They also cause changes in the mechanical and tonal systems of the piano (see Regulation and Voicing below). These expansions and contractions of the wood, especially of the spruce sound board, cause changes in the string tensions, and thus changes in the intonation or tuning of the instrument. Wood is by nature hygroscopic, which means that it acts like a sponge and absorbs and releases moisture as conditions change in its immediate environment. Pianos consist of many materials, but primarily of wood-perhaps comprising as much as 85% of the instrument. Most commonly pianos go out of tune because of temperature and humidity changes in their environment, especially the latter. Service calls outside the Austin area, but within driving range, are billed at an hourly rate, including travel time. Charles services a wide variety of instruments, with extensive grand piano, especially Steinway, training and experience.Īppointments are available in the Central Texas area, including Round Rock and Georgetown.
Services offered include routine home service, tuning, repairing, regulation, voicing, reconditioning, concert preparation, and consultation. Charles has served as a consultant and performed piano maintenance for the Van Cliburn Foundation, The Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Chamber Music Festivals and the Seattle Symphony.
PIANO TUNER AUSTIN PROFESSIONAL
He has a large private clientele including professional arts organizations and schools of music, churches, music teachers, professional musicians, piano manufacturers and dealerships, and home instruments. Charles Ball served as the Head Piano Technician at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music from 1980 to 2019. Charles Ball has been an active piano technician since 1966, and offers a wide variety of piano services to the Central Texas area and beyond. Home, school or church through a perfectly tuned piano. Give me a call – let me bring beautiful music back to your I also enjoy the company of my wife of many long years, our 2 sons and 3 grandchildren! When I’m not tuning, I especially enjoy singing and playing Southern Gospel Music. I do not receive a commission for any service they provide to you. You will find their business names referenced under SERVICES / SKILLED PIANO PROFESSIONALS in the menu above. I am now a one-man band, but I used to do it all – rebuilding, refurbishing, refinishing, moving! I am the only employee of my piano business and have the wisdom to recognize that other craftsmen and women I have met and admire in this industry have the facilities and capability to do some things to a level of perfection I could never reach. I am especially grateful for the many positive reviews I have received here in SE Wisconsin - THANK YOU! We have returned to Milwaukee to be closer to family and friends. I am again starting my business in Milwaukee after 8 successful years in Austin. I have had a successful piano tuning business, and satisfied clients, in three cities: Cleveland, Ohio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Austin, Texas. I am retired and still enjoy music of all genres and especially enjoy restoring neglected pianos back to perfection. I was a public and parochial music teacher (band, orchestra and chorus) and church choir director for many years and finished my career in IT Management. I use my ears (and a tuning hammer!) to tune the other 6+ octaves because I believe I can produce a more perfectly tuned piano. I began tuning by ear and have moved to the use of electronics when I realized I could tune the first octave with much greater precision. I followed in his footsteps and learned the skills and techniques through a long apprenticeship and have been serving satisfied customers for 40+ years. He was a parochial school music teacher supplementing his income and trying to feed a family of 4 children. My Father was a piano tuner - technician in the 1950’s. My name is David Broker and I am a second generation piano tuner - technician. NEW CUSTOMERS - $165 - 40+ Years Experience as a piano tuner- Piano Tuning Throughout SE Wisconsin ( Except Kenosha County) - Cash, Check or Credit/Debit Card - Professional Results Always Guaranteed. Electronics and Good Ears – Indispensable
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