Pianos & Humidity
The Most Important Information On This Website.
Every piano owner would benefit from reading the articles below on the relationship between humidity and piano tuning, humidity and piano repair, humidity and piano moving.
How Do I Measure Piano Humidity Swings?
Customers ask, "What caused this problem to happen?" ~ As so often the case the piano tuner answers, "The weather." ~ Specifically humidity swings. Continue reading →
Where Should I Locate My Piano?
To prevent an unstable piano, avoid placing your piano on outside walls, near fireplaces, doors, windows or any area where the humidity is unstable. Continue reading →
How Long Should I Wait After Moving?
There is nothing to be gained by waiting more than 72 hours after a piano move to have your piano serviced and certainly a week is plenty of time. Continue reading →
Piano Tuner Customers Say:
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Peter Erri said:
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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Kelli Thompson said:
I wanted to tell you that your Web site is very well designed. It is easy to find all of the pertinent information such as hours available, cost of tuning, testimonials, and it is...
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Ron Steen said:
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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Elizabeth Conaway said:
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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Kay Wing said:
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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Gerri Weddle said:
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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Dorothy C Ring said:
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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Margaret Helin said:
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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David Greenwood said:
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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David & Sue Burford said:
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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Nancy Kraus Womack said:
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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Frank said:
Chuck has tuned my Kawai for over 10 years. I have been very pleased with Chuck's service and the performance of my piano. I have six friends who now call on Chuck for piano tuning.
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Charlene Wilson said:
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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Patrice Rhodes said:
Chuck is the first technician to understand what we needed in the way of voicing and functionality. Chuck regulated the key dip and action, voiced the strings and hammers, tuned, and cleaned my Petrof...
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Linda Mann, Director of Music said:
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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Richard Cass, Pianist said:
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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Online Piano Charities
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Online Piano Dealers
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Online Piano Sheet Music
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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)
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Piano Tuners Directory
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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
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