Acoustic Piano Services - Piano Tuning, Regulation, and Repairs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton (GTHA) area
This is a great article by Sally Phillips that helps parents with decisions to be made when purchasing a piano for their young piano student, and how to avoid the common pitfalls associated with buying. (Click to Read Article) If Read More …
The expectations placed on pianos used for musical instruction are much more demanding than on home pianos – they see many students and record numerous hours of play each day. With this heavy amount of usage it’s important to regularly Read More …
Can my piano be fixed? There comes a time in every pianos life where this question must be asked. What is the best course of action? The answer is not always easy to arrive at. This article by piano technician Read More …
If you own a piano, or plan of purchasing one in the future, a piano technician will be your best resource for help with purchasing and maintaining your piano. Here are some of the things you can expect from a Read More …
Long before plastics became commonplace, ivory was used as piano key top covering material. Ivory presented many advantages in the feel and responsiveness. It also absorbs sweat so your fingers would keep from sticking to the keys. From an overall Read More …
Older pianos can present some challenges for both the piano technician and the owner. This article details the majority of those issues from the example of a 1892 Heintzman upright piano. The production of the acoustic piano was at it’s Read More …
Moving pianos is an art – leave it to the artists. Read Piano Moving by Charles Rempel
If you have an older piano that has not been tuned for many years it may require a pitch raise. This article will detail the conditions that lead to a pitch raise, and what to expect during the pitch raise process. Read More …
From a brief history of where pianos have been made, to making ‘stencil’ pianos and the movement of famous piano names – Here’s an interesting article on how the world of new pianos is constantly changing. Please read The Changing Read More …
Often I’m called by a new client who has purchased a used piano and would like to have it tuned for the first time since it arrived at their home. As a best practice during the visit, my first Read More …