Does your piano in the Portland, Oregon metro area need some TLC?
Pianos are very complex, containing more moving parts than a car, but what matters to the player comes down to two things: How the piano sounds and how the piano feels. Here at APW, we are dedicated to not just making your piano sound and feel “right”, but to making your piano sound and feel right to you.
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Tuning
Everyone has heard of piano tuning, but what does it even mean? Technically, it is the process of finely adjusting the tension on piano strings in order to properly align the musical intervals. But more than that, it is an opportunity for you to hear your music with clarity and resonance from a tuning that has been customized for your instrument with our aural tuning method. -
Voicing
Fun Fact: Pianos are unusual because while they have strings, they are technically a percussion instrument. Similar to how a drum sounds very different if it is struck by a hard stick or a brush, a piano sounds very different if the hammers are flat, round, hard, or soft. With specialized adjustments, we tailor our voicing so the result is an instrument with a sound you don't just tolerate or like, but love. -
Repair
In an instrument with more moving parts than a car, there are bound to be repairs needed in every piano now and then. With over a decade of experience on a vast array of pianos, we can help fix pesky sticking keys, squeaky dampers, repair broken parts, and more.
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Modern Player Piano Service
Player pianos have been around since the late 1800s, but modern player piano systems come with circuit boards and features the original inventors could only dream of. We provide system setup, training, and repair (including, if necessary, replacement of player components) for Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, and QRS player systems so you can enjoy your system to the fullest. -
Piano Matchmaking
On the hunt for a piano? Let us help you in your search. We can keep an eye out for the type of piano you are looking for, refer you to reputable sellers, or check out any piano you are interested in to make sure it is in sound condition, whether it is from a retail store or a private party. -
Referrals
Tap into our vast network of technicians and service providers in the Portland metro area. Whether you are looking to have a piano cleaned, moved, a crack in the finish repaired, or fully rebuilt, there's a qualified person for that around and we are happy to refer you with confidence to anyone you need.
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Regulation
How does your piano feel? There's a lot that can be done to tweak or fully overhaul the touch of your instrument. We work closely with our clients to customize the minute adjustments throughout the playing mechanism in order to make every note feel smooth and consistent. -
Reconditioning
An extension of regulation, reconditioning also includes the cleaning and refurbishing of existing parts in order to make it play evenly again, since different parts tend to wear unevenly over time. It is ideal for pianos with moderate wear and tear, but not in need of large scale replacement of structural components and parts. -
Evaluation/Appraisal
Need to know more about your instrument? Let us help you with an examination of your piano to determine its condition, its service needs, and/or its worth for insurance, sales or purchase purposes.
Note: Because each service call is unique, please fill out my service form for a rate quote. New clients, please take a moment to read the Andante Piano Works policies and frequently asked questions.