Interactive Tutorial eBooks

The Five Pillars of Piano Maintenance

Vertical Piano Regulation
Vertical Piano Regulation

And an Introduction to Piano Maintenance

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Grand Piano Regulation
Grand Piano Regulation

And an Introduction to Concert Work

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Piano Voicing
Complete Piano Voicing

Pragmatic, Intuitive, and Inclusive

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Piano Tuning Tutorials and Tips
Piano Tuning Tutorials

 

Piano Repairs
Piano Repairs

Every Day Fixes and Tricks

Ten Essential Skills

Damper Work
Dampers Complete

Simplified and codified

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Keybushings
Keybushings

Field repairs, new set installation, and ways to prolong bushing life

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Center Pinning
Center Pinning

Creating a solid foundation for movement, with proper friction

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Stringing
Stringing

In-the-field repairs, partial restringing, and complete stringing

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Hammer Shaping
Hammer Shaping

Five methods, one result

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Cleaning, Lubricating and Squeak-Proofing
Cleaning, Lubricating and Squeak-Proofing

Eliminating the call-back

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Pedals, Lyres and Trapwork
Pedals, Lyres and Trapwork

Fixing it right, the first time

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Touchweighting
Touchweighting

Turning a mine field into a level playing field

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Bench and Music Desk Repair
Bench and Music Desk Repair

It’s more than you think

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

A potpourri of information with no limits

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Step by Step Technical Presentations

    Now Available
  1. Keith Kopp’s Tuning Tutorial
  2. Harpsichord Basics by Jason Cassel, RPT
    Coming Soon
  1. 25 Tools That You Can Make
  2. 100 Tools, Tips, Modifications
  3. Bridle Strap Replacement
  4. Brass Rail Repair
  5. Business 101: Sound Business Advice from Top Technicians
  6. Caster and Dolly Installation
  7. Epoxy Bridge Repair
  8. Grand Backcheck Replacement
  9. Grand Damper Felt Replacement
  10. Grand Hammer Hanging
  11. Grand Pinblock Replacement
  12. Institutional Piano Maintenance
  13. Keytop and Sharp Replacement
  14. Loose Rib Repair
  15. Loose Tuning Pin Repair
  16. Refurbishing Agraffes
  17. Refurbishing the Keybed
  18. Prepping the New Piano: Going Beyond the “Checklists”
  19. Plate Welding
  20. Shimming a Soundboard
  21. Upright Damper Felt Replacement
  22. Upright Hammer Butt Spring Replacement
  23. Upright Hammer Hanging
  24. What’s In Your Toolbox?