A couple of weeks ago I had a new technician come check out my piano. I found his name at a concert I had been given tickets to almost two years ago. I was sitting in my seat waiting for the show to start, when a name caught my eye on the screen. Ian Graham. My first piano teacher’s name was Murray Graham. What are the chances? So I’ve had that name tucked away in my brain for some time now, and just recently bit the bullet and booked a tuning.
My piano was very much in need of a tuning, (it had been 3 years… whoops!), and I knew there were some other things that needed some attention. I just didn’t know how bad it was.
As a teacher, I am often asked “I saw this used acoustic piano they’re giving away for free- should we get it?” My answer is always the same: Only if you bring a technician with you to look it over, because if there’s a crack in the soundboard you could spend more money trying to fix it than just buying a brand new piano.
Well, it turns out I have a crack in my soundboard. Among other issues. Ouch!!
I am very thankful to Ian, for being honest with me about everything. Basically, it’s time to start looking for another piano. This one has done me well these past 8 years, and for the price I paid I can’t complain. The silver lining is, the piano does sound better than before. I can still use it for practice and teaching. Thankfully, I also have a digital piano to use for ear training with students!
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