YES. Many piano tuners refuse to service older pianos (60yrs+) because of the effort required to achieve reasonable tuning stability and a quality end result.

My personal philosophy is that regardless of a piano’s age or condition, it deserves the opportunity to be playing as well as it can, rather than being discarded as "not good enough".

My 27 years of expertise means I'm happy to service the pianos that other tuners fear.

NO. The cost of a standard piano tuning service is the same, regardless of the piano’s age, condition, or how long it has been since it was last tuned.

If the piano needs extra work to bring it up to standard, or if it shows signs of wear that could benefit from restoration, I’m happy to offer advice or a detailed quote during the appointment. There’s no pressure either way.

Yes. If your piano has notes that feel slow, sluggish, or stuck, these issues can often be fixed during a standard tuning service at little or no extra cost.

While sticky keys can sometimes point to deeper mechanical problems, in most cases they're caused by seasonal moisture affecting the wood. These issues are usually minor and can be corrected with simple adjustments.

The only way to provide an accurate quote for repairs or restoration is by scheduling a piano inspection.

During this appointment, I’ll thoroughly examine the instrument and assess its overall condition, potential for restoration, and any underlying issues.

If restoration or repair is worthwhile, the cost of the inspection will be credited toward the final quote. If restoration isn’t a good option, you’re welcome to either proceed with a standard tuning or simply leave it at the inspection. In that case, the standard inspection fee applies.

Yes, in rare cases a piano may be considered “untunable”, meaning it can no longer hold a stable tuning for any reasonable length of time.

This is usually due to structural issues such as:

• Loose tuning pins

• Cracks in the pin block or bridges

• Damage to the frame or soundboard

Another reason a piano might be written off is if the cost of repairs far exceeds the instrument’s value. For example, if it would cost $1,500 just to make it playable again, but the piano would still only be worth $100, it’s often not a practical investment.

I don’t make these calls lightly. If your piano falls into this category, I simply charge my standard call-out fee to cover time and travel.

In Brisbane, piano tuning typically costs between $330 and $390. My standard fee is fixed, regardless of your piano’s age or condition.

You can get an instant online quote or book directly at 👉 www.pianotuningbrisbane.com.au

A standard piano tuning takes up to an hour. With 27 years of experience and a highly efficient method, I’m able to deliver great results even on more challenging pianos.