Piano Tech, LLC

Piano Tuning, Musical Instrument Repair, Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items

About us

Piano tuning done right is Piano Tuning By Fred Smith, RPT. Serving the cities of Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and surrounding areas, Fred is always close at hand. Fred's current clients range from the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to the Phoenix Boys Choir. Two things matter more than anything else when you're choosing a piano tuner - trust and experience. As the only piano tuner in Arizona who is certified by Bösendorfer, Fred is exceptionally qualified for the work he does. Bösendorfer certification is world renowned both for the rigor of its requirements as well as the deep impact it has on those who overcome its challenges. With his tremendous experience it is easy to see why Fred's many satisfied and loyal customers won't trust their piano tuning to anyone else. Use Piano Tuning By Fred Smith, RPT for your next piano tuning or repair project. Your piano will thank you for choosing Fred Smith. If you're looking for a good piano teacher, a piano mover, or someone to rebuild and refinish your piano we can help by recommending some good professionals. We only recommend those who we have dealt with and know we can trust.

Business highlights

49 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential, Commercial, & Private Piano Tuning. Action Regulation, Piano Voicing, Keytop Replacement, Piano Insurance Appraisals, & Piano Referral Services.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.024 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
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2
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews

Travis C.
10/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Fantastic. Lonnie was great. I can see why his ratings are as high as they are. I have more piano work that needs to be done and will be hiring him again.
Description of Work: Piano tuning and trap re-attachment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristle S.
10/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Fred was on-time and worked diligently until my many-years-out-of-tune piano was on pitch. It's never sounded better. He even did some cleaning of the interior. 10/10 would hire again.
Description of Work: Tuning my piano.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stan E.
10/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He did a very good job and played a beautiful piece when he was finished.
Description of Work: Our piano had not been tuned for many years, so it badly needed tuning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tish H.
08/2017
5.0
piano tuning, musical instrument repair
  + 0 more
I was very happy with Fred's knowledge of pianos and quality work. His prices were extremely fair. I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Antique piano repair and tuning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Nicos X.
08/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Services were performed and tech spoke explaining what he was doing as it was going on. Very knowledgeable and friendly
Description of Work: Very knowledgeable

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Amanda C.
07/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I called to schedule an appointment and Fred was able to get me added to the schedule in less than a week. He called before he arrived and tuned my piano perfectly. He even tuned my ukulele for no additional cost.
Description of Work: Tuned upright piano

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Glenn P.
06/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Very well with a follow up visit to be scheduled
Description of Work: General tuning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

A&D D.
12/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Great. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, professional. I was thrilled to have found him.
Description of Work: Needed our piano tuned. It's very old and a family heirloom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Diana G.
11/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I called from California and scheduled an appointment when I would be in town. Traffic was horrible coming from out of state on a holiday weekend, and I called to let him know I'd be a little late, then called another daughter to meet him as quickly as possible. He generously waited for someone to arrive and got to work when she let him in. He did a beautiful job on a very out-of-tune piano, and was able to simply re-connect the pedals where they had come apart at no extra cost. The job took about 30 minutes and the piano sounds better than it ever has. I was extremely pleased and would happily recommend him to anyone in need of a piano tuner.
Description of Work: My daughter's piano was badly out of tune and the pedals were broken--it was almost unplayable, so I wanted to have it repaired as a gift while she was out of town.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

RUTH W.
07/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I sent an email to Fred and it was answered so promptly that I didn't check until it was too late to call that day. I called first thing in the morning for an opening that he had at noon on the same day. He was right on time. For some reason (probably the same one that happens when you have an engine noise) we were unable to duplicate the pedal noise, but Fred oiled it up anyway and it presses so much easier now. The piano, though it is inexpensive and elderly, sounds wonderful! Fred is very friendly and most importantly, knowledgeable with many years of experience. I will be calling him next year for the next tuning!
Description of Work: I needed my Acrosonic piano tuned and a squeaky pedal fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Lois L.
06/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I was impressed with Mr Smith's knowledge of this particular brand of piano and the insight that he gave me about it. This guy is good at what he does.
Description of Work: Basic tuning of my Everett Piano. .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Joanne B.
09/2015
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Fred was very professional, punctual (I was called ahead of time when there was a delay). He did a very good job in tuning my Baldwin Grand Piano and suggested some other work that may need to be done to make it better. My son has a very sensitive ear for the tones and he stated it was great. The piano had been moved twice...from a very cold climate to AZ and hadn't been tuned in over 4 years. Now it's great. Thank you Fred.
Description of Work: Fred Smith came to our home to tune a Baldwin Grand Piano that desperately needed it after 2 moves and temperature changes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Ronnie L.
08/2015
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ron W.
06/2015
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Dian S.
08/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He arrived at the specified time, went right to work and worked until it was done. He was very professional and knew just what to do to get the piano in tip-top shape. It has been many years since this piano has been tuned. It sounds and works beautifully now.
Description of Work: He tuned the piano and fixed a key that had lost some felt and wasn't striking the string.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Faith E.
06/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He did a good job and he was very nice too. It was good. He worked on getting the keys working properly. I thought the pricing was fair. Their responsiveness was good.
Description of Work: Fred Smith of Piano Tech., LLC tuned and cleaned the piano. He had to do some other things too.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

JANYSE A.
08/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
On time, attentive, and the piano never sounded better. Will definately be our piano man.
Description of Work: Tuned an older Kawai upright.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Hugh F.
04/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He did everything on time. I assume it was a reasonable price. He was very professional.
Description of Work: I used them for piano tuning services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Janine S.
10/2009
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Fred Smith did an excellent job overall. He arrived early, explained everything he was doing and was very pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: My piano hadn't been tuned in three years and needed several adjustments besides the tuning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

CINDY K.
10/2008
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Kind and personable. Knowledgeable. Attentive and answered questions without hesitation. Helped us to understand differences we needed to know between having a piano here in dry climate vs. in Midwest.
Description of Work: Tuned our 10 year old upright Baldwin which was long overdue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

KATHY C.
01/2007
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Fred was on time - early, even - and was very cheerful, friendly and businesslike. He seems to enjoy doing this work! He was very knowledgeable and was able to tell me about our piano, which we'd somehow "inherited" over 15 years ago and had ignored ever since. It was quite out of tune, had keys missing, and notes that wouldn't play. Fred spent about 1-1/2 hours working on it and was able to put it back in fine playing order, even moving blank/missing keys from the middle of the keyboard to the end, so we'd have keys to play where we needed them! It sounds and looks like a different piano - not new, but definitely much better! Very nice experience. I was also able to make the appointment on short notice, just before Christmas, which was very convenient.
Description of Work: Fred tuned and made repairs to our old, neglected piano.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

CHRISTOPHER W.
06/2006
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Fred was on time. Educated us on some basic piano key repair so we could do some things ourselves. Very professional. Fees were what we were told they would be.
Description of Work: Tuned Piano which was severely out of tune and hadn't been touched in more than 5 years since a move from Ohio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

WAYNE R.
04/2006
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Very pleased! I have recommended him to a friend.
Description of Work: Piano tuned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

BRADLEY J.
08/2005
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
WE HAVE USED FRED SMITH FOR YEARS. HE IS HIGHLY SKILLED, VERY REASONABLY PRICED. NEVER TRIES TO SELL UNNECESSARY SERVICES. PLEASURE TO WORK WITH.
Description of Work: PIANO TUNING AND REPAIR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

    Contact information

    3105 E Huber St, Mesa, AZ 85213

    http://azpianotuning.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Piano Tuning,
    Musical Instrument Repair,
    Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items

    FAQ

    Piano Tech, LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Piano Tech, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, Piano Tech, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Piano Tech, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Piano Tech, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Piano Tech, LLC does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Piano Tech, LLC offers warranties.
    Piano Tech, LLC offers the following services: Residential, Commercial, & Private Piano Tuning. Action Regulation, Piano Voicing, Keytop Replacement, Piano Insurance Appraisals, & Piano Referral Services.

    Contact information

    3105 E Huber St, Mesa, AZ 85213

    http://azpianotuning.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM