Piano Tuning and Repair in the Greater Boston Area
Servicing Boston, the North Shore, South Shore, and Worcester, LaCava Piano Service specializes in piano tuning and repair on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Our lead technician, Alexander LaCava, is trained by Steinway & Sons in Astoria, NY to deliver the highest quality piano service to venues, studios, institutions, and individuals across eastern Massachussets.
Tuning
Tuning is the most common service performed on any piano. Most manufacturers recommend tuning your piano every 6-12 months.
Tuning visits include minor repairs as well as regulation and voicing touchups as time allows, included in the cost of the tuning!
Pitch Corrections: Pianos which have not been tuned in a while might need to be tuned twice, a procedure called a pitch correction. This process takes longer than a standard tuning visit. If you're concerned that your piano might need a pitch correction, you can get a free tuning app and measure the A above middle C. If it is lower than 438.5 Hz, or higher than 442.5 Hz, your piano might need a pitch correction.
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
Tuning: $200
Pitch Correction: +30 minutes +$65
Repairs
Repairs encompass anything from a broken string to a clicking key. The line between repairs and regulation can seem fuzzy at times, but your technician will have the knowledge and experience to help.
As in any case, it's important for your technician to be familiar with your instrument so they can know how to best serve your needs.
In many cases, your technician will have techniques to fix a problem without the need for replacement parts. So be sure not to throw anything away!
Minimum 1/2 hour
$100/hour + parts
Touch and Tone
A piano's touch and tone define how it responds to your playing and how it sounds. This service combines regulation and voicing to bring out the instrument's full expressive potential, improving both its feel and sound.
If your piano feels heavy, sluggish, uneven, overly bright, or lacks warmth and control, a touch and tone service can dramatically improve its responsiveness and musical character.
Regulation is the precise adjustment of the piano's mechanical components to factory specifications. A well-regulated piano offers a consistent touch and greater responsiveness and control, allowing for a wider range of expression and improved playability.
Voicing is the art of refining the piano's tone by carefully adjusting the hardness of the hammers. The goal is not to change the piano's unique character, but to create an even, balanced sound across the keyboard with a warm, singing tone and reduced harshness.
Touch & Tone: $100/hour
Every piano is unique, and touch and tone work is tailored to the instrument's condition and your musical preferences. The time required varies depending on the amount of regulation and voicing needed to achieve the desired result.
Concert Service
Concert service is an essential part of any performance including or featuring the piano. Your technician is an important part of the planning process, ensuring the artist can perform expressive and captivating music without distractions.
Concert pianos should be meticulously maintained, being regulated annually, and tuned before every use.
1 hour
$300 tuning + $100/hr standby
Alexander LaCava
Registered Piano Technician
For over a decade, I've been bringing a broad range of expertise and experience to heirloom pianos in the living room and brand new concert pianos at Boston's most prestigious institutions. I blend my experience at Berklee College of Music's piano and keyboard services department with training from the Steinway & Sons factory in New York City to conquer any piano service challenge.
