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Oct 31, 20232 min read

2023 Steinway D touchweight re-design

Over this past summer, I had the privilege of undertaking the re-designing of the piano action for a Steinway concert grand at UAA. The...

Oct 4, 20235 min read

Player Pianos & Player Systems

This article presents a brief history of the evolution of piano player systems and highlights the features available on modern systems.

Sep 12, 20233 min read

What is voicing a piano?

This article discusses the difference between pitch and tone and how a qualified technician voices a piano according to the pianist's needs.

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Piano Regulation: Common Areas to Address

This article describes what effects regulation can have on the feel and responsiveness of a piano.

Aug 29, 20232 min read

What is piano regulation?

This post gives a brief overview of piano regulation by drawing a relatable comparison.

Aug 22, 20232 min read

10 Questions (& Answers) About Piano Strings (+ 1 action to avoid)

This post addresses questions about piano strings and what to do if a string breaks.

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Common Problems with Pianos

This article describes four common issues that piano technicians find and repair on pianos.

Aug 8, 20233 min read

Meet Stephen, Registered Piano Technician

Stephen discovered his love for music at a young age. He combines his various talents and passions to constantly grow as a piano technician.

Aug 1, 20233 min read

How Humidity Affects Pianos

Pianos are made from materials that are affected by humidity changes. This article explains these effects and how to monitor and mitigate.

Jul 22, 20232 min read

Get to Know David Chiu

Piano technician, David Chiu, shares his journey to finding his passion for piano technology.

Jul 20, 20235 min read

What happens at a piano tuning?

This post describes what to expect at a piano tuning.