How frequent should piano tuning be for St. Charles residents?

For pianos located in St. Charles, we suggest a professional tuning at least once a year. The area's proximity to the Missouri River results in significant humidity variations that can pull an instrument out of tune; regular maintenance is vital to protecting the soundboard and ensuring string tension remains consistent.

Burd and Sons Piano Service

Expert Piano Tuning
in St. Charles by
Master Tech
Joe Kemple

Master Piano Technician

38 Years of Experience

Over 20,000 Tunings Performed

Are You Here Because You Recently Obtained a Used Piano?

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

Piano Tuning for St. Charles Homes

St. Charles’ historic neighborhoods, situated along the Missouri River, expose pianos to seasonal humidity swings that can affect soundboards, bridges, and action components. The river-valley microclimate causes wood to expand and contract, leading to tuning instability, uneven key response, and gradual mechanical wear if not addressed with precise, environment-aware maintenance.

We regularly service pianos throughout St. Charles, including homes near Main Street, in the New Town area, and within the City of St. Charles School District. By tailoring our tuning and regulation techniques to the city’s riverfront conditions, we help each piano maintain consistent pitch, smooth touch, and long-term mechanical integrity.

Burd and Sons delivers Joe Kemple’s 38 years of professional experience directly to your home. Combining master-level technique with a deep understanding of St. Charles’ unique geography and climate, we ensure every piano remains mechanically sound, tonally stable, and enjoyable to play for years to come.

"Joe is very good at what he does. He knows pianos inside and out. I feel like he cares about my piano. A few years ago he had a conversation with me about my baby grand that I loved, that was having major issues. He was kind and sensitive to the fact that I was sentimentally attached to it. However, he was honest in his recommendations to me of having it repaired or replaced. He knew the history behind that model and year and the issues those pianos were prone to. I did replace the piano and am much happier every time I play it. It is so much more responsive and I can do much more with my piano students on this one than my previous one. I am also happy with how he tunes it. Your piano will be in good hands with Joe!"

I bought a used baby grand piano off of facebook marketplace and Joe got it all fixed up for me. He fixed a couple of the pedals that weren’t working and tuned it. Sounds great now! He’s very personable and thoroughly answered all my questions. I plan on using him again in the future. Would highly recommend him to anyone in need of piano maintenance!

Joe was fantastic and incredibly personable. We had a scheduling issue for a tuning originally but he was communicative and made rescheduling very easy. On the day of, he arrived at exactly the scheduled time and got to work. He worked quickly yet efficiently; he is very professional and knowledgeable. Our piano that hadn't been tuned in years feels and sounds like a new instrument. We will absolutely go with Joe for future tunings and couldn't be happier!

Joe tuned our 25 year old upright piano and it sounds phenomenal. Easy to work with, responsive, and prompt.

Joe was extremely professional and worked wonders on my piano. He also provided additional recommendations that are realistic to the age and quality of my instrument, as well as fair pricing. I will use this company for all of my future needs, and I would recommend them to anyone else needing servicing.

Joe came to my home today and serviced my grandmother's player piano that I inherited. It needed a bit of work and a tuning and he took care of everything it needed. Now I can go back in time to when I was a little girl, sitting next to my grandmother on the piano bench and singing all of our favorites like we used to do so many years ago. Thank you Joe for helping me relive those memories! A+ service!

Piano Teachers in the St. Charles Area

▼ St. Charles Piano Teachers & Studios

Instructor / Studio	Phone	Website / Contact
Listening House Piano Studios (Rhonda Barfield)	(636) 724-4211	rhondabarfield.com
J. Oscar School of Music	(636) 916-4333	joscarschoolofmusic.com
Musicians Connection (New Town)	(314) 623-6425	ntga.net
Music Box on the Fox	(630) 412-1612	musicboxonthefox.com
Lindenwood University (Private Lessons)	(636) 949-2000	lindenwood.edu

▶ Surrounding St. Charles County Options

Little Hills Music (St. Peters)	(636) 541-5673	littlehillsmusic.com
Piano Artistry Studio	(314) 226-7013	pianoartistrystudio.com
Shock City School of Music	(314) 750-9395	shockcityschool.com

🏛️ St. Louis Metro Schools

Community Music School (CMS)	(314) 968-5939	webster.edu/cms
Shock City School of Music	(314) 750-9395	shockcityschool.com

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

Piano Tuner, St. Charles

We also service the nearby communities of St. Peters and Bridgeton.

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

Piano Tuning St. Charles