Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Piano Tuning Services in Birmingham
Established in 1980, our business has built a reputation for excellence in piano tuning and maintenance across the West Midlands. With over four decades of experience, I began my journey at the Royal National College for the Blind, where I honed my skills and achieved honours in piano tuning. My commitment to quality was recognised early when I secured third place in a national piano tuning competition, leading to a contract with Sandwell Education. I am DBS-checked, ensuring trust and safety for all clients, including vulnerable adults and children. Our services extend to private homes, schools, colleges, universities, churches, and concert venues, covering a 50-mile radius of Birmingham. We prioritise regular maintenance to preserve the integrity and sound quality of your piano, offering tailored advice on both new and second-hand instrument purchases.Our expertise addresses the complexities of piano mechanics, including humidity and temperature effects, ensuring your instrument remains in optimal condition. We pride ourselves on flexible scheduling, with appointments available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Our clients range from individual enthusiasts to renowned musicians and institutions, reflecting our dedication to precision and customer satisfaction. Whether you require routine tuning or intricate repairs, our service combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of pianos' acoustic and mechanical demands.
Services
Piano Tuning
Repairs
Voicing
Regulating
Piano Advice
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- DBS-checked technician for safe, trusted service
- 40+ years of piano tuning and repair expertise
- Serves diverse clients from homes to concert venues
- Flexible appointments including evenings and weekends
- Specialist knowledge of piano mechanics and environmental impacts
Services
Piano Tuning
Regular piano tuning ensures consistent tonal quality and playing pleasure. We adjust string tension to maintain musical accuracy, addressing environmental factors like humidity. Ideal for private owners, schools, and concert venues seeking reliable maintenance.
Repairs
Comprehensive repair services for mechanical and structural issues. We address damaged soundboards, broken strings, and action mechanisms to restore functionality. Suitable for upright and grand pianos requiring precision restoration.
Voicing
Voicing optimises a piano's tonal character by adjusting hammer density and shape. This service enhances dynamic range and expressiveness, ideal for performers seeking customised sound quality from their instrument.
Regulating
Precision regulation of piano action components ensures consistent touch and response. We adjust key mechanisms to improve playability, addressing wear and tear for both amateur and professional instruments.
Piano Advice
Expert independent advice on buying new or second-hand pianos. We assess instrument quality, suitability, and value, helping clients make informed decisions based on technical specifications and long-term maintenance needs.
People
Nick Troth
Piano Technician
Nick trained at the Royal National College for the Blind, qualifying with honours in 1980. He has provided piano services across the West Midlands for over 40 years, combining technical expertise with DBS-checked reliability for diverse clients.
Questions
How often should I have my piano tuned?
We recommend tuning every 6 months for regular use. Frequent players or performance instruments may require monthly tuning, while environmental factors like humidity also affect tuning stability.
Do you service both upright and grand pianos?
Yes, we service all piano types including uprights and grands. Our expertise covers their distinct mechanical and tonal requirements, ensuring optimal performance for both domestic and professional instruments.
Are your technicians DBS checked?
Yes, our lead technician holds a current DBS certificate, ensuring approved access to work with vulnerable adults and children in schools and private homes.
Can you repair damaged piano actions?
We repair and regulate piano actions, addressing issues with key mechanisms, hammers, and dampers to restore smooth operation and consistent touch response across the keyboard.
Do you offer advice on piano purchases?
Yes, we provide independent guidance on buying new or second-hand pianos, assessing quality, suitability, and value to help clients make informed decisions.
What areas do you cover?
We operate within a 50-mile radius of Birmingham, serving the West Midlands, Warwickshire, and parts of Worcestershire. Remote areas may incur a small surcharge.
