I offer easy-to-follow packages for all new & return clients, will inspect your piano in 10 minutes or less, and will discuss if your piano needs anything above & beyond a standard tuning, such as
pitch raising (very important for children & beginners which act as rapid tuning procedures meant to increase & help stabilize the strings after years of dropping)
cleaning (very important for overall health), or adjustments
key or action adjustments (slow or sticking keys, performance corrections, etc.)
Preparing for Tuning
A semi-quiet environment helps create an optimal tuning experience. You might also want to remove anything (non-piano related) from the piano as Randy will be removing parts of the cabinetry.
What I’ll Need
I just need 10 minutes to run a quick but thorough inspection to then go over options with you. 99% of the time, inspections are free & only charged if the primary reason for the visit is the inspection. First-time visits are usually anywhere from 1 hr to 2.5 hours.
My “Platinum Tuning Service” includes important interior & exterior cleaning
(Every-other tuning)
LISTEN to my “Artisan Tuning Service” which includes light voicing & cleaning
(Every-other year)
SECTION 1
4 OPTIONS IF YOU’VE TUNED WITHIN THE LAST 3 TO 24 MONTHS
STANDARD tuning
$239.29
(recommended once every 6 months)
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In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
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Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
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I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
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I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
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I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
PLATINUM service
$91.25
(recommended every-other 6 month tuning
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The parts of the piano you touch the most with your fingers just happens to be the keytops. I have piano-safe cleaners I use to help remove grime, grease, candy, etc. A clean piano is important!
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It’s HUGELY important to keep your parts clean so they move properly. Dust on strings and around tuning pins can expedite corrosion, causes parts to slow or stick, and can ruin the sound quality.
I have equipment and the know-how to properly and carefully keep your piano clean.
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I use piano-safe cleaners on high gloss polyester, satin lacquer, or the various types of varnishes pianos have used over the last 100+ years. Keeping your exterior cleaning not only looks nicer but helps sustain the instrument’s value.
LIGHT voicing
$91.25
(recommended every-other 6 month tuning
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When some notes sound louder, tinnier, brittle, or less warm than others, I have techniques to blend the tone quality to make the tuning sound far more pleasant.
ARTISAN service
$433.38
(recommended every other year)
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When some notes sound louder, tinnier, brittle, or less warm than others, I have techniques to blend the tone quality to make the tuning sound far more pleasant.
-
The parts of the piano you touch the most with your fingers just happens to be the keytops. I have piano-safe cleaners I use to help remove grime, grease, candy, etc. A clean piano is important!
-
It’s HUGELY important to keep your parts clean so they move properly. Dust on strings and around tuning pins can expedite corrosion, causes parts to slow or stick, and can ruin the sound quality.
I have equipment and the know-how to properly and carefully keep your piano clean.
-
I use piano-safe cleaners on high gloss polyester, satin lacquer, or the various types of varnishes pianos have used over the last 100+ years. Keeping your exterior cleaning not only looks nicer but helps sustain the instrument’s value.
-
In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
-
Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
-
I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
-
I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
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I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
SECTION 1
5 OPTIONS IF YOU’VE NOT TUNED WITHIN THE LAST 5 or MORE YEARS
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Pianos fall further away from pitch over years of neglect. The reason is largely due to the soundboard breathing in between seasons (expanding and contracting with humidity swings) which puts a strain on the strings suspended on the bridges connected to the soundboard. This, in turn, changes their tension immensely.
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In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
-
Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
-
I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
-
I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
-
I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
STANDARD plus+
$429.00
(recommended once to get your piano back up and running after years of neglect (saves you $246!)
BUDGET tuning
$225.00
(recommended to get you in the right direction
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This is an economical approach to test all tuning pins and strings while improving the pitch on your piano so you can spread out your tuning for 3 months down the road.
PLATINUM service
$91.25
(recommended every-other 6 month tuning
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The parts of the piano you touch the most with your fingers just happens to be the keytops. I have piano-safe cleaners I use to help remove grime, grease, candy, etc. A clean piano is important!
-
It’s HUGELY important to keep your parts clean so they move properly. Dust on strings and around tuning pins can expedite corrosion, causes parts to slow or stick, and can ruin the sound quality.
I have equipment and the know-how to properly and carefully keep your piano clean.
-
I use piano-safe cleaners on high gloss polyester, satin lacquer, or the various types of varnishes pianos have used over the last 100+ years. Keeping your exterior cleaning not only looks nicer but helps sustain the instrument’s value.
LIGHT voicing
$91.25
(recommended every-other 6 month tuning
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When some notes sound louder, tinnier, brittle, or less warm than others, I have techniques to blend the tone quality to make the tuning sound far more pleasant.
ARTISAN service
$611.50
(recommended every other year)
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When some notes sound louder, tinnier, brittle, or less warm than others, I have techniques to blend the tone quality to make the tuning sound far more pleasant.
-
The parts of the piano you touch the most with your fingers just happens to be the keytops. I have piano-safe cleaners I use to help remove grime, grease, candy, etc. A clean piano is important!
-
It’s HUGELY important to keep your parts clean so they move properly. Dust on strings and around tuning pins can expedite corrosion, causes parts to slow or stick, and can ruin the sound quality.
I have equipment and the know-how to properly and carefully keep your piano clean.
-
I use piano-safe cleaners on high gloss polyester, satin lacquer, or the various types of varnishes pianos have used over the last 100+ years. Keeping your exterior cleaning not only looks nicer but helps sustain the instrument’s value.
-
In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
-
Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
-
I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
-
I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
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I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
SECTION 3 - PERFORMANCE
3 OPTIONS IF YOU’D LIKE TO GREATLY IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE & TONE QUALITY
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Optimized action & tonal adjustments to bring a good playing piano to concert ready! $990
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In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
-
Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
-
I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
-
I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
-
I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
CONCERT prep
$990.00
(strictly for pianos with newer parts or less than 15 years old)
MINOR regulation
$1,600 to $2,200
(recommended when keys play unevenly)
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A series of adjustments and reconditioning will return your poorly playing piano back to excellent standards.
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The parts of the piano you touch the most with your fingers just happens to be the keytops. I have piano-safe cleaners I use to help remove grime, grease, candy, etc. A clean piano is important!
-
It’s HUGELY important to keep your parts clean so they move properly. Dust on strings and around tuning pins can expedite corrosion, causes parts to slow or stick, and can ruin the sound quality.
I have equipment and the know-how to properly and carefully keep your piano clean.
-
I use piano-safe cleaners on high gloss polyester, satin lacquer, or the various types of varnishes pianos have used over the last 100+ years. Keeping your exterior cleaning not only looks nicer but helps sustain the instrument’s value.
-
In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
-
Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
-
I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
-
I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
-
I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
ACTION regulation
$3,000.00 to $3,400
(recommended if the overall strength of the piano is excellent but the keys play poorly, the tone is harsh, and the tuning is in need of heavy tuning & cleaning)
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In 2 to 3 days time, I will have your piano singing as good, if not better than you remember at its peak.
This option is excellent for pianos not in need of restoration or rebuilding but need rehabbing to restore the fun and sound.
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Each key and action part is tended to in order to bring out the maximum potential, optimizing key performance and tonal dynamic range.
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The parts of the piano you touch the most with your fingers just happens to be the keytops. I have piano-safe cleaners I use to help remove grime, grease, candy, etc. A clean piano is important!
-
It’s HUGELY important to keep your parts clean so they move properly. Dust on strings and around tuning pins can expedite corrosion, causes parts to slow or stick, and can ruin the sound quality.
I have equipment and the know-how to properly and carefully keep your piano clean.
-
I use piano-safe cleaners on high gloss polyester, satin lacquer, or the various types of varnishes pianos have used over the last 100+ years. Keeping your exterior cleaning not only looks nicer but helps sustain the instrument’s value.
-
In the first 10 minutes, I provide a swift but super thorough inspection of the entire piano, checking the pedal function, pitch, tone quality, key & action performance, soundboard condition, bridge condition, string timbre, plate & frame condition, and more.
I have over 20 years of experience to gauge over 12,000 parts functions in a brief time that I can offer you the expertise to take you and your piano in the right direction, whether it means offering you basic service, rebuilding, or budget conscious approaches.
-
Most 20th & 21st century pianos are built to be tuned to A440hz, meaning A4 above middle C vibrates 440 times per second.
I tune pianos as close to pitch as possible to help keep beginners hearing the correct pitch as long as possible and keep consistent needed pressure on the soundboard.
-
I do what others don’t. I like to ensure your bench legs are tight, the 3 pedals work well, and the frame is tightened. A little extra care goes a long way.
-
I always like to finish our tuning service off with a song or two. This allows me to not only check the tuning tone, & performance while the piano is freshly tuned, but to enjoy your piano for myself! lol
-
I will keep you and your piano on track with regular emails every 3, 6, or 12 months to keep the instrument healthy ad keep your mind at ease.
