| are a number of reasons that you want to find the | | | | research, and get referrals. |
| correct person to restore your piano. Whether | | | | Piano restoration is an art; there are a number of |
| it’s a new instrument that could use a good | | | | people who are good, solid piano restoration artists, but |
| tuning or an antique piano that could use a good | | | | only a handful who are truly masters. No matter their |
| overhaul, finding the right piano technician for your | | | | level, make sure that they are members of the Piano |
| piano restoration can make all the difference in its | | | | Technicians Guild, that they are a Registered Piano |
| ultimate quality. | | | | Technician, and that they have good references. This |
| This is one of the most important decisions you will | | | | is essential, as any serious technician will belong to this |
| make with regards to your piano. If you value your | | | | guild. |
| piano and want the best, you should take your time | | | | A true professional piano technician will do more than |
| and find not just a piano technician, but an artist who | | | | “tune and leave.” They will share |
| loves their job and specializes in piano restoration, | | | | whatever knowledge they have about your piano and |
| adheres to the highest restoration standards, has | | | | its inner workings; they will offer advice and tips on |
| years of professional experience and good | | | | caring for your piano; they will check it out thoroughly |
| references. | | | | and be honest in their assessment. In short, they will |
| First off, look for the music store in your area with the | | | | offer the full piano restoration service. |
| best references. Talk to friends and colleagues, go | | | | Additionally, it’s helpful to be somewhat |
| online, and try to get referrals. The best dealer in your | | | | informed about pianos and their parts, including possible |
| area probably works with the best piano restoration | | | | problems and aspects of maintenance. Be sure to ask |
| technicians. They can often give you personal | | | | questions. This ensures greater trust and confidence in |
| references and guide you in the right direction. | | | | your piano technician’s work; it also allows them |
| Don’t forget to check out the Piano | | | | to communicate with you more effectively during your |
| Technicians Guild (PTG) website. They are an | | | | piano’s restoration. In addition, a decent |
| excellent resource and can be quite helpful in finding an | | | | knowledge base aids in recognizing an experienced, |
| expert piano technician in your area who can give your | | | | professional piano technician from an amateur or less |
| piano the restoration it deserves. Get names, do | | | | experienced individual. |