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About
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I'm currently offering a discounted rate to new clients!
I love working with people, and on behalf of the legacy of the piano - it is a truly remarkable instrument and an embodiment of innovation. I currently offer tuning, pitch raises, cleaning, basic regulation, minor repairs, string replacement, and key top replacement. Make the choice to care for your instrument and make an appointment today!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 487 times
Serves Richmond, CA
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1 employee
5 years in business
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Services offered
Piano type
Additional service
Voicing
Regulation
Pitch raise
Fix sticky keys
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Bernadette S.
Dec 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ade was great! There were a lot of things that needed adjusting with our old baby grand piano. Ade was able to address all of them and the piano sounds great now!
Details: Baby grand • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Regulation • Fix sticky keys • Fix squeaky pedal
Piano Tuning
Elise f.
Dec 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
The entire interaction was positive. He is professional, experienced, and a pleasure to interact with. It had been years since our last tuning and he worked efficiently and got it back in shape. My piano hasn’t sounded this good in a long time.
Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Kathy A.
Oct 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
He did a good job tuning my piano and was pleasant. However he was two hours late. He did send me a text to let me know he was running late.
Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • Unknown age
Piano Tuning
Cy C.
Sep 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
He tuned our Spinet really well, took him 2.5 hrs like he estimated it would take, as it was pretty out of tune. He's a nice guy and he was thorough in explaining the process of tuning and the condition of our piano and the maintainance he recommends after.
Details: Spinet • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
John F.
Sep 10, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ade porter did a great job tuning my piano. He is very professional, well informed, efficient and punctual. I will call on him again
Details: Baby grand • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Credentials
Background Check
Ade Porter
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Level I Tuning ($200) - 1.5hrs
- This applies to pianos that are tuned on a regular basis and are within 8ç of standard pitch.
Level II Tuning ($250) - 2hrs
- This applies to pianos that haven't been tuned in some time (usually over 1.5-2 years) and are ~8ç or more beyond standard pitch/A440. This involves going over every string an extra time (twice in total) to ensure the stability and longevity of the tuning.
Level III Tuning ($300) - 3hrs
- This applies to pianos that are beyond 50ç from standard pitch. This involves going over each string a total of three times.
Upright Full Cleaning ($75) - 30min
- Includes vacuuming, cleaning of keys, cleaning of outer finish, adjusting of pedals, and any other basic adjustments that can be performed within the appointment time.
Grand Full Cleaning ($100) - 45min
- Includes dusting of soundboard, vacuuming, wiping down of exterior, cleaning of keys.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to learn the story of each piano! How long has it belonged to you? Did you inherit it? How often do you play? Do you take lessons? When was the last time you had it tuned? Do you notice any strange sounds? (clicks, squeaks, etc.) What do you wish could be better?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've studied and continue to study under a 2nd generation senior technician/tuner of 20+ years.
