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Hello Ralph. I own a Kimball Upright Grand Piano. The wood is in good condition. 3 or 4 of the keys aren't and it hasn't been tuned in years. I am interested in donating to a good home/organization that could put to good use. Do you have any suggestions on how to find such a home? I live in Milwaukee, WI. Thank you very much.
Hi Paul:
Every piano technician has a church or a school looking for a serviceable piano.
go to http://www.ptg.org and find a local tech and pose this offer to them.
I'll bet it's gone in a heartbeat...IF...it's in serviceable condition.
Also, post the offering in local music studios and schools...with a picture.
Good luck.
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Ralph Onesti
Expertise
I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild (RPT) with 47 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano. I will answer any questions regarding acoustic pianos only. All questions and answers are to remain public. Please to not include sensitive material! If they are marked private, I will change them to public. My answers may be of assistance to others. If privacy is an issue, please contact me through my web site: http://www.onestipiano.com Electronic keyboards, organs, and player/reproducing piano mechanisms are outside of my expertise. Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Climate Control Systems, Piano Disc, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos. My full resume can be found at: http://www.onestipiano.com
Experience
In business since 1964, Extensive Rebuilding/Repair/Service facility. A certified, tested, member of the Piano Technicians Guild, Member of the Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. Have performed piano service on Concert Stage, Recording Studios, and in the home. Http://www.onestipiano.com. The shop's work comes from all over the world from private clients or other techncians.
Organizations
The Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians of America, Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. (TASA), IAPBT.
Publications
The Piano Technicians Journal
Education/Credentials
Attented Temple University, Drexel University, Philadelphia Community college all in the areas of engineering and Music. I taught a two semester course in Piano Technology and the related acoustical physics at Temple University. I have taught extensively for the Piano Technicians Guild and the Master Piano Technicians of America.
Awards and Honors
Service Award for the Rose Tree Media School District in Pennsylvania
Past/Present Clients
The list is rather extensive. I would suggest you go http://www.onestipiano.com where there is a comprehensive list of clients past and present.
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