Schools of Piano Technology Comparison
Learning the trade of piano tuning and repairs may be the right path for you, but we fully recognize that Piano Craft Technical School is not for everyone. And that's okay. Below is a list of other reputable schools and how they compare. Please note that we try to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but you should check the links below to verify. Also, please note that these are not all the schools of piano technology out there, but these are the only ones that we can in good conscience recommend. If you think one is missing, please Contact Us.
Piano Craft Technical School, LLC
Type: Remote
Enrollment Cost: $1,500 for full enrollment
Time Limit: N / A
In-Person Training Offered: Optional
Private Certification Program: Yes
Apex Piano Technician Network
Type: Remote
Enrollment Cost: $495 for 90-day trial, $9,995 for full course
Time Limit: 90 days for the trial, 3 years (?) for the full program
In-Person Training Offered: No
Private Certification Program: Yes
North Bennet Street School
Type: In-Person
Enrollment Cost: About $30,000 per year, 1 or 2 year programs available
Time Limit: 1 or 2 years, depending on the program
In-Person Training Offered: Required
Private Certification Program: No
Piano Technician Academy
Type: Remote
Enrollment Cost: $1,800 for their basic course + $1,350 for all additional courses
Time Limit: 5 years
In-Person Training Offered: No
Private Certification Program: Yes
International Piano Technician School
Type: Remote
Enrollment Cost: $495 per course, 14 courses total costs approximately $7,000
Time Limit: N / A
In-Person Training Offered: No
Private Certification Program: Yes
Butler School of Piano Technology
Type: Remote
Enrollment Cost: $3,290 for the basic course, $7,280 for the entire curriculum
Time Limit: 18 months
In-Person Training Offered: Optional
Private Certification Program: Yes
New York School of Piano Tuning
Type: In-Person
Enrollment Cost: $5,500
Time Limit: 15 weeks
In-Person Training Offered: Required
Private Certification Program: No
