Andrew studied piano tuning at Newark Technical College. At sixteen hew was the youngest student ever accepted. Newark is now recognised as Britain's centre of excellence for piano tuning, maintenance and restoration. During the three-year course he gained a distinction level City and Guilds in tuning, a merit in restoration and a Merit Diploma in piano tuning, maintenance and repairs.
Upon completion of his studies in 1984, he accepted a post with a long-established retailer in Rye, Sussex looking after customers in East Sussex and West Kent. Some of his early customer included Sir Paul McCartney and The BBC Concert Orchestra. After becoming self-employed in 2005 he was offered the opportunity to study in Leipzig under Ingburt Haessler Bluthner.
Upon completion of his studies in 1984, he accepted a post with a long-established retailer in Rye, Sussex looking after customers in East Sussex and West Kent. Some of his early customer included Sir Paul McCartney and The BBC Concert Orchestra. After becoming self-employed in 2005 he was offered the opportunity to study in Leipzig under Ingburt Haessler Bluthner.
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The most important procedure after acquiring a piano is to have it tuned by a professional. Piano tuning requires specialist training and experience to achieve a high standard. It is also worth baring in mind the large investment you have already made. Regardless of the quality of your instrument it will, over time be affected by changes in temperature and humidity, not to mention the use of the instrument.
This answer depends on many factors, including how often you use the piano and where it is situated, however twice a year is a generally safe answer. My answer will always be from personal recommendation; there is no better guarantee of good work. Pianos go out of tune for many reasons, climate and humidity change are the biggest culprits however your technician is also there to keep your piano moth and damp free and in good order generally.
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