S series Concert Grand Pianos, the Shigeru Kawai Master Concert Grand Pianos and the distinguished Fully Restored Steinway Pianos from the European Meyer Piano Company.  

RPT Dr Lawrence (Larry) reconditioning a piano.

Front Entrance

Event Space

Ellen McDonald in her element.

Enriching Lives:
We at Hartland Piano, haven't wavered from our mission statement; to sell the highest quality of new and used pianos. Whether you are looking for an upright or grand piano, we invite you to stop in and browse our amazing selection. Let our personal service and 50 + years of experience help you find the perfect instrument for you and your family.

Our Community:
Since 1975, The Hartland Music Building on Hwy 83 has been the center for music retail and education in the Lake Country Mil. The beautiful, custom-built, 15,000 sq.ft. facility houses multiple businesses all dedicated to enriching the lives of those in our community with music.

*  Hartland Piano- Sales and service of fine acoustic pianos - Authorized showroom for Kawai & Yamaha 
*  Waukesha County Conservatory of Music- Co-op of over 50 independent music teachers educating over 2,300 students per week
*  Backstage Coffee and Recital Stage- We feature Colectivo brands adjacent to our performance stage.
*  Music Therapy Services of Waukesha County- Bringing out the best of everyone through music!

Backstage Coffee & Stage Area

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