Exhibit 23.1




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-11465 of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated
February 22, 2001, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Steinway
Musical Instruments, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2000.




/s/  DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 28, 2001