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

Are You Here Because You Recently Obtained a Used Piano?
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 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.


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

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

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