Piano Fix.net

Piano Fix.Net

- Moving, Repairs, Tuning & Refinishing

"Your Full Service Piano Tuner" Serving Shrewsbury, Worcester, Northborough, Westborough, Sudbury, Marlborough, Hudson & Framingham, MA.

No areas to far in the Greater Boston Area of Massachusetts & Central MA!

Why I fix Pianos?

As a musician, and always someone that was handy at fixing things, I decided learn and develop a practical skill in the music business.

Twenty five years ago I served a 2 year apprenticeship with a Piano Tuner / Technician by the name of Jim Coleman who was working for the Penn State University at the time.

Jim and I did just about everything imaginable in regard to the repair of the 50 plus mainly Steinway Piano inventory. He even showed me how three skinny men could move a concert grand up three flights of steps. -Which I still debate with myself over how useful this particular skill is....... Later in my life, or a while ago now depending on how you look at it, my friend Sal would send me out on Piano Tunings which ultimately got me hooked to the whole piano thing.

For the past 15 years I have run my own piano tuning and repair business. Most of this time, in the Mid Hudson Valley of NY. And now since 2010, I have relocated to the Metro West area of Boston.

Why Call Me?

I've been around a while in the music business. My travels have taken me into many unique musical situations as a performer, sound man, piano technician and business person. I've worn and continue to wear many hats with all the musical crowds from educators and performers in classical, Jazz , country and rock and roll... ..-So we should be able to get together on the matter at hand....

How often should I tune my Piano? The North East provides a problem for most pianos. -Cold Dry winters and hot humid summers. Just the temperature change alone is enough to kill any piano. It always amazes me that for the little care most pianos receive that they hold up so well year after year. Twice a year after the major season changes is a minimum. Four times a year is better. As often as needed for someone who counts on it. More	Is a real Piano better than a Keyboard? No, not if you are not going to tune it or do the minimum amount of work so it performs adequately. A beginner would be better learning on one of the many digital pianos available at modest prices these days. Nothing sounds and feels exactly like a real piano. However, nothing is worse than a neglected real piano. So either commit to the work on a real piano or visit www.birdlandmusic.net to purchase a digital.
Should I restore my piano? Certain brands and models justify the expense of complete restoration. However, many pianos refurbished to a high level of perfection I would not consider a good financial investment. In this case, it is more or less done as an expense because "you love it". Think of it this way, it will always be cheaper than a divorce. More	Am I missing Something? Well, If you have misplaced your piano call me I will help you look for it. Otherwise most piano owners do miss something very simple. If you air-condition your piano in the summer months and run a humidifier in the winter months you will be amazed at how much more stable the piano remains. It is called climate control-used by all major museums. -This small detail will save you money and make owning a piano much more enjoyable. In addition there are products available to add to your piano which can also do this. -ask me about it.
Is better to tune by ear or us a tuner? Well, I do both, I like the tuner for concert and performance situations. Always a lot going on,..people talking to me much longer than they normally would if I had nothing to do....some trumpet player trying to find the highest note...or a whole band playing "free" even after you explained the piano needed to be tuned...My favorite is always when a band member says "I tune pianos" and then proceeds to play his instrument with vengeance... While I struggle to finish the job... More on this topic	What Kind of Piano should I purchase A good one that fits YOUR NEEDS. Like every thing, some brands are typically better than others but exceptions exist. Sometimes you find a good one out of a typically bad model or brand...... and vice versa.....You will most likely need to pay for a good Piano. However, for those of you on a budget, there are always people happy to get rid of their old piano if you just pay to move it for them. Probably the best way to purchase a used Piano would be to pay a Piano Technician to look at it before you take the plunge. More