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Piano Tech Radio Hour

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"Inspiring the Future of the Piano Tech Community" Each Saturday at 2 pm ET we"ll meet via video stream with a special guest. In continuing support of you as a quarantined piano technician, and in your life beyond, it"s another free resource brought to you by Piano Technicians Masterclasses. For more information visit: http://www.pianotechradio.com

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61:16

Master Piano Technicians w/ David Andersen and Eathan...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/09/13

In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the pandemic's impact on the piano tuning industry and explore the concept of a "master piano technician." Eathan and David share their perspectives.Eathan, the founder of the Floating Piano Factory, recounts how his business adapted during the pandemic. Initially suspending operations for safety, they later resumed tuning despite reduced demand. David discusses the gradual recovery of the restoration business.The conversation delves into the

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59:14

The Unique History and Vision of Klavins Pianos w/...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/09/06

Discover the captivating world of Klavins Pianos in this episode as we delve into the history and innovative vision of piano designer and builder, David Klavins.Originally specializing in restoring vintage pianos, David Klavins embarked on a profound exploration of the intricate acoustic principles that shape piano tonality. This pursuit led him to create his own avant-garde grand pianos, each bearing a distinct Klavins signature. Join us as David shares the intriguing story behind Klavins

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60:25

Period Piano Building w/ Paul McNulty

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/08/30

Paul McNulty, a North Bennet Street School graduate, is an iconoclast in the industry. He was the first in modern times to build an 1830 model Playel, an 1846 Boisselot op. 2800, and an 1868 Streicher. His current efforts are restoring vintage French pianos. The "period pianos" domain can be tricky, and not everyone likes the sound of these unique instruments. But the pianos Paul restores are loved by many. He is at the top of his craft! In this session, he shares his journey and some tips

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63:38

Diagnosing A Piano w/ Nick Gravagne

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/08/23

Nick is a piano engineer with over 40 years of experience in the field. He has made significant contributions to the piano trade through his technical seminars across America and numerous articles he has authored.During our session, Nick shared his unique approach to understanding pianos. According to him, there are three primary elements of a piano that demand attention: its body or 'box', its action (playability), and sound.Nick offered clever and crucial insights like identifying issues

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61:30

Unique Insights From a Pianist and Tech w/ Fred Sturm

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/08/16

Meet Fred Sturm. He's renowned and world-class as both a pianist and a piano tech. In this session, he discusses the connections between his two careers. We learn about his journey down these two intersecting paths, and Fred shows us how one informs the other. Pianists depend on piano technicians. As Fred says, "If we do not give the pianists what they need, they are going to be handicapped." Through personal anecdotes and explanations, Fred demonstrates how to anticipate a pianist's

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59:34

A Moment Of Frustration Becomes A Million Dollar Idea...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/08/09

Sometimes a problem is just a path to unique new creations. We all have problems. We all have some that even make us want to give up and crawl into a fetal position. For Mark Purney, string repairs are a dreaded necessity that he wishes didn't exist. As he put it, "I hate doing string repairs. I always have. I probably always will." The most frustrating part for him was storing all the potential gauges of wire he might need. For years he found it hard to store the wires properly. Finally,

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60:11

Harmonicity, Intuitive Care and Piano Tuning w/ Dan...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/08/02

In this session we have with us Dan Levitan, the piano technician turned author who has a lot to offer all the way from taunting lever and tuning theory to the piano tuner’s hand and ear. He talks about his most significant contribution to the field, harmonicity, and the physics of turning tuning pins with a hammer. Dan talks about what it means to be a born craftsman. “Everybody cares about something but you cannot teach someone what to care about”. He talks about the element of intuitive

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60:12

Quick Analysis of Aftertouch w/ Wayne Ferguson

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/07/26

In this session, we meet with Wayne Ferguson, a piano tech who has worked around the globe and visited all the major factories in Europe. He talks about how he makes the key travel in the aftertouch on a piano that is going to be played on short notice. Sometimes the hammer is too far right and sometimes it's too close Wayne follows a structured process where he makes the hammer blow a little further away, does a couple of samples, looks at lead off and drop, checks the key bed and follows

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58:02

Anecdotes from Experts w/ David Andersen

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/07/19

In this session, David, our resident expert talks about the power of presence and gratitude. These can drastically change your life and have an impact on your profession as a piano technician. David also calls on Wayne Ferguson to come on and share his experiences with the piano industry and larger lessons from life. Wayne alk about starting young and figuring it out with finances at the forefront. He also gives us a live tour of his workspace and shares some practices that have worked well

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63:50

Highlights of the Piano Convention w/ David Andersen...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/07/05

In this session, our hosts David and Eathan review the 1st PTM global convention's content, identify the highlights and share some of their key takeaways. Eathan tells us about how the fascination of some piano makers with the kind of wool that goes into making felt. Did you know that Steingraber demands the use of wool exclusively from an Australian sheep? They do this because this is the longest fibre they could find which sounds best. They also discuss the importance of range for a

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61:20

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work w/ David Andersen

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/06/28

Tune in to this session and get some great insights from our wise and charming co-host, David Andersen. He’s a highly respected and experienced piano technician in LA, who has built a stellar atelier for rebuilding fine pianos, attracting high-end clientele and producing excellent work. During the conversation, David shares his valuable knowledge, experiences, techniques, ideas, and life lessons with the audience.One of the most intriguing aspects David discusses is the importance of

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65:20

The Piano Tech Life w/ Isaac Sadigursky

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/06/21

In this following episode, you’ll meet our guest, Issac Sadigursky, the prototypical piano tech. He has been a piano technician for the past 30 years and is a cornerstone veteran of the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG). He has everything from restorations to repairs, from troubleshooting to tuning. In this episode of the PTRH, Issac shares some of his experiences as a piano technician, clever ways of using tools, and much more.Stay tuned for Isaac’s thoughts on the importance of having the

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61:35

Voicing Secrets Shared w/ David Andersen

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/06/14

In this session, our host turned speaker, David Anderson, does a deep dive into the topic of voicing. When you’re voicing a hammer, you’re making it sound deeper, fatter and clearer - which is a product of hearing lower partials clearer. He explains all this in the context of partial undertones. David lets us in on the intricacies of strike point voicing techniques which he has personally used for over 15 years to give a piano what he calls the “golden tone”. He achieves this through

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60:10

Building A Sustainable Piano Business w/ Melanie Brooks

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/06/07

Today, we are joined by Melanie Brooks who has been in the piano business for over 30 years and has wonderful insights about how to sustain a piano industry career over the decades. She shares her personal tips on how to continuously tweak your business, and even how to bounce back after any recession. Ever wondered what the living beating heart of the piano community will look like a few decades into the future? Melanie shares her thoughts on this and the sustainability of the piano

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60:11

Piano Business Basics w/ Steve Brady

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/05/31

In this session we are joined by Stephen Brady, the author of Under the Lid - the Art and Craft of the Concert Piano Technician. He has been in the piano business for close to five decades and in this session he delivers many gems of wisdom he has acquired over the years. First he talks about training–the process of acquiring the crucial skill a piano solopreneur needs. Steve hoes on to talk about taking classes, building a reliable network, research and reading. These are some of the key

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63:36

Tracing Steingraeber Piano’s Lineage w/ Udo Steingraeber

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/05/24

In this hour, we are joined by Udo Steingraber from Germany, who took over the Steingraber Company at the tender age of 24 and has created a whole new line of products since then. From the old world to the cutting edge, he’s been dedicated to bringing the best of piano past, present and future into one fine instrument. Udo has also been the guiding force behind the European Piano Technician Degree. Listen as Udo talks about the 200-year lineage of Steingraber, one of the finest piano

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61:50

One Thing For Spectacular Regulation w/ Hosts David...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/05/17

Have you ever wondered if there's one thing that will make your regulation work spectacular? Today you're in luck because our co-host David Andersen talks about exactly that.According to David, the one thing you need to do is find a protocol that you can settle on, develop, and get better at. You can develop a protocol for setting repetitions, setting a drop, setting off--a protocol for every single regulation step, and more. "Do it the same way and do it in a way that is fun and easy for

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61:48

Letting Your Intuition Tune The Piano w/ Hosts David...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/05/10

How often have you let your intuition take the upper hand while tuning?In this episode, David Andersen sheds light on a rarely spoken-about aspect of piano tuning. He says, "We all think way too much. [As a piano tech] we've tuned piano thousands of times and our bodies remember that." And according to David, it's so important that we don't get stuck on our fears of making mistakes--our fear of failing. In many respects, we can just relax and let our bodies do the work. Further on, in this

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62:17

What Does A Sound Engineer Want In A Piano? w/ Frank...

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/05/03

You must have tuned a piano for a recording at least once in your life. If not, you might wish to tune for a recording studio at some point…Our Radio Hour guest in this episode, Frank Wolf, a highly-acclaimed sound engineer, shares his opinions on what makes a piano perfect for recording right down to the intricacies of recording within different genres. The live audience from Piano Tech Radio Hour this session jumps in with their experience on tuning for recordings as well. We’re reminded

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60:00

A Concert Pianist On Pedals & Voicing w/ Frederic Chiu

Piano Tech Radio Hour ·

2023/04/26

In this episode of our podcast, join us as we delve into the world of pedaling technique, piano hammer shaping, and voicing with classical pianist, Frederic Chiu. With a wealth of experience and musical achievements under his belt, Frederic is joined by the veteran piano technician and piano industry expert, Eric Johnson.In addition to a fascinating discussion of advanced pedal techniques, they tackle the topic of humility. Even the most skilled technicians have moments of uncertainty, but

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