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Nov 3, 20235 min read
Replacing Broken Agraffes
Replacing broken agraffes can be a tedious job for even the most seasoned technician, but it’s certainly not the most difficult.


Oct 20, 20235 min read
Confessions of a Misophoniac
All piano technicians can relate to the unique stress of unwanted noises affecting their ability to work efficiently and effectively.


Oct 10, 20236 min read
Hammer Shaping Methods & Tools
Hammer shaping is an essential part of servicing pianos. This article includes several methods of hammer filing.


Sep 23, 20234 min read
Do No Harm: Tuning Edition
Adopting practices that set you up for safe piano maintenance will go a long way toward a productive and successful career.


Sep 2, 20237 min read
Assets & Liabilities: A Shop Story
The key to an effective shop project is understanding where the piano has been and making a plan for where you want it to go.

Jul 27, 20232 min read
Practical Piano Valuation Book Review
With a skill like piano valuation, technicians can become brokers for any current or future clients who may be in the market for a piano.


Jul 19, 202311 min read
American Piano Manufacturing
This article will give you a brief history of the American consoles of the past, and a look at what we can expect of them today.
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers to these frequently-asked questions come from seasoned technicians. You can trust the experts behind these answers are being...
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