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About
I provide careful, reliable service tailored to each instrument and player. As a piano tuner and technician for Greene Music, MYPSD, and SDMAAC+EMAAC, I bring professional-level expertise directly to your home.
I offer flexible rates and occasional special discounts, even though a standard price is listed. House calls or assessments (no repair or tuning) are $100.
Whether your piano needs a routine tuning or a more detailed evaluation, I’m committed to helping it sound and feel its best. Contact me to discuss your piano’s needs and schedule a visit.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 141 times
Serves San Diego, CA
Background checked
1 employee
15 years in business
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Services offered
Piano type
Additional service
Voicing
Regulation
Pitch raise
Fix squeaky pedal
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Linda M.
Jun 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alethia was very professional and did a wonderful job of tuning my piano, that was way overdue for attention. I will definitely ask her back for another tuning!!
Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Dawn B.
Jun 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Exceptional Service and Expertise! I recently had the pleasure of hiring Alethia Espinal to tune my piano, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! From the moment we scheduled the appointment, she demonstrated professionalism and a deep understanding of piano maintenance. Upon arrival, she was punctual and brought all the necessary tools, ready to get to work. What impressed me the most was her attention to detail. She took the time to explain the tuning process, ensuring I understood what was happening at every step. The sound quality of my piano has improved remarkably! Each note now resonates beautifully, and the overall tone is rich and balanced. She also offered some valuable tips on how to care for my piano, which I found incredibly helpful.
I highly recommend Alethia Espinal to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated piano tuner. Her expertise transformed my instrument, and I will definitely be calling her again for future tunings. Thank you for your outstanding service!
Feel free to make any additional changes or let me know if you need anything else!
Details: Spinet • Not applicable - new piano • Unknown age • Regulation • Fix sticky keys • Voicing
Piano Tuning
Edgar I.
Jun 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alethia has proven to the Scottish Rite Masons that she is the best in pianotuning. She's extremely knowledgeable in the history of the piano she tunes. She's affable and very diligent with her work. Her advice on the other pianos we possess were taken very seriously. Alethia is definitely our only piano tuner! Highly, highly recommended!
Details: Concert grand • Piano played a few times a year • Unknown age
Piano Tuning
Kathy F.
Jul 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I can’t say enough about how wonderful my experience with Alethia was! She is a treasure trove of knowledge about pianos, was willing to find out about the history of my piano and provided options for proceeding with this piano. I will always use her sevices!
Details: Baby grand • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • 6 - 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Ronni Lipsius D.
Apr 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very good work quality. Fair price. Very professional and friendly. Arrived on time. Offered insights as to the type of piano I own. Explained some features about my piano that I was unaware of. Also very much enjoyed the musical performance as she tested her work. She is already on my calendar for next year’s tuning.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Credentials
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Alethia Espinal
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Musician
Oct 2012 - Present
Sensational Strings
Hired for music services for weddings, events etc.
Performance Expert
Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
Grossmont Union High School District
Private coaching lessons for Violinists in Orchestra and Violin/Music Theory Class Teacher.
Violin Music Teacher
Feb 2015 - Nov 2017
Memorial Prep Middle School
After school music program for beginners, intermediate and advanced students focusing on violin studies.
Orchestra Teacher Assistant
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Waldorf School of San Diego
Concert Mistress for Handels Messiah
Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
USD chamber orchestra
San Diego Symphony Best and Brightest
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Selected from youth orchestra to perform at Copley Hall
San Diego Symphony
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Selected from youth orchestra to perform at Copley Hall with San Diego Symphony
Side by Side with San Diego Symphony
How did you get started doing this type of work?
When I was 17 years old, the middle school I graduated from needed an assistant violin teacher for their 5th-8th grade orchestra class. Shortly after I began assisting, I started my own business as a private teacher and haven’t looked back since.
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