Category: Piano Care

The Piano Life Saver System from Dampp-Chaser is designed to aid in stabilizing the humidity in your upright or grand piano to maintain tuning stability and to ensure that your piano investment is protected from long term humidity changes. Why 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 …

As a technician, I’m frequently asked what makes a piano go out of tune. There are a number of factors, but the one that contributes the most is changes in humidity. Sure enough, changes in temperature can also impact the Read More …

Here are some essential tips in the care of your piano: Tip 1: Provide a stable climate for your piano Changes in humidity have a major impact on the tuning stability and the performance of a piano. Too dry and Read More …