Andrew Cave Piano Technician

Andrew did an amazing job for us on our recent piano purchase. He not only tuned our piano perfectly, but he gave us a guided tour of its features and talked us through the history he could glean from its workings. He is clearly a master craftsman who loves his trade! It was reassuring to know that our piano was in such good hands and we were very impressed by the level of knowledge he displayed. His fee was also extremely reasonable as he devoted a whole afternoon to the job. We were very pleased and will definitely be using him again.

Hi fellow piano players - just wanted to say that Andrew is the most patient, methodical and thorough technician, and would certainly recommend him. In the past I've encountered some dubious piano tuners and 'menders', however after Andrew replaced some worn out Yamaha felts, and tuned it, it feels like a different instrument which I enjoy playing again.Thanks Andrew - please come and tune it again in 6 months!

Andrew is an extremely thorough craftsman and really knows his way around the workings of a piano. His diagnosis of all the things wrong with our 1936 upright was excellent, and then he carried out the work to an extremely high standard.He was also really interested in helping me find out more about the history of the piano, which turned out not to be a Dale Forty, but made for them by Kemble in 1936.I am very grateful to Andrew for everything he has so patiently done to this instrument, which is now perfectly in tune, and no longer has strange foibles! I would not hesitate to recommend him.

This was intended to be nothing longer than a short sonnet, but make a cuppa and sit down.The ability to make music is a gift not everyone comes into this life with. Most people with the ability, have worked hard to achieve a level of prowess according to their time spent learning and practising.I love music, couldn't and wouldn't live without it. My prowess is very limited, after several years as a child, being dragged to piano lessons which, at the time, I didn't fully appreciate. New skills learnt in the Armed Forces meant music was not just secondary but tertiary; staying alive came first.Success! I'm still here.Taking early retirement twenty-two years ago, I made a break with the recent past by buying a piano. A Reiger Kloss, by Petrof, it is a small upright in bright wood.I call it my Grand Piano, because it cost a grand.I had it tuned once, in 2012.A man arrived. I made him a cup of tea and we chatted; social lubrication, the weather etc. When asked if he'd like to see the piano, he smiled a toothy smile. Showing him the Reiger, he took out a MOBILE PHONE and small tool from his pocket. I left him to it. The piano was tuned - it wasn't too badly out, just the two lower octaves. I was pleased with his work because the discordance had gone when I played.Y'know how one bum note flavours the feeling of a whole piece? Yeah.But in 2022, the sustain pedal didn't sustain properly; the lower octave had slipped again and the keys were not returning quickly enough for repeat notes on some of the pieces I play. I knew it was poorly, but gritted my teeth and carried on. The previous tuner was in no way good enough to look after my most precious toy.Proper piano technicians and tuners are Very Special People, and many try to emulate them.Find a good one.Deciding to interview, by email, as many as necessary, ANDREW CAVE was my second victim.Leaving seven days after first contact, in case the prey was on holiday, I'd heard nothing, so lined up the next. But Andrew answered, apologetically, with an email. First contact had somehow slipped through his net but he'd trawled it up, and yes, he was interested.Answering the door to Andrew on the appointed morning, we exchanged names. His first question was,Can I see the instrument please?"Followed by social lubrication.Quiet and thoughtful

Andrew was very friendly and did a fantastic job with our old piano! It sounded brilliant after being tuned again. Excellent service and reasonably priced! Highly recommend.

Andrew was so helpful right from the time I first contacted him :) he was very professional and happy to work with me to find a time that was best for me to tune my treasured Grandma's piano. I'm so grateful for his expertise and experience. I was very confident to leave my piano in his capable hands and I am very pleased with the results and would happily recommend him to friends and family. Thank you Andrew!

Andrew worked away meticulously for a couple of hours and now my family heirloom plays as originally intended.Very pleased. Now I need a teacher !

We discovered Andrew's piano tuning services via a Google search and are delighted with our decision. His evident passion for pianos shines through in his work. Andrew's professionalism and meticulous attention to detail are outstanding. It's clear he dedicates time to finely tune each note, ensuring superb quality. We're looking forward to having him return in a few months for another session. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-notch piano care!