During the winter months, many clients leave the state of Maine. Their piano is left in Maine, which means there’s nobody to fill the Dampp-Chaser! This is a solution. My best estimate is that this system can supply a Dampp-Chaser with sufficient water for three months during the winter, or perhaps longer. Normally, they have … Read more
How do I clean my keys? Carefully! My favorite key cleaning solution is Cory Key-Brite, which is available on Amazon. It can also be purchased at Starbird Piano in Portland or through me. Cory makes an excellent line of both cleaners and polishes, several of which are indispensable for routine piano cleaning. Lacking this, the … Read more
Why do pianos need to be tuned? Piano tuning is the first step in good piano maintenance. Pianos go out of tune as humidity changes. Here in Maine (and New England in general), indoor humidity is highly unpredictable: Constant small fluctuations in humidity mean your piano can go out of tune even more quickly than … Read more
Piano movers near me? Who do I contact? The United States The best place to look first is your local piano store. Even if they don’t move pianos themselves (and they might), they’ll know what movers are available in your area. Most importantly, they’ll be aware who is reputable and competent, which you can’t always … Read more