training courses
We are delighted to be able to offer training courses for piano tuners, technicians and pianists. Please see the current courses available below:
An Introduction to Grand Piano Servicing
Take your technical skills to the next level by learning the basics of grand piano servicing on this two-day course
For: Piano Tuners, Technicians & Piano Industry Professionals
Dates: August 7th and 8th 2024 - FULLY BOOKED
August 14th and 15th 2024 - FULLY BOOKED
Register your interest for our December 2024 Course
Location: Royal Academy of Music, London
Servicing a grand piano is an essential skill that can take your career in the piano industry to the next level, allowing you to provide a service that is in short supply in the UK. There is so much servicing work available - this course will help you to have the knowledge, skill and confidence to be able to take it on.
During this two day course you will learn:
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How to carry out a full service on a grand piano, starting from the keybed and working up - each participant will have a grand piano to work on during the course
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How to communicate effectively with your customer about your work, a vital part of the job
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What tools you need, and what you don’t need
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How to add finishing touches to your work to ensure you leave your customer happy every time
What recent attendees have said about the course:
“The Grand Piano Servicing course was incredibly enlightening. He brought a wealth of knowledge and experience that enabled us to fully grasp the significance of each process and the role of a technician. He carefully catered to our needs and was very considerate and deliberate when explaining new concepts, and instilled a greater sense of confidence in us, as we continue working with grand pianos” - Aden Peets, piano tuner.
“Doug’s grand regulation course was excellent professional development for me as a piano technician, widening my skill set and giving me the confidence to work on mid range to high end grand pianos, making significant improvement to those instruments. I would recommend the course to piano technicians, students and piano professionals alike to both widen their knowledge and also to gain some insight into interacting with customers, putting them at ease in allowing someone to regulate their cherished instrument. It was an enjoyable two days. Doug delivers expert and detailed knowledge with humour and I am glad I invested in the course to expand the services I can offer my customers” - Chris Hacking, Fine Tune Piano.