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As an authorized dealer of Kawai, we proudly offer their complete lineup of world-class acoustic and digital pianos. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and performance, Kawai instruments represent some of the finest pianos available today, and we are honored to bring them to musicians across the country.

We are proud to be recognized as one of the most trusted Kawai dealers in Southern California. This reputation is built not only on the quality of the instruments we offer, but on the care and expertise we bring to every piano that passes through our hands.

Our meticulous Prep & Tune process is among the most detailed in the industry. Each new instrument undergoes multiple days of dedicated attention before it reaches its new home. We carefully refine every aspect of the piano, including regulation, voicing, and multiple tunings to ensure long-term stability and optimal performance.

This commitment ensures that every client receives an instrument that is not only beautiful, but fully prepared to deliver a flawless playing experience from the very first note.

Everything You Need to Know!

Ans: Each Piano is different and has different tuning needs.
- New pianos need to be tuned four times in their first year as strings will stretch and the felt on the hammers compact. Each Piano is different and has different tuning needs.
- Home pianos generally are tuned twice a year, although as the skill level of the student increases then more regular tuning may be required.
- Concert or performance pianos need to be tuned just before every concert or every three months (whichever comes first).
- Music schools, schools or places where the piano is regularly played by a number of different pianists may need attention twice or more a year.
Ans: While improvement is possible with many older pianos, unfortunately not all neglected pianos can be tuned.
If your piano’s pitch is lower than 10 cents* below concert pitch, then it may be possible for us to organise a pitch adjustment as part of bringing it up to concert pitch level. A pitch adjustment is where we adjust the 220-250 tuning pins and strings to the correct pitch in your piano. The instrument is then able to be played with other instruments radio and CD’s. These may each need several rounds of adjustments to bring them up to the required level. Pitch raises take significant time and skill to do correctly to ensure the instrument with have some stability in the tuning. If the pitch is lower than 50 cents below pitch, the instrument will then require further tuning in around 2 months to ensure the instrument stays in tune.
* 1 Semitone is divided into 100 parts, called cents.
Ans: Pianos need an even temperature and humidity to maintain their tune for the maximum time. Avoid placing your piano in direct sunlight, near a heater, in a draft, directly under air-conditioning ducts or near and outside wall that receives direct sunlight. Also avoid placing your piano near bathrooms, kitchens or laundries if you regularly use clothes dryers as these rooms often have high humidity.
Ans: Unlike violins, pianos don’t generally age well. A poorly maintained older piano may require substantial reconstruction or repair that could end up costing more than the value of the piano. If you are not sure about your piano, give us a call for a realistic assessment of the extent of work a piano would need to bring it up to a reasonable standard.