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About Ralph Onesti
Expertise
I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild with 45 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano. I will answer any questions regarding acoustic piano only. Electronic keyboards and player/reproducing pianos are outside of my expertise. Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, 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

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 Paino Technicians Guild and the Master Piano Technicians of America.

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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Piano, Organ, and Keyboard - Donating a Piano

Expert: Ralph Onesti - 11/5/2009

Question
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.

Answer
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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