The Explorer Course
This course is meant to help you explore the world of Pianocraft.You will learn and gain a deeper knowledge on how the piano works, the function of all its parts, its anatomy, as well as how to clean and perform piano tuning. This course is a great way to explore if a career in pianocraft is right for you!
What you'll get:
- 60+ Lessons
- 150+ Training Videos
- 1 Month Free Mentoring
- Lifetime Access
- Continuously Updated Content — FREE
*You can upgrade to the Pianocraft and Artisan Courses at ANY TIME and we will Pro-Rate the difference!
The Piano
Chapter 1
Lesson 1 - The Piano
Lesson 2 - History and Evolution
Lesson 3 - The Inventor
Lesson 4 - Todays Pianos
Lesson 5 - Piano Value
Piano Anatomy
Chapter 2
Lesson 1 - The ABC of Piano Design
Lesson 2 - The Action
3D Action Models
Lesson 3 - The Belly
Lesson 4 - The Cabinet
Lesson 5 - The Pedals
Caring for the Piano
Chapter 3
Lesson 1 - Environment
Lesson 2 - Humidity and Temperature
Lesson 3 - Positioning within the room
Lesson 4 - Moving the Piano
Lesson 5 - Protecting the Piano
Exploring Piano Servicing
Chapter 4
Lesson 1 - Tuning
Lesson 2 - Cleaning
Lesson 3 - Repairs and Regulation
Lesson 4 - Reconditioning and Rebuilding
Lesson 5 - Voicing and Tone Regulation
Piano Disassembly
Chapter 5
Lesson 1 - Upright Piano Disassembly
Lesson 2 - Removing the Upright Action
Lesson 3 - Removing the Spinet Action
Lesson 4 - Grand Cabinet Disassembly
Lesson 5 - Removing the Grand Action
Piano Evaluating
Chapter 6
Lesson 1 - Basics of Piano Evaluating
Lesson 2 - Evaluating the Action
Lesson 3 - Evaluating the Belly
Lesson 4 - Evaluating the Cabinet
Lesson 5 - Finding the Age
Piano Cleaning
Chapter 7
Lesson 1 - Piano Cleaning Tools and Supplies
Lesson 2 - Cleaning the Action
Lesson 3 - Cleaning the Belly
Lesson 4 - Cleaning the Cabinet
Lesson 5 - Cleaning the Pedals and Hardware
Piano Tuning
Chapter 8
Lesson 1 - Terms and Theory
Lesson 2 - Piano Tuning Tools
Lesson 3 - Posture and Technique
Lesson 4 - Turning and Setting the Tuning Pin
Lesson 5 - Basic Tuning Exercises
ETD/Hybrid Tuning
Chapter 9
Lesson 1 - Overview
Lesson 2 - Using the ETD
Lesson 3 - Sampling the Piano
Lesson 4 - Tuning the Bass Section
Lesson 5 - Tuning the Treble Section
Lesson 6 - Tuning the Tenor Section
Lesson 7 - Putting it all Together
Aural Tuning
Chapter 10
Lesson 1 - Aural Tuning Process
Lesson 2 - Installing the Temperament Strip
Lesson 3 - Tuning the First Note (A440)
Lesson 4 - Tuning A3 (Octave)
Lesson 5-16 -Tuning the Temperament
Lesson 17 - Tuning the Octaves and Unisions
Lesson 18 - Putting it all Together