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About
Hello, my name is Braelen, I'm a Watsonville-based tuner at home in living rooms, concert halls, churches and recording studios. As an audio engineer, filmmaker and musician, I bring studio-quality tuning with a player-first ear.
I specialize in Steinway and Yamaha pianos, and I take that level of quality service to every piano I work on. Whether you have a spinet or a concert grand, your piano deserves the utmost precision and attention to detail that is attainable at home or in the concert halls.
I provide standard tunings, pitch raises, action adjustment and regulation, voicing, and repair services. If you have any questions about what service is right for your piano, we can decide what is best.
I have tuned for SFUSD, concert pianists, music teachers, and both business and private clients. I apprenticed with a master technician in Northern California to learn my trade.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 68 times
Serves Watsonville, CA
Background checked
1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 7:00 pmMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
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 professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Tyler B.
Mar 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Braelen was so wonderful and amazing. There were some issues that made him have to wait up to 30 minutes in order to work on the piano, but he was an amazing sport and wondered about us and if we were okay. Once he got working on the piano it was amazing, he explained everything showing his knowledge and did a fantastic job on the piano making it sound elegant as he played a beautiful Mozart piece. If anyone wants to get their pianotuned, there is no one better than Addison pianotuning and you won’t regret it.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Matt m.
Dec 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tuned up piano which had not been touched for years. Got it into playing shape and arranged reasonable follow up tuning to keep it that way
Details: Spinet • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Murthy C.
Nov 25, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our Yamaha upright piano was out of tune and had unison issues (a noticeable buzzing/wobble on the high notes). We contacted Braelen, who correctly diagnosed the problem and performed the necessary Pitch Raise and Fine-Tuning service. The quality of the work is excellent! The piano is now perfectly back to Concert Pitch and sounds stable, clear, and bright. We highly recommend Braelen for any piano that needs professional, precise tuning beyond just a standard touch-up. Great communication and truly high-quality craftsmanship.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • 2 - 5 years old • Voicing • Regulation
Piano Tuning
Craig H.
Sep 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Braelen is super professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. Scheduling was a breeze. Communication was excellent. He was right on time, got to work, and did it right. My piano sounds and plays like new. And best of all, Braelen was just a joy all around. Highly recommended!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Fix squeaky pedal
Piano Tuning
Melissa S.
6 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Braelen was great — on time, professional, super nice and did a wonderful job tuning my piano. Will hire him again.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Credentials
Background Check
Braelen Addison
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Standard tunings are $200.
Pitch raises are $250.
I charge $100/hour for repair work.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Intake includes learning the make and model of your piano, who plays and what they play, the history of where your piano has been.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I apprenticed with a master technician in Northern California and worked alongside him for private clients and for SFUSD.
