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Pianos by Jay subject of Documentary (sort of). . .

A Harvard student chose me as the subject of her ‘intro to documentary making’ class.  The 3 min video looks like the start of a documentary to me.  See if you don’t agree: http://youtu.be/K3iKdHu1_UY  

I’m going to give this service a try . . .

<a href=”http://www.thumbtack.com/Pianos-by-Jay-Somerville-MA/service/615278″>Pianos by Jay</a>

Piano tuning for “Absolutely Fabulous” Restaurant in Melrose Ma.

One of the many hazards of being a piano tuner . . .

So, can I park here or not?

I have started reading piano companies “creeds

I love to read what piano companies write on their pianos.  Janssen piano’s seem the have the funniest/best creed out there.  I always get a kick out of it.

Piano tuning for WinchesterChamber Music Festival

A nice tuning on a Steinway “D” 9 foot Concert Grand Piano at the Melrose Memorial Hall. The Winchester Chamber Music held their festival in Melrose this year. I believe one of the reasons is that Memorial Hall is air conditioned!

Early Morning Tuning in Melrose Mem Hall

A tired Jay tunes in Melrose at Memorial Hall.  At least it was a 9′ Steinway Grand.

Incredible Falcone concert grand piano

I had the good furtune to tune up a wonderful rare Falcone grand piano the other day.  I understand they only made around 200 of these. It was a treat to say the least.  I didn’t want to get up.

. . . thats one rusty Rhodes electric piano!

So I am not one to turn down work especially on a vintage instrum ent however this rhodes was beyond repair. Between the rats nest and the unbelievable amount of Rust everywhere, I just had to let this one go. RIP!

Tuning at Henry F. Millers House

So I got a call to tune a Henry Miller in Wakefield.  It turns out the Miller piano was in Henry F. Millers house.  What a treat.  The piano unfortuntley is old and tired but the house is a really nice huge old vitorian.