The “Free” Piano: Is It Worth Moving Into Your Bay Area Home?
Sometimes the best deal in the Bay. Sometimes a thousand-pound problem.
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Journal
Notes from
Notes from
the bench.
What we learn keeping the Bay Area's pianos in voice: care guides, craft, and the occasional opinion.
Voicing 101: Can You Change How Bright or Mellow Your Piano Sounds?
The quiet artistry that makes two identical pianos sound worlds apart.
Read →Tuning vs. Pitch Raise: Why Five Untuned Years Cost More Than One Visit
Why an overdue piano needs two passes, and what that actually buys you.
Read →What Is “Dealer Prep” and Does Your New Piano Actually Need It?
The floor model is often the better instrument. Here is why.
Read →How Often Should You Really Tune Your Piano?
It depends on humidity, age and how hard you play. A simple way to decide.
Read →Who Services Disklavier and Player Pianos?
Your hybrid piano is two instruments in one. Here is who looks after each half.
Read →Have a question about your piano?
The journal can only cover so much. For anything specific to your instrument, talk to the technician who covers your region.
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