Professional Piano Tuning in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire & South Wales
Keeping your piano sounding its best starts with precise, professional tuning. I provide expert piano tuning in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, and across South Wales, ensuring your instrument delivers a clear, balanced tone and stays stable for longer. Whether your piano is played daily, hasn’t been tuned in years, or needs attention before a performance, I offer careful, reliable tuning for upright and grand pianos in homes, schools, studios, and venues.
Get in touch if you are outside the catchment…we can work something out.
Standard service
A standard service is ideal for clients whose piano has been tuned within the last two years and who want to maintain the instrument in its best playing condition. This service comprises:
1 hour and 30-minute appointment
Pure twelfths fine-tuning
15 minutes for running repairs and servicing if required.
£125
Standard Service
Corrective service
A corrective service is ideal for clients whose piano has not been tuned within the last two years and who want to restore the instrument to its best playing condition. If additional services or repairs are needed to maximise the potential of your piano, you will be provided with an estimate of the cost and have the opportunity to ask any questions. This service comprises:
2-hour Appointment
Pitch correction tuning
Pure twelfths fine tuning
30 minutes for essential repairs and servicing (squeaky pedals, sticking keys, etc.)
£165
Half day service
A half-day service is designed for clients who want the highest level of attention, seeking enhanced performance, improved tone, and a thorough, all‑round service for their piano.
This service includes:
Extended 4-hour Appointment
• Pitch correction tuning
• Pure twelfths fine tuning
• 1 hour for essential repairs and servicing.
• Interior Cleaning (remove detritus from the action and action cavity)
• Touch-up Voicing (improve the tone)
• Touch-up Regulation (improve playability)
£240
Pitch correction
Pianos typically go flat over time. Moving an instrument from one house to another will always be detrimental to the tuning. Your previous tuner may have been reluctant to bring the instrument back to concert pitch (A440). Humidity and temperature also affect the way a piano holds its pitch. Whatever the reasons, the solution is to bring all of the strings to just above their target pitch and once those strings have gotten used to being stretched a bit, they can be fine tuned for a second time to get them sounding lovely again.
FAQs
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Most pianos need tuning once or twice a year to stay stable and in good musical condition. Instruments in rooms with fluctuating temperature or humidity may benefit from more frequent tuning.
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Yes. Even long‑neglected pianos can almost always be brought back to pitch. Some pianos may need a pitch raise (a two‑stage tuning process) before the fine tuning, but this is completely normal.
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The most common causes are humidity changes, temperature shifts, and heavy playing. Because pianos are made of wood and felt, they naturally expand and contract. I can advise on placement and care to help your piano hold tune for longer.
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A standard tuning usually takes 60–90 minutes, depending on the piano’s condition. If you have scheduled a corrective service and more work is needed — such as a pitch raise or minor repairs — the appointment may take a little longer.
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If a piano is very flat or hasn’t been tuned for a long time, the string tension is too low for a normal tuning to hold. A pitch correction quickly brings the piano close to concert pitch, allowing the fine-tuning to be accurate and stable.
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Yes. I tune upright and grand pianos of all ages and makes, including Yamaha, Kawai, Kemble, Steinway, and older British pianos.
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In most cases, yes. Sticky keys, noisy keys, and pedal issues can often be repaired during the same visit. If the problem is more complex, I’ll explain the options clearly.
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Tuning improves clarity and balance, which can make the piano feel more resonant. If you want a softer or brighter tone, voicing adjustments can help shape the sound.
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The best things you can do are:
• Keep the piano away from radiators and direct sunlight
• Maintain stable room temperature and humidity
• Avoid placing it against an external wall
• Have it tuned regularly
These simple steps make a big difference to tuning stability.
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Yes. I provide tuning for schools, churches, concert venues, and recording studios across Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, and South Wales.
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99% of digital pianos don’t require tuning, but I can advise on maintenance, cleaning, and when it might be time to consider an upgrade. However I do not fix digital pianos.
