Expert Piano Care You Can Trust

SF Piano Works delivers expert piano care throughout the

Since 2019, SF Piano Works has served the diverse musical communities of the SF Bay Area - including San Mateo County including Hillsborough, Millbrae, Burlingame, Foster City, and Belmont - with exceptional piano care and expertise. As a Yamaha & Kawai Service Center, we service pianos throughout the NorCal.

Led by founder Vincent Chambers, who began his training in 1982, our experienced technicians care for every piano with the same dedication—whether it's a cherished family heirloom or a fine instrument from makers like Yamaha, Kawai, or Steinway, Bechstein, Schimmel, and more.

Our team specializes in both traditional pianos and advanced digital systems, including:

- Digital hybrids (Silent and TransAcoustic pianos)

- Player systems (Disklavier, PianoDisc, and QRS)

- Digital pianos (Avant Grands, Clavinovas, and Kawai hybrids)

We take pride in offering honest, dependable service to all musicians—from beginning students to accomplished performers, concert artists, and recording studios.

Read about our services below, or book an appointment online here.

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Concert-Level Piano Care for Distinguished Instruments

For premium pianos, every nuance matters. These magnificent instruments—from Steinway and Mason & Hamlin to Bösendorfer and Yamaha's finest—are engineered to translate subtle variations in touch into exquisite musical expression. To maintain this exceptional level of performance, they require the expert care of a Master Level Technician.

Our premium service is specifically designed for distinguished instruments including Steinway & Sons | Mason & Hamlin | Bösendorfer | Yamaha CX/SX/CF Series | Shigeru Kawai |Bechstein | Blüthner | Schimmel

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 2 hours with a Senior Technician

  • Initial Evaluation (New Clients)

  • Pitch Correction +/- 8¢

  • Fine Tuning

  • Key Cleaning

  • Minor Regulation

  • Voicing

    from $450

Sonata Service


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Prelude Service

Revive Your Piano's Potential

Has your piano been waiting patiently for attention? Our Prelude Service is the perfect fresh start. We'll assess your piano's condition, tune it professionally, and create a clear plan to restore its voice and playability. From the first notes, you'll hear the difference—and this is just the beginning.

Let's bring your piano back to life. Schedule your Prelude Service today!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 2.5 hours with a Senior tuner/technician

  • Initial Evaluation (New Clients)

  • Tuning

  • Minor Repairs

  • Key Cleaning

  • Touch-up Voicing (make it more melodic)

  • Touch-up Regulation (make keys easier to play)

    from
    $375

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Pro Tuning Service

Professional Piano Tuning by Expert Technicians

Our Standard Tuning Service delivers exceptional care from our Senior and Master Technicians. Perfect for well-maintained pianos, this comprehensive service ensures your instrument stays at its musical best. If additional work is needed, such as pitch raising or repairs, we'll provide clear options and estimates.

Experience our benchmark for excellence—where precision meets musical artistry.


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Initial Evaluation (New Clients)

  • Fine Tuning

  • Key Cleaning

  • Minor Voicing

    from $275


Apprentice Tuning

WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?"

Experience quality piano tuning at a more accessible price! Our talented apprentices offer select weekly appointments for in-home piano tuning. Each apprentice works under the direct supervision of our Senior and Master Technicians, ensuring high standards of service.

Every tuning is fully backed by our expert team. If you have any questions or concerns, a Senior or Master Technician will personally inspect your piano and make any necessary adjustments at no additional cost.

This is a perfect option for budget-conscious piano owners who still want professional-quality service with the security of expert oversight.

from $175


Digital Hybrid

WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?

For acoustic pianos with electronics, digital pianos with acoustic actions, or a “Digital Pianos” a 15-30 minute phone call + photos and videos is our starting point.

We provide Authorized Warranty Service for Yamaha & Kawai

You can book an appointment below, or read more about our Hybrid services here.

  • Yamaha Disklavier

  • PianoDisc, QRS

  • Silent and TransAcoustic Systems

  • AvantGrand, NV5/NV10

  • Yamaha Clavinova

  • Kawai CA Series

  • and more…


Piano bridge notching: Professional Bridge Replacement and Crown Restoration on Blüthner Grand Piano Piano Rebuilding

Rebuilding | Refurbishing, Replacing | Not Sure

WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?

Interested in rebuilding or refurbishing your piano but you’re not sure where to start?

An evaluation of your piano includes a quick tuning to ascertain tuning stability and structure, touch, tone, and voice.

Once we have all our information we’ll provide an assessment of your piano to help you decide whether rebuilding or replacing makes the most sense.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Phone consultation

  • Review photos

  • On-site evaluation

  • Condition Report

  • Rebuilding Estimate