Piano Maker’s Corner: A Slightly Mad Idea
In my last post for Piano Maker's Corner, I spoke about how I learned to tune and fix pianos in Rwanda. What began as a hobby has blossomed into something much larger.…
Piano Maker’s Corner: How I Became A Piano Technician In Rwanda
Repairing pianos wasn’t something I saw coming. I first arrived in Rwanda in 2007. I was a volunteer with VSO, which is the British equivalent of Peace Corps. My role…
Piano Maker’s Corner: Once In A Lifetime
The Steingraeber Factory, complete with a statue of Wagner, who's house is just across the street I don't use the term "once in a lifetime" very much. Because quite honestly,…
Piano Maker’s Corner: Finishing Details
This month Daniel Ley talks about the pros and cons of different piano finishes with four images of the process. Enjoy! There are lots of parts and aspects to think…