About Peter Collora

He was drawn to the piano at such an early age that his
parents gave him two choices: Kindergarten or Piano
Lessons. No contest! In 1973, after receiving a degree in Piano Performance from the University of North Texas, he left for New York to study independently with Edith Oppens. It was there that he ultimately became aware just how distant a place the concert stage actually was. Seven years later in 1980, Peter found his calling! Pursuing the crafts of the Technician/Rebuilder, he built a sizable clientele in Dallas that eventually led to the partnership with Kraig in the spring of 2004 and the inception of Peter Collora Piano.

About Kraig Gilliam

Kraig grew up in the back of a piano store! His parents
had been in the piano business since 1948 and their
young son was soon involved in the everyday operations,
from sweeping the floor to "spotting the dolly" for the movers.
He learned his tuning and technical skills from his father and
uncle. Fast-forward twenty-five years or so and in 1984-85, Kraig became the Steinway dealer in southern Colorado. So
successful were his efforts that he made the decision to come to Dallas/Ft. Worth and open "Steinway Hall Dallas". Again, Kraig was extremely successful because of his principles, work ethic and experience. He "officially" retired in 1999, much to the dismay of his staff, but after two and a half year diet of golf, he came back to the piano world and teamed up with Peter to create a new company.