
I tune and repair all types of pianos in the Bristol and Bath area. I tune pianos for concert halls and professional musicians, for families and passionate amateurs. For many of the people I visit, their piano is a cherished possession: essential for their job, a family treasure, their delight. Other pianos have had a hard life, but do a good enough job for you.
But every piano, even the modest ones, has a story to tell about how it came to you and its place in your life. My job is to listen to your story, and make your piano the best it can be. The biggest part of my work is to listen to what you want, to understand the feel and sound you need, and then listen to your piano and understand what it needs.
But every piano, even the modest ones, has a story to tell about how it came to you and its place in your life. My job is to listen to your story, and make your piano the best it can be. The biggest part of my work is to listen to what you want, to understand the feel and sound you need, and then listen to your piano and understand what it needs.
Services
I began my career with an apprenticeship in piano tuning at The Kemble - Yamaha Piano Factory. This apprenticeship led to a three-year college course in Piano Tuning and Restoration at Newark on Trent. The college is the UK centre of excellence for piano tuning, restoration and repair, now operating as the School of Musical Instrument Craft.
Reviews (6)
Jane Barker
Sep 11, 2021
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Ian Towers
Jan 07, 2021
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I am a professional pianist, and a piano enthusiast, and Gary has been tuning my pianos since the 1980s. He has always been conscientious, reliable and excellent at communicating. Plus his tuning is excellent, ...and I am picky! Always good to hear about his continuing professional development at Steinway (who built my own piano in 1978), and he and I have many conversations about the workings of the piano. I recommend him without hesitation.
Rupert Taylor
Oct 30, 2020
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I have worked in the piano industry for over 30 years and have used Gary's services many times to transform customers' pianos; whether it is a top end action service, tone and fine tuning or transforming an old, struggling piano into an enjoyable instrument. Gary is very knowledgeable, a true craftsman and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Gary for your piano tuning and repairs.
Paul
Aug 14, 2020
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Gary has been tuning my piano for over 10 years now and always does an excellent job, bringing a lot of care and attention to the work. I also did not hesitate to trust Gary with some fairly substantial refurbishment required on the piano, dealing with keys sticking and replacing felts. Gary is also a friendly and positive character. Overall, a delight to deal with.
Daniel Lloyd
Jul 22, 2020
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Rachael Moore
Jun 19, 2020
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