Burd and Sons Piano Service

Expert Piano Tuning
in Manchester by
Master Tech
Joe Kemple

Master Piano Technician

38 Years of Experience

Over 20,000 Pianos Tuned 

Joe Kemple tuning a grand piano.
Piano service and tuning for homeowners and music lovers in Manchester

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.
Expert piano maintenance and tuning throughout Manchester and nearby neighborhoods

Piano Tuning for Manchester Homes

Manchester’s West County neighborhoods, including areas near Schroeder Park, experience Missouri’s characteristic humid summers and dry winters, which can create challenges for piano performance. Seasonal swings in humidity and temperature cause the soundboard and action components to expand and contract, leading to tuning drift, uneven key response, and gradual mechanical wear if not addressed with precise, environment-specific care.

We regularly service pianos throughout Manchester, including homes within the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts and residential areas along the Manchester Road corridor. Our approach emphasizes precise action regulation, pitch stabilization, and climate-aware tuning techniques, helping each piano maintain consistent performance and mechanical integrity year-round.

Burd and Sons delivers Joe Kemple’s 38 years of professional experience directly to your home. By combining master-level technical skill with an understanding of Manchester’s local climate patterns, we ensure that every piano remains tonally stable, mechanically sound, and enjoyable to play for years to come.

Eddie W.
What a terrific asset to our artistic community! A technician equal to any task at hand, with a true appreciation for the unique characteristics of the instruments under his care. We have a trio of challenges - a new Bosendorfer grand, and old Baldwin grand, and a Steinway upright. All are behaving extremely well after a year with STL Pianoworks. Tunings are superb, and the technical work is SUBLIME. For this you would expect to pay prices well above the market, but prices are very reasonable, and the service and responsiveness let you know that exceptional work is the rule, not the lucky exception. Trust this tech and don't look back. Make the smart investment.

Piano Tuner, Manchester

Logo of Manchester, MO

We also service the neighboring communities of Ellisville, Town and Country, and Valley Park

Piano Teachers in the Manchester Area

▼ Manchester & Local Ballwin Studios
Instructor / StudioPhoneWebsite / Contact
Matt Safley Music(712) 291-5097safleymusic.com
Jennifer Spohr Piano Studio(314) 307-0161spohrpiano.com
School of Rock Ballwin (Manchester Rd)(636) 220-8930schoolofrock.com
Ellisville Music Academy (Nearby)(314) 223-7202ellisvillemusic.com
Kathleen Wessel Piano Studio(636) 236-1733kathleenwessel.com
▶ Regional Options Serving Manchester
Townsend Music School(636) 394-4055townsendmusicschool.com
Steinway Piano Gallery Arts Academy(314) 344-1133steinwaystlouis.com
Lacefield Music (Chesterfield)(636) 778-2070lacefieldmusic.com
▶ St. Louis Metro Schools
Community Music School (CMS)(314) 968-5939webster.edu/cms
Shock City School of Music(314) 750-9395shockcityschool.com

If you would like to be added to or removed from this list, please email me.

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