How often should a piano be tuned in coastal South Carolina?

In the Lowcountry’s humidity and seasonal HVAC changes, most pianos benefit from tuning every 6 months. Some stable home environments do well annually, while pianos near the coast, in churches, or used heavily may need more frequent service.

What’s the difference between a piano tuner and a piano technician?

Tuning corrects pitch. A piano technician can also diagnose and improve touch and tone through regulation, voicing, and targeted repairs—especially when a piano feels uneven or sounds harsh or dull.

Can tuning fix uneven touch or sticky keys?

Tuning addresses pitch, not key feel. Uneven touch, sluggish keys, or inconsistent dynamics are usually regulation or repair issues. During service, you’ll be told what’s causing the problem and what options make sense.

Do I need humidity control for my piano in the Lowcountry?

Humidity swings are a major cause of tuning instability and action changes in coastal South Carolina. Many pianos benefit from consistent room humidity and, in some cases, an internal humidity control system such as a Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver.

Your Piano Deserves the Right Level of Care

Choose the service that matches your piano’s condition and how long it’s been since its last service.
Most clients select Deluxe or Extended Service for the best results.

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Seasonal Service

Maintenance service for pianos that are already stable, close to pitch, and on a regular service schedule.

$275

Best for well-maintained pianos serviced within the past 6–12 months and holding pitch consistently. Not recommended for overdue, recently moved, or long-unserviced pianos.

What’s Included

Fine tuning for pianos already close to pitch
Light touch and tone refinement
Surface cleaning of keys and cabinet
Basic care recommendations

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“Jeremy is fantastic!!! He tuned my piano and installed a dehumidifier. The job was finished in a reasonable time, and the dehumidifier is great quality.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Sean B.

Deluxe Service

Our most commonly selected service, providing thorough care with extra time for fine adjustments, cleaning, and musical refinement.

$350

Ideal for new and returning clients, or for pianos serviced within the past 1–5 years that would benefit from additional attention beyond a basic tuning.

What’s Included

Fine tuning for pianos close to pitch
Additional time for touch and tone refinement
Light cleaning of keys and cabinet
Minor repairs and adjustments as needed
Care recommendations tailored to your piano

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“Jeremy is top-notch! I’m a classically trained pianist and church musician in Charleston. After my longtime technician retired, I struggled to find someone knowledgeable, professional, and reliable—until I found Jeremy. He’s now tuned five pianos I regularly play, and they haven’t sounded this good in years. Scheduling and payment were a breeze.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Justin W.

Extended Service

Additional time for deeper adjustments, pitch correction, and more detailed refinement when a piano needs extra attention.

$450

Recommended when the piano is overdue, recently moved, noticeably out of tune, or when a higher level of refinement and stability is desired.

What’s Included

Pitch adjustment as needed
Fine tuning after correction
Extended time for touch and tone refinement
General repairs and adjustments as needed
Care recommendations tailored to your piano

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“Excellent communication, professional service, and explained everything clearly.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Amy H.

Premium Service (Half Day)

Highest-level care for instruments that require significant time, precision, and detailed musical refinement.

$650

Typically selected for performance instruments, voicing and regulation work, or pianos that have gone many years without service and require extended, focused attention. Often recommended after evaluation or when multiple issues need to be addressed in one visit.

What’s Included

Pitch adjustment and fine tuning as needed
Extended touch and tone refinement
Detailed cleaning inside and out
Repairs and adjustments as needed
Care recommendations tailored to your piano

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Premium Full-Day Service

A dedicated full-day appointment for complex pianos, major refinement goals, or accomplishing as much as possible in a single visit.

$1300

Best for multi-issue pianos, heavy pitch correction, extensive regulation or voicing work, post-move stabilization, or high-level performance preparation where maximum time and results are the priority. Limited availability due to the extended time reserved.

What’s Included