Independent piano technician · Richmond & West London
Piano tuning, assessment, and technical care.
I tune, assess, and maintain upright and grand pianos across Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, Chiswick, Barnes, and nearby areas, helping owners better understand their piano's condition, touch, tone, and long-term care.
Tuning visits from £120
Independent technical piano judgement for people who care about their instrument.
A practical technical view
Understanding what your piano needs.
The useful question is often larger than tuning: how the piano feels, how it sounds, how stable it is, and what kind of care will help it work well for the person playing it.
- Independent judgement before buying or moving a used piano.
- Practical advice on touch, tone, regulation, repair, and maintenance.
- Routine tuning for upright and grand pianos as part of ongoing care.
Main services
Choose the visit that matches what your piano needs now.
Used Piano Inspection
An independent inspection before you commit to a used upright or grand piano, with attention to condition, stability, touch, and likely work.
View servicePrivate Piano Assessment
A tuning visit with a broader technical view of condition, touch, tone, and long-term care.
View servicePiano Tuning
Tuning for maintained pianos, with advice when touch, tone, or mechanical issues need attention.
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What clients say
Work ranging from routine tuning to technical assessment, action work, regulation, and longer-term piano care.
“Inspection visit, estimate, revisit for a half-day's work... sounding better than it's ever done.”
“Professional, knowledgeable and left my Yamaha U3 sounding great.”
“Piano was out of tune, plus an issue with the keyboard action in silent mode... now playing beautifully.”
“Very professional. Excellent service.”
Useful when the piano's condition matters.
- Families buying a first serious piano.
- Adult amateurs choosing or caring for a quality instrument.
- Owners of older Bechstein, Bluthner, Yamaha, Kawai, Steinway, and other pianos.
- Students preparing for exams, auditions, or more serious practice.
- Anyone planning repair, moving, restoration, or a more settled maintenance plan.
Arrange a visit
Contact Ian about tuning, assessment, used piano inspection, or technical piano care.