Technicians School
- LEARN THE ART OF PIANO TUNING -
Piano tuning is often taught online or conceptually, rather than in-person. We offer comprehensive hands-on training in an intimate community of learners.
You will learn
The Art and Craft of Piano Tuning & Maintenance
More About Your Instrument
What is Needed to Start a Piano Tuning Business
“I had a desire years ago to learn about tuning pianos, but time didn’t permit. The class was very exciting to me - I could hardly wait to be there and learn on site with Steve and the other students. I’ve played piano professionally for over 50 years but I learned so much from piano tuning class about my instrument that I didn’t know all this time!”
—CHARLES WILLIAMS
Piano tuning is a physical job. It requires hours of practice and strength building to obtain the proficiency required to tune pianos professionally. You can do it. We can help. In addition to earning a good and steady income, piano tuning is intrinsically rewarding. You enable beautiful music through fine instruments!
“It has been a goal of mine for a few years now to learn to tune pianos. This hands-on class opened up my mind to how much finesse and expertise goes into building a quality piano as well as the knowledge needed to work on and tune pianos. I have a good framework to work from now and know the right tools to acquire, as well as the process to achieve success as a piano tuner.”
—MARK ALLEN
A Ten Week School
Our curriculum subjects include Piano Construction, Harmonic Theory, Aural and Electronic Piano Tuning, Sound Projection, Materials and Properties, Tools and Processes, Piano Maintenance, Piano Repairs, Piano Moving, Business Planning, and Customer Service.
Our technicians school is a piano technicians class for students without piano tuning experience. All classes are held at Upcycle Piano Craft’s piano facility on Main Street in Kansas City. The class provides the information and framework for an aspiring student to obtain a working knowledge of piano tuning and basic piano repairs. Successful completion requires individual study and practice in addition to classroom instruction.
“I never learned how to play the piano even though I’ve grown up with music in my life. The piano has always fascinated me. Steve provided the opportunity to get my hands on pianos and start applying the things I had been learning. I learned a lot about the practical side of working with pianos from Steve. He will be a great mentor as I move forward in my piano education.”
—BRITTON WALKER
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New classes begin quarterly and are usually held every Thursday from 7 to 9pm. Cost for the course is $1,500. Tools are provided for use during class and workshop practice. Individual shop exercise and practice will be required. We have space for 6 students.