FAQs
What services do you offer?
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I offer piano tuning and small repairs. Whether you have a small spinet piano or a concert grand, I will ensure you are well taken care of!
I am a member of the Piano Technicians Guild in Roanoke, VA. We have a wonderful network of incredibly talented piano technicians and speak on a very regular basis with one-another and have monthly meetings.
If I cannot figure out a solution to an issue you are dealing with, I am able to consult with fellow technicians in the area who would be able to assist. The goal is to find a solution!
You have a “703” area code. Where are you located?
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I grew up in Northern, VA and moved down to Salem, VA in 2018. I decided to keep my 703 area code so my old friends and family can still easily contact me. I service Southwest, VA down to Bristol Tri-Cities.
Call or Text at any time:
703-994-2457
What is the difference between a Pitch Raise and a Tuning?
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If a piano is far out-of-tune, it will require a pitch raise. This raises the piano up to proper pitch before the fine tuning. Pitch raises allow the piano’s string tension to come up to proper level without it damaging the piano. This also assists in tuning stability, however a piano will likely need another tuning soon after a pitch raise.
We are unfortunately at the mercy of physics and how these pianos & strings react to their environment, in addition to how the pianos have been previously maintained. Give me a call though - I’d be more than happy to assist and answer further questions!
How often should I get my piano tuned?
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For a normal home piano, it’s best to have your piano tuned at least once or twice a year. This allows me to also assess the piano for routine maintenance and to allow the piano’s string tension to remain stable, allowing for increased tuning stability.
Below are some additional tuning recommendations:
Churches that use pianos every week:
-Once per quarter is advised however some churches request that I tune their pianos once a month if they have multiple services per week.
Music Venues/Concerts:
-Tuning before every concert’s sound check. It is also common to have a touch-up-tuning after sound check, before doors open to the public, if the artist requests it.
Home Piano
-Once or twice per year. Twice per year is ideal due to humidity and temperature changes, though once per year is absolutely fine.