Routine piano tuning calibrates string tension and soundboard resonance, ensuring optimal pitch and tone. It’s both pitch and preventative maintenance, mitigating mechanical stress on the pinblock and action assembly, reducing component wear and preventing costly repairs. By preserving structural integrity and performance consistency, professional tuning safeguards your instrument’s long-term value.

The official recommendation is every 6 months. If you are a piano teacher or use the piano in a large space (such as a church sanctuary or recital hall), tuning as often as every 3 months will help maintain pitch stability. Needs do vary, and if you have questions about your specific piano, feel free to send us an email by clicking here.

We have experience working on: uprights, grands, concert grands, vintage/antique pianos, and player pianos. Additionally, we work on de-humidifier systems, known as Dampp-Chasers, and Rebecca is Dampp-Chaser certified.

The only type of piano not currently servicing: electric pianos

Yes! Both Christian and Rebecca teach piano.

Christian loves teaching adults with an emphasis on theory and composition.

Christian’s Website here

Rebecca loves teaching kids with an emphasis on technique, ear training, and a holistic approach to learning.

She can be found on the Preparatory Program of the Arts website at Bellarmine University.

Absolutely. We offer assessment services so that you know you are making a good investment on your instrument. We are here to help you make educated decisions, whether a brand new piano or one off Facebook Marketplace. We are here to help.

Fill out the form via the Contact page to get started.

Knowing that your technician is qualified is highly important. You don’t want just anyone working on your piano. That’s why we are proud to be not only certified, but committed to further education in the Piano Technology field.

Christian studied under local technicians, including Piano Rebuild Technicians at Gist Piano Center, and at The Piano Shop. Since then, he has led masterclasses on Piano Technology at Bellarmine University. He also has passed an Aural Tuning Test administered with the same guidelines as the Piano Technician’s Guild (PTG).

Rebecca studied under local technicians, including Piano Technicians at The Piano Shop, and Hans Sander, who has represented Kimball Pianos as their International Piano Technician Representative. Additionally, she has worked towards her Certified Piano Technician (CPT) certification through the Artisan School of Piano Technology located in Portland, Oregon. Rebecca has also led masterclasses in Piano Technology, and has passed the Aural Tuning Test by the PTG. She is also a current member of the Piano Technician’s Guild.

Have a question that we haven’t answered here? Feel free to call/text us at 502-435-2027 or send us an email at rivercitypianos@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!