Re-Stringing an upright
Two of our students, Chris and Lawrence got straight back into it after the Easter Break yesterday, re-stringing this upright piano.
Andy's career as a Piano Tuner gets kick start!
Having finished the one-year intensive course in Piano Technology top of his class, Andy has returned to The Piano Technology School on a part time basis to assist Steve in the work shop with the new intake of students.
A Journey into Sound
Delighted to welcome back Dr Gillian Butcher of Leicester University, former Piano Technology student and 2016 graduate.
Good luck class of 2016!
We are so delighted that our first students have passed their exams and are already off and running using their newly acquired skills.
5 Go To Devon
Our students and Steve spent a few days away at this year's Piano Tuners Association Conference where they did various workshops- including Upright Regulation.
A Musical Interlude
Whilst going through my great Aunt Gladys' record collection recently, i found a pristine 78" of Winifred Atwell's "Piano Tuners Boogie" How appropriate!!
Our students have been getting to grips with the internal workings of the piano
Our students have been getting to grips with the internal workings of the piano.
Action Stations
With tuning practice well under way, this week the students are starting to examine piano actions; replacing felts, hammers, regulation.. all very fiddly..
Our team delighted to meet Mario Igrec..finally!
Our team delighted to meet Mario Igrec… finally!
We love this!! This is why Piano Tuning is a professional trade that takes time to perfect
We love this!! This is why Piano Tuning is a professional trade that takes time to perfect.
How to tune a piano by ear
With over 100k views on You Tube, Steve demonstrates how a piano should be tuned by a professional. To be a succesfful piano tuner you need to be able to complet a basic fine tuning in around an hour.