Expert Piano Care You Can Trust
Since 2019, SF Piano Works has served San Francisco's diverse musical community with exceptional piano care and expertise. As a Yamaha & Kawai Service Center, we service pianos throughout the Bay Area. 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.
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
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
Sonata Service
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 $475
Apprentice Tuning
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
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.
We service the following pianos
Yamaha Disklavier
PianoDisc, QRS
Silent and TransAcoustic Systems
AvantGrand, NV5/NV10
Yamaha Clavinova
Kawai CA Series
from $185
Rebuilding | Refurbishing, Replacing | Not Sure
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