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clesiemo
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Hey Jim...Did you tune anything interesting today?
As a matter of fact I did! First job at a recording studio...tuning for the pros! Tuned a 1963 Steinway at Kalinga Production Studios...
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clesiemo
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Hey Jim...one of my keys is sticking...why is that?
"Sticky" keys can be caused by many different issues. It can be the pins that hold the keys in position. It can be the bushings too...
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clesiemo
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Hey Jim...What tools do you use to tune pianos?
These are the tools I use most often while working on pianos. From left to right and top to bottom... Tool I use the most...the piano...
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clesiemo
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Hey Jim...How many pianos have you tuned?
I am glad you asked. I have been tuning for a year and a half now. 60+ pianos, many brands, all different ages. I'm an engineer and...
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clesiemo
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Hey Jim...Have you built pianos?
Yes I have! Well, using nanoblocks I have. Nanoblocks are very small building blocks similar to Lego. They are made in Japan and my...
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clesiemo
Dec 24, 20232 min read
Hey Jim...do you know of any pianos that are looking for a new home?
Well as a matter of fact I do! I have customers contact me on occasion about selling their piano...or in some cases giving it away for...
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clesiemo
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...what did you tune this week?
It is not every day you get to tune a 114 year old piano that actually sounds pretty good. Tuned a 1909 Sterling piano built in Derby,...
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clesiemo
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...I want a really expensive, unusual piano...what should I get?
If you have more money than you know what to do with, and you just love anything Disney, head on over to Steinway and ask about their new...
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clesiemo
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...Why do you tune pianos?
That's a good question...many reasons. 1) Gets me out of the house...and out of my wife's hair. 2) Make a little money so I can buy...
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clesiemo
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Hey Jim...Why so sad?
It is always difficult to tell a piano owner that their piano has seen better days. Went out to Dutzow by Washington, MO to assess a...
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clesiemo
Nov 4, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...What did you do yesterday?
Started off tuning a 2012 Knabe...which was made by Samick in Indonesia. Beautiful piano with tight pins which makes it a dream to tune....
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clesiemo
Oct 22, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...what did you fix this week?
A sticky Whippen Jack...and you say what is that? A concert grand piano has over 10,000 parts. It is a complicated machine. The jack...
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clesiemo
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...what did you tune today?
Beautiful 1949 Steinway Upright piano. 74 years old and sounds great! The tuning pins were pretty tight, which means it will hold the...
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clesiemo
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Hey Jim...How do they make a piano?
Great question! If you are bored and need to go down a rabbit hole, this video is for you. Steinway makes some of the best pianos in...
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clesiemo
Sep 27, 20232 min read
How old is my piano? And where was it made?
Determining the age of a piano can be an interesting and valuable piece of information, as it can affect its value and historical...
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clesiemo
Sep 21, 20232 min read
The Harpsichord
I had the chance to learn about Harpsichords and how they are maintained and tuned at Wash U recently. Beautiful instrument! Here's how...
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clesiemo
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Piano Demolition
Not every piano needs to be tuned. Sometimes they just need to be put out of their misery. Took apart a 1955 Wurlitzer spinet yesterday...
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clesiemo
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Fujan Piano Hammers
Having the right tools makes every job easier. Bought a new carbon fiber piano hammer. A very expensive piano hammer, but it proved...
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clesiemo
Jul 27, 20232 min read
Hey Jim...Where should I put my piano in a room to optimize the sound?
The optimal placement of a piano in a room depends on various factors, including the size and acoustics of the room, the type of piano,...
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clesiemo
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Hey Jim...Do I need to tune my piano even if nobody plays it?
When a piano sits for years without tuning, the strings loosen up and adjust to a new normal. When a piano is tuned after many years...
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