Didn’t think you could tell if a piano was out of tune or not? If you couldn’t hear it before now, you should hopefully be able to hear in this video a very clear example of what a piano can sound like BEFORE TUNING as well as AFTER TUNING! Here are the most common reasons…
The Value of Being a Piano Tuner Have you ever wondered if your job is valuable? “Isn’t there something else I should be doing for my career?” you might have thought to yourself. “I’m sure I can be making more money, or have a higher profile job, or change the world in some (grandiose) way.”…
Gluing an old piano pinblock For a piano to hold its tune, it is essential that the tuning pins are tight. Occasionally, tuning pins will loosen as the pinblock loses moisture content over time. This is more common in older pianos. If your piano is newer, a loose tuning pin issue is most likely going…
Why are we called the Gilded Piano? Do you know where our name “Gilded” comes from? To “gild” means to cover solid surfaces (such as metal, wood, porcelain or stone) with a thin layer of gold. It can also be referred to as “gilding.” Have you ever seen or owned a book with gold leaf…
Do you have ivory keys? Here are 4 clues that the keytops on your piano may be real ivory! First, there is a very different look and feel to ivory keys. Plastics are very smooth and shiny whereas ivory has a texture and usually fine lines in them. See the little curved lines and veins…
I had the opportunity to tune for the Joshua Bell Concert this week at the Noorda Center for The Performing Arts At Utah Valley University. It was such an amazing concert!
Summer is coming to a close, September is right around the corner and the kids are back in school. It’s time to ease back into the regular routine of music practice after taking the last few weeks or months off. Here are some tips to help you get back into the groove of piano practice:…
Here’s a quick Voicing tutorial! I noticed a bright note on a 1951 Poole Piano Co. Spinet sticking out. I’ll show you how “needling” this note evens out the tone. VOICING (VIdeo Transcription) Hey Guys! Here’s a quick little tutorial on voicing. This little spinet here has one note that’s kinda sticking out. Listen. Hear…
How your piano is like a car Pianos and cars have a lot of similarities. They are both a significant financial investment, can be a way to express your unique personality, and can bring a lot of fun and joy to your life! Did you know that any piano older than 15 years needs much…
What is an RPT? “Registered Piano Technician.” To become an RPT, one must be part of the Piano Technicians Guild and pass three major examinations: First, a Written exam The exam includes tuning theory, knowledge of piano design and technology. Second, a Tuning exam This includes performing pitch raises and tuning with and without…