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How to Become an RPT: Exams, Requirements and Prep - The Artisan School Career & Business
David Hayes

How to Become an RPT: Exams, Requirements and Prep

The RPT credential tests your knowledge, repair and regulation skills, and ability to tune a piano to a professional standard.

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How Much Does Piano Tuning Cost? A Pricing Guide - The Artisan School average piano tuning cost
David Hayes

How Much Does Piano Tuning Cost? A Pricing Guide

A professional piano tuning typically costs between $150 and $300, depending on the technician, location, travel requirements, and condition of...

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Why Does My Piano Go Out of Tune? 3 Main Reasons - The Artisan School how often to tune a piano
David Hayes

Why Does My Piano Go Out of Tune? 3 Main Reasons

Humidity changes, regular playing, and the condition of the instrument can all affect how long a piano stays in tune.

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Essential Tools for Beginning Piano Technicians - The Artisan School beginner piano tuning kit
David Hayes

Essential Tools for Beginning Piano Technicians

A beginning piano technician needs a professional tuning lever, basic mutes, a tuning reference or electronic tuning device, quality screwdrivers...

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Is Piano Tuning a Good Career? Income, Demand and Reality - The Artisan School how much do piano tuners make
David Hayes

Is Piano Tuning a Good Career? Income, Demand and Reality

Piano tuning can become a flexible, meaningful career, but success requires far more than learning how to tune. Here is...

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Piano Tuning Technique and Posture for Beginners - The Artisan School beginner piano tuning
David Hayes

Piano Tuning Technique and Posture for Beginners

Good piano tuning technique is about more than getting a note to the correct pitch. A technician must learn how...

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