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PIANO TUNING

A piano’s tonal stability can be affected by a number of factors: weather, moving, frequent usage, etc. We cannot avoid the piano going out of tune, but by scheduling regular visits, we can increase a piano’s lifespan and keep it consistently in tune. It is best to schedule a tuning once every six months. Rehearsal spaces, venues, churches, schools, and recording studios often have their pianos tuned more frequently. Making sure to schedule a tuning at least twice a year will keep your piano from needing a pitch raise and improve your piano's long term stability.

FAQS

- After moving, a piano should be allowed to acclimate to its new environment for at least two weeks prior to tuning. Otherwise, the piano will likely go out of tune very quickly and you will have to spend more money.

- There are a number of factors that contribute to a piano going out of tune, the main ones being atmospheric changes, location, and time.

- Pianos can be very susceptible to swings in humidity which cause the wood to expand and contract. Constant swelling and shrinking combined with the thousands of pounds of tension created by the strings, causes the piano to quickly slip out of tune.




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PITCH RAISE

A pitch raise is a preliminary rough tuning that helps to better prepare a piano for the follow up fine tuning. Your piano will need a pitch raise if it has recently been moved and not yet tuned or if it is 10 cents above or below in pitch (if it has been over a year since your piano's last tuning, then you'll most likely need a pitch raise in addition to the fine tuning).

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REPAIRS

From replacing a string to repairing a sticky note to re-bushing the keys, I can help restore your piano back to new. since it is hard to fully assess issues prior to visiting, I will be able to make an accurate estimation at the beginning of our appointment for how long repairs might take and if parts need to be ordered. There’ll be no charge for simple repairs (i.e. lubrication or screw tightening), and an hourly rate applied for anything beyond 30 minutes.