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Robert Harker

I have been fascinated by pianos since the age of five. I’m not only a technician, but also a pianist, a teacher, and a performer. Pianos are my passion and my life’s work.

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Robert Harker
Piano Technician

Piano Tuner West Virginia on How to Buy a Piano

As your piano tuner West Virginia and the surrounding areas, Harker Piano Service provides top-notch piano services and piano maintenance. We are happy to advise you with the purchase of a piano.

Pianos vary widely in condition and quality, often for the same price. In addition, you would assume that all pianos work properly, but that is not the case. Cynical piano manufacturers know that most people buy a piano based on its appearance rather than how it functions. As a result, there are numerous pianos on the market that look great, but do not play well. Parents who do not play piano are often fooled into buying these pianos, not knowing that their children will likely find it too frustrating to try to learn to play on an instrument that does not function properly.

Learning to play the piano is a relatively complex process. A child usually needs to invest a lot of time into practicing before the reward of beautiful music is reaped. Learning to play on a properly functioning instrument is difficult enough, but if the notes on a piano do not work properly, the task can easily seem overwhelming. If your child loses their enthusiasm for play, it is unlikely that they will regain it easily. As a parent, you really have only once chance.

We are happy to advise you over-the-phone regarding the best choice for your piano purchase, whether it be a new piano or a used one. There are often excellent values on the market of used pianos, but purchasing one requires additional support. We can advise you as to which brands are worth considering, and where to find them. Then, after you find one that you want to consider, we are available for a reasonable fee to evaluate the instrument to make sure that it is in good working condition and is not worn out or damaged in any way.

If you have any other questions regarding pianos, please consult us. We are your West Virginia piano tuning experts.