Burd and Sons Piano Service
Expert Piano Tuning
in Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves Homes
Webster Groves, known as a “City of the Arts,” hosts a vibrant community of musicians and students, where historic homes demand careful attention for piano maintenance. Classic wood-frame construction and plaster walls in neighborhoods like Old Webster and Old Orchard “breathe” with the seasons, creating indoor humidity fluctuations that can cause soundboards to swell or contract—leading to tuning instability, uneven key action, and mechanical wear if not addressed with master-level care.
We regularly service pianos throughout Webster Groves, including homes near Webster University, within the Webster Groves School District, and neighborhoods such as Shrewsbury and Rock Hill. By tailoring our tuning and regulation techniques to these local architectural and environmental conditions, we ensure each piano maintains consistent pitch, responsive action, 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 Webster Groves’ historic architecture and seasonal climate patterns, we ensure every piano remains mechanically sound, tonally stable, and a pleasure to play for decades to come.

Satisfied Customers in the Webster Groves area Include:
- Westborough Country Club
Piano Teachers in the Webster Groves Area
▼ Webster Groves Piano Teachers & Schools
| Instructor / Studio | Phone | Website / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Community Music School (CMS) HQ | (314) 968-5939 | webster.edu/cms |
| Piano By Jocelyn (Rugaber Studio) | (314) 962-5664 | pianobyjocelyn.com |
| Gwen Peiper | (314) 962-2472 | Gpmusicalarts@att.net |
| Linda Casper | (314) 962-0997 | L.casper@att.net |
| John Varwig | (314) 968-5939 | mslibbysmusic.com |
▶ Central County Options (Kirkwood/Clayton)
| Kirkwood Academy of Music | (314) 965-1571 | kirkwoodacademyofmusic.com |
| DaySpring Arts & Education | (314) 270-4348 | dayspringarts.org |
| Judy Owens (Kirkwood) | (314) 984-0720 | owensjudy12@gmail.com |
▶ St. Louis Metro Schools
| 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, Webster Groves

We also service the neighboring communities of Town and Country and St. Louis.

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