Category Archives: piano technician

Piano Maintenance: Resolving a weighty problem

Posted on September 3, 2015 by

Chuck Terpo, who continues to finely regulate my Steinway M grand, gave an encore performance yesterday, as he meticulously “lightened” some weighty bass notes. His nifty maneuvers on display in my iPhone generated video, revealed an analytic approach and smooth … Continue reading →

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Climate control and Pianos: A conversation with Sam Bennett (Piano Works in Duluth, GA)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

I’m very concerned about my Southern USA students’ pianos that are subject to warbling unisons, or wavy, beating octaves. A case in point is my Kentucky Online pupil who owns a well-regarded Charles Walter upright that was tuned about 5 … Continue reading →

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The second studio grand gets a tune-up

Posted on December 5, 2014 by

With dizzying cable wires swimming in all directions, connected to a horizontal mounted overhead web cam, partnered with a side-mounted one, the spotlight is on my vintage Steinway grand. A second piano to its right goes unnoticed. But once a … Continue reading →

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An informative chat with a whimsical piano technician (REGISTERED, of course)

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

I had a delightful exchange with John Peters, RPT, about pianos, restorations, repairs, machine vs. aural tunings, and all that sprung from his wild imagination. For instance, John communicates an intense passion for tuning.. “I get paid to “meditate,” he … Continue reading →

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Rina, 5, performs at our Spring Recital (after 8 months of piano lessons) Video

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Rina is moving right along. She can spin a legato phrase with finesse after having practiced her detached-note playing for months. Now she’s working on using featherlight thumbs to craft smoother lines. Notice her supple wrist approach to the piano: … Continue reading →

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Part TWO: Guess what happened on the way to my El Cerrito Piano Studio? (Video)

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

I’m no country bumpkin, but as I departed Bart’s El Cerrito Del Norte station, I felt like one. Last week I ran into a turkey, most likely separated from the pack. And as it daintily climbed up the steps of … Continue reading →

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Piano Maintenance– About hammers: all or partial replacement? (Video)

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

When my Baldwin Hamilton 1929 grand underwent exploratory surgery in the capable hands of Mark Schecter, RPT, I had some pointed questions. Given that the piano had a glassy-sounding upper treble due to worn down hammers, would installing a partial … Continue reading →

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