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William Rowland

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 4.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.6
  • Total Questions 361
 PLEASE NOTE! I do NOT give values of pianos OR dates! The piano service questions I can cover include general information about piano tuning: how often should a piano be tuned, what if a piano has been neglected, what is a pitch raise, how long does it take, how much should I expect to pay for service, and so forth. I can also provide information about common repairs and adjustments, such as keys that don't work, those that continue to sound after you have let off the key, how important is the regulation, can I change the tone of my piano, how can I get the keytops repaired/replaced, and so on. I DO NOT provide resale values of instruments for two reasons: first, a technician has to physically check out a unit in order to appraise its value accurately, and second, values vary widely from one part of the country to another. I also do not offer advice as to care of the piano case, as that is better left to woodworkers and cabinet makers. I also DO NOT provide information about the age of a piano, that info can be accessed at http://www.pianoatlas.com.

Andy Duvall

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 62.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 101.1
  • Total Questions 355
 PLEASE DO NOT ASK REGARDING PIANO APPRAISALS, EVALUATIONS, BUYING, SELLING etc. I HAVE VERY LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IN THIS MATTER. Sorry, but I WILL N-O-T ANSWER A-N-Y EVALUATION QUESTIONS, so PLEASE do not send these. However - I would LOVE TO ANSWER any questions regarding piano lessons, learning to play the piano, online piano courses, local piano tutors etc.

Kathie Nicolet - Chicago Professional Pianist

Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Response Time(hr) 7.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.6
  • Total Questions 619
 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

Joel Bjorling

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.66
  • Clarity of Response 9.43
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 9.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.1
  • Total Questions 107
 I can answer general questions about playing the piano, playing technique, and piano literature.

Samuel Noel

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 50.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 93.3
  • Total Questions 3143
 I am the staff piano technician at the City College of New York, CUNY and I am an authorized technician for Steinway and Sons. 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 and knowledge of the local market area. I am not an expert in player mechanisms, refinishing, electronic keyboards, midi, nor organs. I love the work of making an instrument sound concert quality.

Robert James Seeley

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 1
 I enjoy historical research at the site: mbsi.org for articles in the Music Trade Review, 1880 forward, supplemented by other on-line searches.

Thomas Britanyak

U.S.
Available
  • Rating N/A
  • (This expert does not accept ratings)   
  • Response Time(hr) 16.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 24.8
  • Total Questions 1915
 I am a full time 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: https://mmm1100.verio-web.com/blueb1/appraisal.html or http://www.57piano.com/questions.htm

Ralph Onesti

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 11.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.9
  • Total Questions 3362
 I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild (RPT) with 49 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano. I will answer any questions regarding acoustic pianos only. All questions and answers are to remain public. Please to not include sensitive material! If they are marked private, I will change them to public. My answers may be of assistance to others. If privacy is an issue, please contact me through my web site: http://www.onestipiano.com Electronic keyboards, organs, and player/reproducing piano mechanisms are outside of my expertise. Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Climate Control Systems, Piano Disc, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos. My full resume can be found at: http://onestipiano.com/pages/history.html You can like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/onestipianoservice

The Doctor: Marimba, Vibes, Xylophone, Bells, Chimes Questions ONLY!!!

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 07/01/2013
  • Rating N/A
  • (This expert does not accept ratings)   
  • Response Time(hr) 37.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.4
  • Total Questions 183

*DO NOT* *ASK* *PIANO* *OR* *ORGAN* *QUESTIONS*!!!

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.

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 asking your question:
1. Please be clear in your message.
2. Provide actual question(s).
3. Please keep it short and concise.
4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own.

And finally, please, again, *no* questions regarding: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument or device was made.

I am only able to answer one question per day, if you have a question about anything other than keyboard percussion then please ask someone else in this category.

Thank you!!!

Recent Answers

2013-06-17 DH Baldwin C152:

Hi Dainam:    1. The D.H. Baldwin you have was made in Korea by Samick...bottom of the barrel. Correct price: 3,500.00    2. The Kawai is a better make, but NO Asian manufacturer knew what they were doing

2013-06-15 1910 Wellington:

Hi:    There shouldn't be any confusion.    It appears from your thread that you're really not going to use the piano much.    If I'm not wrong here, take the offer!    Any money would be better spent

2013-06-11 old piano:

Hi Russell:    OK...    go to http://www.ptg.org    There you can find a technician in your area; several in fact.    Let them know what you have and find out if anyone is interested.    If not...the answer

2013-06-11 1910 Wellington:

Hi Kyle:    We have to ask the question: "are we going to use the piano?"    If the answer is yes, then I would go to http://www.ptg.org to find a registered tech in your area. It would be worth the price

2013-06-11 organ key and power cord replacement:

I am glad to hear you were able to make repairs.  Because you did not describe what level of training you have and your questions suggested you had never worked on an organ, I chose to take the opportunity

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