Piano Librarian Manual
The Piano Librarian Software Instruction manual is available for download. Continue reading
Piano of Interest: Steingraeber
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Acoustic Piano vs. Electric Piano
. . . .investigate what the differences are between the acoustic and electric pianos. Continue reading
Piano Brands and Manufacturers
. . . an interesting and fun way to learn a little more about many of the current brands and manufacturers of pianos you will see in dealer showrooms today. Continue reading
Piano Action Regulation
Piano regulation is the mechanical adjustment of pianos by a trained piano tuner, to compensate for the affects of wear, and settling. Continue reading
How Much is the Piano Worth?
An excellent guide on how to determine the value of your piano. Continue reading
Piano Teacher Joanne Baker
One of the most beloved and sought-after piano teachers in America, Joanne knew from the start that she would become a musician. At age four, she gave her first solo piano recital in a career that would take her to Carnegie Hall and around the world. Continue reading
Piano Teacher Carl Friedberg
He studied piano with James Kwast and with Clara Schumann at the Hoch Conservatory, Frankfurt. He later became a teacher there (1893–1904) and later at the Cologne Conservatory (1904–1914). Continue reading
Victor Labunski
Both Stojowski and Labunski were consumed with teaching and gained reputations as highly respected and beloved teachers . . . Continue reading


Piano Tuner Customers Say:
Hey Bob- Again, thank you so much for your professionalism, advice and honesty in handling this for me. I wouldn't have done this without your help. Ray Barber, Riverside CA
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Thanks for all your help
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Bob, My wife is deeply pleased with the performance of our Kawai as a direct result of your skills. I just stood near the piano and luxuriated in 'Porgy & Bess'. Thank you. Your concern has made a difference...
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Hi Bob, I just wanted to tell you how wonderful the Steinway at the church sounds. I have been enjoying practicing and playing it. I can't thank you enough ~ it sounds beautiful! I just wanted to let you know, I...
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It never sounded this good!
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"My Wurlitzer Spinet NEVER sounded this good!" That's what I told Bob, when I called him a few days after he tuned my piano for the first time. The other tuners I'd used had always told me my...
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I am not a customer, but a good friend and fellow technician. We are going to miss Bob in Kansas City and Tucson is acquiring one of the best piano tuner/technicians in the United States. When I first started in this...
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When cleaning out a storage area that had been overlooked for over 10 years, I found an old black Yamaha studio piano that my predecessor had apparently put there. It was basically a good instrument but because it had...
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Bob Conrad has taken care of our 12 pianos here at the Cathedral since 1977 and in all those years, we have never had a problem with his work. He treats every instrument--from our grands which are used every week,...
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Bob has tuned and taken care of my two matching Steinway grands for over 30 years. When we moved and I no longer needed one of the grands, he helped me find a good home for it. I...
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I bought my Steinway in 1980, and had some very bad experiences with tuners until I met Bob Conrad. He was recommended to me by the largest Steinway dealer in Kansas City. I wanted someone whom I could trust and...
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To Whom It May Concern: Robert Conrad has provided exemplary service for Schmitt Music and Jenkins Music for many years. He is very professional. Our company sells the Steinway Family of pianos as well as Yamaha pianos in the Kansas City...
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