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Piano Tuning Richmond VA in Fall

piano tuning richmond va in fallHave you noticed the weather lately? It’s the perfect time for piano tuning Richmond VA. I’m sure you’ve noticed that it’s time to bring out the jackets and the sweaters, even though it’s not really COLD yet.

This means that in fall (or autumn, if you prefer), the weather is perfect to get the best results from your having your piano tuned.

Why the best results? Because the weather, along with the temperature and the humidity is comparatively stable, which means that your piano will stay tuned for quite a while.

The perfect time for Piano Tuning Richmond VA

Richmond has seasons, and so it can get quite cold during the winter. And when the heating system comes on, the air indoors can become quite dry, unless you’re putting some effort into setting up humidifiers.

And of course we all remember what the summer was like. Hot and humid. And humidity can expand the wooden parts in your piano and make the piano go out of tune.

But when the piano has some time to hold its tune, it will stay well-tuned for a little longer, so the best time to have it tuned is in fall — and in spring! But now it’s fall…

Perfect pitch for the holiday season

And there’s another reason to make sure your piano has perfect pitch: the upcoming holiday season! Don’t you want your piano to be in good shape for social events at your home? Someone might want to sit down and show off his or her skills. Maybe even a member of your family!

Whether you’re in the mood for some spooky tunes for Halloween, or something festive for Thanksgiving and the entire Christmas season, a well-tuned piano will increase your enjoyment greatly.

Piano Tuning, Richmond, VA, prepares your piano for holiday fun

So consider Piano Tuning. Richmond, VA, offers the perfect weather to help you get the most of your investment. Of course you’re not the only one who knows that! Others are making their appointments too, and I’ve been pretty busy as it is.

Why don’t you send me a text at 804-677-2416 to schedule a good time to have your piano tuned. Of course you can also call me if you prefer. It’s just that it’s often easier and faster for me to get back with you quickly if you send a text message. It’s just the nature of my profession…

And as you know, I don’t only tune them in Richmond, including in the Fan, the West End, Bon Air, and many other places, but also in surrounding areas. In fact, just about anywhere in Central Virginia. Whether it’s in Hanover or Henrico County, Ashland, or any of the surrounding towns and communities, I’ll be happy to tune your piano.

Just text or call me at 804-677-2416, and I’ll take care of your piano!

P.S.: Please visit (and like) my Facebook page too.

 

How to Protect Your Piano in the Summer

how to protect your piano in the summerIt’s summer in Richmond and Central Virginia again, and temperatures are inching up. So does the humidity. t’s time to find out how to protect your piano in the summer from excess heat and humidity as well as temperature and humidity fluctuations. It’s also a good idea to find out whether you need a humidity control system for your piano.

You probably know that your piano is very sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. And so it’s important to protect it from those changes as much and possible. read on for some tips on how to keep your piano safe during the hot Central Virginia summer months.

How Humidity Changes Can Affect Your Piano

You may wonder how a change in humidity can affect your piano. As you know, your piano is mostly made out of wood. And wood expands and contracts as the room humidity increases and decreases. As a result, your piano can go out of tune. worse, some of the key wooden parts can crack and may need costly repairs.

How to Protect Your Piano in the Summer

As a Richmond Piano Tuner, I am constantly giving tips to my clients on how to protect their piano in the summer.
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Piano Tuner Near Me – Finding The Best Piano Tuner

piano tuner near meAre you looking for a new piano tuner? Or maybe you’re looking for your first one.

If you’ve recently bought or been gifted with a piano, you’re probably asking yourself: “How do I find a Piano Tuner near me?”

And when I looked around a bit online in order to find out how I could help my potential customers find me, I discovered that this is actually a very common question. That’s why I decided to write up a quick guide to help you with finding and deciding on the best piano tuner for your needs.

As you check out my website, you may also notice that I usually feature an image of a piano with each article, but this time I have decided to include a photo of myself. After all, you need to see the person who will come to your home and work on your piano, to make sure you’ll feel comfortable with him (in my case) or her.

Piano Tuner Near Me – Why That’s Important

Why is it important to find a piano tuner near you? Or at least, why should you start your search there? Continue reading

Summer Piano Care Tips

summer piano careIt’s been mighty hot for months now. With that kind of heat and humidity, your piano needs special care. So I’ve written up some summer piano care tips to help you make sure your piano will continue to sound great.

As you know, I’m an expert piano tuner, and I tune pianos all over Central Virginia and the Greater Richmond Area. If you’re not sure your climate control is adequate for your piano, or whether the A/C vents are too close, I’ll be happy to check it out while I do a tuning, and make suggestions for how to remedy the situation.

Summer Piano Care Tips

What to look out for:

1) Consistent room temperature

It’s important to keep the temperature of your home (or at least the room where you keep your piano) relatively consistent all year long. Normal “room temperature” – in the low to mid 70s – is perfect.

2) Consistent humidity

Next, you should also be sure to keep the humidity levels steady throughout the year. This means Continue reading