You can either contact me through the CONTACT PAGE or call me directly at 25. Larger issues are quoted on an individual basis and I’ll explain the work that needs to be done and all your options before you make a decision. If you have some keys that don’t work properly they are often simple fixes and cost $10-20 per key. In fact, I secretly like tuning pianos that are massively out of tune because the contrast is so great! And don’t be shy about how long since it’s been maintained. If you’re looking for someone to tune up your piano, please feel free to give me a call. I find it incredibly satisfying having the challenge of getting a piano back into shape musically. I tune for recording studios, various music schools, several churches and countless homes for people like yourself, in need of servicing. I tune all sorts of pianos ~ new and old, large and small, expensive and free. Over the last 25 years, I’ve worked as a piano teacher, piano salesperson, piano player in several bands and finally ended up working in my area of passion, piano tuning and technical work. Tunings can range from 60 400 depending on the type of tuning and the technician you use. A new piano is considered to be ‘broken in’ once it has been tuned at least six times. New pianos must be tuned at least four times during their first year of use. I pour over statistics of pianos and piano designs. You should tune your piano every six months. I’m a bit of a piano geek when it comes to technical data. Not only do you have a greater understanding of touch and tone but also context. Knowing how to play proficiently is a great asset when you approach the piano technically. says, 'Piano tuning is an art, and Ian knew exactly how to bring our piano up to par.' See more. He brought my piano back to life with exceptional voicing.' See more. says, 'I couldn’t have ask for a better piano tuner. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Music as well as my Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (A.R.C.T). Top 7 Piano Tuning Professionals near Irvine, CA. When you see pianos being built from the ground up, it not only gives you greater appreciation for the massive undertaking to build a quality piano but also, an appreciation for great design and craftsmanship and how to fix things when they go wrong. This has given me greater insight into my own skills as a technician. I’ve researched just about every aspect of piano manufacturing by visiting piano factories in Europe and China. My website has over 75,000 unique visitors each month and has connected me with piano makers from around the world. I am also the author of this website, Piano Price Point, which is one of the most comprehensive online consumer guides for piano buying in the world. I service pianos regularly in Victoria, Mill Bay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum and Comox Valley. My name is Glen Barkman and I am a piano tuner and technician on beautiful Vancouver Island.
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