Piano Tuning
Things you need to know:
I love tuning pianos. Whether it's Grandma's hand-me-down spinet, a concert grand or a craigslist special, I love bringing back their voice.
I need two hours for a tuning appointment. It may not take that long, it usually doesn't. But it allows for a comfortable pace and gives some time to resolve small issues like a sticky key or squeaky foot pedal.
My goal is to leave your piano with a stable tuning.
Pianos that are at or near proper pitch can be tuned in one pass. If a piano is significantly flat or sharp of it's proper pitch, I perform an additional tuning pass called a pitch raise or pitch lowering. It is a fast, rough tuning that equalizes tension on all the strings at or near proper pitch. From this point, a fine tuning pass can be made leaving the piano stable and at pitch.
I recommend that pianos played regularly get tuned once a year, teaching pianos twice a year.
Strings can break during tuning. There is no predicting when a string will break. I assess string quality before I tune. If I notice potential problems, I will bring them to my customer's attention for discussion. My piano tuning fee does not include string breakage.
I love tuning pianos. Whether it's Grandma's hand-me-down spinet, a concert grand or a craigslist special, I love bringing back their voice.
I need two hours for a tuning appointment. It may not take that long, it usually doesn't. But it allows for a comfortable pace and gives some time to resolve small issues like a sticky key or squeaky foot pedal.
My goal is to leave your piano with a stable tuning.
Pianos that are at or near proper pitch can be tuned in one pass. If a piano is significantly flat or sharp of it's proper pitch, I perform an additional tuning pass called a pitch raise or pitch lowering. It is a fast, rough tuning that equalizes tension on all the strings at or near proper pitch. From this point, a fine tuning pass can be made leaving the piano stable and at pitch.
I recommend that pianos played regularly get tuned once a year, teaching pianos twice a year.
Strings can break during tuning. There is no predicting when a string will break. I assess string quality before I tune. If I notice potential problems, I will bring them to my customer's attention for discussion. My piano tuning fee does not include string breakage.
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are normally scheduled Monday through Friday, from 10am-5pm. Please call to discuss your needs. Allow 2 hours for your tuning appointment. Repairs may require additional time and expense and will be discussed during the assessment.
Call or email me today:
209-603-2215 | [email protected]
Call or email me today:
209-603-2215 | [email protected]
