Professional tuning that brings your piano back to where it was meant to be heard.
What is Concert Pitch Tuning?
Most people don’t realize their piano can fall out of pitch without sounding “obviously wrong.” But even being slightly flat can make your piano clash with other instruments—or just sound dull. That’s where concert pitch tuning comes in.
Concert pitch tuning brings your piano back to A440, meaning the A above middle C vibrates at 440 Hz—the reference point used by orchestras, bands, and professional recording studios around the world. Whether you play solo or with others, this tuning ensures your piano is pitch-perfect and harmonically aligned.
We’ve seen clients who had no idea their piano had dropped almost a full semitone. One customer in Holladay had us come out for what she thought was a “minor adjustment,” and when we finished the tuning, she said, “Wow… it sounds like music again.”
Why Concert Pitch Tuning Matters
If you're accompanying a choir, recording in a home studio, or even just playing along with YouTube tutorials, your piano needs to match the world around it. That’s exactly what concert pitch tuning does—it aligns your piano with every other instrument and recording based on A440.
More importantly, it protects your piano long-term. Keeping the strings at proper tension helps prevent uneven wear, cracked soundboards, and future repair costs.
Who Needs Concert Pitch Tuning?
This service is ideal for:
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Music teachers preparing for recitals
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Choirs or vocalists who need reliable accompaniment
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Schools or churches with shared instruments
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Bands and ensembles who play with piano
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Any pianist recording or performing
If your piano hasn’t been tuned in a year or more, or you’re noticing other instruments sound “sharper,” you may already be below concert pitch.
What to Expect from a Concert Pitch Tuning
When we come out for a concert pitch tuning, we:
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Check the current pitch level
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Make a full adjustment to A440 if possible in a single visit
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If the pitch is very low, we may recommend a pitch raise before fine tuning
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Tune all strings by ear and/or electronic reference depending on the needs
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Ensure it sounds stable and responsive for your playing environment
We’ll always explain what’s happening and never move forward with extra steps without your okay. A good tuning is collaborative—it’s your piano, after all.
Serving Salt Lake City & Surrounding Areas
We provide concert pitch tuning in:
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Salt Lake City
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Millcreek
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South Jordan
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West Jordan
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Holladay
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Sandy
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Draper
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Cottonwood Heights
- Park City
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Bountiful
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Ogden
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Provo
If you’re anywhere along the Wasatch Front, we’ll make the trip.
Local Stories from Our Clients
“I’m a choral director in Bountiful, and we had a piano that sounded... fine. But the singers kept saying something felt ‘off.’ One concert pitch tuning later and the whole rehearsal room felt tighter. Crisper. Like the piano wasn’t dragging the choir down.”
— Thomas R., Bountiful High School
“They didn’t just tune the piano—they explained why the pitch had slipped and what could be done long term to keep it stable. It’s the first time I actually understood what tuning involves.”
— Julie N., Sandy
Common Questions About Concert Pitch Tuning
Q: Is this different from standard tuning?
A: Not really. Standard tuning is concert pitch tuning. They both aim for A440, but “concert pitch” usually refers to situations where matching pitch across instruments matters more.
Q: Can a very old piano be tuned to concert pitch?
A: It depends. Some older instruments can’t safely handle the tension. We always assess first and recommend the safest, most musically sound solution.
Q: Do I need this if I just play at home?
A: If you’re playing along with recordings, yes. If you’re playing solo and don’t care about matching pitch… maybe not. But most pianos benefit from staying at A440 regardless.
Schedule Your Tuning Today
We’ve helped clients across Salt Lake keep their pianos concert-ready with careful, personalized tuning. Whether you’re gearing up for a performance or just want your piano to sound its best, we’re here to help.
📞 Call us today at 801.808.9396 or email us. We’ll get your piano back to pitch—no guesswork, no sales pitch, just honest work.