SERVICES OFFERED
PIANO TUNING
3 Hours. Starting at $175. May vary based on condition of piano and how long it has been since previous maintenance and tuning.
PIANO REGULATION
We will work together to discover what your needs are and how to help your piano function at its best.
PIANO VOICING
Advanced techniques that affect the tone of the sound your piano produces
PIANO REPAIR
Just like cars, pianos break down and need regular maintenance and repair. From broken strings or sticky keys, to pesky buzzes or squeaky pedals, there are lots of parts in a piano that fail over time and need fixing or replacing.
ABOUT TONY
As a lifelong pianist, Tony moved to Portland, OR to study piano technology and learn about the hidden side of pianos and what makes them tick. After years of tuning and repairing for multiple institutions and private clients in town, he recently decided to return to his college town in Ithaca, NY and start a new chapter in life!
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"As a newcomer to the city, Starlight Club was the perfect place for me to meet people and make connections. The events are so well-organized and there's always something new and exciting to do. I've learned so much and grown so much as a person since becoming a member."
David Pavel
Los Angeles, CA
"Starlight Club has truly changed my life. Before joining, I was feeling lost and disconnected, but now I have a sense of purpose and belonging. The support and encouragement I've received from the community there has been life-changing, and I'm so grateful for everything has done for me."
Lisa Moore
San Francisco, CA
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Ithaca, NY
- TunerTony@icloud.com
917-727-4802
TUNING SERVICES
PITCH CORRECTION $50
If it has been more than a year since your piano has been tuned, there is a chance it has drifted far enough to need a "correction" before tuning. It can still be in tune with itself and sound fine, but have drifted so far from where it's supposed to be (A440), that if it's tuned without a pitch correction first, it will quickly pull itself back out of tune to where it has been used to sitting.
WHAT IS REGULATION?
Regulating a piano means adjusting all the parts so they are in balance when they interact with each other. Wear and tear, age, seasonal humidity changes, and moving are some of the reasons a piano can become dis-regulated.
SIGNS A PIANO NEEDS REGULATION:
-Noises (squeaks, rattles, thumps, clicks & clacks)
-A change in "feel" of keys (playing becomes harder, easier, or more difficult to control)
-The sound changes (weak or uneven tone, muffled sound)
-Uneven or sticky keys
-Pedals not working correctly (dampers not fully silencing strings, soft pedal not working correctly)
WHAT IS PIANO VOICING?
"Voicing" refers to manipulating the tone a hammer produces when it hits the string. One of the biggest goals of voicing is to have the sound/tone change at different key velocities and dynamics. When playing a note ppp - pp - p - f - ff - fff, you should hear a distinct change in not only volume, but also in tone.
REPAIR
I will always confer with you before doing any work to stay within your desires and budget!