I would like to ask someone who knows more than me if it is very difficult to learn how to tune and, eventually in the future, also how to handle mechanical parts.
My main problem is that (besides being quite ignorant about these things) I don't know anyone who does these things*, and studying at university makes it difficult for me to take a course... So, can one achieve something as a self-taught person? I would really love to do it even just as a passion and hobby!
*(I thought about asking a gentleman in a music store in my city, but I don't think he is very willing to take on an apprentice)
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Historical author
Reply 2 by Historical author
Hello,
The profession of piano tuner is still permeated with mystery today; this is due to the closed attitudes that certain operators have assumed and continue to assume.
Fortunately, however, there are also people like Paolo Ferrarelli and Simone Renzi who, thanks to their availability, encourage the exchange of opinions on this beautiful activity.
To start, I suggest you watch the videos made by Simone and Paolo on piano technology.
I also invite you to read industry books such as "Il pianoforte da concerto" by Giovanni Bettin and "Piano servicing and rebuilding" by Artur Reblitz (in English).
don't give up if you have passion and a lot of patience, nobody is born a tuner or a technician, but since in Italy there are no training schools and no one deigns
to pass on the trade
(except for that great gentleman Paolo and Simone who, regarding the complexity of the trade, might seem like they do little for what they do, instead I guarantee you it is a lot)
so you have to roll up your sleeves as I did, for years I have studied books, watched videos, consulted forums asking for advice, looking for opportunities with slightly old but still functional pianos in order to be able to study them, disassemble them, experiment by buying adequate equipment, naturally within one's own means.
sometimes I wonder when all these great master technicians and tuners are no longer around, not passing on their art to those who want to learn and perhaps their own children or grandchildren don't care about this trade, who should we turn to to have a piano tuned like the Germans, or should we call some French people?
It has been almost 8 years now that I have nurtured this passion and even today I am and feel like a beginner but it doesn't matter much, the important thing is to carry on one's passion by working to improve more and more every day. ā¦. Good luck
the texts and advice suggested by pianoaccordatore and salvopiano are excellent. I also find the observations to be correct, and I must admit that only by studying and conducting continuous research in this field can one progress. Experimenting is also necessary. Our instrument, the piano, is an infinite world where one feels like they are always at the beginning. But it is not so. Only those who do not cease the time of research can grow. I am proud to have transmitted, through my modest Tutorials, the love for this technical "care" and for the attention that every pianist should develop. Never being satisfied with the sound and the preparation of the mechanics makes the pianist progress and always places them in front of new goals.
You will always be Our Master of the technical piano student school....too bad the tutorials have ended.
Ciao Paolo, a big hug.
Saverio
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HansElzinga
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Reply 8 by HansElzinga
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Hello,
I am a Dutch tuner and also self-taught. In Holland, however, there are many opportunities to update one's skills being a member of the Dutch association (which in my opinion has a high level of knowledge). I have been lucky. I think that in Italy there are truly fewer opportunities and directly, I have received some requests from Italy to do an internship.
You should buy an old piano to try tunings and repairs/maintenance. You learn more from practice.
