Professional Piano Tuning

Expert Tuning for Optimal Performance

A piano has approximately 230 strings, each under tremendous tension—totaling around 20 tons of pressure. This immense force requires precise balancing to maintain proper pitch and produce harmonious sound across all 88 keys.

Over time, environmental changes, regular use, and the natural elasticity of the tuning pins cause strings to stretch and pitch to drift. Regular tuning not only keeps your piano sounding its best but also prevents more serious structural issues from developing.

Our Tuning Process

We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your piano's current condition. If significant pitch raising is required (often the case with pianos that haven't been tuned in years), we perform this in multiple passes to ensure stability without stressing the soundboard or bridges.

Once at proper pitch, we conduct precision tuning using professional-grade tuning hammers and strobe-tuner technology for ultimate accuracy. We then move to voicing—adjusting the tone quality by gently manipulating the hammer felts to achieve the tonal character you desire.

Voicing Adjustments

Beyond mere pitch accuracy, voicing allows us to customize your piano's tonal personality. Whether you prefer a warm, mellow tone or a brighter, more brilliant sound, our technicians can make subtle adjustments to match your preferences and playing style.

For concert artists and recording studios, we offer detailed voicing sessions that ensure consistent tone across all registers and optimal projection in performance spaces.

Frequency Recommendations

We recommend tuning your piano at least once per year, ideally twice—once in the fall when heating systems dry out the air, and again in spring. Pianos in professional use, concert halls, or recording studios may require more frequent attention.

Pianos in Colorado's high-altitude climate, where humidity fluctuations are dramatic, benefit from regular tuning to maintain stability despite environmental challenges.