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Robert is a member of the Piano Tuners and Technicians Guild of Victoria, registered Yamaha technician and an AMEB tuner.
Robert studied with Wayne Stuart under the auspices of the Preston Institute of Technology and passed with distinction to Yamaha Concert Standard.
His clients include professional pianists, music educators, schools and the discerning public.
In his spare time, Robert is a classical and jazz instrumentalist playing Violoncello and Double Bass.
Professional and quality service is assured with over 22 years of experience in tuning and restoring pianos and pianolas.
Our mobile service is equipped to handle most repairs on site.
Flexible Hours
Grand Pianos, Player Pianos, Upright Pianos
Cabinet Refinishing, Piano Restorations, Valuations
Alex Steinbach, August Forster, Beale, Bernstein, Bluthner, C. Bechstein, Hammond, Ibach, Kawai, Kingsburg, Otto Meister, Richard Lipp & Sohn, Ronisch, Schimmel, Schumann, Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Young Chang
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By Appointment, Delivery, Family Owned, Free Quotes, Guaranteed, Inspections, Insurance Claims, Insurance Quotes, Mobile Service, On-Site Services, Quotes, Second Hand, Warranties
Pianolas, Piano Repair, Restoration, Voicing, Piano Tuning
I use a concert ‘A’ 440hz pitch fork initially and then set the temperament around this using the intervals, mainly fourths, fifths and octaves to tune and thirds, sixths, tenths, double and triple octaves to check. Electronic tuners are a distraction from the fine aural concentration required to do the job properly, slowing down and compromising the process.
At least once or twice yearly. Small adjustments to pitch help the piano to stay relatively stable. Pianos in large rooms such as auditoriums, halls and churches often require tuning more than twice a year due to the temperature and humidity fluctuations.
A standard initial tuning visit takes 1½ hours. Our tuning service includes some time for minor action adjustments, small repairs, pedal adjustment and cleaning of cabinet and keys where required.
I quote freely provided that my visit can be timed around other jobs in your location.
