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All Styles & Types of Pianos Tuned & Prepared

We are experienced in tuning Steinway Pianos, Bösendorfer Pianos, Yamaha Pianos, Kawai Pianos and Schimmel Pianos as well as less well-known brands including Fazioli, Mason & Hamlin Bluthner Pianos, and many more.

Whether you are preparing your concert piano for performance, or simply looking after your upright piano for your child on their first set of scales – each piano tuned is treated with the same level of care, attention to detail and focus on optimal tone and responsiveness. High-quality piano tuning, regulation and voicing works with the instrument to bring it to concert hall standard, allows it to perform at its best and retain its sound for longer.

Smoke Damage Restoration

At Piano Masters Inc., we understand that the restoration process following a fire can be particularly challenging, especially when it comes to delicate and valuable musical instruments like pianos. With years of experience and a team of highly skilled experts, we take pride in offering the most complete smoke removal service catered specifically to pianos.

Our dedicated team utilizes advanced techniques and equipment to eliminate smoke odors, remove soot, and restore the integrity of the piano. We understand the nuanced complexities associated with piano restoration and take every precaution to ensure that no harm is done to the instrument during the process. Our services are comprehensive, covering both grand and upright pianos, and we are equipped to handle even the most intricate of models.

In light of the recent LA Fires, Piano Masters Inc. would like to extend our services to help the victims in any way we can. We genuinely empathize with the hardship they are facing and are committed to offering our expertise to restore their beloved pianos. We believe that music has the power to heal and bring solace during such difficult times, and we want to contribute by ensuring that the victims' important musical instruments can be restored to their former glory.

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Areas of Practice

North Bennet Street School, Boston, ma.

Graduate of the North Bennet Street School Piano Technology Program. NBSS is one of the leading piano technology schools in the industry. The courses provide intensive training with master faculty in a stimulating environment.

Yamaha Certified Technicians

Trained and Certifed by Yamahas Piano Performance experts. We also attend annual training courses to always have the most up to date information regarding their line-up.

Bosendorfer Factory Trained and Certified

Trained at Bösendorfer factory in Vienna, Austria, learning one-on-one from Master Technicians that hand craft these fine instruments. We currently prepare Bosendorfer pianos for concerts, artists, customers and dealers.

Pianodisc, QRS, & Disklavier certified

We specialize in the servicing and repair of hybrid pianos - acoustic pianos with electronic MIDI players installed inside. The Yamaha Disklavier is exclusively installed by the factory and most models include Record capability. Both the QRS Pianomation and PianoDisc systems can be retrofitted into almost any make, model and vintage of piano.

RPT, Registered Piano Technicians

RPT means "Registered Piano Technicians". This is the highest title, or designation, given by the PTG - Piano Technicians Guild. PTG is recognized world-wide as the ultimate teaching and testing body for the field of piano technology. Many years of preparation, rigorous testing procedures and a demanding Code of Ethics characterize the term "RPT".

Finish repair Specialists - Trained and certified

Our technicians are professionally trained and certified by Allied Piano, one of the most respected names in piano finishing and restoration. We specialize in both lacquer and polyester piano finishes, using only the highest quality touch-up and refinishing materials available in the industry. From minor touch-ups to extensive finish restoration, we are able to dramatically improve the appearance of high-gloss polyester pianos.

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.