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Piano tuning
Grand and upright pianos should be maintained once a year by a qualified technician. My piano service continues where others stop:
A deep clean, small adjustments and a balanced voicing are just as important. Invest in professional maintenance for a well-tuned piano and lasting playing pleasure.
Touch care
A lighter keyboard, finer control.
An action has hundreds of friction points. Over time, centres develop play or bind, wood moves and felts compact. I treat these contacts one by one, felt on wood or on metal, with products chosen to the highest standards of the trade, then touch up the regulation. A heavy keyboard becomes light and precise again, and the piano gains in nuance: the ideal companion to voicing.
Recommended about every 5 years.
Voicing
A full, singing, even tone that suits your room.
The hammer is the key to the sound. With playing, its felt compacts and grooves where it meets the strings: the tone becomes harsh, uneven or dull. I restore the hammers’ shape and elasticity, then work the tone note by note, according to the instrument’s character, the room, living room or concert hall, and your taste. The aim: an even line, a tone that carries and sings, a wide dynamic range. A well-regulated touch (touch care) makes the most of it.
Recommended every 3 to 5 years, more often for a heavily played piano.
Hammers already reshaped many times or badly worn? A new set of hammers may be the better choice: I assess this during a tuning or an appraisal and give you a quote.
Surface repair
Surface damage in exposed areas can greatly detract from a piano’s overall appearance. Thanks to my specialisation in this field and intensive training with leading lacquerers and makers, I can in most cases offer professional repairs. As surfaces vary from one piano to another, I need photos of the damaged area from different angles and with good lighting to assess the feasibility of the repair.
I offer not only the refreshing of specific areas, but also, thanks to my long experience, the refurbishment of the complete surface. I remove scratches and scuffs, giving your piano a new lease of life - a popular alternative to costly re-lacquering.
System installation
The Piano Life Saver system from Dampp-Chaser has protected precious musical instruments from climatic fluctuations since 1947, ensuring tuning stability and long-term reliability. Renowned makers such as Bösendorfer, Kawai and Schimmel recommend this system. I have extensive experience installing these systems and have already served many satisfied clients.
Piano Guard is another microclimate-control solution, with condition monitoring via an app and maintenance alerts. I offer it for grand pianos when this solution is best suited to the instrument and its environment.
The adsilent silent system, designed by Andreas Dütz (Excellent Piano Installs), lets you play your upright or grand piano at any hour without disturbing those around you. Contactless optical sensors, USB-C, MIDI Bluetooth, an iOS/Android app and a sound bank recorded by European specialists: adsilent remains the reference today for retrofitting an acoustic piano, without altering its touch or its original sound. More than a hundred installations to my name on all types of instruments: Steinway, Bechstein, Steingraeber, Yamaha and many others. Price: €2,490 incl. VAT on an upright piano and from €3,650 incl. VAT on a grand piano (fixed price including installation, regulation and tuning). Work in Lyon, Villeurbanne, Caluire, Écully and the whole Lyon metropolitan area.
Advice and appraisal
As an expert and adviser, I place my expertise at your disposal - whether to prepare for a purchase, a repair or an increase in the value of your instrument. I come on site and carefully examine every aspect of your upright or grand piano. After a thorough technical inspection of all components, you will receive a detailed report on the current condition with an assessment of its state, a realistic estimate of the market value and suggestions for possible improvements.
Thanks to my long experience as a qualified piano maker, my expertise will help you make the right decisions for your precious piano - whether it is a new or second-hand purchase, a repair or a restoration. Contact me today for a no-obligation consultation.
Concert and studio service
Thanks to many years of experience on stage and in recording studios, I understand the needs of concerts and studio sessions. Whether for a live performance or studio work, I tune pianos professionally and prepare them for first-class sound. As a qualified piano maker, I take care of the sound creation and the touch.
My service stands out for its comprehensive support of artists. I take into account not only the venues and instruments, but also the interpersonal needs of pianists. With human sensitivity and professional expertise, I respond to requests and create a pleasant atmosphere that allows artists to concentrate fully.
Everything else
And more ...
Beyond my core work as a piano maker and tuner, I am happy to advise you on any other request regarding your piano. If you are looking for information on more complex repairs, take a look at my workshop page.
Thanks to my extensive network in the trade, I can refer you competently to fellow professionals if necessary. Whether for choosing the right piano teacher, piano stool, care products or removal company, do not hesitate to call on me. I will find a solution suited to your needs for every request.
