What does a Piano Tuner do?
Piano tuners make small adjustments to the tension of a piano's strings, aligning the intervals between their tones so that the instrument is in tune. They may also provide repair and restoration services.
At a Glance
Tuners may learn the trade through an apprenticeship, a specialized training program, or self-education. Competence typically takes two to five years of practice. Advancement involves acquiring repair skills and becoming the go-to technician for prestigious clients.
Network with piano showrooms, colleges, music conservatories, concert halls, recording studios, churches, and hotels. Often self-employed, but gigs can be found through piano repair companies.
Excellent ears for pitch and nuance, finger dexterity, basic woodworking and instrument repair techniques, knowledge of piano anatomy, patience, networking.
Calm and focused, able to work alone, effective at relationship-building for self-employment.
Generally standard business hours, with occasional emergency calls. Freelancers have flexibility to make their own schedules.
