About Your Piano Tuning

Expect:

  1. The tuning pins will be adjusted with modern tools and techniques.

  2. Minor repairs that can be addressed within 15 minutes will be made at no additional cost to the customer.

  3. Keys are cleaned and dusted.

Price = $195

Peace of mind Guarantee:

My promise to you: If you have any problems within 30 days after we service your piano, call me and I will come out free of charge to address your concerns.

The Unexpected!

Most Common “Unexpected”

  1. Pitch Raise. The pitch of a piano is sooo flat that to restore it requires two tunings in the same appointment.

  2. String Breaks. Piano strings are under high tension, up to 20 tons in a grand piano. It is unpredictable when a string may break. New strings can break, or some won’t ever break over the life of the instrument. Just know that it is always a risk.

  3. Parts that are worn that are not visible from the outside and need to be recalibrated or replaced.

As the need arises, you, the customer are always consulted before any work is done. Your satisfaction is our first priority.

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Education: Apex Piano Course

Continuing Education: PTG Conferences

Artisan Academy

What we can do for your piano

Touch -

Regulation

How does the piano feel?

Much like a car, the most important parts of this amazing machine are under the hood. Over time parts become worn and out of alignment. Parts need to be replaced and lubricated. Those things affect what happens when a key is pressed. Does it return? Is it stuck? Do all the keys feel consistent, or need the same amount of pressure to get the same soft sound?

Tone -

Voicing

Every time I work on improving the tone of a piano, I can’t believe what happens.

The tone of a piano can easily become bright and harsh over time as the wool felt of the hammers become compacted with use. This can be adjusted through something called “voicing”. The hammers can be softened, or hardened if necessary, to alter the tone of the piano using specially designed needles, sandpapers, or hardeners.

Tuning -

Pitch

How often?

Once a year is good, every 6 months is ideal.

What to expect?

It takes 1.5 - 3 hours depending on the condition of the piano to do any minor repairs and a tuning.

A tuner will need to consult with you at the beginning of the tuning. And at the conclusion, the piano will be reassembled and the tuner will apprise you of the condition of your instrument.