As your Wilmington DE Piano Tuner, I am often asked why tuning pins are not simply glued in place, so the piano will never go out of tune.  It is an interesting question.  An appropriate answer...

As your Wilmington DE Piano Tuner, I am often asked for the definition of standard pitch, and for an explanation as to why it is important.  Here is a short explanation.  Standard pitch is an...

As your Piano Tuner Wilmington DE, I prepare the pianos for many teachers in the area.  September is typically the time for piano lessons to resume.  While most piano teachers have their studio...

As your Wilmington DE Piano Tuner, I am often asked to explain the Steinway model designations.  The various letters actually do make sense, when you know the history of the designations. The common...

As your piano tuner DE and Philadelphia, E Shore MD, and So. NJ areas, we are often asked how the left hand piano pedal, or “soft pedal” works. Generally, there are two different ways the...

As your PA, MD, NJ and DE Piano Tuner, I am often asked, “How do I tell if my piano needs tuning?” This article is in answer to that question. The first thing to realize is that unless you are...

Before selecting a piano for your home or organization, there are various things to consider. One main consideration is the size of the room where you piano will be placed. Keep in mind, too, that...

If your piano has ivory keys, or if you are thinking about purchasing a piano with ivory keys, there are certain things that you should know about the care of the keys. As your piano tuner Wilmington...

A piano has over 200 strings at 150 lbs. tension each, totaling 30,000 lbs. of tension. A wooden structure, even when reinforced by cast iron, cannot maintain that level of tension indefinitely. When...