Acoustic Piano Care: Resources and Knowledge for Music Educators with Mx. Mix!

Learn all things piano maintenance in this presentation by Ryan Mix, Crane's Senior Piano Technician!

 

A Quick Summary:

As a music teacher, you are responsible for your school’s pianos’ care, but you might not even know if the piano is out of tune! Learn what to listen for in piano tuning theory, when to schedule maintenance, navigate market and maintenance resources, understand the needs of an aging piano & signs it has aged out, quick fixes, self-assessments, and communicating with your technician.

 

Small Bits That You'll Learn:

- Explore educational resources for your pianos' care (Piano Technicians Guild, Piano Buyer, etc.)

- Plan and budget your piano's tuning around the seasons and your concert schedule. Plan the piano's greater needs over its expected life

- Tuning theory and how to tell if your piano is "out of tune".

- What happens to pianos as they age and the maintenance associated with the wear and tear.

- Quick fixes - What you can do before the technician arrives.