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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Joel Bjorling Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.67 Clarity of Response 9.47 Politeness 9.93 Response Time(hr) 5.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.6 Total Questions 51	I can answer general questions about playing the piano, playing technique, and piano literature.
Andy Duvall U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.96 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 63.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.6 Total Questions 328	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.
The Doctor: Marimba, Vibes, Xylophone, Bells, Chimes Questions ONLY!!! U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Response Time(hr) 35.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 116.7 Total Questions 170	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!!!
Samuel Noel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.94 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 48.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 72.5 Total Questions 2853	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.
Kathie Nicolet - Chicago Professional Pianist Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Response Time(hr) 7.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 10.9 Total Questions 577	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
Ralph Onesti U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.91 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 10.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.9 Total Questions 2846	I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild (RPT) with 47 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://www.onestipiano.com
Todd Lindeblad U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.90 Politeness 9.97 Response Time(hr) 45.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 38.0 Total Questions 1547	How to find out the year a piano was built. How to locate the serial number on a piano. What is the value of a piano. Is a vintage piano worth restoring. What work is needed to be done to fix a piano. Additional information, diagrams, and restoration tours on pianos can be found at: http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_info.htm.
William Rowland U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.87 Clarity of Response 9.87 Politeness 9.92 Response Time(hr) 4.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.3 Total Questions 274	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.
Thomas Britanyak U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Response Time(hr) 16.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.6 Total Questions 1781	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: https://mmm1100.verio-web.com/blueb1/appraisal.html or http://www.57piano.com/questions.htm

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Recent Answers

2012-02-10 1936 Harmon Piano:

Hi Manny: If it's a vertical piano, open the top lid...after you remove all the pictures...and look inside on the steel plate. It might be helpful to pull the front board off also. It's only a matter

2012-02-09 Kimball Artist Console Piano leg repair:

Okay, you are going to have to dismantle the front of your piano to get to those nuts. Sorry, I am working blind here because I don't remember all the details of this model of Kimball, but what I am telling

2012-02-07 Geo. P. Bent piano:

Hi William: Concord of Chicago, ILL. was manufactured by George P. Bent and for those numbers we are referred to the Crown company...detective work... You number shows the piano made in 1918.

2012-02-06 Howard Cincinnati-chicago upright:

Hi Joseph: Howard was established in Cincinnati in 1895. This company was part of D.H.Baldwin, and then finally...just plain old Baldwin. It is not uncommon to find two serial numbers. In changing

2012-02-06 Gubransen Pacemaker:

Hello Jim! For parts needs, I suggest you contact the Music Instrument Technician Association (MITA) at http://mitatechs.org/Public_supplier_search. They have a vast network of technicians they can tap

Piano, Organ, and Keyboard/Experts

Joel Bjorling

Andy Duvall

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

Samuel Noel

Kathie Nicolet - Chicago Professional Pianist

Ralph Onesti

Todd Lindeblad

William Rowland