Step ONE: booking your service.
We book an evaluation for the first 15 minutes of the tuning service. I personally inspect all 88 keys’ function, the pitch, tonal dynamics, structural components, and pedal functionality. The evaluation is FREE & is only charged if the sole reason for the visit is the evaluation.
Step TWO: I begin working.
For optimal results, a fairly quiet environment in the piano room is best. I’m definitely pet friendly so please do not feel you have to put them away:) Please remove anything non-piano related from the instrument as I will be removing cabinetry to access the tuning pins & action.
Platinum vs. Luxe
Platinum service is a routine & necessary cleaning to help promote long-term piano health whereas the Luxe is more of al luxury experience that greatly enhances its appearance. Both help sustain or elevate the piano’s value.
2 choices if you’ve tuned recently in the last 12 to possibly *24 months
Standard Tuning
recommended once every 6 months or once per year (if the room humidity is very well controlled)
tuning to A440
plate & bench tightening
pedal adjustments
demonstration of a song or 2
follow-up reminders
price: $215 quarterly / $225 semi-annually / $245 annually
Platinum Tuning (photos)
great option if you’ve tuned in the last 12 months and recommended every-other-6-month tuning, or once per year
tuning to A440
interior action cleaning
cabinet cleaning
keytop cleaning
plate & bench tightening
pedal adjustments
demonstration of a song or 2
follow-up reminders
price: $306.25 quarterly / $316.25 semi-annually / $336.25 annually
3 choices if you’ve not tuned in 3 or more years
Standard Plus+
if it’s been years - this will get your piano back on track
pitch raising & tuning to A440 (equates to 3 tunings)
interior vacuuming only
plate & bench tightening
pedal adjustments
demonstration of a song or 2
follow-up reminders
price: regular priced tunings spread out over 3 months is $245 + $245 + $245 = $735 - OR - take advantage of this package for $429 and SAVE $306!
Platinum Plus+ (photos)
if it’s been years - this will get your piano back on track
pitch raising & tuning (equates to 3 tunings)
interior action cleaning
cabinet cleaning
keytop cleaning
plate & bench tightening
pedal adjustments
demonstration of a song or 2
follow-up reminders
price: regular priced tunings spread out over 3 months is $336.25 + $245 + $245 = $826.25 -OR - take advantage of this package for $499 and SAVE $327!
Luxe Polish & Tune (photos)
if it’s been years - this will get your piano back on track
pitch raising & tuning (equates to 3 tunings)
deep polishing of all exposed metals & cabinetry
interior action cleaning
cabinet cleaning
keytop cleaning
plate & bench tightening
pedal adjustments
demonstration of a song or 2
follow-up reminders
price: $1,490 verticals & $1,890 grands
Why Tune Regularly
Pianos hold a massive amount string tension and energy. When seasonal changes occur, the wooden action parts and soundboard move which causes a change in tuning and performance. Regular tunings help keep pianos balanced & accurate from these changes. With concert-level expertise, I tune pianos to A440hz to keep up with the ever changing humidity levels in Connecticut homes.
Importance for Beginners & Children
Children absorb and process sound, information, and utilize motor skills quickly and early. I will help guide you on your journey to ensure your piano is both suitable for you or your family for continued musical growth. An ‘out-of-tune’ piano, or one that is poorly tuned, will hinder any musical growth. We will prevent that.
My Tuning Process
Assessment I begin every appointment with a rapid but thorough assessment of the keys, pitch, tone, action, plate, strings, soundboard, & bridges.
Fine Tuning Using advanced aural techniques combined with state-of-the-art equipment, I adjust the tension of all 250 ± strings to sound pleasing & exact
Cleaning The 5,000 inner action parts move more freely when clean, plus dust attracts moisture which corrodes steel string, decays the strings’ copper, and leads to more issues if left dirty.
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Tune a new piano four times in its first year,then every six months after. This keeps steady pressure on the soundboard (the piano’s amplifier) and lets your tuner monitor its condition so it lasts for years.
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Easy-to-use Piano Life Saver systems that keep pianos in tune longer and protect them.
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New strings will make the piano sound much richer after deterioration or corrosion sets in.
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LOVE the way your piano plays again! I have years of concert service training to take your mediocre performing piano to top tier.
Pianos are regulated at the factory and usually need some brush-up work in the first 5 years in a home. Pianos should be fully regulated (performance & tone) once every 5 to 15 years, as needed.
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I restore old ivory, synthetic ivory, and acrylic keytops using traditional and modern techniques.
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I have knowledge of the inner workings of a piano, ascertaining the true condition and worth of the instrument.
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Pianos are made from parts that can fail unless treated & serviced correctly throughout the years. See what an inspection entails and book yours today.
Humidity Systems
Tuning
Restringing
Regulation
Cleaning
Keytops
Polishing
Voicing