Registered Piano Technician Members |
A Registered Piano Technician (RPT) has passed a series of rigorous examinations on the maintenance, repair, and tuning of pianos. Only RPTs are authorized by The Piano Technicians Guild to display the logo containing the words “Registered Piano Technician”.
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Our Registered Members (alphabetical)
David Anderson, RPT 414-380-8686 nupiano440@gmail.com Yorkville, WI |
Eric Carlson, RPT 262-930-8995 ArtisticPianoLLC@gmail.com ArtisticPianoSales.com Waterford, WI |
Eric Carlson, RPT began tuning pianos in 1981 at the age of 16. In 1992, he became a Registered Piano Technician. In addition to providing high-level service on pianos, Eric and his wife, Rachel, own and operate Artistic Pianos LLC, which sells quality pre-owned pianos by Yamaha, Kawai, and others.
Eric's services include: Fine Tuning, Action Regulating and Restoration, Repairs, Re-Stringing, Pre- purchase Evaluations, Estimates, and Appraisals. Other services/products offered by Artistic Piano Service are: Dampp-Chaser Piano Livesaver System Installations (for maintaining proper humidity), Piano Lamps, Piano Dollies, Protective Covers, and Cory Keyboard Polishes and Cleaners. Eric Carlson (ASCAP) is also an accomplished pianist/composer, playing regularly with Racine Symphony Orchestra, and is Parish Musician at St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS) in North Prairie, WI. |
Tim Dixon, RPT 414-587-9629 timothycdixon@me.com www.GreatLakesPianoSupply.com Milwaukee, WI |
Since 1974 Timothy Dixon, RPT has been offering the highest quality tuning, repairing, and restoration of grand pianos. He has extensive experience on pianos in the home and in the concert hall and has taught these skills at seminars at both local and national venues. Included in the restoration services are repair or replacement of soundboards, bridges, pinblocks, actions and keyboards. Also available are case repair and refinishing work. This attention to detail restores the pianos to “better than new” condition.
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Craig Eshelsman, RPT 262-886-1099 eshelman.service@sbcglobal.net Racine, WI |
Tim Fleming, RPT 262-512-1413 tflemingrpt@yahoo.com Mequon, WI |
Tim Fleming RPT, began his career as a piano technician in 1987. In 1998 he made servicing pianos his full time occupation. Tim is dedicated to giving his clients the highest level tuning and service.
Tim’s expertise is tuning, voicing, regulation and repair. Other services offered are: installation of Dampp-Chaser Piano Lifesaver Systems, pre-purchase evaluations of new or used pianos and appraisals. His mission statement is simple: Quality Craftsmanship – Personalized Service |
Mike Fosdick, RPT 414-840-1383 mfosdickpianos@yahoo.com Waukesha, WI |
Bob Hohf, RPT 262-495-8058 rhohf@centurytel.net Whitewater, WI |
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Dave Hulbert, RPT owner of Hulbert Piano, is an Authorized Yamaha, Mason & Hamlin, Baldwin and Ritmuller dealer in Brookfield, WI. Grand Restorations, Voicing, Appraisals, Evaluations and more. Angie's List Super Service Award 2014 - 2017. Clients include UPAF organizations, concert venues, recording studios, Colleges and Universities. 30 years experience. Piano Life Save System Field Expert, B.F.A. Piano Performance, Senior Instrumental Specialist, UW-System,
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Linda Marten, RPT 414-258-8480 lcgmarten@yahoo.com Milwaukee, WI |
Linda Marten, RPT has been working on pianos since 1981, joining the Piano Technicians Guild as an RPT in 1987. Her clientele includes concert halls, schools, theaters, private homes and other technicians. Linda specializes in tuning, repairs, action regulation and voicing.
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Dr. Lawrence A. McDonald, DMA, RPT 262-719-7696 cell 262-719-5952 Hartland Piano Showroom lmcdonald1@wi.rr.com www.hartlandpiano.com Hartland, WI |
Larry McDonald, RPT is the co-owner of Hartland Piano, featuring both Kawai and Yamaha grand, upright, and hybrid pianos. Larry and his wife, Ellen McDonald, have been serving the Milwaukee and Waukesha market since 1975. They have won the Top 100 Dealers Award in the United States several times (out of 8000 music dealers.) They also own and operate the Waukesha County Conservatory of Music, serving 2300 students weekly. Larry is a graduate of Yamaha’s Concert Piano Performance School in Buena Park, California, and holds a Doctorate in Music from UW-Madison.
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Jonathan Moberg, RPT is the owner of Moberg Piano Sales & Service, the authorized dealership for Hailun Pianos. In addition to new and used pianos Jonathan has two harpsichords available for concert rental. Jonathan started working on Pianos in 1970 at a local dealership under the supervision and instruction of third generation piano technician, Dick Kingsbury. In 1976 Jonathan went into business on his own opening Moberg Piano Sales & Service and worked out of his newly acquired storefront in Milwaukee's Riverwest Neighborhood. In addition to his tuning and rebuilding customers, he has worked for several production companies including Daydream, Stardate, Landmark, Alpine Valley and Pabst Theatre. He has tuned for many visiting artists--from Abba to Zappa. Since 1983 he has worked part time for the UWM Music Department as Senior Instrumentation Specialist. From 1985 to 2016 he maintained the harpsichord for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. From 1990 until 2016 he was the primary Piano Technician for the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. He has also worked with many performing arts organizations including Early Music Now, Florentine Opera, Present Music and the MSO. Jonathan has been an active Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild since 1974.
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Michael Spalding, RPT 262-692-3943 mike.spalding1@frontier.com Fredonia, WI |
Mike Spalding RPT took up piano work full time in 2000, following first career in machine design engineering and project management. Mike gives credit for his successful career change to his engineering background, hobby interests in music, woodworking, and lutherie (guitars), and the support of the PTG -Milwaukee Chapter.
Services: Michael is now semi-retired: still rebuilding/restoring grand pianos, but only tuning and servicing those pianos which he has rebuilt. |