Registered MembersRegistered Piano Technician (RPT) Members listed on this page have passed a series of rigorous examinations on the maintenance, repair, and tuning of pianos.
Registered Members are authorized by The Piano Technicians Guild to display the logo containing the words “Registered Piano Technician”. |
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Registered Members (14, listed alphabetically)
Eric Carlson, RPT 262-930-8995 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Milwaukee, WI |
Timothy Dixon, RPT since 1974 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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Tom Dowell, RPT has worked in the piano industry since 2008 with experience solving piano problems. He works for Hulbert Piano in Brookfield, WI and is an active member of the Piano Technicians Guild, where he has taught classes locally, as well as attended regional and national seminars.
Tom is an expert piano technician with experience in nearly every aspect of piano technology. He excels at piano action rebuilding and loves being able to take a piano from good to amazing by creating custom actions for piano players. Online Scheduling VISA/MC/Discover/ACH |
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Tim Fleming RPT, began his path to becoming a piano technician in 1987. In 1998 he made servicing pianos his full time occupation. Tim became an RPT in 2001.
Fast-forward to today: Tim is now semi-retired. “I’m currently not accepting new clients, as my established clientele keep me as busy as I want to be, leaving time to pursue other interests (playing the saxophone is among them) and goals in becoming a better piano technician". |
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Dave Hulbert, RPT
414-315-7763 service 262-202-8250 store Online Scheduling [email protected] www.HulbertPiano.com Hulbert Piano Store & Shop Brookfield, WI |
Dave Hulbert, RPT is Managing Member of Hulbert Piano, a Full-Service, Authorized Bechstein, Hoffmann and Mason & Hamlin dealer in Brookfield, WI.
Concert Technician, Action Regulation/Replacement, Voicing, Humidity Systems, Evaluations, Appraisals and Consultations. Clients include UPAF groups, concert venues, colleges & recording studios.
Online Scheduling MC/VISA/ Discover/AMEX/ACH |
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Cory Jacobson, RPT aims to provide comprehensive service that will best meet client’s needs. As an enthusiastic member of the PTG since 2017, Cory has completed the examination tasks required for the RPT classification. His work is focused on high quality piano tuning, repair, action regulation, voicing, and rebuilding.
"Bringing people's pianos to a high standard of sound and functionality is a reward within itself." |
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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 [email protected] 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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Rollin Ruedebusch, RPT
Burlington, WI
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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. |