Piano Tuning & Technician Jobs / Careers in New York
Where can I get a full time Piano Tuner Career?
Interested in piano tuner jobs in the New York tri-state area? Consider working with Faust Harrison Pianos. It's an incredibly active atmosphere for technicians (and pianos)!
While you don't have to be a true expert (yet) or a "Certified Piano Technician," a work opportunity such as this generally requires at least 2 years of experience in fieldwork or relevant education to get this piano technician job.
Additionally, there is no mentorship program available at this place of work. However, reasonable time is given for technicians/tuners to develop specific skills over the course of each year, which is both expected and granted.
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Benefits of working at Faust Harrison Pianos to develop skills as a Piano Technician
Collaborative training with the Head Technician of Technical Services
A Professional Service Coordinator builds your schedule
Work in a lively environment alongside other technicians
Work alongside rebuilders, refinishers, and action/keyboard overhaulers
Work on brand new pianos like Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Fazioli, Bechstein, Steinway, and Hoffmann.
Work on used pianos from reputable brands like Yamaha, Kawai, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, Steinways, and more
Training opportunities given each year
Never work on a spinet again!
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Piano Technician Responsibilities
Prospective technicians would work on a full-time basis of 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Generally this means 3 days in the field and 2 days in the "workshop" or showrooms.
During this time, technicians are expected to do many piano related tasks. Some of these tasks include:
Chip tunings, pitch raises, and fine tunings
Adhere to a schedule of piano service appointments, providing timely and reliable services to clients
Perform action regulation, voicing, and repair pianos from grand pianos to uprights
Piano LifeSaver/Dampp-Chaser installations
Perform thorough inspections and evaluations of pianos to assess their condition and recommend appropriate repairs and maintenance
Piano Player System repair, upgrades, and expertise
String replacements, part replacements, and taking measurements
This is doesn't include all of the piano services offered by Faust Harrison Pianos, but gives potential applicants an idea of the typical workload. It takes a few years before having the opportunity to have worked on all of the above tasks and skillsets listed.
Keep in mind, training and time is allotted to technicians who haven't yet learned specific skills.
How to become a Piano Tuner at FHP / Piano Technician Requirements
Available positions all depend on many different factors that could impact whether there are piano technician positions available. At the end of the day, the company is always interested in getting to know you, potentially leading to a job interview.
See some of the qualities that Faust Harrison may look for in a prospective candidate:
Proven experience as a Piano technician with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work in the industry.
Proficiency in piano tuning, piano repair, and technical skills.
Strong attention to detail and a keen ear for sound quality and pitch.
The ability to thrive within a high volume, fast paced environment.
Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Willingness to travel to clients’ locations as needed: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and New York City.
Relevant certifications or training in piano technology is a plus.
Faust Harrison Piano's Team of Piano Technicians/Tuners
Piano Tuner Accreditation:
The Piano Technicians/Tuners at Fausrt Harrison Pianos have graduated from accredited Piano Trade Schools such as The North Bennet Street School, The New York School of Piano Tuning, The Piano Institute at Florida State University, and similarly prestigious institutions with years of experience and training specific to Piano Technology.
What Educational Opportunities do Piano Tuners have at FHP?
Once a year and throughout the year, piano technicians receive continued training from either Fazioli, Bechstein, Bosendorfer, Yamaha, and well-known members of The Piano Technicians Guild.
Piano Tuner Work Environment:
All technicians at Faust Harrison Pianos are full-time employees who are in constant communication with piano tuning colleagues and craftsmen who fully rebuild/restore Steinway & Sons acoustic pianos in their 12,000 square feet restoration facility.
Piano Tuners are scheduled to service the pianos of FHP clients who expect the best value from their instruments. Technicians work on high quality pianos because Faust Harrison has a great reputation of selling high quality instruments.
Experience with new piano brands:
C. Bechstein, Fazioli, W. Hoffmann, Bosendorfer, Yamaha, and Steinway & Sons pianos are the musical instruments that technician routinely prep at Faust Harrison Pianos.
Working with these piano brands on a daily basis provides technicians with a rapid rate of growth as well as familiarity to some of the best pianos in the world.
Experience with used piano brands:
Estonia, Mason & Hamlin, Kawai, Charles Walter, Schulze Pollman, Schimmel, Schumann, Pearl River, Samick, Baldwin, Knabe, Kimball, Essex, Boston, and others.
Faust Harrison strives to work with reputable used piano brands. This is an added benefit to working at the company because even the used pianos are of a higher quality.
My (Kevin's) Previous Work Experience
Almost 10 years ago I graduated from Berklee College of Music and interviewed with Faust Harrison Pianos to work in Piano Service as a Piano Technician/Tuner.
Since that interview, I've been fortunate to work alongside the team of technicians at Faust Harrison Pianos for the past 7 years and beyond.
The additional growth I've had working here has been invaluable and would hardly be replicated elsewhere.
View all of my prior 10+ years Piano Technician experience here.
In brief, that's the experience that helped me earn the job at Faust Harrison Pianos, where I continue to learn and grow by the day!
To add, before I worked at Faust Harrison Pianos I had quite a lot of real-world Piano technician experience. I started out by attending The Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) meetings, earning an apprenticeship, and passing my Registered Piano Technician (RPT) exams. This included the tuning exam, repairs, and written exam all while taking many classes and seminars along the way.
Read: How to pass the RPT exams in less than 1 year
While the RPT exam isn't sufficient to effectively measure an excellent job or a skilled technician, it's an educational tool to "get your foot in the door" and network with many other technicians.
After completion of my RPT exam in 2015, I then worked 2 years at Family Piano Co. in Waukegan, Illinois. I tuned, regulated, and repaired pianos everyday while I worked there.
I went back to Boston, MA to finish my Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music. Towards the end of my college career I also trained & worked on the pianos at the College Campus as a Berklee College of Music employee.
Upon Graduation, I joined the team at Faust Harrison Pianos.
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