Secondly, a serious pianist will have his or her instrument tuned to the proper pitch, regularly - ideally every six months or less.Ī custom ‘fine’ tuning is what one would do just prior to a concert or a studio recording session, where every note and interval counts, leaving an impression on the ears of a discerning audience. This is not about snobbery, but rather simply having the right instrument to do the job. There are of course other fine pianos that fit into this category. For a pianist, this usually means a reputable brand such as Bösendorfer, Steinway & Sons, Bechstein, Yamaha, Kawai, Schimmel or similar. While I will always do my best, the result will almost certainly be below the standard required to produce good music.Ī truly serious musician does not accept this compromise and will always insist on a top quality serviced instrument. This is usually because the piano is of poor quality and/or too much time has been allowed to lapse between tunings. All too often I am asked to ‘do the best I can’ when servicing a piano and not worry too much if the instrument cannot be tuned as well as it should. This service is for customers who are serious about their music. Tuning an instrument and his passion for his profession shines through.Ĭharming, kind and considerate, I would recommend Brian to anyone. "Brian is the ultimate piano professional - his expertise goes well beyond "…nice job tuning the (venue) grand piano, made a huge difference and very much appreciated. I know that after the tuning process the instrument will play as new. Very polite and simply gets on with the task at hand, I am very pleased each time Mr Holden comes to tune our family piano. "Thank you so much for the fabulous work done on my piano. Calling on excellent knowledge built upon through experience and time, he is able to advise on the care and maintenance of pianos, applicable to venue or home". We entrust him with the tuning of our top brand pianos including, Kawai and Shigeru Kawai. He has tuned and cared for a multitude of pianos throughout the rohe always with excellent results and many, many satisfied customers. "For many years Brian has been (and still is) Rotorua Rockshop's 'go to' man when it comes to piano tuning and advice. Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best for the future. Because of the increase in clientele here (in the Waipa district), I have had to reluctantly give up my tuning in the Bay of Plenty and Taupo.Įxisting Rotorua clients may still be looked after where possible, but with only occasional trips scheduled, taking into account that traveling costs and moving around the country are a major concern at this time.įor those clients who have been part of my business for so many years, this may be the time to suggest other options. "After over 40 years in business in the Bay of Plenty, my wife and I have now relocated permanently in Cambridge. Important Notice to Rotorua/Bay of plenty clients. Please be assured that Brian will do his very best to offer his clients first class friendly service. Also if possible (but not essential), a photo or two would give an approximate idea on what work is likely to be involved. Your name, address, phone number, the brand of piano and the general condition. When making an enquiry, it will help immensely if you can give: Matamata, Morrinsville, Pirongia, Putaruru $35 Should there be a request to work outside the Cambridge vicinity - where he is based, he will try to coincide the appointment with one or two others in order to keep travel costs to a minimum. Brian offers his services to clients in the Waipa/Waikato area - offering tunings and minor repairs.
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