Piano Services

Likely suitable for a well-maintained piano which is regularly tuned; this service finely adjusts and restores your piano back to its peak playing condition

For this appointment one should expect:

·        Initial discussion

This can take call over phone, email, or in person on the day. After assessment of the piano’s current pitch, it will be necessary to discuss with you the pitch which your piano may be safely raised to avoid breaking any strings 

·        Standard tuning

Equally tempered tuning so that your piano may sound precise and pleasant in every key, improving its overall musicality

·        Minor Repairs

Remediating sticking notes and squeaking pedals (or other minor repairs within reason) are included in the service, as well as a light cleaning of the keyboard

·        Complimentary voicing

To enhance your piano’s tone, a light voicing of the hammers may adequately soften the tone if you deem them “too bright or brittle”. This is down to individual taste.

• The price of this service is £100

An allocation of at least 2 hours is needed to complete the service.

Payment is to be made on the day (after the service is completed) by either: bank transfer, cash, or contactless payment.

1. Press the “Book now” button below to be directed to the ‘Contact’ page.

2. Fill in your details in the Contact Box

3. Make sure to note the service you require being a “Maintenance Tuning” when booking.

Additional services needed such as extensive repairs, regulation, or cleaning etc. should be contacted about directly as described further below.

If you have any questions about this service or would simply like to know more, then please feel free to get in touch via the contact page.

Pianos are intended to perform optimally at A440 Concert Pitch. This specialized service is to safely and reliably bring your instrument back to its ideal sound

You may need a pitch raise if…

• Your piano hasn’t been tuned in over two years

• It’s recently been moved or restrung

• Your piano is played both aggressively and consistently
• Your piano is exposed to frequent heat and/or humidity fluctuations resulting in dubious pitch stability
• It sounds evidently out of tune with itself!!!

For the is appointment one should expect:

That multiple adjustments are necessary to stabile a pitch raise (given that a piano’s frame can contain up to 20 tonnes of tension).

·        Initial discussion

After assessment of the piano’s current pitch, it will be necessary to discuss with you the pitch which your piano may be safely raised to avoid breaking any strings

·        Pitch Raising

Tuning above the target pitch so that the tuning pins ‘fall back’ into the desired concert pitch. This ideal sound is then confirmed and stabilised by a subsequent fine tuning.

·        Fine tuning

once the pitch raising adjustment has ‘rested’,

the ideal sound is then confirmed and stabilised by a subsequent fine tuning

·        Minor Repairs

Remediating sticking notes and squeaking pedals (or other minor repairs within reason) are included in the service, as well as a light cleaning of the keyboard

·        Complimentary voicing

To enhance your piano’s tone, a light voicing of the hammers may adequately soften the tone if you deem them “too bright or brittle”. This is down to individual taste.

(If your piano has undergone VERY extensive pitch raising, a recommended and optional appointment may be scheduled for the client 3-months later at a discounted rate of the standard tuning service).

• The price of this service is £120

• An allocation of at least 3 hours is needed to complete the service

• The recommended and optional follow-up appointment within 3 months of the first appointment

Payment is to be made on the day (after the service is completed) by either: bank transfer, cash, or contactless payment.

1. Press the “Book now” button below to be directed to the ‘Contact’ page.

2. Fill in your details in the Contact Box

3. Make sure to note the service you require being a “Restorative Tuning” when booking.

Additional services needed such as extensive repairs, regulation, or cleaning etc. should be contacted about directly as described further below.

If you have any questions about this service or would simply like to know more, then please feel free to get in touch via the contact page.

This service is intended specifically for pianists, venues, and recording studios who require the highest degree of stability, precision, and customisation in tunings for professional performance and recordings.

For the is appointment one should expect:

·        Bespoke tunings

Tailoring to individual pitch, tuning, and unison taste preferences to best suit your repertoire and environment

·        Concert Standards

Tuning and pitch refining to ensure maximised stability for virtuosic performance and heavy playing

·        Minor Repairs

Remediating sticking notes and squeaking pedals (or other minor repairs within reason) are included in the service, as well as a light cleaning of the keyboard 

·        Complimentary voicing

To enhance your piano’s tone, a light voicing of the hammers to appease the pianist and audience

• The price of this service is £130

An allocation of at least 1 hour is needed to complete the service.

Payment is to be made on the day (after the service is completed) by either: bank transfer, cash, or contactless payment.

If you are interested in this service, you can reach out via email: jmhammondpianoservices@gmail.com or phone: 07421760787 to discuss your requirements and dates.

Appointments can also be scheduled through the booking portal via the “Book now” button below and following the instructions listed.

1. Press the “Book now” button below to be directed to the ‘Contact’ page.

2. Fill in your details in the Contact Box

3. Make sure to note the service you require being a “Maintenance Tuning” when booking.

Additional services needed such as extensive repairs, regulation, or cleaning etc. should be contacted about directly as described further below

If you have any questions about this service or would simply like to know more, then please feel free to get in touch via the contact page.