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Tuning & Care · April 9, 2026

How to Tune a Piano

How to Tune a Piano A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS If you’ve read our other blog posts, you are probably aware by now of all the many pitfalls of attempting a piano tuning without proper skills and experience. If you are still undeterred and think you’d really like...

Do I have to Tune My Piano?

Tuning & Care · April 8, 2026

Do I have to Tune My Piano?

So you’ve finally decided to purchase a piano. Maybe your kid started piano lessons, or you’ve just rediscovered your passion for music. Whatever the case, there is a shiny new instrument standing in your living room. All yours, hopefully for many years to come. You want to take good care of it, but how?

Buying a Used Piano

New Piano · April 8, 2026

Buying a Used Piano

For many, owning a piano is a dream that’s far out of reach. With piano costs in the tens of thousands of dollars, it can seem an insurmountable endeavor. However, there is a booming second hand market for pianos. And this is where many people, cleverly, turn to in their search for an instrument. Here though you will encounter an equally daunting obstacle. How can you be sure you are making a good investment? We will discuss some of the red flags and pitfalls of shopping for a used piano in this post.

Tuning & Care · April 8, 2026

Is it hard to tune a piano

Is It Hard to Tune a Piano? We encounter this question quite frequently. Sometimes from curious customers, who’d like to learn more about their instrument and the field in general. But other times we will come upon an adventurous individual who has attempte...

Repairs · April 6, 2026

Piano Restoration

Piano Restoration Our customers often wonder if their instrument could benefit from restoration. There are so many questions floating around this topic. What is piano restoration? How is it different from piano refurbishing or piano rebuilding? And most imp...

Tuning & Care · April 5, 2026

Piano Tuning Kit

What’s in your piano tuning kit? Sometimes piano owners feel it may be worthwhile to learn the piano tuning skill and tend to their instruments on their own. They may even purchase a piano tuning kit and embark on their tuning journey. While you may be able...

Tuning & Care · April 3, 2026

Pitch Correction

PITCH CORRECTION AND WHY DOES MY PIANO NEED IT? You may have been told before that your instrument is in need of a pitch correction (also commonly referred to as a “pitch raise”). This is an ailment that afflicts instruments fairly often. But what does a pi...

Tuning & Care · April 3, 2026

The Perfect Environment for Your Piano

Humidity, temperature, sunlight, and placement—how your room affects tuning stability and long-term piano health.

Repairs · April 2, 2026

Registered Piano Technicians

What does it mean to be a Registered Piano Technician? In a nutshell a Registered Piano Technician (or RPT) is a piano tuner who has passed several rigorous tests on all aspects of piano maintenance, including but not limited to piano tuning and repair. An...

Repairs · April 2, 2026

Piano Repair Services

From sticking keys to noisy pedals—how piano repairs are diagnosed, why timing matters, and what to expect from a professional visit.

Tuning & Care · April 1, 2026

Servicing Your Piano

Servicing Your Piano Piano care consists of two parts. The first is setting the perfect environment for your instrument. This is proactive and preventative care. By creating a space with favorable conditions you can avoid many potential pitfalls. The second...

Tuning & Care · April 1, 2026

Piano Tuning

A clear, practical guide to why pianos go out of tune, how often most homes should schedule service, and when to call sooner.

Piano Moving · March 25, 2026

What to Know Before Moving a Piano

Piano moving requires planning, protective packing, and a post-move tuning strategy to protect both the instrument and your home.

Repairs · March 18, 2026

Signs Your Piano May Need Repair

Sticking keys, uneven touch, and unusual pedal behavior are common indicators your piano needs mechanical attention.

Tuning & Care · March 10, 2026

How Often Should You Tune a Piano?

Most household pianos benefit from tuning at least twice per year, with additional service during major seasonal changes.