Professional Piano Services

Comprehensive Care for Every Piano

From routine tuning to complete restoration, we provide expert piano services throughout Wyoming with professional equipment and decades of experience.

Piano tuning with electronic tuning device

Piano Tuning

Starting at $120

Professional precision tuning using state-of-the-art electronic tuning devices combined with trained ear verification. We restore your piano's pitch to the international A440 standard, ensuring every note rings true and harmonious.

What's Included:

  • Complete 88-key tuning to concert pitch
  • Minor adjustments to dampers and pedals
  • Basic cleaning of keys and music rack
  • Assessment and recommendations for any issues found
  • Humidity and climate guidance specific to your location

Service Details:

  • Duration: 1-2 hours depending on piano condition
  • Frequency: Recommended every 6 months for optimal performance
  • Best for: Regular maintenance of pianos in good condition
  • Includes: Basic pitch raise if piano is less than 30 cents flat

Additional Charges: Significant pitch raises (+$30-60), broken string replacement (+$15-25 per string), extensive cleaning (+$25-40)

Piano repair work on keyboard action

Piano Repair

Starting at $85/hour

Expert diagnosis and repair of mechanical problems affecting your piano's performance. From sticky keys to broken strings, worn hammers to pedal malfunctions, we address all common and complex piano issues with precision and care.

Common Repairs:

  • Sticky or sluggish key action
  • Broken or buzzing strings
  • Worn or damaged hammers
  • Pedal problems (sustain, soft, sostenuto)
  • Damper issues and noise problems
  • Key recovering and replacement

Repair Process:

  • Diagnosis: Thorough inspection and problem identification
  • Estimate: Detailed repair quote before work begins
  • Quality Parts: OEM or equivalent replacement components
  • Testing: Comprehensive function testing after repairs
  • Warranty: 90-day warranty on all repair work

Typical Repair Costs: Key repairs ($15-45 each), String replacement ($15-35 each), Hammer reconditioning ($180-320 set), Pedal repairs ($45-120)

Piano refinishing work showing wood restoration

Piano Refinishing

Starting at $1,800

Complete restoration of your piano's exterior beauty through professional refinishing techniques. We bring decades of experience in wood restoration, from minor touch-ups to complete cabinet refinishing that restores your piano's original luster and protects it for generations.

Refinishing Services:

  • Complete cabinet stripping and refinishing
  • French polishing for high-end instruments
  • Touch-up and scratch repair
  • Hardware restoration and replacement
  • Bench refinishing and reupholstering
  • Antique restoration with period-appropriate techniques

Process Overview:

  • Assessment: Detailed evaluation of current finish condition
  • Preparation: Careful disassembly and component cataloging
  • Stripping: Safe removal of old finish materials
  • Wood Repair: Filling, sanding, and grain matching
  • Finishing: Multiple coats with proper curing time
  • Reassembly: Careful reconstruction and hardware installation

Timeline: 4-8 weeks depending on scope. Additional Services: Interior cleaning (+$150-200), Action removal for access (+$200-300), Vintage hardware restoration (+$100-250)

Piano regulation adjustment work

Piano Regulation

Starting at $450

Precision adjustment of your piano's mechanical action for optimal touch, response, and performance. Piano regulation involves adjusting the thousands of moving parts in your piano's action to manufacturer specifications, ensuring consistent key weight, timing, and responsiveness across all 88 keys.

Regulation Includes:

  • Key weight and balance adjustment
  • Hammer alignment and spacing
  • Action timing and geometry
  • Damper timing and effectiveness
  • Pedal adjustment and synchronization
  • Let-off and aftertouch calibration

When Regulation is Needed:

  • Uneven Touch: Some keys feel heavier or lighter than others
  • Timing Issues: Inconsistent response across the keyboard
  • Poor Repetition: Difficulty playing rapid passages cleanly
  • Inadequate Control: Limited dynamic range or expression
  • Age: Pianos over 10 years old benefit from periodic regulation
  • Climate Change: Moving to different humidity conditions

Service Duration: Full regulation takes 6-10 hours over 2-3 appointments. Partial Services: Key weighting only ($180-250), Damper regulation ($120-180), Pedal adjustment ($80-120)

Piano hammer voicing process

Piano Voicing

Starting at $350

Artistic tonal adjustment of your piano's hammers to achieve your desired sound character. Voicing involves carefully reshaping and adjusting hammer felt density to create consistent tone quality across all registers, from brilliant and bright to warm and mellow according to your preferences.

Voicing Services:

  • Hammer needling for softer, warmer tones
  • Hammer hardening for brighter, more brilliant sound
  • Hammer reshaping and alignment
  • Tonal balance across entire keyboard
  • Dynamic range optimization
  • Custom voicing to personal preference

Voicing Benefits:

  • Consistent Tone: Even sound quality across all keys
  • Enhanced Expression: Greater dynamic control and responsiveness
  • Personal Preference: Tailor sound to your musical style
  • Improved Performance: Better blend in ensemble playing
  • Professional Sound: Concert-quality tonal characteristics
  • Value Enhancement: Improved instrument desirability

Process: Initial consultation to understand tonal goals, hammer assessment, gradual voicing adjustments with client feedback. Combined Services: Often performed with regulation for complete action optimization.

Piano appraisal documentation process

Piano Appraisal

$150 per appraisal

Professional evaluation and documentation of your piano's current condition, market value, and historical significance. Our comprehensive appraisals are accepted by insurance companies, estate planners, and legal professionals for official valuation purposes.

Appraisal Includes:

  • Complete technical condition assessment
  • Serial number research and age determination
  • Market value analysis with comparable sales
  • Replacement cost evaluation
  • Detailed photographic documentation
  • Professional written report

Appraisal Purposes:

  • Insurance Coverage: Proper coverage amounts and claims
  • Estate Planning: Asset valuation for inheritance purposes
  • Divorce Proceedings: Equitable distribution of marital assets
  • Purchase/Sale: Fair market value determination
  • Tax Purposes: Charitable donation valuations
  • Legal Matters: Court-accepted professional valuations

Report Delivery: Written appraisal within 3-5 business days. Additional Services: Expedited 24-hour reports (+$50), Multiple piano discounts available, Follow-up consultations included for 90 days.

Service Areas & Scheduling

Service Coverage

We provide mobile piano services throughout Wyoming, including:

  • Cheyenne & Casper metro areas
  • Laramie & Rock Springs
  • Jackson & Cody
  • Gillette & Sheridan
  • Rural locations by arrangement

Travel charges: $0.65/mile beyond 25-mile radius

Scheduling & Timing

  • Regular tuning: 1-2 weeks advance notice
  • Repairs: Often completed same visit
  • Regulation/Voicing: 2-4 weeks notice
  • Refinishing: 6-8 weeks advance booking
  • Appraisals: Usually available within 1 week
  • Emergency service: Available with priority scheduling

Payment & Policies

  • Payment: Cash, check, or major credit cards
  • Estimates: Free for most services
  • Warranty: 90 days on all repair work
  • Satisfaction: We stand behind our work
  • Cancellation: 24-hour notice required
  • Senior Discounts: Available for regular customers