Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I tune my piano?
A piano is a living thing of thousands of moving parts, made up of between 80-85% wood with an average of 18 tons (36,000 pounds) of string pressure for a grand piano. Expansion and contraction of wood causes the piano to go out of tune. Tuning keeps pressure stable and avoids damage.
How often should my piano be tuned?
Most manufacturers recommend twice a year. Once a year is the minimum to prevent damage to the instrument
What is included? Anything else needed?
Standard services include tuning, tone, and touch weight. Every few years action adjustments, called regulation, may be needed to keep the touch of the piano consistent.
Pianos that require extra attention may need parts repaired or replaced as well (e.g., strings). Some pianos may need sections rebuilt - it all depends on the condition of the instrument
What kinds of pianos do you tune?
All kinds of pianos, from concert hall grand pianos to the smallest uprights. I am also Yamaha trained on Disklavier player pianos
What else do you do?
My love of music and instruments goes far beyond piano tuning - bringing you both performance and engineering backgrounds. I am a published recording artist, play trumpet and bass guitar, and rebuild everything from record players to jukeboxes.