Piano Care
This whole website is dedicated to “Piano Care.”
Not mentioned below are some of the most basic piano care responsibilities such as, piano location and the relationship between pianos and humidity.
This area addresses issues about piano care not mentioned in other areas of this website such as caring for your piano finish etc.
Basic Piano Care ~ Where Do I Begin?
Some initial thoughts on piano care and the need to keep it tuned. Continue reading →
How Do I Care For My Piano Finish?
Piano finish is best maintained by keeping it clean and avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, extremes of temperature and humidity, and abrasion. Continue reading →
Online Piano Charities
- Piano Adoption.com Find a home for your un-used piano
Online Piano Dealers
- Piano Finders Appraisals, Pianos Sales, Educational Info, Online Store
- PianoMart.com Buy or Sell a Piano: Over 1200 new and used pianos from the World’s Finest Manufacturers
Online Piano Sheet Music
- PianoStreet.com Get instant access to thousands of classical piano pieces (over 20 000 pages) as perfectly legal printable scores as well as recordings (real acoustic piano) of the most common classical piano pieces.
Piano Accessories
- Pedal Extenders For Children Who Cannot Reach The Pedals
- Piano Accessories.com Shop online for a wide selection of piano benches, piano lamps, piano covers, piano bench cushions, piano dollies, music storage cabinets, books, sheet music and many other piano accessories.
- PianoCovers.com Piano Covers for every make and model of Piano
- PianosComplete.com We offer a great selection of piano benches, piano lamps, metronomes, piano bench cushions, polish for pianos, caster cups, piano covers & locks, humidity control supplies, piano dollies, stools & chairs, piano gifts, as well as other piano access
Piano Buyer Guide
- Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer Guide Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer is a free, 300-page, semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of an acoustic piano or digital piano.
Piano Care Products
- Digital Hygrometer Every piano owner should use a digital hygrometer to keep record of humidity swings
- Humidity System Treatment PAD Treatment prolongs Humidifier pad life, keeps the watering tube clean and clear, and reduces mineral build-up in the humidifier tank.
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is a soft non-abrasive cloth designed for use wet or dry for cleaning all surfaces.
- Polish by Allegro High Gloss and Wood Finished Piano Polish.
- Polish by Steinway Steinway Furniture Care Supreme Polish & Steinway Cleanse and Condition
Piano Concerts
- Harriman Jewell Series The Harriman-Jewell Series continues to carve out an enviable legacy as a performing arts presenter of international importance.
- Kansas City Electronic Music & Arts Alliance The Kansas City Electronic Music and Arts Alliance (KcEMA) was founded in 2007 to encourage and develop understanding and appreciation of electronic music and to create an expansive sense of community for electronic musicians and other artists in the Kans
- Kansas City Symphony The Kansas City Symphony serves a metropolitan population of 1.8 million people. The orchestra’s 80 full-time musicians are area residents and vital contributors to the artistic life of Kansas City. During its 42-week season, the Symphony performs a wide
Piano Dealers
- Schmitt Music I recommend you ask for Harry Reed as your salesman.
- Vaccaro’s Piano & Organ I recommend either Mike Vaccaro or Joe Defio as your salesperson.
Piano Humidity Systems
- Dampp-Chaser Humidity Control System The Piano Life Saver is a piano humidity control system. It keeps your piano on pitch and prevents damage from climate and environmental effects, giving you professional performance level tonal quality and keyboard control.
Piano Manufactures
Piano Movers
- Gerber Moving & Storage Metropolitan Kansas City Piano Moving Company
Piano Refinisher and Touchup
- Hector Ruiz Phone: (816) 591-2831 ~ Formally with Jenkins Music and Schmitt Music. Servicing Steinway, Yamaha, Baldwin, Kawai, Bosendorfer and all the rest. ~ Finishes: Tech Polyester, lacquer and polyurethane piano cabinet repair, high gloss and satin finishes woo
Piano Related Organizations
- Master Piano Technicians A family of piano service professionals
- National Music Council Dedicated to strengthening the importance of music in our life and culture.
- National Piano Foundation Comprehensive guide to everything about pianos
- Piano Technicians Guild Information about everything related to pianos, piano tuners, technicians and piano tuning and repair.
- Piano.com The piano enthusiasts ultimate resource
Piano Teacher Organizations
- Music Teacher Directory Online searchable directory of National Certified Music Teacher
- Music Teachers National Association An organization of mainly independent music teachers
- Piano Teachers Directory Locate piano teachers in your area
- PrivateLessons.com Find a teacher in either the (913) or (816) area codes
Piano Teachers
- Cynthia Duckworth Young students begin as early as 4 years old. Students with special needs are welcome. I work together with parents and their children (or with adults) to enable an enjoyable and successful experience. Lessons are tailored to the strengths, weaknesses an
- Luke Rhodes Pianist Luke Rhodes in Lawrence KS, is now accepting beginner/intermediate students ages 8 and up. Curriculum consists of both traditional and Suzuki methods.
Piano Technicians (Not-Local)
- Conrad Piano Services Piano Technician friend (Tucson AZ)
- Piano TV View Piano TV Videos and discover the work of piano professionals, businesses, music schools and organizations where you can watch and listen to performances and leading edge, thought provoking educational talks presented by world renown musicians, thinke
Piano Tuners Directory
- Piano Tuners Directory A growing online list of piano tuners in the United States
Piano Tuning Equipment
- Sanderson Accu-Tuner III The world’s finest tuning instrument
Schools and Universities
- University Of Missouri Conservatory Of Music and Dance The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is nationally recognized as a center for artistic excellence, innovation and engagement with our communities.
Software
- Sibelius Stunning new software for composing, arranging, publishing, teaching and learning.
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Piano Tuner Customers Say:
My wife and I purchased a 125 year old Steinway, which, though beautiful, was not playable. It had not been tuned in years and sounded awful. Chuck, however, was undeterred and went straight to work,...
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Chuck has done a great job keeping our aging pianos in the best possible shape. His sensitivity to tone and touch make it a pleasure to sit at the piano following his work. He always...
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Chuck was very professional and pleasant to work with. Not only did he tune our piano to the point that it sounded precise and delightful, but he also noted some maintenance issues that concerned him....
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Chuck knows his business and does an excellent job of bringing our piano to a perfect pitch. I truly enjoy sitting at the piano after he has tuned it---what a difference he makes. I do...
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My piano has never sounded so good. I can hardly keep my hands off of it. It is amazing. Thanks so much.
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Chuck has been tuning my piano since I brought it into my home. He has always been reliable, professional, thoughtful and pleasant. Of importance to me is the care he takes as he goes through...
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Chuck has been caring for my piano for over a decade. He has tuned it regularly, and has always done a wonderful job. Chuck is also very good at fixing mechanical problems that...
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When I purchased my first grand piano over 14 years ago, Chuck was the piano tech assigned to me for my first tuning and he's been my tech ever since. He tunes and voices my...
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Chuck has come to our house regularly for over 20 years to tune our Yamaha grand. He has always done an excellent job, and our piano sounds as good today as it did the...
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Chuck has tuned my old Baldwin Acrosonic for the past several years. He is professional, friendly, very knowledgeable and keeps my old piano sounding great. I especially like the pre-appointments and reminder cards. Nice...
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Chuck has been tuning and voicing my grand piano for 20 years. I consider him a friend and a competent technician. I've taught piano for many years and appreciate a piano that is...
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We have always appreciated Chuck Littau's professional and responsible work on the pianos at Blue Ridge Blvd. United Methodist Church. His thoroughness and excellent knowledge keep our instruments, including a Baldwin grand piano, in tip...
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Chuck Littau has "nursed" my Steinway "B" since I acquired it two decades ago. Due to his expertise and sensitivity, it sounds as good or better than it did when I acquired it. I...
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