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How to Strip Mute
Inserting temperament strips can take a while at first, but with practice, you'll be able to strip mute the whole piano in under one minute.
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Replacing Broken Agraffes
Replacing broken agraffes can be a tedious job for even the most seasoned technician, but it’s certainly not the most difficult.
Nov 3, 20235 min read


Confessions of a Misophoniac
All piano technicians can relate to the unique stress of unwanted noises affecting their ability to work efficiently and effectively.
Oct 20, 20235 min read


Hammer Shaping Methods & Tools
Hammer shaping is an essential part of servicing pianos. This article includes several methods of hammer filing.
Oct 10, 20236 min read


Do No Harm: Tuning Edition
Adopting practices that set you up for safe piano maintenance will go a long way toward a productive and successful career.
Sep 23, 20234 min read


Assets & Liabilities: A Shop Story
The key to an effective shop project is understanding where the piano has been and making a plan for where you want it to go.
Sep 2, 20237 min read


Practical Piano Valuation Book Review
With a skill like piano valuation, technicians can become brokers for any current or future clients who may be in the market for a piano.
Jul 27, 20232 min read


American Piano Manufacturing
This article will give you a brief history of the American consoles of the past, and a look at what we can expect of them today.
Jul 19, 202311 min read
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