New age piano instructor Edward Weiss asks: Why are there so many unplayed pianos in the United States? On AllAboutJazz.com he gives this answer:

The way I see it is that adults purchase pianos thinking they’ll go the classical route, and then give up because it’s just not satisfying. With electronic keyboards, they’re either given as gifts or aspiring young musicians soon lose interest.

And more:

The New Age style is perfect for anyone just wanting to have fun and make beautiful music. In fact, I can whole-heartedly promise this: With my methods, I can have anyone both playing and composing their own piano music in less than 30 days.

The program is called Quiescencemusic.com