01/15/2026
A Great Read - Will Perkins is an exceptionally skilled technician, a valued colleague, and a personal friend. With his permission, I’m excited to share his post.
-Gary Telleen
Before I ever touched a client’s piano, I spent two years and over 3,000 hours getting real, hands-on training. I was taught by master technicians at the bench, every day, on real instruments with real problems. And even after all that, I still didn't feel ready!
What surprises people is that not everyone in this field goes through anything close to that.
Because the title “piano tuner” or "piano technician" isn’t regulated, many people start advertising services after completing a short online course. Sometimes just a few dozen hours of videos and reading material, with little-to-none hands-on experience.
While everyone’s path is different, I’ve always believed that pianos deserve more than a quick introduction. Furthermore, I believe that piano owners deserve to have world-class work done on their piano, whether it is a Kimball Spinet or a Bosendorfer Grand.
My goal is to provide work that is reliable, musical, and rooted in real craftsmanship. I believe that the pinnacle of piano work isn't just tuning, regulating, or voicing - it's informed decision-making: knowing when and how to apply those technical skills correctly. That’s what I was trained to do, and it’s what I strive to deliver every time.
