David Hayes
How to Become a Piano Technician (Complete 2026 Guide)
How to become a piano technician? Becoming a piano technician typically takes one to three years of consistent study and...
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Upright Piano Damper Regulation: Tools, Timing & Spoon Bending
Learn the tools, techniques, and troubleshooting methods professional piano technicians use to regulate upright dampers for quiet, consistent performance.
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Piano Hammer Surfacing: How to Reshape Hammers for Better Tone
Hammer Surfacing Piano Hammers: Why It Matters Restore tone, improve performance, and extend hammer life without replacing the hammer set....
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How to Repair a Broken Grand Piano Hammer Shank
A broken grand piano hammer shank can often be repaired without replacing the entire hammer assembly. In many cases, technicians...
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Learn How to Replace an Upright Piano Hammer Shank!
A professional piano technician explains when hammer shanks break, why replacement matters, and the key steps involved in a successful...
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How to Regulate Piano Backchecks - Upright & Grand Piano Action Regulation
Understanding Backcheck Regulation in Upright and Grand Pianos Lesson Overview One of the most important yet often misunderstood aspects of...
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