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IF A 53-YEAR VETERAN PIANO TECHNICIAN OFFERED TO SHARE THEIR 53 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. methods and strategies with you of how they earned $200K a year, would you be interested? Would you buy two Starbucks and a muffin for both of you to hear this? It’s yours for $25; two Starbucks and a muffin. http://www.thefinancialsofpianotechnology.com

TRY PIANOMETER – a powerful yet affordable piano tuning app for Android and iOS. Designed for busy professionals, PianoMeter’s streamlined workflow is also intuitive for beginners and apprentices. Features include automatic inharmonicity measurement, multi-partial tuning, pitch-raise mode, tuning file management, and a unique stroboscopic display. Find out more at https://pianometer.com.

EARN A DOCUMENTED $100,000+ INCOME, while enjoying the West Palm Beach, FL., lifestyle and climate! A 47-year-established piano service business with 2,000+ clients. Very little competition for its high-end concert venues and clientele in this very affluent beachfront locale. Learn more at: http://www.BuyorSellaPianoTuningBusiness.com

15-YEAR-ESTABLISHED PIANO BUSINESS for sale in Montrose, CO. 800+ clientele List. A 'sterling' reputation, with very little competition. Learn more at: www.BuyorSellaPianoTuningBusiness.com

ALL TERRAIN DOLLY IS BACK! Everest Moving Equipment is making a new and improved version of the All Terrain Dolly formerly produced by Premier Moving Equipment. Anyone who has used this dolly knows that it is a piano moving lifesaver. We are thrilled to bring it back! We are also making a premium 6' piano board and a grand stand. To order, call 717-537-8946 or visit https://movingequipment.net/

DURABLOCK PINBLOCK PANELS & SPECIALIZED GRAND PIANO DOLLIES. Durablock Pinblocks are constructed of clear, northern hard maple and are of the highest grade possible. Highly prized for their ‘pin feel’ and stability of construction. For more information visit BestPinblock.com. Our dollies feature heavy duty construction with individual support to each leg. High grade, locking non-marking casters. The best design on the market today! Visit ChuppsPianos.com/Dolly for more information. – Dennis Chupp, 888-831-5820 – Dennis@chuppspianos.com.

*NEW* - WNG PLATE SUPPORT BOLTS videos from Nick Gravagne.
Go to www.gravagne.com/WNGbolts.ppt for details.
Go to www.gravagne.com/AGP.doc for details on Nick’s popular Action Program.
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SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM RESTORATION & SALE OF PIANOS. Lindeblad Piano Restoration has provided world-class restoration, service and the sale of the finest pianos for nearly 100 years. 20 Year Warranty & Nationwide Delivery. Over 100 pianos for sale with brands like Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Chickering, Baldwin & Knabe. VISIT US ONLINE - www.lindebladpiano.com. Contact us at 888-58-PIANO or i nfo@lindebladpiano.com. LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION.

PIANO COVERS BY ALICIA. Formerly with APSCO, her covers are rapidly becoming the cover of choice. We offer six types of material-all covers custom made. Color bench pads available. Great looking-affordable prices-fast service. Brochure Available. AMERICAN PIANO COVERS LLC, PO Box 456 Clifton, NJ 07015. (T) 973-246-9144 (F) 973-246-9264; jhasting710@gmail.com

FAULK TUNING HAMMERS. Lightweight, balanced with exotic wood handles and titanium or carbon fiber shafts. Will custom make to your requirements. Call Charles Faulk, RPT, at 479-855-9595 or e-mail: faulktuninghammers@gmail.com. Web address: www.FaulkPiano.com.

DAWSON STRING COVERS. Handmade and cut-Lowest Prices-FINEST 100% WOOL FELT, Custom made to fit available in black, dark brown, medium brown, tan, royal blue, medium blue, burgundy or red; Serged edges with your choice of several beautiful decorative stitches. Serving Piano Technicians over 20 years. Flyers provided at no charge for technicians. "WE HAVE JUST ACQUIRED THE FORMER EDWARDS STRING COVERS COMPANY TEMPLATES. We now have over 1200 templates in stock". For pricing and more information www.dawsonstringcovers.com.

VINTAGE CASE PARTS specializes in reproduction case parts for your Steinway restorations: toplids, legs, lyres, lyre props, music desks and desk frames, keyslips, and lid props. OUR NEWEST OFFERING!: Steinway’s ubiquitous Sketch 380 Pedal Lyre, 21” tall, in maple, mahogany, and walnut. Visit www.vintagecaseparts.com. for our full product line. All made in the U.S.A. David G. Hughes, RPT. 443-522-2201.

PIANOS INSIDE OUT, now available as eBook and in print, is "the most ambitious book on piano technology ever written" (PTJ, April 2013). Learn modern approaches to piano tuning, repairing, regulating, and rebuilding, as well as piano history, ETD tuning, inharmonicity, touch analysis, modern lubricants, voicing, soundboard impedance, grand piano moving, and institutional maintenance. Look inside and order at www.pianosinsideout.com.

Help Wanted

SMU SEEKS A FULL-TIME PIANO TECHNICIAN. Three years and Registered Piano Technician designation preferred. Salary consummate with experience with outstanding benefits. For a complete position description and to apply, please visit https://smu.taleo.net/careersection/exm/jobdetail.ftl?job=MEA00000147&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles

WHY START FROM SCRATCH? New to the piano business or a piano technician looking for a new opportunity? Join The Piano Shop in Louisville, KY. Work with a veteran RPT; an experienced mentor with 50 years in the piano business.Step into a critical role as a member of The Piano Shop team serving the region. Become a leader in the field. Matt Grossman and The Piano Shop sales & service since 1975.Over 7000 customers including 600+ churches, 3 universities, 4 concert venues, 2 international chamber music festivals, concert piano rentals and more. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Contact Matt Grossman: 502-553-5171 talk and text, matt@thepianoshop.net.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST II (Piano Technician) Full-time Staff position offered by the Music and Dance Department at UMass Amherst, USA/MTA Union. Job Summary: Responsible for tuning, maintaining, and repairing the (approximately 80) pianos owned by the Department of Music and Dance. Link to full job description: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/528421/technical-specialist-ii-piano-technician

AVERY PIANO seeking applicants for a full-time/part-time piano technician in our Providence, Rhode Island location. Ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and current membership in PTG with a commitment to skill development. Competitive pay based on level of experience and performance, ranging from 65k-100k a year with benefits and a friendly, supportive work environment. Send resume to ricci5@aol.com or call (401) 421-6000.

NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME PIANO REFINISHING TECHNICIAN REEDER PIANOS (Lansing, MI) is seeking a skilled refinishing technician to join our restoration team. Work includes stripping, sanding, spraying, and finishing fine wood surfaces with the highest level of craftsmanship. Ideal candidate has experience in: Woodworking, furniture refinishing, or cabinetry; Spray finishing and hand-rubbed finishes; Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship. Piano experience is a plus, but not required—we’re happy to train candidates with strong finishing skills.Interested? Send your resume or work history to info@reederpianos.com or call 517-886-9447 for more details.

FULL-TIME PIANO TUNER/TECHNICIAN NEEDED. The Piano Shop, Louisville Kentucky. Position negotiable according to your needs and experience. Income potential: $50 - $100k+ per year. Contact Matt Grossman, RPT, owner 502-553-5171 talk & text, matt@thepianoshop.net

NORTHEAST PIANO SERVICE, a division of Falcetti Pianos LLC is now looking to add several more technicians to its team. We are doing high level voicing and regulation to the highest-level pianos in the industry. We have university contracts and private clients throughout New England area and a new office in Nashville, TN. We are accepting beginners and veterans. We have one of the most state of the art shops in the country and can give you the variety you may desire. You will do everything from shop work to concert work, in-home service, and schools. You will also be working on new Yamaha, Bosendorfer, Schimmel and Estonia pianos, as well as pre-owned Steinways. You will learn how to service Yamaha Disklavier, Silent, TransAcoustic and Hybrid pianos. Contact John Slavick at johnslavick@falcettipianos.com.

Service

INTERESTED IN CLOSING OUT A SUCCESSFUL TECHNICAL CAREER WITH A LARGE PAYDAY? Do you want to acquire an established, already profitable piano tuning business? Bradshaw Piano Business Consultants Co. is your professional solution. No fee to list your piano tuning business for sale with us. No fee to buy a piano tuning business through us. www.BuyorSellaPianoTuningBusiness.com

SENECA PIANO KEY. Quality piano key services with 30 years experience. Sharps replaced, keys rebushed, keytops and fronts replaced. For details on parts, prices and turnaround, e-mail tedskeys@yahoo.com or call, 607 280-2299. Seneca Piano Key, Ted Oberhaus 4977 Frontenac Rd. Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT. Carrying on the legacy of Mike Kurta's keytop service, Great Lakes Piano Service, owned by Mark Peters, RPT, continues to provide excellent keytop recovery in German one-piece keytops ($400), sharps ($215), bushings ($265). Precision milling and attention to detail are hallmarks of our work. www.glpianoservice.com/keytops.html or email keytops@glpianoservice.com. Send check with order and we provide free return shipping. 1846 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Interlochen, MI 49643

REYBURN PIANOWORKS OFFERS STEINWAY FULL SERVICE BRASS RAIL DUPLICATION AND REPLACEMENT. We use state of the art CNC duplication to ensure perfect fit and easy regulation. We expert drill, chamfer, pre-thread all rails. You install, or we install, your choice. We correct spread and height problems. Dean Reyburn, RPT dean@reyburn.com
www.reyburnpianoworks.com (616)-498-9854.

REYBURN KEY RECOVERY, Tharan, Ivoplast, Elforyn super tusk (synthetic ivory). Continuing a tradition of excellence in quality craftsmanship that will dramatically improve the look and feel of your keys. We can recover keytops for nearly any piano. Contact Aaron Reyburn for an estimate at reyburnkeyrecovery@gmail.com or by phone at (616) 263-7090.

PROFESSIONAL KEYBOARD SERVICES. Tops w/fronts -starting at $325. Plastic sharps-starting at $150. Keybushings starting at $200. All key work includes cleaning/buffed capstans. Key frame restoration, repining, refelting, and CNC key(s) fabrication available. Contact for additional pricing/services provided. Free return shipping with prepay (not AK/HI). Credit or check accepted. All work done by 40-year RPT. Kenneth Jeffs, 7 Greymore Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017, (314) 960-6389. Email: kenneth@jeffspiano.com Website: jeffspiano.com

PIANO KEY RESTORATION SINCE 1994. German Tops w/Fronts - $295.00, Gloss Sharps - $175.00, Bushings $185.00. Custom Made Keys, Steinway Warranty and Other Services Available. Contact for full price list. Free FedEx Ground return shipping on orders over $250 excluding HI/AK. WALKER PIANO KEY SERVICE, 789 St Rt 94 E, Fulton, KY 42041, 270-627-2996 or 270-241-0702, www.walkerpiano.com E-mail: kirk@walkerpiano.com.

WEBSITES FOR PIANO TECHNICIANS. ALL NEW WEBSITE DESIGNS! Select a pre-made website design, and we'll customize it to fit your business. We offer affordable websites at just $89 plus a $14.95 monthly hosting fee with no contract. To find out more, visit PianoTunerWebsites.com or PianoTuner.Website, or call 800-533-7998.

QUALITY PIANO KEY SERVICE. Tops w/fronts, white - $310; German tops w/fronts, white or cream - $340; Plastic sharps - $150; Keybushing with premium cloth - $220; Recover backchecks, damper lift felt, and key repair. Free return shipping with prepayment, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Debra Legg, 5 Tarr's Lane West, Rockport. MA 01966,
978-546-8428. debra.legg@gmail.com.

RONSEN PIANO HAMMERS. Manufactured in the U.S.A. since 1958. Four types of felt to meet your needs: Weickert Special, Wurzen AA, Bacon, and VFG. All Hammers custom manufactured. Custom boring and shaping. Tokiwa shanks. Most orders shipped in 3 to 5 business days. Ronsen Piano Hammer Co., 21 Edwards Lane, Boiceville, NY 12412.
845-657-2395, baileypianoworks@gmail.com www.ronsenhammer.com.

Training

PIANO TECHNOLOGY AT NORTH BENNET STREET SCHOOL. Build your career in piano technology with our two nine-month career training programs. Basic Piano Technology includes tuning, regulation, and in-home repairs. Advanced Piano Technology includes complete rebuilding of grand pianos, comprehensive piano service, advanced tuning, and voicing. Talented faculty, small classes, and an inspiring community. Financial aid, scholarships, and veterans benefits available for qualified students. Located in Boston's North End. For more info, visit nbss.edu/piano or contact admissions@nbss.edu.

THE NEW YORK SCHOOL OF PIANO TUNING, SERVICE & REPAIR offers evening classes at one of New York City’s premier piano rebuilding shops. Hands-on training with some of the finest piano technicians and craftsmen in the profession. Our 16-week Introductory Class teaches aural tuning and CyberTuner use, grand and upright regulation, hammer filing and voicing, string and other most basic repairs. Visit our website at www.nypianotuningschool.com for more information. NYSOPT is registered with the New York State Department of Education.

THE MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF PIANO TECHNOLOGY is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections136A.821 to 136A.832. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Classroom and individual instruction available. See web site for more info. www.Mnpianotech.com. Call 651-777-6718.

Wanted

BALDWIN CONCERT MASTER or QRS Serenade Pro head (same unit, different names) for Baldwin Player piano. Prefer remote control but can move forward without. Current unit is not working and no longer manufactured or supported. We have a very extensive music collection and the piano is played on a daily basis, Upgrade not feasible. If you have questions, ideas or have what we are looking for please call, 585-746-6800 or e-mail us at rico2089@gmail.com

WHOLESALE STEINWAYS & OTHER PIANOS. CONTACT US WITH ANY STEINWAY GRANDS FOR SALE! Chupp’s Piano Service ALSO has a number of ready to restore Steinway and other brands of pianos available at wholesale prices! Sign up for our technicians/rebuilders wholesale email list by emailing Dennis Chupp at Dennis@ChuppsPianos.com. Sign up today.

STEINWAY & YAMAHA GRAND PIANOS WANTED-HIGHEST WHOLESALE PRICES PAID. All Models. All Years. Any Condition. Quick Payment. Fast Removal! Over 50 years buying and supplying the trade. Call anytime: Bob Friedman 845-849-4197 or e-mail SteinwayHunter@gmail.com.

WANTED!! DEAD OR ALIVE: "Steinway Grands and Uprights." Please call Ben Knauer, 1-800-257-4733 or e-mail: knauerpianos@gmail.com.

STEINWAYS WANTED. We will pick up anywhere. Contact us at: 888-58-PIANO or www.lindebladpiano.com LINDEBLAD PIANO RESTORATION

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