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Piano tuners make very fine adjustments to the individual strings of a piano so that they vibrate at the correct pitch. They work for a range of customers, but the majority of their work is for private individuals who own a piano.
It normally takes about one hour to tune a piano, and piano tuners generally tune four to six pianos each day. The hours of work are flexible.
Tuners travel locally in order to visit customers. Sighted tuners usually travel by car. Blind or partially sighted tuners travel by public transport or employ drivers.
Although initial earnings are likely to be low, after two years' experience it is possible to earn around £15,000 a year. Salaries of up to £40,000 a year are possible at the top of the profession.
Piano tuners need to have:
Piano tuners are generally self-employed, although there are occasional employment opportunities, for example, with piano dealerships or music colleges.
Entry to training courses is possible without formal academic qualifications, although qualifications are required for the foundation and degree courses offered at London Metropolitan University. Adult entry is very common.
In the UK, there are three institutions offering training courses in piano tuning -
Newark & Sherwood College, the Royal National College for the Blind and London Metropolitan University. Courses cover piano tuning, maintenance and repair.
After completing a training course, it is necessary to obtain two years' experience in piano tuning before taking the qualifying membership test of the Pianoforte Tuners' Association (PTA). Holders of the VIEW (Association for the Education and Welfare of the Visually Handicapped) Diploma from the Royal National College for the Blind can become members of the Association of Blind Piano Tuners (ABPT) without taking a further test.
Progress is dependent on establishing a strong reputation and gaining more customers. The PTA and ABPT provide seminars and technical classes, helping members to develop their expertise.
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