Drawing on years of experience servicing pianos across Hong Kong’s high-humidity environment — from home instruments to teaching and performance pianos — our technicians have compiled these practical guides to help you protect your piano and maintain peak performance.
Regular piano tuning is essential for maintaining stable pitch, balanced string tension, and overall structural health...
Learn how seasonal humidity changes affect A440 concert pitch stability.
A piano’s longevity depends less on brand and more on consistent, proper preventative maintenance...
Understand the fundamental principles of piano placement and preventative care.
Piano finishes require specialized care to prevent common problems such as scratches and clouding...
Learn which cleaning products to avoid and how to safely remove fingerprints.
Humidity is the primary cause of sticky keys, rust, soundboard deformation, and unstable pitch...
Proper use of internal dehumidifier rods maintains ideal 45% levels.
If your piano sounds overly bright, harsh, or dull, the cause is often compacted hammer felt...
Understand the difference between tuning (pitch) and voicing (tone quality).
Piano moving is a specialist trade: an upright must stay upright throughout, while a grand travels on its side after disassembly. Measuring and choosing the right crew decides the piano's condition on arrival.
Measure stairs, doorways and lifts beforehand, learn how uprights and grands are handled differently, and why tuning should wait two to three weeks after the move.
A polished cabinet can hide a failing pinblock. Six checks — history, pins, action, soundboard, strings and cabinet — separate a bargain from a money pit.
How to test tuning pin tightness, spot soundboard cracks and string rust, and why a technician inspection before paying is essential.
UV light yellows keys and humidity grows the mould. Bleach or alcohol will ruin the keytops — proper cleaning takes just two cloths.
Plastic vs ivory keys, a four-step safe cleaning method, why keys stick in damp weather, and the 42–45% humidity sweet spot.
Not sure which service your piano requires? Our team provides professional assessments based on your instrument’s brand, age, condition, and home environment.
The Pro Piano Team
Dedicated to the art of piano preservation.