Vincent Chambers

Owner/Founder/Tuner/Technician

Instrument: Voice (opera/rock/metal), electric bass, acoustic guitar, piano

Hobbies: Road Bikes, Flying PPL IR

Four Decades of Piano Excellence


Vincent Chambers brings over forty years of piano expertise to the San Francisco Bay Area through SF Piano Works. His clientele includes distinguished musicians, tech industry leaders, and families dedicated to preserving their musical heritage. While maintaining client confidentiality, his reputation for excellence in piano care continues to grow throughout the region.

Your Local Piano Specialists


  • Musical Journey and Technical Mastery

    Beginning his musical journey at age eight, Vincent developed a comprehensive understanding of both performance and technical aspects of piano care. His expertise encompasses traditional craftsmanship and modern piano technology, including certification from prestigious manufacturers like Yamaha, Kawai, C. Bechstein, and Bösendorfer.

    Technical Excellence and Innovation

    At SF Piano Works, Vincent combines his passion for music with technical precision. His specialized training enables him to service premium brands including Estonia, Schimmel, Grotrian, and Steinway. As an authorized technician for advanced player piano systems—Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, and QRS—he expertly bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary technology.

    Beyond the Workbench

    Vincent's comprehensive background in both performance, technology, and even flying informs his analytical approach to piano care. When faced with complex technical challenges, he leverages an extensive network of specialists to ensure optimal results. Every piano, whether a concert grand or cherished family heirloom, receives the highest level of attention and expertise.

Vincent CHambers own SF Piano Works and Apollo Piano. We service most makes and models of pianos, as well as Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDic, and QRS systems. Here he's tuning a Yamaha DGC2 Disklavier on board the cruise ship Arcadia.

Rob Vela brings a rich musical heritage and diverse expertise to piano technology, with roots extending eight generations deep in the Bay Area. Rob carries this tradition into his work as both a musician and piano tuner/technician for Apollo Piano and SF PianoWorks.


  • His musical lineage includes Eugene Schmitz, the turn-of-the-century San Francisco mayor and conductor of the San Francisco Orchestra.

    Beginning his musical journey at age five, Vela has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of music through performance, education, and technical expertise. After early success as a recording artist and band leader, he pursued formal education at Diablo Valley College, earning dual degrees with honors in music and production, with emphasis on performance and jazz theory.

    His professional path has been marked by versatility and achievement, including a decade in fine dining where he distinguished himself as an award-winning mixologist and sommelier. This attention to detail and refined sensory skills transfer seamlessly to his work in piano technology. As an educator, Vela spent ten years teaching multiple instruments at institutions including School of Rock, where he helped shape their performance-based curriculum. He later advanced to management at Apollo School for the Arts, where he successfully implemented innovative educational approaches.

    Currently, Vela serves as lead manager for the San Francisco Unified School District's piano placement and maintenance program, overseeing 450 pianos across 210 schools. This role has rapidly expanded his technical expertise while supporting music education throughout the community. He maintains an active performance schedule with two Bay Area bands, AC & the Heatwave and The Cat House, continuing his family's legacy of contributing to the region's rich musical tradition.