We had three goals when designing the FlatKey.

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Goal #1 - Create a 'flat-pack' style piano that can ride in a passenger automobile.

Since portability has always been our first focus, it has always been a dream that we could design a piano shell to fit in a car. In the matching cases, the piano can fit into most standard passenger vehicles.

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Goal #2 - Maintain the same quality, reliability and sturdiness that all Keyhole products are known for.

Using the same plywood we use on other pianos was causing excess weight so we switched to a lighter plywood. To get away with this we use the same joinery and techniques as our other models to provide enough rigidity to feel solid while performing. Some inquiring minds have requested that some of the components hinge into place or that the legs fold up to reduce the amount of hardware and setup time. We have tried these modifications and learned that the articulation comes at a price: the piano simply wobbles too much. Once assembled, there is no doubt that this piano is not meant to be a toy.

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Goal #3 - Keep the price low enough for anyone to be able to afford.

This goal was the most difficult to meet. How do we incorporate all the standard features while keeping the price down? Well for one, the legs are painted instead of laminated. We also paint the edges instead of using edgebanding. Most of the labor can be done in batches. Thanks to so many advancements in our processes we were able to lower the price enough for anyone.​