Q: What is the charge to have my piano tuned?

  A: Of course, without examining the instrument, it is not possible to give an exact estimate. Due to deterioration from age and neglect, some pianos cannot be tuned at all. In these cases, a minimum service charge applies for an evaluation. This fee varies with the distance required to travel to the piano's location. We can often determine from the information that you provide us (age and make of the piano, level of past service and the environment that the instrument has been kept in) whether it is feasible to spend the money on a service call, or not.

  Q: Another individual says they can tune my piano for less money; why is that?

  A: Fees for service can vary dramatically. As in other fields, the fee and the amount of expertise are usually directly related. (Only you, however, can decide what level of service is desired in your individual situation.) Some tuners charge a lower price for a basic tuning and then charge for each small adjustment, so in the end the price is higher. We have also seen situations where the piano owner was advised to tune the piano several times a year when that should not have been the case. As a result, they will have spent much more money in the long run than should have been necessary.

  Q: Do you do appraisals, as well as piano service?

  A: Yes, we evaluate pianos for private and institutional purchases, as well as examine damaged instruments for insurance claims.