RATES:
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tuning $210 - $220
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new client rate
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see pitch change if it has been more than a couple of years since the piano was last tuned
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pitch change $50 - $120
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if the piano has dropped in pitch more than 10% of a semi-tone, there will be extra work required to raise the pitch to A440 - standard pitch. More than 50%, the rate goes from $50 to $90. More than 100%, the rate goes to $120.
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if you want to find out before the visit what the pitch of your piano is and whether or not you will need a pitch raise, text a video to 703-657-9404 playing A above middle C.
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If it has been more than 10 years since your piano was last tuned, see Half Day and Full Day Services
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Half Day of Service $480
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4 hours of piano service
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plan on a five hour window in case I run over the 4 hours (often happens; same rate)
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I will tackle what I can in order of priority - usually pitch raise if needed, tuning, cleaning, and adjustments or other maintenance with what time is left
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Full Day of Service $900
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8 hours of piano service
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plan on a 9+ hour window in case I run over the 8 hours or if I decide to take a lunch break (sometimes; not always)
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I will tackle what I can in order of priority - usually pitch raise if needed, tuning, cleaning, and adjustments or other maintenance with what time is left
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Hammer Reshaping $200 or more
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Oftentimes, when a hammer reshaping is needed, I will include this within a Half Day or Full Day of Service
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Piano hammers become grooved and misshapen from hitting strings. Hammer reshaping restores the shape and therefore improves the tone of the piano.
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Piano Cleaning $60 - $120 or more depending on time required
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Most often, I focus on the inside of the piano - the parts that you cannot reach or are reluctant to touch, such as underneath the keys (that gets super dirty over the years)
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Oftentimes, when a cleaning is needed, I will include this within a Half Day or a Full Day of Service
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Cleaning keeps the moving parts functioning better
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Regulation and Voicing - rates vary
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Regulation is the process of readjusting all of the moving parts so that they are operating with improved efficiency
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Voicing is the process of altering the tone of the piano to be either more even, more bright, more mellow, and so on.
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Climate Control System $500 - $600