Piano Sales and Award-Winning Service
With our unparalleled selection of pianos at every price point, our specialists will stop at nothing to help you find the perfect piano for your lifestyle that is guaranteed to bring you years of enjoyment.
In 2010, Solich Piano & Music Company became the fastest growing piano dealership in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In 2012, Solich Piano was recognized by Music Trades and MMR, the two leading periodicals in the music industry, for our successes. We see this as a direct result of our firm commitment to furthering music education and to providing quality pianos in every price range. Solich Piano is honored to collaborate with various institutions by providing pianos to numerous colleges and conservatories in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the Midwest. Thomas Solich is a family-oriented, and conservatory trained concert pianist with a music education background, which sets us apart as a business with customer-centered, musical values. This unique leadership inspires the specialists at Solich Piano who will work to create an experience that is unique and personal. Solich Piano serves families, piano teachers, churches, schools, colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and others. In addition to having physical locations in Cleveland, Columbus and Youngstown, Solich Piano also works with an array of organizations such as Pittsburgh Opera, Cleveland State University, Otterbein University and Ohio University.
Yamaha Piano Dealer of the Year, 2019-2020
In February of 2020, Solich Piano and Music Company was named the Yamaha Piano Dealer of the Year for the MidWest for the second consecutive year. The award was announced at the 2020 NAMM music products’ convention in California. Travis Mitchell, the director of piano channel sales for Yamaha Corporation of America stated, “Solich Piano’s sales are every bit as impressive as they were when they won this same award last year, though this award isn’t just about numbers. Their approach emphasizes the importance of nurturing a passion for playing, which will inspire others to explore music in turn.”
Fox 8 Video Interview with owner, Thomas Solich
Solich Piano Staff
Thomas Solich, Owner of Solich PianoThomas C. Solich, owner of Solich Piano and Music Company, began to learn piano at the age of five and has wanted to see others enjoy the piano playing ever since.Thomas, a graduate of Baldwin Wallace, has had success not only in owning and operating Solich Piano and Music Company, he has also had success as a piano teacher and as a classical pianist. Being blind from birth, Thomas credits his parents for his success. Thomas said, “I couldn’t be an average blind person, I had to rise over my sighted competition.” To help his customers find the best piano for them, Thomas demonstrates each piano. Thomas has enjoyed working with institutions such as Otterbein University, Pittsburgh Opera, Capital University, New England Conservatory, & American Music Therapy Association. Thomas is dedicated to helping is customers find the best piano solution for them.
Kyle Merritt is the Chief Operating Officer of Solich Piano & Music Company, the fastest-growing piano dealership in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the past decade, Kyle has enjoyed working with various institutions such as Otterbein University, Pittsburgh Opera, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland State University, Ohio University, Bowling Green State University, New England Conservatory & American Music Therapy Association. Whether seeking a piano for personal or professional usage, Kyle is delighted to assist every customer in making the best choice for many years to come!
Elizabeth Mueller, a Cleveland native, manages Solich Piano’s flagship store on Chagrin BLVD in Beachwood, Ohio. Elizabeth grew up in the suburbs of East Cleveland and her love for music led her to study with some of Cleveland’s notable classical and jazz pianists. After< touring the United States on various environmental and humanitarian ventures with AmericorpsNCCC, Elizabeth returned to live in Northeast Ohio. She gives the piano retail industry a new and refreshing flair. Her passion for diverse musical genres combined with her uniquely vibrant and charismatic nature makes shopping for a piano a dream. Elizabeth takes traditional sales out of the process and offers customers an experience of piano education and musical enrichment. Her sensitivity is portrayed the moment her fingers touch the keys. Our clients often tell us that Elizabeth is the main reason why they purchased their piano from Solich Piano Cleveland.Nathan is from the Newark, OH area. He graduated from Capital University in 1999 after studying percussion performance, jazz studies and music education. He has played extensively in the Columbus area with many popular local groups and leading his own projects in an array of musical styles. Some of these venues include the Jazz and Ribs Festival, Gahanna Blues Festival, Community Festival, the Columbus Museum of Art and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra’s “Inside Track” series of concerts. Nathan is also a prominent educator having worked at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, Capital University, and privately in local schools and in his own studio. Nathan is available in the Easton showroom to help you find the piano of your dreams.
Katie is a 2020 graduate of Otterbein University, one of Solich Pianos’ conservatory partners, with a Bachelors of Music performance. There she studied piano under Dr. Nicholas Ross, and is currently building her own studio of students. At Solich, she enjoys bringing her own performance and teaching knowledge to the showroom and using it to guide students and families toward the best piano for their homes.
Sebastain studied Music Education and Jazz Performance at Cleveland State University. A multi-instrumentalist and skilled audio engineer/producer, Sebastain brings a very unique and diverse skillset to our team. Sebastain grew up and attended schools in the Cleveland area, and has developed many connections throughout Music and Arts in northeast Ohio. At Solich, Sebastain is dedicated to helping you find the instrument that is perfect for you, and that will serve you for a lifetime.
