Piano Technician Intensives
MSW Pianos is excited to offer week-long, group intensives focused on piano rebuilding. Our small-group (6-8 people maximum) workshops allow technicians to have a hands-on approach to rebuilding that is difficult to convey in the lecture-oriented sessions of a convention or standard meeting. Each intensive is developed by Corbin Sturch, RPT and Professor of Practice in Piano Technology at the University of Houston.
Pinblock Installation and Restringing Intensive
Learn the ins-and-outs of creating, prepping and fitting a pinblock. Our skilled technicians will ensure you leave with a better understanding of pinblock creation
Hammer Hanging and Preparation
Don’t let hammer hanging be daunting. Let our technicians guide you through the process to make sure your next hammer job is a breeze.
Soundboard Installation and Refinishing
Replacing a soundboard can be one of the most daunting tasks a piano technician faces. This class will spend a full week walking through the ins and outs of soundboards, replacing them, shimming existing ones, and refinishing them.
Finish Repair
Repairing the finish of a piano can range from small touch-up to complete refinishing. We will walk through the steps of lacquer finishing and repair, while also giving an introduction to polyester spraying and finishing.
Bridge Re-Capping and Bridge Repair
Recapping a bridge is a satisfying process. Let us demystify the process, and allow you to grow in your confidence in both piano technology and carpentry.
