The Piano Craft Seminar
General Information
In addition to the main curriculum, we also offer optional hands-on training opportunities for students who need some in-person help. This multi-day seminar is open to all students of piano technology, but preference is given to students of the school in the event of limited available slots.
The focus of the Piano Craft Seminar is to help students apply what they've learned in the curriculum in a real-world setting. This is a great way to get real feedback from real piano technicians as you work in small group settings or one-on-one with an instructor.
The Piano Craft Seminar usually runs between three and five days and covers piano tuning, regulation, voicing, and more. It is ideal for students who have finished at least half of the curriculum and need a confidence boost before working on pianos in the real world. This is a great way to kick off your new career, and we highly recommend it for all students.
Upcoming Seminar Information
The next Piano Craft Seminar will be hosted from Tuesday to Friday, June 23-26, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama. Each day will be broken into four parts, two morning periods and two afternoon periods, with students rotating between individual practice, one-on-one instructor time, and group instruction with demonstrations. Subjects covered will include unison tuning, aural tuning, tuning with software, upright regulation, repairs and troubleshooting, best business practices, and more as time permits.
Here are the details:
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When: June 23-26, 2026
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Where: Huntsville, AL
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Cost: $500.00 (+ tax)
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Slots Available: Limited to 8 students, 8 slots left
Requirements:
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Students are responsible for bringing their own tuning lever and mutes. Recommendations can be given upon request. All other tools will be provided.
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Students are responsible for their own transportation and lodging. Recommendations will be given for a safe, clean hotel for those traveling from out of town, and students will have the opportunity to coordinate carpooling with others as needed.
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Basic sandwich materials will be provided for lunch everyday. Students are responsible for other meals or a different lunch if desired.
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Enrollment in the school is not a requirement for attending the seminar but it is strongly encouraged, as you will get more out of the seminar if you already have a basic understanding of what we'll be doing.
