High-performance pianos are marvels of engineering and hand-crafted art. To maintain the legendary tonal depth and lightning-fast response of a world-class instrument, standard maintenance is insufficient.
With 38 years of field experience and over 20,000 pianos curated, Master Piano Technician Joe Kemple provides a fly-in, single-day flat-rate service for discerning private owners, estates, and premier institutions across the country.
NDA Compliancy: Standard corporate, institutional, and private estate Non-Disclosure Agreements are welcomed and executed prior to confirmation.
Corporate & Estate Coordination: We work directly with estate managers, personal assistants, and booking coordinators to handle logistics smoothly.
Anonymity Assured: No photography or location data from private residencies or collections is ever published or used for marketing purposes.
Fully Insured: Comprehensive commercial liability insurance required by major venues and high-value private properties is standard.
A standard tuning appointment focuses on pitch. An Instrument of Distinction appointment focuses on performance.
Mechanical Precision: The actions in Tier 1 pianos are designed for extreme dynamic range. Even a millimeter of wear or seasonal settling can rob a pianist of the ability to play a true pianissimo.
Tonal Architecture: Premium spruce soundboards and hand-wound strings produce a complex spectrum of overtones. Master Voicing ensures that the “color” of the tone is perfectly even across all 88 keys, removing harshness and restoring the maker’s intended signature sound.
Structural Stability: These instruments live under immense tension. A long-form residency allows for a holistic inspection of the bridges, pinblock, and soundboard, ensuring your investment is preserved for generations.
A comprehensive, full, dedicated day of absolute focus on a single instrument.
This is ideal for bringing an heirloom or high-performance piano back to its absolute peak.
Precision Concert Tuning: The piano is tuned twice in one sitting, with particular emphasis placed on stability.
Action Regulation Touch-up: Adjusting let-off, drop, and blow distance for an effortless touch.
Bespoke Voicing: Micro-needle adjustments to the hammers to restore warmth and power.
Deep Internal Detailing: Meticulous cleaning of the soundboard and keybed.
Note for local clients: For instruments located within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, travel and transport fees are entirely waived.
Due to the logistical preparation required for travel and out-of-state residences, scheduling is handled via direct consultation. Please submit the private inquiry form below, or have your representative contact the office directly.