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Tom Lepinski Piano Tuning

Piano Service in Albuquerque, NM

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5 ★ Google‑rated • 31 + years of experience • Veteran-owned • 2nd-generation Technician

About Tom

As a second-generation piano technician I’ve spent my life mastering the art of piano maintenance. Based right here in the Albuquerque metro, I specialize in stabilizing instruments against our unique high-desert climate and am a certified installer of the Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver system. While I previously operated a full-service shop, I have since transitioned my practice to focus exclusively on providing expert in-home tuning, repair, and regulation for local households and private music teachers. Whether you have a cherished family heirloom, a vintage upright, or a performance concert grand, I provide comprehensive care for all makes and models. As a proud veteran, I take immense pride in precision craftsmanship and look forward to becoming your trusted, long-term partner in keeping your piano sounding its absolute best.

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Services

I service both upright and grand pianos in private homes, schools, churches, and local concert venues. My services include:

  • Professional Piano Tuning (A440 or other frequencies / temperaments)
  • Pitch Correction of Neglected Pianos (bringing old pianos back to life)
  • Piano Repair (from sticking keys to restringing and hammer replacement)
  • Action Regulation and Voicing (both mechanical and tone adjustments)
  • Piano Inspection and Assessment (for insurance, IRS, or pre-purchase)
  • Internal Cleaning (soundboard and keybed debris removal and polishing)
  • Piano Life Saver System Installation (Dampp-Chaser Certified Installer)

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Piano Service FAQs

What areas do you serve?
I serve the greater Albuquerque area and East Mountains including Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Placitas, Cedar Crest, Tijeras, Sandia Park, Moriarty, Edgewood, Bosque Farms, Peralta, and Los Lunas. (If outside this area please reach out and I'll try to accommodate.) Service Area Map
What is the best way to schedule?
Sending a text message is the simplest and most efficient way to get in touch. We can discuss your piano's specific needs and book your appointment entirely through text, completely bypassing the hassle of online booking platforms or games of phone tag.
How does our climate affect my piano?
The high altitude and extreme seasonal humidity shifts in the high-desert can wreak havoc on pianos. When the seasons change or you switch between heating and an evaporative swamp cooler the wood in your piano's soundboard naturally swells and contracts. This alters string tension and pulls the instrument out of tune. Having serviced pianos across New Mexico for over 20 years I use time-tested stabilization techniques designed to withstand these local environmental swings.
Can you tune an old neglected piano?
Most of the time, yes. If a piano hasn't been serviced in several years the string tension drops significantly. To bring it back to a stable baseline it usually requires a "pitch correction" (a quick structural pass to pull the tension up) before a fine tuning can be performed. I genuinely enjoy the process of reviving these instruments. In the rare event that a piano is structurally untunable due to mechanical failure I DO NOT charge a service fee just for looking at it.
Can you fix issues like sticking keys?
Absolutely. Pianos are complex mechanical systems and minor issues like a sticking key, a sluggish hammer, or a loose pedal are completely normal. Many of these minor adjustments can be easily handled within your standard appointment window at no additional charge. If extensive part replacements or major repairs are ever needed I will always provide a clear upfront quote before starting any work.
What is the Piano Life Saver System?
The Piano Life Saver (by Dampp-Chaser) is an internal climate control system designed to stabilize the humidity inside your piano year-round. Given Albuquerque's extreme dry spells and seasonal swamp cooler use it is the absolute best insurance policy for your instrument. As a Certified Installer I recommend these systems for pianos experiencing tuning instability and to protect high-end family heirlooms from soundboard cracking.
What types / brands do you service?
I provide comprehensive service for all acoustic pianos including spinets, consoles, studio uprights, and grand pianos. Whether you own a vintage family heirloom, a student model, or a performance grand I regularly work on all major brands including Kawai, Yamaha, Steinway & Sons, and Baldwin.
Must I be home for the appointment?
Not at all. No need to disrupt your busy workday or weekend plans to wait around. Many of my regular clients prefer to simply provide a garage code, lockbox combo, or key drop ahead of time. I am completely comfortable servicing the piano in a quiet house, locking up securely when finished, and sending an electronic invoice afterward.
Are you okay with household pets?
Absolutely. Pianos are a central part of the home and so are your pets. I love both cats and dogs and am completely comfortable and content sharing space with your furry friends while I work on your piano.
How did you get started? Do you play?
Music and piano technology run deep in my family. As a second-generation technician I began learning the intricacies of the trade directly from my father at an early age. I've also been a musician my entire life and have played professionally for many years. In addition to the piano I am also a bassist and percussionist which gives me a unique artistic perspective on the tone and feel of your instrument.
Do you give back to the community?
Supporting everyday musicians has always been at the heart of my practice. During my years operating a full-scale showroom I was privileged to award several piano lesson scholarships as well as donate dozens of pianos to local families and non-profits. While I no longer operate a physical storefront to intake instruments I remain incredibly proud of our local recipients: Piano Giveaway Gallery
Red or green?
Don't make me choose! 🎄

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