Kenneth Keith Piano Services

Piano Tuning, Musical Instrument Repair

About us

Additional contact name - Florence Keith. Father and Son team with over 55 years of experience. Members of the Piano Technicians Guild. A standard piano tuning is $150.00. It will take about 90 minutes, we check all aspects of the piano, we check the bench, adjust pedals, and ensure that all aspects of the piano are in good working condition. If the piano requires any additional repairs we will give an estimate at that time. We accept cash or check. We do not accept credit cards.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Piano tuning, pitch raises, regulation, voicing, string replacement, major and minor repairs, appraisals, insurance work, bought & sold.

Services we don't offer

Move pianos.


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.959 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
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0%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 59 reviews

David S.
03/2019
1.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Don't waste your time! Called to have a small repair done, along with a piano tunning. He shows up with no tools for the repair. He asks if I told his mother when I called that I needed a repair also, I explained I did and he apologizes saying that his vehicle was in the shop and he was driving a temporary vehicle. My initial thought was to send him back to reschedule but I allowed him to tune the piano with the understanding that he would come back to repair ASAP. I explained to him I was playing about 20 hours per week and it was quite annoying so he was aware of the importance of getting the repair done. I made the mistake trusting him and paying him! two weeks later I call and ask if he’s coming back and she sets up a date. About an hour after the appt time I call, she said sorry we didn’t call you, he is sick. . Five weeks later after numerous calls, no response. First it was he had a fever, then it was a friend died out of town however we happened to see him running around town doing other jobs... there are other guys, don't waste your time with this guy!
Description of Work: Piano tune/repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$165

Response from Kenneth Keith Piano Services
Yes my vehicle was being repaired. And I did not have the needed tools to do the repair. I have not been able to go back because I had an inner ear infection which caused me to have vertigo. I have been trying to get that corrected. We advised him that I would not be able to get back to him at this time.

Kathryn P.
11/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Excellent service. Our petite baby grand piano has never sounded better. We recently moved and the piano was in great need of tuning. Mr. Keith's attention to detail is unsurpassed and he clearly explained everything that needed to be done. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to have their piano tuned and maintained. We will definitely use his services on an ongoing basis.
Description of Work: Piano 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

Janice H.
09/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken was on-time & professional. Set up an appointment on short notice!
Description of Work: Piano tuning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

David S.
08/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He was honest about the state of the piano, which was no surprise, and that it probably wouldn't hold the tuning for long. He could've tried to sell me on an expensive rebuild, which others have tried. but he gave me the "if it was me" perspective to give me other options if/when we are willing to overcome the sentimental value of the piece. All in all, the piano sounds better than ever, so I would definitely use them again and would recommend to others.
Description of Work: Piano tuning for a 50+ year old family "relic"

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

Becky S.
07/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken was very prompt, knowledgeable, and spent time helping me understand how best to care for the piano. I would recommend him to anyone!
Description of Work: Piano tuning / review.

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

Eleanor L.
06/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Service was great. Kenneth Keith is very pleasant and professional. He arrived on time for the appointment and was very efficient. I will definitely use his services again and would recommend him to anyone in the area that needs piano tuning services. .
Description of Work: Tuned 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
$165

Crystal A.
05/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken was 15 minutes early for apptmt - very engaging - asked question to understand stage of piano. Gave options for best approach. His priority was what best for the piano - not what is best for his "pocket".
Description of Work: Ken tuned my piano which was very badly out of pitch.

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
$165

Dennis D.
05/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Great - worked a long time due to long time since last tuning
Description of Work: Tuning piano

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

Amy A.
02/2017
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He is very knowledgeable and personable. A delightful fellow who did a great job. He is a bit expensive, but worth it.
Description of Work: He tuned 3 of our pianos.

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
$515

Sandra S.
12/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Very well. He was considerate & pleasant and did a great job.
Description of Work: He evaluated and tuned 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
$165

Ernest T.
12/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken was on time, performed the job as required and provided suggestions for future maintenance of the piano.
Description of Work: Fixed and tuned our 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
$165

Scott B.
12/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Have been using Ken for 10 years has the best.
Description of Work: Piano 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
$150

Parker S.
11/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, professional attire and vehicle, expert mannerism and performance, explained everything he did as he did it, timely execution and completion, reasonably priced, left the site in a clean and orderly fashion, family oriented. Ken is an extremely personably individual that literally knows the piano inside and out. The difference in sound was significant, and through his expertise, sounded like an entirely different piano after he performed the tune. I whole-heartedly recommend him over any other tuner!
Description of Work: Tuned an 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
$165

Roger J.
10/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Went great, arrived on time, very conscientious.
Description of Work: Piano 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
$169

Dave F.
10/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken arrived on time and did a good job tuning our piano.
Description of Work: Ken tuned our 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
$165

Lori M.
10/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Kenneth came on time, did the tuning efficiently, was courteous and good with our dogs.
Description of Work: Piano tuned.

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
$165

Lori M.
05/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken showed up early and was very helpful with history of my piano. Tuned it well, sounds great.
Description of Work: Tuned the piano.

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
$149

John O.
01/2016
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Ken did a great job tuning our old piano. He was very nice and offered us some good advice about our piano. We will be using him again.
Description of Work: tuned our very old and out of tune 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
$135

Mary T.
08/2015
5.0
musical instrument repair, piano tuning
  + 0 more
Ken was top notch in every way. He went out of his way to make sure our issue with the broken key was resolved. This required a great deal of effort since he had to locate parts for our older model piano.
Description of Work: Ken performed a tuning on our piano but more importantly fixed/replaced parts a key that was not functioning at all.

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
$225

Benjamin M.
05/2015
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
When the action tray was re-installed, I immediately tested it. Wow, what a difference in the touch and tonality! It actually felt and sounded like a totally different piano. I was satisfied with the result and with the very fair price charged.
Description of Work: Doctor Keith (I refer to him as my piano doctor) removed my action from the piano case and took it to his shop. Now, understand, this grand piano was made in 1897. Although it was restored in 2006, the evenes (the professionals refer to this as "regulation") was terrible. It had not been regulated by the restorer I used in 2006. Consequently, the treble side of the board had a lighter touch and you practically had to pound on the bass side of the board; it would actually make my fingers sore! Also, the piano tonality was very sharp (again, they refer to this as "voicing"). While it was in the shop Doctor Keith and staff not only regulated it, they also voiced it. I actually had stopped playing this piano because it was such as pain. I used my electronic keyboard instead. Suffice to say I was eager to get my grand in shape to play because there's nothing like playing a "real" piano. Proper regulation and voice of a piano is tedious work, just watch some of the You Tube videos on the subject and you readily see the intricacies of the work; it's actually an art and needs to be performed by an experienced expert.

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
$1,000

Karen M.
04/2015
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Mr. Keith, is an excellent Piano Tuner with Perfect Pitch. I was extremely happy with his services.
Description of Work: Kenneth Keith Tuned my 50 year old Lester Upright Blonde Piano at my home, to it's best Sound ever. It gave me great Joy to finally have my piano sounding glorious again.

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
$135

Lana M.
08/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
.Mr. Keith tuned our piano. The piano had not been tuned in 14 years. He plans to return in 3 months because the piano could only be brought up in tune so far after so long without a tuning. After the future tuning it will be where it should be. It sounds wonderful even now. so much better. I thank him very much and would recommend him to others.
Description of Work: tuned our yamaha 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
$135

Sandra S.
06/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
We have two large dogs, which were a little intimidating for him, but once they sniffed him out he went right to work. The tuning took a little bit over an hour. He seemed done before I knew it.
Description of Work: Kenneth Keith tuned our console piano, which had recently been moved and had not been tuned for at least 4 years. It sounds great now, and even the really off keys sound normal again.

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

Benjamin M.
05/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
He is absolutely excellent. He is the real thing. I have gone to others, but he is the best. We are on a regular schedule for him to come in and keep the piano in tune. He is very professional, and as far as I know, he is the only true piano tuner in the area. I can't fault him in any way, he is top notch.
Description of Work: I used Kenneth Keith Piano Services. He services 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
$150

Stacey B.
03/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
It went well. They are highly qualified and they know their stuff.
Description of Work: I used Kenneth Keith Piano Services for their 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
$110
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Contact information

307 Pond Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966

depianotuner.com

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Service Categories

Piano Tuning,
Musical Instrument Repair

FAQ

Kenneth Keith Piano Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Kenneth Keith Piano Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Kenneth Keith Piano Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, Kenneth Keith Piano Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kenneth Keith Piano Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Kenneth Keith Piano Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Kenneth Keith Piano Services does not offer warranties.
Kenneth Keith Piano Services offers the following services: Piano tuning, pitch raises, regulation, voicing, string replacement, major and minor repairs, appraisals, insurance work, bought & sold.
Move pianos.

Contact information

307 Pond Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966

depianotuner.com