Sam Powell Piano Care

Piano Tuning

About us

Sole Proprietor, owner operated Piano service business.

Business highlights

52 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Piano tuning,General repair, Piano action regulation, tone regulation and voicing, piano covers, piano dollies installed. Will recommend teachers and piano movers upon contact. Consultation for purchasing. Over 50 years experience.


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.04 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

Celeste D.
08/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Mr. Powell was punctual and professional, and very easy to talk to. I inherited an amazing Steinway that is currently being used for a budding musician's practice piano - Mr. Powell completed a thorough tuning, giving suggestions for what could be done to get the piano into concert ready condition, but not pushing us to do any work that wasn't necessary for our current level of use. He also spent time repairing the music desk, which was in need of some TLC. He was a pleasure to work with in every way.
Description of Work: Tuning and general TLC of my 130 year old Steinway B.

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
$175

Gretchen H.
05/2014
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Excellent. Sam was on time and professional
Description of Work: Tuned 5'9" Grand piano and offered suggestions on other services in the future that would make it sound better

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
$175

Corinna C.
01/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
It went beautifully. Sam has tuned my Steinway grand piano for many years and I've always been satisfied and wouldn't think of using anyone else.
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

Joan N.
12/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
Not only did Sam Powell do all of the above in a very short period of time--a little over one day--but he attended the concert--free of charge--to be available if anything went wrong and to ensure the success of the concert. The concert was magnificent! Sam Powell is obviously an expert in his field and dedicated to his work. He takes pride in what he does, In my opinion, Sam Powell is incomparable in his field.
Description of Work: We were lent a Steinway piano for a concert. When the pianist, William Chang, practiced on it, he discovered that the piano was out of tune and that keys were sticking. I was desperate. How were we going to have a piano concert for 250 people with a piano in this condition? Sam Powell saved the day. The services he performed include the following: 1) hardened hammers for more tone 2) shaped hammers to remove grooves 3) trimmed excess felt 4) spaced strings and hammers so they matched each other 5) replaced one defective damper 6) set hammer strikes distance from strings for all 88 hammers 7) set escapement distance of hammer from strings for all 88 hammers 8) squared travel hammer and shanks in top two sections of piano 9) adjusted drop on all 88 hammers 10) tuned piano to A440 11) adjusted repetition strings on hammers 12) voiced hammers for smoother. more round tone per pianists wishes, etc.

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

    Contact information

    20900 Goshen Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

    www.sampowellpianocare.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Piano Tuning

    FAQ

    Sam Powell Piano Care is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Sam Powell Piano Care accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, Sam Powell Piano Care does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Sam Powell Piano Care does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Sam Powell Piano Care does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Sam Powell Piano Care does not offer emergency services.
    No, Sam Powell Piano Care does not offer warranties.
    Sam Powell Piano Care offers the following services: Piano tuning,General repair, Piano action regulation, tone regulation and voicing, piano covers, piano dollies installed. Will recommend teachers and piano movers upon contact. Consultation for purchasing. Over 50 years experience.

    Contact information

    20900 Goshen Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882

    www.sampowellpianocare.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:30 PM