Piano tuning & maintenance in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Burlington, and the entire Greater Toronto Area
Prices for many of the items listed here will vary based on the specifics of your piano.
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Please contact me to arrange a consultation.
Regulation
Regulation will adjust the feel of the piano.
When a piano is played, mechanical energy is imparted by the pianist into the front of the key. This energy is used to propel the hammer, via a system of levers, into the string, initiating the piano’s tone. The purpose of regulation is to minimize the loss of energy to this system, giving the player as much control as possible over the velocity of the hammer.
Regulation describes the process of adjusting all the moving parts betweem the piano key to the strings (called the 'action') to ensure they are functioning properly and provide the best feel for the musician. Parts in the piano action are designed to last a very long time but require these adjustments every few years.
Click here to learn more about regulation from the Piano Technician's Guild.
When a piano is played, mechanical energy is imparted by the pianist into the front of the key. This energy is used to propel the hammer, via a system of levers, into the string, initiating the piano’s tone. The purpose of regulation is to minimize the loss of energy to this system, giving the player as much control as possible over the velocity of the hammer.
Regulation describes the process of adjusting all the moving parts betweem the piano key to the strings (called the 'action') to ensure they are functioning properly and provide the best feel for the musician. Parts in the piano action are designed to last a very long time but require these adjustments every few years.
Click here to learn more about regulation from the Piano Technician's Guild.
Voicing
Voicing will adjust the tone of the piano.
The condition of the hammers has a major impact on the
overall sound of your piano. Voicing and toning techniques can alter
the sound of your instrument quite significantly to suit your
requirements. Older hammers also get worn and hardened and require
voicing as part of regular maintenance.
Click here to learn more about voicing from the Piano Technician's Guild.
The condition of the hammers has a major impact on the
overall sound of your piano. Voicing and toning techniques can alter
the sound of your instrument quite significantly to suit your
requirements. Older hammers also get worn and hardened and require
voicing as part of regular maintenance.
Click here to learn more about voicing from the Piano Technician's Guild.
Repairs
Squeaks and rattles? Sticking keys? Ringing dampers? Broken hammers?
I'm fully qualified to effect all manner of repairs to all makes and models
of upright and grand pianos.
Reconditioning
Pianos greater in age than 20-30 years, or even older, are often due for a
major reconditioning or replacement of interior parts, which can prolong the
instrument's life for many more years. This can include but is not limited
replacing or reconditioning the strings and tuning pins, hammers, felts throughout
the piano's action, dampers and pinblocks.
Thinking of buying or selling a used piano but would like an expert opinion on its value? Beware when buying a piano privately - a few extra dollars spent getting an expert to look the instrument over can save you dollars and grief in the long run.
If you're new to the world of pianos, The Piano Book by Larry Fine is an excellent place to begin educating yourself about pianos and piano ownership.
Do you have an insurance issue with a piano?
I'll be pleased to evaluate any instrument you are considering.
If you're new to the world of pianos, The Piano Book by Larry Fine is an excellent place to begin educating yourself about pianos and piano ownership.
Do you have an insurance issue with a piano?
I'll be pleased to evaluate any instrument you are considering.
Humidity Control System Installation
Fluctuations in humidity are one of the enemies of stable piano tuning and can also have negative effects on other components of your piano in the long term. There are many ways to control humidity in your home and near your piano, from ensuring your furnace and air conditioning systems are in top shape, to adding humidifiers to the room where your piano is.
Some piano owners opt for a Dampp Chaser Piano Life Saver System, which installs inside your piano and controls the climate within it. I am a qualified, experienced installer of the systems. Contact me for a current price.
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