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About
I’m a piano technician available for tunings, regulation work and repairs around NYC - Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island and New Jersey and Long Island. I have a lot of experience working on all kinds of pianos. My current credentials: I work for Mannes at The New School in Manhattan, I am in charge of the piano at the prestigious contemporary music venue "The Stone" and I work for Ideal Piano.
I will get your piano in shape efficiently and with care. We will always do exactly the work you need, no hidden fees! Currently not taking on any big/full restoration projects.
Services offered in English, German, Dutch, Russian and Chinese as well.
- можно по русски
- deutsch geht auch
- nederlands kan ook
- 我会说一点中文！
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 8 times
Serves Brooklyn, NY
Background checked
1 employee
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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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Ben K.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was very easy to make an appointment, he was very responaive and professional. He did a great job tuning my piano, and it sounds great!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning less than 1 year ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Phillip D.
1 month ago
I had a great experience with Skinray Piano. He did an excellent job tuning my piano, and it sounds better than ever. He was professional, careful, and very easy to work with. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable piano tuner!
Tatiana C.
3 weeks ago
I cannot recommend Ilia Rayskin highly enough! For almost two years, Ilia has been taking care of and tuning my Sauter concert grand piano in Amsterdam, and I could not be happier with his work. As a professional pianist and piano teacher, the quality and condition of my instrument are extremely important to me, and since Ilia has been looking after my piano, I truly feel that it is in the best possible hands. Ilia is an exceptionally skilled and meticulous professional. He takes all the time needed to make sure that every detail is right, and the result is always wonderful. My Sauter sounds beautiful after his visits, and, remarkably, it holds its tuning extremely well for a very long time. Besides his expertise, Ilia is reliable, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. You can immediately feel how much knowledge, care and respect he has for the instrument.
I am incredibly grateful to have found him and would recommend Ilia without hesitation to any pianist or piano owner looking for a truly excellent piano technician and tuner.
Paul E.
Sep 2, 2026
Highly recommended!! I recently inherited an old upright for free. It had a lot of sticky keys and was very out of tune. Ilia did an incredible job on it and made it totally playable. It sounds so great now!
Valeriy M.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely phenomenal quality service. Highly recommend this technician. As a professional pianist, I can truly say that I'm happy with the state of my piano after his excellent work.
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Ilia Rayskin
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
A fine tuning will cost $175.
Pitch raises are $125 by themselves, however if I'm already there for a fine tuning, I will only charge $75 for the additional pitch raise.
Regulation will be assessed case specific. Expect around $800 minimum for extended regulation of the inner action. Fixing sticky keys can be as little as $25 for easy fixes and go up well above $200 for very complex and time consuming issues.
Everything else needs to be assessed on a case by case basis.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After the customer provides information regarding the services that they need, I give them a rough estimate of what the work will cost and come to see the piano in person. We take it from there. No hidden charges ever!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have trained with the best technicians in NYC! I've also attended various masterclasses and intensive training such as the NYSOPT. I have worked on hundreds of pianos in the US and Europe.
