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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 in the Albuquerque metro I specialize in stabilizing instruments against our unique high-desert climate and am a certified installer of the Piano Life Saver. Holding an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau I pride myself on precision craftsmanship and trustworthy service. While my experience includes servicing pianos for the New Mexico Philharmonic and Opera Southwest I choose to focus my practice on expert in-home tuning, repair, and regulation for local households. Whether you have a cherished family heirloom, a vintage upright, or a concert grand I provide comprehensive care for all makes and models. I look forward to becoming your trusted long-term partner in keeping your piano sounding its best.

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Piano 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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Common Questions

What cities are in your service area?
I serve the greater Albuquerque metro area and the East Mountains. This includes Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Placitas, Cedar Crest, Tijeras, Moriarty, Sandia Park, Edgewood, Bosque Farms, Peralta, and Los Lunas. If you are slightly outside these boundaries feel free to reach out to check availability.  Service Area Map
Can you tune old neglected pianos?
Most of the time, yes. If a piano hasn't been serviced in several years it usually needs a "pitch correction" (a quick tuning pass to pull the tension back up) before a fine tuning can be performed. In the rare event that a piano is 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 sticking keys or squeaky pedals are completely normal. Many of these adjustments can be handled during a routine tuning visit at no additional charge. If part replacements or major repairs ARE needed I will always provide a clear upfront quote first.
How long does it take and how often?
A standard tuning appointment takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. For most household pianos getting it tuned at least once a year is ideal to keep the string tension stable. Pianos in high-use areas, homes with extreme fluctuations, or brand-new instruments may benefit from being serviced twice per year.
What is the best way to schedule?
Sending a text message is the simplest and most efficient way to coordinate. It allows you to send details or photos of your piano on your schedule and we can lock down an appointment time entirely through text—completely bypassing the hassle of online booking platforms or endless games of annoying phone tag.
Does our climate affect my piano?
Our altitude and seasonal humidity shifts can wreak havoc on pianos. When the seasons change the wood in your piano swells and contracts. This alters string tension and pulls the instrument out of tune. Having serviced pianos across New Mexico for decades I use techniques designed to withstand these swings.
What is the Piano Life Saver System?
The Piano Life Saver is a climate control system built to stabilize your piano's internal humidity. With our dry climate and seasonal swamp cooler use it is your best insurance policy. As a certified installer I recommend this system both for tuning stability and dryness protection. Here is the official page:  How It Works

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