Basic Piano Tuning - $150.00

Think of this as the 5,000 mile oil change of the piano world. For this service the piano is precision tuned at A440 standard pitch. This service is performed on pianos that have been regularly tuned annually, or bi-annually. If it’s been multiple years since service, please read on to the next service tiers below. For venues, special events, or Studios, see “Stage/Concert/Event…” pricing below…Additional costs for distance travelled, or high-rise residences will be determined when scheduling.

Pitch Raise + Basic Piano Tuning - $200

These procedures are required if the piano is out of normal range for a tuning at A440. This should be expected if the piano hasn't been tuned in several years ,has been moved to a new climate from storage, or  undergone other forms of unsettling. The pitch is first "dragged up" from its resting pitch below A440, and then fine tuned at A440 or A441. The piano will need to receive another Basic Tuning several months after the initial service. Occasionally, when pianos haven’t been tuned in very long periods of time, 1.5 or 2 pitch raises are required.

Venue/Stage/Concert/Event/Recording Studio tuning - $175-$275

Tuning in a concert venue or recording studio environment requires an experienced and well seasoned technician. The proper amount of punctuality, precision and flexibility is a must. These types of tunings tend to be in higher stress, higher distraction environments. Many times extra steps for billing and invoicing are also requested. Even with those additional stress factors involved, the tunings are expected to be top notch and performance/recording ready. Thus the higher costs. The more flexibility or time required, the higher the rate. Venues usually find these rates to be very reasonable for the market.

Action Regulation $50 - $1000

Regulation is a series of procedures that address the feel, touch, and control of an upright or grand piano. The modern grand piano has over 1500 moving parts. These parts need to function flawlessly together, or the player (you) will notice things slipping, sticking, feeling sluggish, or not playing at all. Some pianos need no regulation (new Yamaha's for example), some pianos need only a few adjustments, and some pianos need the full "32 Steps". This accounts for a wide range in price. Email me with any questions.

Poly Finish Restoration (grand piano) - $500+

Many older (and some newer) pianos have what is referred to as a "natural" finish. This is usually easy to spot. If your piano has highly visible wood grains and a matte finish, it’s likely a natural or "lacquer" finish. If your piano is covered in a thick glossy plastic finish, it is what we refer to as a "Poly" piano. Over time, this finish can get scratched and dull, much like the finish on your car. The poly finish restoration is a three stage buffing of your piano (legs not included). The end result is a glossy, refreshed finish that takes years off the piano's visual age. Customers are generally blown away by the improvement. *Price does not include repair of chips/damage or deep scratches*

General Labor Rate - $75/hr+

Even though most piano work is billed on a "per job" basis, sometimes an hourly rate is handy to use as a guideline. If I'm already performing a service on your piano and a small amount of additional work is required, this is a good go-to rate to use for reference.