PITCH-Perfect pianos
A piano should be tuned at least once or twice a year. Tuning your piano regularly can prevent costly repairs and help make your piano sound great for many years. If your piano has not been tuned regularly, it may need additional tuning work like a pitch raise and one or two tunings.
Humidity changes play a big part in why your piano goes out of tune. Installation of a humidity control system in a piano is one of the best things you can do to protect and preserve your piano. Only a qualified piano technician should install humidity control systems.
In addition to piano tuning, your piano will require some periodic maintenance, e.g., cleaning, reshaping hammers, lubrication of parts, and easing friction from the keys. Also, regulation and voicing may be necessary as your piano ages. Our team also provides piano repairs and rebuilding, secure piano storage, and professional piano moving services to keep your instrument in top condition.
Why professional piano tuning matters
A piano is a precision instrument made up of over 200 strings under roughly 20 tons of combined tension, and that tension shifts constantly with temperature and humidity changes. Without regular tuning by a trained technician, pitch drifts, tone quality suffers, and the extra strain can eventually damage pins, plates, and the soundboard itself. Routine tuning protects your investment, keeps the piano playable at true pitch, and catches small mechanical issues before they become costly repairs.
Piano Tuning FAQ
How often should a piano be tuned?
Most pianos should be tuned at least once or twice a year. New pianos, and any piano that has recently been moved, may need more frequent tuning during the first year as the strings settle.
Does humidity really affect tuning?
Yes. Changes in humidity cause the wooden soundboard to expand and contract, which is the single biggest reason a piano drifts out of tune. Keeping your piano in a room with stable temperature and humidity, away from vents, direct sunlight, and exterior doors, helps it hold a tuning much longer.
How much does piano tuning cost?
Cost depends on the condition of the piano and how long it has been since its last service; a piano that has gone years without tuning may need a pitch raise before a fine tuning. Contact us for a quote for your specific instrument.
My piano hasn’t been played in years. Can it still be tuned?
In most cases, yes. Our technicians will assess its condition and let you know whether it needs a pitch raise, minor repairs, or regulation before it can hold a stable tuning.
Request a Tuning
Please fill out this short form to request a piano tuning. We will do our best to accommodate your requested time, but please note that your time is not guaranteed until we confirm it with you.
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