Workshops…we take ‘em,
and we give ‘em.
We offer workshops providing hands-on training for just about any of the services we offer. We both have extensive experience teaching small groups, large groups, or individuals in long term and short term situations. We also teach classes to audiences large and small ranging from 1 hour to full day classes in person or via video calls.
Workshops are a great way for non-rebuilding piano technicians to gain experience with various aspects of these instruments. Whether they are looking to
gain context in their work, better understand the work of their colleagues, learn the safe use of unfamiliar tools or traditional techniques,
or train employees to expand offerings in their business, workshops are an effective and rewarding way to expand our work and gain confidence & connections in the trade.
It can also be a good way to just have a fun ‘piano shop summer camp’ experience.
See the list below to see what workshops and class topics we have taught in the past.
Feel free to reach out if
you would like to talk about workshops we offer or if you have an idea for a workshop that may benefit you!
Some workshops & classes we have taught in the past:
Introduction to hand tools.
Introduction to edge tools (chisels, planes, card scrapers).
Fundamentals of safe machine use and maintenance.
Piano rebuilding including the following:
Action rebuilding.
Action balancing & geometry analysis.
Pinblock replacement.
Soundboard repair & replacement.
Bridge dressing: capping, layout, drilling, notching, etc.
Steinway action rail replacement.Harpsichord tuning, voicing & regulation.
Shop management for an effective workplace.
Wood identification for piano technicians.
Introduction to string scale design.
Harpsichord evaluation for piano technicians.
Let us know if there’s a topic you’d like to discuss!
Lou also tends to be actively learning
more and more and more about
machining, manufacturing,
material sciences
& technology, CAD/CAM, etc.
”NERRRRRRD” - HY
