Just want your piano tuned? Tired of expensive tuning? Aren't you glad you don't live in California, Texas or New York? Tunings are over $100 and repairs are $80 an hour. Don't worry.. Paul can help. Everyone's piano goes out of tune periodically. In fact in Utah's climate, every time the seasons change is usually when people notice their piano slipping out of tune due to humidity changes.
Have A Musician Tune Your Piano
Paul is not just a piano tuner, but an accomplished piano player as well. Paul knows what a piano should sound like and feel like when it's played. You will not be disappointed. Paul is just an all-around nice guy... and funny too.
Testimonials
"...his work speaks for itself, and as a professional musician Paul knows what a piano should sound like. I am amazed with his ability, his ear, his professionalism, and am happy to say that he is my Preferred Piano Tuner of Choice and is now the only tuner I allow to tune all of my pianos before every show. Thank you Paul for being the best at what you do..."
Jason Hewlett, The Entertainer
Best Rule of Thumb
It is unanimously recommended by all piano experts to tune your piano twice a year. Really? Do pianos go out of tune every 6 months? No. Pianos go out of tune from use, temperature, and humidity changes... humidity being the biggest factor. In Utah, the humidity levels in the Winter are nearly 80%. While in the Summer, humidity drops to around 30%. It's not so much how humid it is as it is the disparity between the seasons. If humidity levels remained constant it would have little effect on tuning. The best rule of thumb is to tune your piano as soon as it sounds out of tune, generally twice a year. Get on a schedule that makes sense to you... like Winter to Summer, or Fall to Spring and then stick to it. Your piano (and your ear) will love you for this. Now that just plain makes sense.
Paul will come out and tune your piano and go over with you any other necessary repairs or adjustments so you can decide what's best for you. Most of the time what seems like a broken key is usually just a "sticking key" which requires a minor adjustment to get it working again. Don't put it off any longer... just get your piano tuned and sounding good again.
Call now to schedule an appointment.
801-608-5801
"...his work speaks for itself, and as a professional musician Paul knows what a piano should sound like. I am amazed with his ability, his ear, his professionalism, and am happy to say that he is my Preferred Piano Tuner of Choice and is now the only tuner I allow to tune all of my pianos before every show. Thank you Paul for being the best at what you do..."
Jason Hewlett, The Entertainer
Best Rule of Thumb
It is unanimously recommended by all piano experts to tune your piano twice a year. Really? Do pianos go out of tune every 6 months? No. Pianos go out of tune from use, temperature, and humidity changes... humidity being the biggest factor. In Utah, the humidity levels in the Winter are nearly 80%. While in the Summer, humidity drops to around 30%. It's not so much how humid it is as it is the disparity between the seasons. If humidity levels remained constant it would have little effect on tuning. The best rule of thumb is to tune your piano as soon as it sounds out of tune, generally twice a year. Get on a schedule that makes sense to you... like Winter to Summer, or Fall to Spring and then stick to it. Your piano (and your ear) will love you for this. Now that just plain makes sense.
Paul will come out and tune your piano and go over with you any other necessary repairs or adjustments so you can decide what's best for you. Most of the time what seems like a broken key is usually just a "sticking key" which requires a minor adjustment to get it working again. Don't put it off any longer... just get your piano tuned and sounding good again.
Call now to schedule an appointment.
801-608-5801
What you need to know about Pitch Raising
If your piano has not been tuned in a very long time (1 year or longer), it is likely it will need the pitch raised. The strings are brought to its proper pitch by tightening or loosening them across the sound board. Piano strings over time and use stretch, making them loosen across the piano which lowers the pitch making the notes sound flat. All 230 strings tuned (tightened to standard pitch) puts about 20 tons of pressure on the harp, sound board and piano frame. When significantly off pitch, raising this pitch (tightening the strings) can add an additional 1 or 2 tons of pressure instantly. The piano is resisting this new pressure and as the strings are tightened across the length of the piano the pressure equalizes and what was to pitch is now flat again. The tuner needs to first bring up the pitch before the tuning can even begin. Depending on how off pitch the piano is initially, will determine how many visits it will take to get your piano back to standard pitch.
But wait! This does NOT have to be a surprise. Paul can determine on the phone prior to his first visit the current pitch of your piano. Really? Play a note over the phone and with sophisticated electronic equipment Paul can determine the pitch. So if the pitch is way off, what does that mean? Generally, greater than 15% off will require pitch raising. This means that all 230 strings need to be raised to pitch before any tuning can be done. If the pitch is more than 80% off, this is too much stretching for one visit and will require 1 or more return visits a few weeks apart. But don't worry... this can all be determined before a commitment is required. Remember... NO surprises.
Terms & Conditions
Paul only tunes pianos for nice people. And, it helps if you're funny.
It needs to be very quiet during the tuning process. This is not an option.
Payment is required at the time of visit.
If you need to re-schedule, please give Paul 2 days notice. Please.
Musician For Hire
Looking for a studio pianist or keyboardist? Call Paul for availability.
Musician For Hire
Looking for a studio pianist or keyboardist? Call Paul for availability.
