I should have known better, but I got screwed by a piano rebuilder in Yonkers. He came recommended by a friend who should know. Originally I just needed my piano restrung, a pretty straight ahead job if you’re a restringer so made sense to have it done. Long story short, the piano ended up in […]
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2 basic concepts of fine piano tone
Let’s digress for a moment and speak in gross generalizations about concepts of piano tone. I have come to the conclusion, specifically reinforced by Udo Steingraeber, that there are fundamentally 2 approaches to piano tone; high rim tension and low rim tension. (don’t bust my chops on theoretical details, remember this is gross generalization). Low […]
Orlando Materials
Here are links to various texts, photos, graphics and other materials. Overview photos Overview Text Complete Piano Service document Graphics Nice pianos Bad tone Don't be this person Tools A trio of pliers Screwdrivers … [Read More...] about Orlando Materials
Piano Technician Masterclasses
I appreciate the opportunity to present at the March Forward convention held March 18,19,20 2021. The title of the class is How To Think About Voicing. Here are materials related to the course. Check back, bound to change. … [Read More...] about Piano Technician Masterclasses
Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me
So this kind letter from an otherwise firm enemy explains most of what is important. What is not spelled out is that Van Cliburn's performance the next evening was at the state dinner at the White House with President Reagan and, at the time, … [Read More...] about Reagan, Gorbachev, Cliburn and me

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