More than just tuning...
Regulation
The moving parts in a piano that’s regularly played are subject to wear and tear, and should be regulated every few years.
Repair
Things may go wrong with your piano from time to time: keys stick, the case gets damaged, or a string might even break.
restoration
Restoration will give your worn out piano a new lease on life to bring a lifetime of enjoyment for generations to come.
FAQ's
A standard piano tuning is $300.00 (incl. GST).
This includes tuning to concert pitch, or an electronic pitch raise if needed. Electronic pitch raises are done in one pass, so they don’t take extra time or cost extra.
If your piano hasn’t been tuned regularly, we may recommend a follow-up tuning within 6 months to help it stay in tune. Most pianos only require a single tuning.
If a piano hasn’t been tuned for a long time, it can drop well below concert pitch. A pitch raise brings it back up to pitch as part of a tuning.
In urgent situations (such as preparing for a performance), it can sometimes be better to do a pitch raise and a fine tuning as two separate visits. In that case, this is charged as two tunings.
A piano should be tuned at least once every 12 months regardless of use.
If you ‘re a music teacher or your piano is played consistently by piano students practising a few hours every day, you’ll probably find your piano may need to be tuned once every 6 months.
If you have recently moved the piano or the piano is situated in a part of the house which is effected by weather changes, it should be tuned each time it is moved or in accordance with hot and cold changes
Servicing your piano is like servicing your car! You would want a qualified professional looking after your investment.
People don’t have to be registered to advertise as piano tuners. Be sure that you check the person’s qualifications and background. Patrick Carre and David Kaye have undertaken extensive training and have more than 50 years of experience combined. They are both ARPT registered piano tuners in Australia.
APTTA stands for Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians Association.
The APTTA was formed in 1984 and currently has over 300 professional piano technicians as members. Members must pass a comprehensive assessment of their skills as piano tuner and piano technician. Any person who is a member must pass the examination know as ARPT or Australasian Registered Piano Tuner and are then permitted to use the letters ARPT in their advertising.
