Fundamentals of Piano Tuning and Repair

Tuning:

• Scale

• Unisons

• Tune one octave up and one octave down

• Tune the whole piano (upright)

Workshop Practice:

• Piano construction

• Tools and materials used in repairs

• Soundboard repairs

• Replace steel strings

• Take bass string rubbing

• Action and key servicing/repairs

• Pedal mechanism servicing/repairs

Health and Safety:

• Workshop safety including safe use of hand tools

Our courses are designed as a progressive pathway, with flexible entry points for different experience levels. Completing the full sequence within a discipline provides complete training from beginner to industry-ready standard.

Please note, these courses are for adults 18+.

Each learner will have three days of contact time with specialist tutors, plus access to the tuning booths and workshops for a two hour unsupervised session per week during one academic year starting in September.

Tuning:

Series of tests throughout the year  – results recorded by tutor and added to student portfolio.

Workshop practice:

Series of practical tasks based on course content, recorded by students and presented as portfolio at the end of the year.

Health and Safety:

Tutor observation during workshop ‘signed-off’ if satisfactorily completed.

Progression:

Following the Fundamentals Piano Tuning and Repair course, student may wish to apply for the Advanced Piano Tuning and Repair.

Details will be given at interview.

This is a full cost course, £4,000.