Professional Quality Piano
Tuning & Repair Since 1989
We do all types of piano maintenance, repair and restoration. Here's a partial list of common repairs:
Action regulation means setting all of the piano's internal adjustments so that each key is as responsive and consistent as possible.
If you play at an intermediate level or above maintaining the piano's regulation is essential, especially for grand pianos, in order to control how softly or loudly you play each note.
Complete action regulation needs to be done only about every 20 years or so. Still it is often neglected because it goes out so gradually that people forget how their piano used to feel. Or it could be that one just doesn't realize how much better their piano could be working.
There's more to the sound of a piano than just the tuning. The brightness and softness of the tone can (and should) also be adjusted (voiced) to bring out the best sound possible from the instrument.
When a piano is properly voiced a good player will have access to the full potential of the piano's wide dynamic range with clear tone, and a smooth, consistent feel to express every emotion musically through the piano.
To deliver that full dynamic range the we can harden or soften the piano hammers as needed to make the tone sound just right.
Player pianos have come a long way since the days of pumping with your feet to make a piano play music from paper rolls. Our long-time associate Rick Bourgeois can install a modern Pianomation or PianoDisc player piano system into almost any piano, new or old.
Today's player pianos use cds, mp3s, and wireless technology. They sound much more like a live piano player. They can even work with your stereo system to have an entire band accompany your piano! Pianomation installation does not interfere with normal use of the piano. Call us for more information!
We repair and restore all brands of grand pianos and upright pianos, including Kawai, Steinway, Yamaha, Baldwin, Young Chang, Chickering, Wurlitzer, old uprights and more.
Pianos can last well over 100 years, but they do require some routine maintenance along the way to keep them functioning properly. There are certain parts that wear out every twenty years or so with average use. This is often because the felt and leather parts of the piano action settle or get worn out. You might feel this as sticky, unresponsive or loose keys. Or you might hear that the sound has become muffled, harsh, or inconsistent from note to note. Older pianos could need restringing or soundboard repair.
Whatever the problem, big or small, we can fix it. From sticky keys to complete action restoration and everything in between, we'll do the work at a competitive price. We have plenty of references available so you can rest assured your piano is in good hands!