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Piano Tuning in Macomb & Oakland County

Expert Piano Tuning & Repair, Done Right Since 1977

Terry Cruce is a Perkins-trained piano technician who comes to your home to tune, repair, regulate, move and restore pianos across Macomb County, Oakland County and Southeast Michigan.

  • Tuning pianos since 1977
  • Perkins School graduate
  • In-home service
  • Macomb & Oakland County
Since 1977Tuning pianos in Southeast Michigan
45+Years of hands on experience
PerkinsSchool of Piano Tuning graduate
In-HomeService across Macomb & Oakland
Meet your piano technician

A piano technician Southeast Michigan has trusted for nearly five decades

Cruce Piano Tuning Services is an in-home piano tuning and repair business based in Shelby Township, Michigan, owned and operated by piano technician Terry Cruce since 1977. Terry graduated from the Perkins School of Piano Tuning and Technology and has spent his career caring for family uprights, concert grands, church pianos and vintage player pianos.

Every visit is handled by Terry himself. No call centers and no rotating technicians, just one experienced craftsman who listens to your piano, explains what it needs and leaves it sounding and playing its best.

  • Tuning, pitch raises and regular maintenance for every type of piano
  • Repairs and regulation for sticking keys, broken strings and worn actions
  • Honest advice on whether a piano is worth repairing, restoring or replacing
Grand piano serviced by Terry Cruce Piano Tuning
Since 1977Perkins School of Piano Tuning graduate
Why tune regularly

Michigan seasons are hard on pianos

A piano is built from wood, felt and more than 200 steel strings under tremendous tension. Southeast Michigan swings from humid summers to dry, furnace-heated winters, and that moisture change makes the soundboard swell and shrink. The result is a piano that drifts out of tune, sometimes in just a few months.

Most piano makers recommend tuning at least once or twice a year. Regular tuning keeps the strings at proper pitch, protects the instrument from bigger repairs and makes practice far more enjoyable for students and players.

  • Spring and fall tunings keep pace with seasonal humidity changes
  • A pitch raise brings long-neglected pianos back to standard pitch
  • Each tuning includes a check of keys, pedals and hammers
Piano keys after a professional tuning
How it works

Simple, in-home piano service

Call or send a request

Call (586) 247-9001 or use the request form. Tell Terry about your piano and what it needs.

Terry comes to you

He schedules a visit to your home, church, school or studio anywhere in Macomb and Oakland County.

Tune, inspect and adjust

Your piano is tuned and checked for sticking keys, pedal noise and worn parts, with clear advice on anything else.

Play with confidence

Enjoy a piano that sounds right and feels right, and book your next tuning to keep it that way.

Kind words

What piano owners say about Terry

I have used Terry to tune our Webber upright piano for several years now and he has always done an excellent job.

Phil Kosarek
Just a note to again thank you for the great job you did on my piano.

Kathrine C.
Just a short note to say thank you for the way my piano sounds and plays after your tuning.

Linda T.
Service area

In-home piano service across Macomb & Oakland County

Terry is based in Shelby Township and brings his tools to your home, church, school or studio throughout Macomb County, Oakland County and nearby Southeast Michigan communities.

Questions

Piano service FAQs

Have a question that is not answered here? Call Terry at (586) 247-9001. He is happy to talk pianos.

How often should my piano be tuned?
Most pianos should be tuned once or twice a year. Pianos that are played daily, used for lessons or kept in rooms with big humidity swings benefit from tuning twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Where does Cruce Piano Tuning provide service?
Terry is based in Shelby Township and provides in-home piano service throughout Macomb County and Oakland County, including Sterling Heights, Macomb Township, Utica, Clinton Township, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and nearby communities. See the full service area list.
How much does piano tuning cost?
Pricing depends on the piano and how long it has been since its last tuning, since a piano far below pitch may need a pitch raise first. Call Terry at (586) 247-9001 for an accurate quote over the phone.
Do you work on grand pianos and player pianos?
Yes. Terry services uprights, spinets, consoles, baby grands, grands and vintage player pianos, including tuning, regulation, repairs and restoration.
My piano has not been tuned in years. Can it still be tuned?
Usually, yes. A piano that has dropped well below standard pitch typically needs a pitch raise, which brings the strings up gradually before a fine tuning. Terry will inspect the piano and tell you honestly what it needs.
Who will be working on my piano?
Terry Cruce himself. He is a graduate of the Perkins School of Piano Tuning and Technology and has been tuning and repairing pianos in Southeast Michigan since 1977.

Ready to hear your piano sing again?

Call Terry to schedule in-home piano tuning, repair or an appraisal anywhere in Macomb and Oakland County.

Mon to Fri 8 AM to 8 PM · Sat 8 AM to 1 PM · Closed Sunday