Burd and Sons Piano Service
Expert Piano Tuning
in University City by
Master Tech
Joe Kemple
Master Piano Technician
38 Years of Experience
Over 10,000 Pianos Tuned

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 University City Homes
University City’s historic neighborhoods, from the gates of Washington University to the Delmar Loop area, feature homes with original architectural details that interact strongly with Missouri’s seasonal climate. Older structures often experience pronounced indoor humidity shifts, causing soundboards and action components to expand and contract—leading to tuning instability, uneven touch, and mechanical wear if not addressed with precise, environment-aware care.
We regularly service pianos throughout University City, including vintage instruments in Ames Place, modern grands near Ruth Park Golf Course, and homes within the University City School District. By tailoring our tuning, regulation, and stabilization techniques to these local architectural and climate conditions, we help each piano maintain consistent pitch, smooth touch, and long-term mechanical integrity.
Burd and Sons brings Joe Kemple’s 38 years of professional experience directly to your home. By combining master-level technical skill with a deep understanding of University City’s unique architectural and environmental factors, we ensure every piano remains mechanically sound, tonally stable, and a pleasure to play for decades to come.
Satisfied Customers in the University City area include:
- Lupton Chapel
Piano Teachers in the University City Area
▼ University City Piano Teachers
| Instructor / School | Phone | Website / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Piano Lessons (Katarina Stojicevic) | (314) 418-9062 | claytonpianolessons.com |
| Jorge Modolell Piano Studio | (305) 542-5457 | jorgemodolell@gmail.com |
▶ St. Louis County Options
| Kirkwood Academy of Music | (314) 965-1571 | kirkwoodacademyofmusic.com |
| 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 |
If you would like to be added to or removed from this list, please email me.
Piano Tuner, University City


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