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Jul 11
7 min

Making Resilience: Inside the Ronsen Hammer Factory

Ronsen Piano Hammer has been supplying pianos with hammers for generations and is now the only American hammer supplier.

May 19
7 min

The Value of Condemning Expired Pianos

While talented piano technicians may be able to repair pianos, being the bearer of bad news is not always in their skill set.

May 6
2 min

Pick Up The Pace: Strategies for Faster Tuning

Use these tuning strategies to develop a faster tuning style without sacrificing quality.

Apr 18
7 min

Regulating Grand Damper Timing

This article is covers damper theory, the two points of damper timing regulation, and methods of regulation.

Mar 28
6 min

Tuning Lever Makers & Products

This article features several tuning lever options, along with reviews from people who use them every day.

Mar 9
7 min

Developing a Piano Service Business

Developing a sustainable business model with a reliable cache of clients takes patience and strategy, a process that can be daunting.

Feb 21
5 min

A Technician's Photographic Stroll Through the Fazioli Factory

Of all the corners of the piano industry, the factory may be one of the least understood pieces of the puzzle.

Feb 9
2 min

Field Technician Scripts

Good communication is a difficult aspect of any job, and for the field technician, communication can make or break a career.

Jan 31
2 min

Milwaukee M12 Drill Review

Installing a grand PLS system may not be the most comfortable job in the world, but having the right tools for the job makes it easier.

Jan 17
3 min

Do No Harm: Lubrication Edition

There are many lubricants marketed to the piano technology field. Some are safe and helpful, others should be avoided altogether.

Dec 14, 2022
3 min

Is Hitting The Piano Holding You Back?

A good tuning lever technique is more effective than a test blow.

Dec 7, 2022
7 min

An Introduction to PianoScope Pro

Pianoscope is a powerful tool that bridges the gap between a technician's aural skills and ETD efficiency.

Nov 14, 2022
5 min

Key Height Regulation Methods & Tools

There are many techniques that can be used for setting key height during a regulation. This article details the method I have adopted.

Oct 27, 2022
1 min

Using Shorthand To Track Your Work

Use this shorthand chart for tracking your work through the regulation process.

Oct 6, 2022
5 min

CyberTuner Basics Part 3: How to Use Pitch Raise Mode

The first time you do a large pitch correction can be disorienting. Avoid a lot of frustration by following these steps.

Sep 7, 2022
2 min

Do No Harm: Case Parts Edition

Here are some top Do No Harm practices for protecting case parts that should become habits in your day-to-day life.

Jul 25, 2022
2 min

Which Way Do I Turn It: A Cheat Sheet

There is a lot to keep track of when learning how to regulate. Use this cheat sheet to help you remember which way to turn a screw!

Jul 11, 2022
3 min

Identifying the Sources of Mysterious Clicks

While the hunt for mysterious "clicks" may never end, this article walks you through the most common sources and how to fix them.

Jun 16, 2022
5 min

CyberTuner Basics Part 2: Understanding Tuning Modes

CyberTuner Basics is a multi-part series on CyberTuner's wide range of uses for both beginner and advanced technicians.

May 25, 2022
4 min

Repinning Action Centers

Every piano technician should be able to size, replace, and repair action centers correctly.

A Plethora of Pitch Correction Methods

Sorting New Shanks

Adjusting Damper Timing

How To Make a Hitch Pin Loop

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