Serving Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia & Lake CountiesCall Steven · (407) 401-2236

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PIANO CARE, EXPLAINED

Good questions. Clear answers.

A few answers to the questions I hear most often. If your question isn’t here, call or text me—I’m happy to talk about your piano.

Steven Malicki caring for a grand piano
Personal care, from Steven.
How often should my piano be tuned?+

Regular service is more useful than waiting until the piano sounds badly out of tune. Many home pianos are serviced once or twice a year; frequent playing, seasonal humidity changes, recording, and performance can call for a different schedule. I can recommend an interval after learning about your piano and how it is used.

It hasn’t been tuned in years. Where do I start?+

Tell me when it was last tuned, where it has been kept, and any problems you notice. A piano that is well below its intended pitch may need pitch correction before fine tuning. Its mechanical condition also matters. I will discuss the appropriate work and cost before proceeding.

What is the difference between standard and concert-level service?+

Standard service focuses on the routine tuning needs of a maintained piano. More detailed work may include pitch correction, repairs, regulation, or voicing. Concert-level preparation gives particular attention to the tuning, touch, and tonal consistency needed for the player and occasion. It is a range of care, rather than a label that fits every instrument.

How do you quote the cost?+

The right service depends on the piano’s condition, your location, its tuning history, and your expectations. Share your city, piano make and type, approximate last tuning, and what you would like improved. I can discuss an estimated cost, then explain any additional recommendations after assessing the piano. No extra work should be a surprise.

Do you fine-tune by ear?+

Yes. I fine-tune every client’s piano by ear. Each instrument responds a little differently, so I listen to its character and the relationships between its notes. Careful setting of the tuning pins and stabilization of string tension help the tuning hold.

What areas do you serve?+

I serve Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, and Lake counties. That includes Greater Orlando and Winter Park, Windermere to Clermont, Saint Cloud to Sanford, and Viera and the Space Coast. Please include your city when requesting a quote or appointment.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PIANO

Personal advice starts with a conversation.

Share your city, piano make and type, last tuning date, and anything you’d like improved.