A440 piano Tuning & Repair

Quality in-home piano service which includes expert tuning, repair & regulation.

To get in touch with Bob, call (503) 234-9315 (landline - no texts), email bob@rowellmusic.net or click contact form at top of page.

Bob uses proven aural tuning techniques, in addition to the use of state-of-the-art tuning equipment are utilized for the most accurate and stable tunings possible. Minor repairs and cleaning are included in the basic tuning charge.

Considering purchasing a used piano? A pre-purchase inspection is strongly suggested. He checks for problems that could potentially require expensive repair such as loose tuning pins and splitting in bridges as well as the soundboard. Also considered are condition of the strings, hammers and regulation. A substantial discount on the first tuning is offered if the inspected piano is purchased.

Bob has been tuning professionally since 1997. His experience includes apprenticeship with an expert tuner/technician as well as 18 years of experience involving keyset fabrication. As a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild, he has successfully subjected his skills to the scrutiny of some of the region’s finest piano technicians. The entire tuning portion of the PTG exams was passed with high scores using only a tuning fork for pitch reference and without the use of an electronic tuning device (not required by the PTG).

His background also includes extensive experience in piano teaching, performance and accompanying with a bachelor’s degree in piano performance.

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Services & PRICING

Tuning $180

Pitch Raise $75

Service call $115

Pre-purchase Inspection $100

Currently scheduling for Mondays-Saturdays.

FAQs


How often should my piano be tuned?

It is recommended that your piano be tuned at least once a year. If the piano is played on a regular basis, twice a year is recommended. Heavy-use pianos (used for daily teaching, long practice hours, recording etc.) may require more frequent service.

I haven't had my piano tuned in ages. Can it still be tuned?

If your piano hasn't been tuned in the past couple of years or more, a pitch-raise may be required. This is also referred to as a "tension adjustment" and is necessary before the piano can be fine-tuned.

A piano that hasn’t been serviced in several years or more will not hold the first tuning as well as one that has been regularly maintained.

In some cases, if the piano has been seriously neglected or damaged, it may not be tunable. In some very old pianos (100+ years), tuning at standard pitch may not be possible and tuning at a somewhat lower pitch may be advisable.

How long does tuning take?

I normally take 2 - 2 1/2 hours to tune & service a piano—somewhat longer than some other technicians. I use this time to fine-tune the piano to sound its best, and to make any other necessary basic adjustments.