Burd and Sons Piano Service

Expert Piano Tuning
in Kirkwood by
Master Tech
Joe Kemple

Master Piano Technician

38 Years of Experience

Over 20,000 Tunings Performed

Joe Kemple tuning a grand piano.
Piano tuning and repair services for residents and musicians in Kirkwood

Are You Here Because You Recently Obtained a Used Piano?

Sherry K.Chesterfield
Joe came out to our home in Chesterfield, MO and did an amazing job tuning our massively out of tune second-hand piano. A previous servicer from a different company had put us under the impression that, due to lack of care, we would have to purchase a new piano... but now we know that it's not the piano but the tuner that makes all the difference. We will definitely have Joe back next year!

Many of our clients contact us after another tuning didn’t hold, didn’t sound right, or didn’t address underlying issues. 

We do it right the first time, GUARANTEED!

I Need My Regular Seasonal Service

My Piano Hasn't Been Tuned in a Long Time

Joe Kemple tuning an upright piano.
Providing reliable piano service throughout Kirkwood and surrounding areas

Piano Tuning for Kirkwood Homes

Kirkwood’s historic neighborhoods, including the Kirkwood Train Station area and surrounding districts, feature classic wood-frame construction and plaster walls that respond noticeably to seasonal humidity changes. These indoor shifts can cause soundboards to swell or contract and affect action components, leading to tuning instability and uneven touch if not addressed with a precise, environment-specific approach.

We frequently service pianos throughout Kirkwood, including homes near Kirkwood Park, within the Kirkwood School District, and neighborhoods such as Warson Woods and Oakland. Our tuning and regulation techniques are tailored to Kirkwood’s historic architecture, ensuring that each piano maintains consistent pitch, reliable key action, and long-term mechanical integrity.

Burd and Sons brings Joe Kemple’s 38 years of professional experience directly to your home. By combining technical mastery with an understanding of Kirkwood’s unique structural and environmental factors, we keep every piano mechanically sound, tonally stable, and enjoyable to play for years to come.

Nick F.Kirkwood
"Joe has been taking great care of our baby grand for 3 years now and we'd never use anyone else! He takes his time to get the tuning right, and spent extra time working on a specific key that has been giving us a hard time."
Dave N
Dave NKirkwood
Joe is a true professional and takes care of our old console as if it were a Steinway grand. He's also friendly, prompt and has excellent communication. We're lucky to have found Burd and Sons and are very satisfied repeat customers.
Kelli K
Kelli KKirkwood
Joe is such a professional, kind, family oriented businessman. He seems to truly love his work, time and time again being a resource for many questions and guidance on getting my piano in top form. Don't hesitate! You can trust this business.

Satisfied Customers in the Kirkwood area Include:

  • Westborough Country Club
  • Robinson Elementary School

Piano Teachers in the Kirkwood Area

▼ Kirkwood Piano Teachers
Instructor / SchoolPhoneWebsite / Contact
Wanda Kuntz (Wanda's Piano Arts)(314) 440-8208wandaspianoarts.com
Annette Burkhart, NCTM(314) 821-3484burkhart07@gmail.com
Eunsil Stevenson, NCTM(314) 210-4205eunsilstudio@sbcglobal.net
Amanda Kirkpatrick(314) 602-8756amakirkpatrick@gmail.com
Karen Koch, NCTM(314) 477-4230kochkarenp@gmail.com
▶ St. Louis County Options
Hixson Piano (Caroline Hixson)(314) 974-0081hixsonpiano.com
DaySpring Arts (Maryland Heights)(314) 291-8878dayspringarts.org
▶ St. Louis Metro Schools
Community Music School (CMS)(314) 968-5939webster.edu/cms
Shock City School of Music(314) 750-9395shockcityschool.com
Lacefield Music(636) 778-2070lacefieldmusic.com

Piano Tuner, Kirkwood

Logo of Kirkwood, MO

We also service the neighboring communities of Webster Groves and Sunset Hills. 

A child asking questions about piano tuning.

Get in Touch

The fastest way to reach me is via text. > Because I am often tuning in quiet environments, I can respond to texts much more quickly than voice calls or emails.

Text or Call: [314-236-7841]

Phone & Text Support (Office Hours):

Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

In-Home & Institutional Tuning: > Monday – Friday: By Appointment