About
I’m Ivo, a piano tuner from Germany based in Castlemaine.
I tune pianos across the region (within about an hour’s travel), including Daylesford, Kyneton, Maldon, Bendigo, Heathcote, Maryborough, Woodend, Creswick, and more. I look forward to meeting you and helping your piano sound its best!
Services
I offer tunings for upright and grand pianos.
If the tuning takes place outside of Castlemaine I charge a small travel fee of 50¢ per km (return). If the piano hasn't been tuned in a long time, or if it's in rough condition, it may need some extra work to get it sounding right. I’ll always chat with you about any additional costs before I start, so there are no surprises at the end!
Upright Piano Tuning
$200
Grand Piano Tuning
$230
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FAQ
A standard tuning usually takes about 2 hours. If the piano is very out of tune or needs extra work, it may take closer to 2.5 to 3 hours.
I’m based in Castlemaine, VIC and regularly service surrounding towns including Daylesford, Kyneton, Maldon, Bendigo, Heathcote, and more. I generally travel up to about an hour from Castlemaine. If you’re not sure whether your area is covered, feel free to get in touch and ask!
Payment can be made by bank transfer or cash on the day of your appointment. An invoice will be provided.
Generally, pianos should be tuned once or twice a year to keep them sounding their best. If your piano was recently moved or hasn’t been tuned in a long time, it may need a follow-up tuning within the next weeks.
The short answer: It depends.
If the piano can still hold a tuning, then absolutely. Over time, the pitch often drops, and raising it back to concert pitch (A440) can make a big difference.
However, if the tuning pins are too loose to hold tension, the piano won’t stay in tune. In that case, it might not be worth it.
I’m happy to assess it when I come by and give you an honest opinion.
If your piano hasn’t been tuned in many years, the pitch may have dropped significantly. Bringing it back up to A440 usually requires extra work.
In most cases, I’ll need to do a rough “pitch raise” first, followed by a more precise fine-tuning. Because the added string tension puts the piano under stress, a follow-up tuning after a few weeks is often needed to stabilise it.