PIANO TUNING, REPAIR, & RESTORATION for the FARMINGTON VALLEY & BEYOND
Specializing in total tuning care for YAMAHA, KAWAI, STEINWAY, BALDWIN, BOSTON, ESSEX, YOUNG CHANG, PEARL RIVER, & many more for Avon, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, West Hartford & many outside towns.
STICKING KEYS
TUNING
POLISHING
REGULATION
VOICING
HUMIDITY SYSTEMS
KEYTOPS
STRINGS
CLEANING
MOVING
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Services
TUNING with state-of-the-art technology & years of ear traing
CLEANING keeps a piano working longer and sustains its value
FOR SALE with well adjusted & tuned pre-owned instruments you can rely on
REGULATION adjusts your keys and internal action parts to work optimally
MOVING professionals who aren't your average 'furniture' movers
RESTRINGING when corrosion, breakage, or loss of tone occurs
FINISH REPAIR in the comfort of your home can eliminate chips & scratches
HUMIDITY CONTROL helps preserve each tuning & the piano’s overall health and lifespan
PURCHASE CONSULTATION when you don't have any idea where to begin
KEYTOPS can be replaced when they're heavily chipped or missing
INSPECTIONS on used pianos is extremely important to ensure you're buying the right instrument
PIANO VALUES can help you insure your prized instrument will get the value you'd expect
The Piano Life Saver System
Made in the USA Since 1947 by The Dampp Corporation
This easy-to-use, dual humidification / dehumidification system uses minimal energy and water to control the piano’s interior humidity, leading to longer-lasting tunings & a prolonged life.
Pricing
Vertical Piano Life Saver System
(spinets, consoles, studio uprights, & pro-models)
Single Tank System - fits 95% of pianos
$1,189 + tax with free standard tuning, parts, & installation. order
$1,389 + tax w/ backcover & free tuning *BEST APPROACH FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION (high quality mesh for the back of the piano to create a stronger barrier). $200 w/ the system purchase or $300 when ordered separately. order
Dual Tank Vertical Backside System -for the other 5%
(when cabinetry is too narrow to accept a traditional system)
$1,289 + tax with free standard tuning, parts, & installation. order
$1,489 + w/ backcover & free tuning *BEST APPROACH FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION (high quality mesh for the back of the piano to create a stronger barrier). $200 w/ the system purchase or $300 when ordered separately. order
Grand Piano Life Saver System
Petite, Baby, Parlor, Semi-Concert, & most Concert Grands
Single Tank System - fits 95% of pianos
$1,189 + tax with free standard tuning, parts, & installation. order
$1,389 + tax w/ undercover (high quality mesh for the back of the piano which provides MAXIMUM protection), free standard tuning, parts, & installation. $200 w/ the system purchase or $300 when ordered separately.
Dual Tank System - for the other 5%
$1,189 + tax with free standard tuning, parts, & installation.
$1,389 + tax w/ backcover & free tuning *BEST APPROACH FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION (high quality mesh for the back of the piano to create a stronger barrier). $200 w/ the system purchase or $300 when ordered separately. order
System Benefits & Functionality
The Piano Life Saver System keeps a constant 42% relative humidity level inside the piano at all times. This provides maximum protection to soundboard stability, ultimately leading to a far more stable tuning.
EASY Maintenance
Water every-other-week (on average)
Never emtpy anything
Never clean anything
I change your pads at the 6 month interval for a low cost
Made in the USA
The Dampp Chaser Corporation has been making the Piano Life Saver System in Hendersonville, North Carolina USA since 1947. I highly recommend them for all pianos.
How It Works
The internal humidistat kicks on 2 dehumidification rods when the piano’s interior humidity reaches 43% and subsequently shutting off when it reaches 41%. The humidification tank turns on 1 primary heating element (underneath 2 wicks soaking in the water tank), dispersing water molecules into the air to elevate the humidity back to 43%. This silent & cost efficient cycle happens day and night, keeping your piano tuned & protected longer.
1. Tune your piano at 6 month intervals, or once per year.
Regular tuning keeps your piano sounding great and lasting longer. It helps maintain string tension on key parts like the bridges and soundboard. I send automatic email reminders to make scheduling your next tuning simple and stress-free!
2: 42%RH is the optimal humidity level for pianos.
Stable humidity in your piano means longer living parts, more controlled key & action performance, and a longer lasting tuning. The easiest way to control humidity is to have me install a Piano Life Saver System built right inside your piano! Never let your piano go above 55% & below 35%RH.
I also like the Govee hygrometer, like this one on Amazon, that tells me what the temperature and humidity levels are surrounding my clients’ pianos.
3: Keep it clean with the right cleaners.
A piano’s inside should be kept clean to help provide free movements of the parts and help reduce the chance for accelerated corrosion & loss of sound quality. Keeping the outside cabinetry clean also helps sustain your instrument’s value.
I offer a routine cleaning, called the Platinum Tuning Service, once per year or when the piano shows signs of needing it. I also use piano-safe-cleaners, like Cory Piano Care Products.
4: Regulate & Voice When It Is Recommended.
Regulation
The 5,000 parts inside a piano that make the keys produce sound are set and adjusted at the factory before shipping. After the piano’s breaking-in period (usually the first five years), it often needs minor or full regulation to restore the parts to the original performance and sound quality.
Voicing
Voicing is the tone or sound quality of your piano. If it sounds dull or flat, it needs voicing. I offer three levels: Light, Moderate, and Complete.
Family Man, Piano Technician, & Entrepreneur
Randy Cassotto prepping Jim Brickman’s Yamaha CFIII before his performance at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Randy Cassotto studied with the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology in 2003 while apprenticing with RPT, Keith Kopp, in Provo, Utah. He also began making his own tuning levers during his apprenticeship while being employed at Craft Supplies, a woodturning supply store in Provo.
He served as the Chief Concert Piano Technician for Infinity Hall from 2009-2015 working directly with multiple artists such as Dave Brubeck, Jim Brickman, Chick Corea, & more. Randy also served as Jim Brickman’s personal piano technician for the 2014 Brickman Bash in Nashville, TN.
If you’ve not tuned in years, your piano may need a little love to get back into shape.
Pitch Raising -multiple discounted tunings returns & stabilizes the strings back to pitch after years of missed tunings (very important)
Cleaning - interior & exterior vacuuming/soaping helps keep the parts working (very important)
Key Adjustments - how easily and evenly the keys play with controlled dynamics is called “regulation”
Please Schedule Below!
SECTION 1
3 OPTIONS IF YOU’VE TUNED WITHIN THE LAST 3 TO 24 MONTHS
standard tuning - recommended at 6 month intervals
inspection
tuning
pedal, bench, & iron plate adjustments
demonstration of a song or two
next appointment reminders
Price: $225 + tax
platinum tuning - recommended every-other 6 month service
inspection
tuning
keytop cleaning
interior vacuuming
exterior soaping/waxing
pedal, bench, & iron plate adjustments
demonstration of a song or two
next appointment reminders
Price: $316.25 + tax
ultra luxe - i’d like to get you up and running with the right services
inspection
tuning
keytop cleaning
interior vacuuming
exterior soaping/waxing
deep showroom polish of all cabinetry
deep showroom polish of all exposed metals, pedals, hinges, decals
pedal, bench, & iron plate adjustments
demonstration of a song or two
next appointment reminders
$1,199 verticals | $1,699 grands | 2 visits
SECTION 2
3 OPTIONS IF YOU’VE NOT TUNED IN YEARS
standard plus+ tuning- recommended at 6 month intervals
inspection
tuning & pitch raising (equates to 3 tunings)
pedal, bench, & iron plate adjustments
demonstration of a song or two
next appointment reminders
(Reg Price: $225 + $225 + $225 = $675) package price: $675 - $246 = $339 to $429 + tax. This package saves you $240 to $420!!!
platinum plus+ tuning - recommended every-other 6 month service
inspection
tuning & pitch raising (equates to 3 tunings)
keytop cleaning
interior vacuuming
exterior soaping/waxing
pedal, bench, & iron plate adjustments
demonstration of a song or two
next appointment reminders
(Reg Price: $316.25 + $225 + $225 = $766.25) package price: $766.25 - $267.25 = $426.25 to $499 + tax This package saves you up to $260!!!
ultra luxe - i’d like to get you up and running with the right services
inspection
tuning
keytop cleaning
interior vacuuming
exterior soaping/waxing
deep showroom polish of all cabinetry
deep showroom polish of all exposed metals, pedals, hinges, decals
pedal, bench, & iron plate adjustments
demonstration of a song or two
next appointment reminders
$1,199 verticals | $1,699 grands | 2 visits
