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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Mohamad Al-Dah United Arab Emirates Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.74 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 383	PLEASE DO NOT ASK ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING HISTORICAL PIANOS, PRICING, OR RESTORATIONS AS THAT IS OUTSIDE MY EXPERTISE. I`ve got considerable knowledge in Classical Piano Compositions...I`ve been a performer for most of my life...Althought I`m only 27 years old (when i wrote this!)...I`ve got gr8 and a performer`s certificate in solo piano...so for any technical questions about piano technique or music theory and composers, I`m your guy. Have been with All Experts since 2001.
Kathie Nicolet - Chicago Professional Pianist Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 385	I am a professional pianist for corporate/social events since 1983. Need some suggestions on getting started playing piano as a professional? How to prepare? PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE VALUE OF YOUR PIANO. I AM NOT AN APPRAISER AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHAT YOUR PIANO IS WORTH. SORRY!! - THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Lead Pianist Von Maur St. Charles 2008 Drake Chicago Palm Court Pianist Jan 2006-Mar 2007 Chicago - www.knicoletpiano.com
Samuel Noel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2007	I am a piano technician formerly with Steinway and Sons and now the staff technician at the City College of New York. I am also self-employed in New York. I apprenticed (Manhattan School of Music)in 1982 and was factory (Steinway) trained in 1983. I have experience tuning, repairing, reconditioning, and appraisals. Please note that appraising an instrument involves a visual inspection. I am not an expert in player mechanisms, refinishing, electronic keyboards, nor midi. I love the work of making an instrument sound concert quality.
Ralph Onesti U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 1543	I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild with 45 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano. I will answer any questions regarding acoustic piano only. Electronic keyboards and player/reproducing pianos are outside of my expertise. Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos. My full resume can be found at: http://www.onestipiano.com
Thomas Britanyak U.S. On Vacation returns 11/31/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 1757	I am an organ/piano technician who has been actively involved with the design, building, repair, maintenance and installation of organs and pianos for 35 years. I began as a keyboard instrument apprentice and hold degrees in music and electronics. If you need a piano's date of manufacture, please go to http://www.pianoexchange.com/howold.htm or http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/pianoage.html I am happy to answer musical or technical questions, however, I CANNOT offer appraisals on pianos or organs. Please do not ask what an instrument is worth. For this service please contact an experienced local appraiser or try the following links: .....
Gabriel U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 110	NO PIANO OR ORGAN QUESTIONS!!! I am shocked at how many people miss that point. Please... KEYBOARD PERCUSSION ONLY: Marimba, Vibraphone, Chimes, Bells, etc. Please note that my specialty in this section is in keyboard playing as it pertains to keyboard percussion, such as marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, etc. - NOT PIANO OR ORGAN. Thank you! Please, NO QUESTIONS REGARDING: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when an instrument or device was made. Thank you! Otherwise, I answer a variety of questions about mallet keyboard percussion instruments. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field. When .....

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Recent Answers

2009-11-06 5:

Well... If they did a complete restoration, and you had it looked at by a registered piano technician to verify the status...the piano is probably worth around 25,000.00. But, before I forked over

2009-11-06 5"2 Baldwin Howard:

Hi Mary: Before we even attempt going for a value here...you have to tell me what "rebuilt" means. I'll need a list of what was done. for instance, a complete rebuilding would include: New

2009-11-05 Identifying a Piano:

Hi Lise: No...we don't want Mom taken advantage of. I'll be the cost of the move is more than the worth of the piano. The number is a run from Clayton and does not match any from Grinnel. So

2009-11-05 year and price:

Hi Cindy: The piano was made in 1994. Why didn't the "piano technician" put a price on it for you????????????????????? They were right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 My guess is

2009-11-05 Donating a Piano:

Hi Paul: Every piano technician has a church or a school looking for a serviceable piano. go to http://www.ptg.org and find a local tech and pose this offer to them. I'll bet it's gone in a heartbeat