Wichita Piano Services

Throwback Thursday 🎹

18 years ago, after relocating our business from the Phoenix area to Kansas, this was the very first piano restoration we completed here in Kansas.

We’re grateful for every instrument and every client who has trusted us with their pianos over the years.

(We’re also thankful for how much picture quality has improved in those 18 years😅).

At Wichita Piano, we hold our technicians to high standards.
Until they pass the Piano Technicians Guild's rigorous exam and earn the title of Registered Piano Technician (RPT), they are considered apprentices — still skilled professionals who have completed extensive hands-on training.

When you schedule with one of our apprentices, you’re receiving quality service at a reduced rate backed up by our Registered Technicians — and you’re also giving them the opportunity to continue refining their craft in real homes, on real pianos.

Thank you for helping us in mentoring the next generation of piano technicians and strengthening the future of piano service in our community. 🎹

Wichita Piano Service & Restoration 🎹 Wichita Piano Services Family-owned | 40+ years of expertise Tuning • Moving • PianoDisc Installs • Restorations www.wichitapiano.com 316.644.6696

Ever wonder who's behind Wichita Piano?

We're more than a piano service company - we're a second generation, family-owned team passionate about craftsmanship, continued education, and training the next generation of piano technicians.

Get to know our technicians and our story here:

Wichita Piano Services - Meet Our Team Meet the team! Registered Piano Technicians - Gary Telleen, Isaiah Dowds, Josh Hermes

🎹 Upcoming Travel Service Dates — Limited Openings

We’ll be in the Kansas City metro area on
📍 Monday, March 9
📍 Monday, April 6
with a few tuning openings still available

We’ll also be traveling through Western Kansas
📍 March 21 – March 28
and have limited availability during that week as well.

If your piano is due for tuning, repair, or cleaning, now’s a great time to get on the schedule.

📩 Send us a message or give us a call to reserve your spot!

A Great Read - Will Perkins is an exceptionally skilled technician, a valued colleague, and a personal friend. With his permission, I’m excited to share his post.

-Gary Telleen

Before I ever touched a client’s piano, I spent two years and over 3,000 hours getting real, hands-on training. I was taught by master technicians at the bench, every day, on real instruments with real problems. And even after all that, I still didn't feel ready!

What surprises people is that not everyone in this field goes through anything close to that.

Because the title “piano tuner” or "piano technician" isn’t regulated, many people start advertising services after completing a short online course. Sometimes just a few dozen hours of videos and reading material, with little-to-none hands-on experience.

While everyone’s path is different, I’ve always believed that pianos deserve more than a quick introduction. Furthermore, I believe that piano owners deserve to have world-class work done on their piano, whether it is a Kimball Spinet or a Bosendorfer Grand.

My goal is to provide work that is reliable, musical, and rooted in real craftsmanship. I believe that the pinnacle of piano work isn't just tuning, regulating, or voicing - it's informed decision-making: knowing when and how to apply those technical skills correctly. That’s what I was trained to do, and it’s what I strive to deliver every time.

➡️ How often should I tune my piano?

Here is a list of recommendations from some of the common piano manufacturers:

https://www.ptg.org/ptgmain/piano/care/servicing

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We are excited to share that Josh Hermes has successfully passed his final Registered Piano Technician (RPT) exam today!

Congratulations, Josh - your dedication, skill, and perseverance, have truly paid off. We are proud to have you as a part of the Wichita Piano team, and we look forward to your continued excellence and contributions. 

John Telleen and Gary Telleen are meticulously detailing the Wichita Symphony Orchestra Steinway grand piano in preparation for the 2025-26 concert season.

This Saturday October 25th at 7:30 pianist Michelle Cann takes the stage for an unforgettable performance Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto - a masterpiece of power and beauty.

Delivering pianos in Colorado today. Next week Missouri. Local or long distance we can help you with your piano transport needs at wichitapiano.com