Frequently Asked Questions

  • Regular piano tuning is essential for maintaining quality and longevity. For avid pianists or teachers, tuning every 6 months—or more frequently—helps maintain correct pitch, preserve sound quality, and optimize performance. It also reduces wear on vital components like the soundboard and strings, ensuring greater stability and a more enjoyable musical experience.

  •  In the Midwest, significant humidity fluctuations—humid summers and dry winters—can affect your piano’s internal workings. High humidity causes expansion, leading to sticking keys, misaligned hammers, and compressed felts. Conversely, dry conditions result in wood shrinkage, loose keys, and potential soundboard damage.

    Maintaining stable humidity levels ensures better tuning stability. Consistent moisture content keeps the strings and soundboard in optimal condition, resulting in more accurate and prolonged tuning.

  • Piano regulation is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and longevity. It involves aligning and setting all moving parts, such as keys and hammers, to the correct distances. This process aims to:

    • Eliminate unwanted friction

    • Ensure proper friction where needed

    • Prevent damage from misalignment

    The result is a piano that is more responsive and offers better volume control.

    Regular maintenance and repair of worn parts prevent further deterioration, ensuring the piano remains in peak condition. Whether it’s a grand piano in a concert hall or an upright piano at home, regulation preserves the instrument’s tone quality, precision, and overall musical experience.

  • 1. Start by getting a damp, but not wet, microfiber cloth. Make sure it has been wrung out to remove any excess water.

    2. Gently wipe off the keys with the damp cloth. It is important to be gentle to avoid damaging the keys or leaving scratches.

    3. After wiping each key, immediately follow up with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any excess dampness. This helps to prevent any moisture from seeping into the keys, which could lead to damage or warping.

    If there is stubborn residue or stains on the keytops that cannot be removed with just water, you can use a gentle diluted dish detergent.

  • Moving your piano within your living room or between rooms typically won't result in a significant perceivable difference in the tuning. Prior to a tuning, it is unnecessary to move the piano away from the wall.