It’s a question many technicians dread: “How much do you think I should sell my piano for?” We have training in tuning and repairs, but providing professional recommendations regarding sales usually falls outside our realm of expertise. The good news is, it’s not hard, and unlike most of the technical skills you have already mastered, you will only need a few practice rounds of Market Analysis to add it to your toolbag. 

There are many different methods for installing backchecks, but the “72º-angle method” is the method most guaranteed to achieve consistent backchecking close to the strings.

Bedding the keyframe entails adjusting the different glide bolts protruding from the bottom of the frame so that they all exert the same amount of pressure across the keybed, thus setting an even and consistently level foundation for the action.

This article teaches sostenuto theory and regulation.

Issues around the connective points on the hammer assembly often require a few different methods of repair. Since the repair techniques overlap and all require similar tools, this article will cover hammer shank repairs for loose glue joints and broken shanks on both uprights and grands.

Pulling your first action can be an intimidating task for a new technician. Here is a step-by-step guide for pulling grand piano actions.

For technicians in their first few years of working, figuring out how to price tech services can be tricky.

Dolly installation can be a simple process with the right tools, and is a great addition to your piano services.