A piano string cover is a product used on grand pianos to slow down the process of rust and corrosion of piano strings. Quality string covers are made with 100% […] Read more »
Where should I place a Piano?
Clients often ask “Where should I place a piano in my home”? Or, “Is it bad to put to place a piano against an outside wall”? Or sometimes just, “What […] Read more »
What Causes Piano Keys to Stick?
Sticky piano keys are often the most common problem piano owners experience. In Southern California, it is most likely to occur during the winter season. So what causes piano keys […] Read more »
Why your piano goes out of tune
5 common reasons your piano goes out of tune The piano is new – strings on new pianos stretch…A LOT The piano has been recently moved The weather has gone […] Read more »
Do cracks in a piano’s soundboard mean the end of its life?
As a piano ages, its soundboard dries out and often develops small cracks along the lines of the wood grain. Usually, cracks in a piano’s soundboard does not mean the end of it’s […] Read more »
How do I find a Competent Piano Technician?
In the United States, piano service is an unregulated trade. So, unfortunately anyone can hang a sign out and profess to be a competent Piano Technician. I suppose this is […] Read more »
If my piano is not being played, do I need to have it tuned?
Occasionally, I have clients ask me: If my piano is not being played, do I need to have it tuned? The short answer is YES. Most people believe that if a piano […] Read more »
Why do my piano keys feel heavy and sluggish?
The touch of a piano can vary considerably from brand to brand and model to model. Spinet pianos tend to feel light and delicate. And, sometimes grand piano keys feel […] Read more »
Which brand of piano should I buy?
People often ask me which brand of piano should I buy. Choosing the right one for your needs can be a real challenge. With so many new and used pianos […] Read more »
How often should you tune a piano?
How often should you tune a piano? Great question. It’s really dependent on several factors. The age of the instrument, how much it is played, and environmental changes, such as temperature […] Read more »
Why does my piano sound bright and tinny?
Does your piano sound bright and tinny? Here’s why. Each time a key is played, your piano’s strings are struck with a hammer composed of highly compressed wool felt. With […] Read more »