Professional In-Home Piano Tuning
Precise, by-ear and by-hand piano tuning for uprights, consoles, spinets and grands, performed in your home by master technician Terry Cruce.
- Tuning pianos since 1977
- Perkins School graduate
- In-home service
- Macomb & Oakland County
Piano tuning that brings your instrument back to life
Piano tuning is the process of adjusting the tension of each string so every note sounds at the correct pitch and in harmony with the rest of the keyboard. A typical piano has more than 200 strings, and each one shifts slowly with time, playing and Michigan's seasonal humidity.
Terry has been tuning pianos across Southeast Michigan since 1977. He tunes to standard concert pitch (A440), listens carefully to unisons and octaves, and checks the overall health of the instrument on every visit.
- Fine tuning for uprights, spinets, consoles, baby grands and grands
- Pitch raises for pianos that have gone years without service
- Light cleaning and inspection of keys, hammers and pedals
- Honest recommendations, never a hard sell
What happens during a piano tuning visit
Terry starts by playing through the piano and asking how it is used, whether for lessons, performance or family enjoyment. He then checks the pitch. If the piano is far below standard pitch, he will explain the need for a pitch raise, which brings the tension up evenly before the fine tuning so the piano holds its tune.
A careful fine tuning
Each string is adjusted with a tuning hammer and set so it stays stable. Unisons are cleaned up so notes ring clearly, and octaves are balanced across the keyboard.
A quick health check
While the piano is open, Terry looks for sticking keys, broken strings, loose hammers and noisy pedals. Small adjustments are often handled on the spot, and anything bigger is explained clearly before any work is done.
More ways Terry can help your piano
Piano Repair & Regulation
Sticking keys, broken strings, worn hammers, noisy pedals and action problems diagnosed and fixed, often in a single visit.
Learn more →Restoration, Refinishing & Restringing
Bring a family heirloom back to life with restringing, rebuilding and cabinet refinishing done with care.
Learn more →Piano Moving
Careful upright and grand piano moves within your home or across town, handled by people who understand pianos.
Learn more →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.
Piano tuning FAQs
Have a question that is not answered here? Call Terry at (586) 247-9001. He is happy to talk pianos.
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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.
Macomb County
Schedule your piano tuning today
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