Piano Restoration
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Creative Energy Imbued in Wood All of the art, craft, and science of piano work come together in the process of reconstructing a piano from the ground up. The personal stories of the craftspeople that made the instrument, as well as the lifetime of history that the piano has experienced, imbue the vintage piano with a touching and beautiful humanity. It is this human scale that makes a great vintage piano such a joy musically. The piano restoration process builds on this strength, using modern high quality parts, materials, and design expertise to produce a world class instrument with a very unique tonal palette. The initial phase of any piano restoration project is getting to know the piano. How does it feel to play this instrument? Does it inspire or hamper creative flow? It’s all about potential here, as an intuitive sense of the potential of an instrument is the starting point for even the smallest restoration project. After intuition comes the all-important analysis. Are the hammers appropriate to the piano? Is the action geometry optimal? What is the condition of the soundboard and bridges? And so on. Good piano restoration work focuses on the piano’s potential and then nails the details - perfect action geometry, proper hammer selection, tone development that emphasizes power and tone color. When the myriad of details are aligned, then I know the piano will speak clearly and inspire creativity. If you feel your instrument is not reaching its full potential, contact me to schedule an evaluation of your piano. During this visit I will perform an aural tuning, evaluate your instrument, and then discuss with you in detail the options available to make your piano responsive and beautiful. My piano restoration services encompass all aspects of piano performance, including: With this full service approach, I can develop a plan of action for you that suits both your musical needs and your budget. Piano Tuning Fees Piano Restoration Fees |