Piano tuning has to do with intervals sounding correct and each note sounding pure and clear. The frequency of tuning varies depending  on the condition and use of the instrument.  Generally once or twice per year is recommended.

Voicing has to do with the brightness or mellowness of the tone and the uniformity of volume throughout the piano.  A piano may sound “brassy” or too loud, or too “mellow” and weak. This oftentimes has to do with the hardness of the hammers.

Regulation has to do with how the piano responds to touch.  Action is “too light” or “too heavy”.   Hammers “block” or won’t play, “double strike”, and many other things that make a piano not fun to play.

Minor repairs can sometimes be done with the tuning at no extra charge or a nominal fee.  If more extensive repairs are required, I will give you an estimate and get approval before doing the work.

I am experienced (55 years) in providing insurance appraisals.  I have also saved customers a lot of money and disappointment with expert advice when trying to find that “deal” on a used piano.

This includes removing the keys and action and cleaning the soundboard under the strings on grand pianos. Usually, deep cleaning every 15-20 years is sufficient.  Additional charges will apply if the piano has been infested with rodents.