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My name is Phineas Davenport, a piano tuner and technician servicing the boroughs of NYC. I am a Steinway & Sons authorized tuner and technician and was trained at the New York School of Piano Tuning, Service & Repair under Lou Tasciotti. I currently work for Steinway & Sons, Beethoven Pianos, and The New School/Mannes School of Music as a piano technician.
As a graduate in jazz piano performance from the New School and a musician myself, I take pride and pleasure in making every instrument I work on perform at its best. I treat each and every piano as if it was my own, and seek to give you a tailored experience to help your piano sound the way you want.
Pricings and Services-
Tuning- $185 (including pitch adjustment if your piano has not been tuned in a while)
Voicing- $90 (helps regulate the tone of your piano)
Maintenance/Cleaning and Upkeep- $350 (tightening action screws, lubricating, and more in order to keep your piano in better condition for longer)
Other Services- (contact for a free quote)
-string replacement
-sticking keys, squeaky pedals, and knocking sounds
-piano cleaning
-voicing (for adjusting the tone of your piano)
-action regulation and alignment (adjusts the feel of the keybed and the playability of the piano)
-broken keys and parts
-hammer filing (if hammers need to be reshaped after years of wear)
-piano condition report (included free with other services)
If you have problems not on this list, please contact me for a free quote.
Looking forward to working with you!
Phineas Davenport as
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Hired 93 times
Serves Long Island City, NY
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1 employee
3 years in business
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2025
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Voicing
Regulation
Pitch raise
Fix squeaky pedal
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Mariarenee U.
Jan 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very professional and genuinely kind. Took great care of my piano and made sure everything was done with attention and care. The whole process was easy and comfortable, and the piano sounds great. Highly recommend!
Details: Upright • Piano played a few times a year • Unknown age
Piano Tuning
Deb V.
Nov 23, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Phineas did a great job tuning our piano. I love that he is a Steinway Tuner. He also explained everything that he was doing before. HIGHLY recommend for pianotuning.
Details: Upright • Piano played at least once a week • 6 - 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Nancy B.
Nov 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
It was a pleasure to deal with Phineas. He was very business-like, worked tirelessly and the piano sounds great after his handiwork.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Sharon R.
Aug 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thank you to Phineas for quality results, well worth every penny. He took time with me when he was done tuning the piano to answer all of my questions.
Details: Spinet • 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
Hannah F.
Mar 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Phineas did an amazing job tuning my piano! The piano sounds fantastic, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable piano tuner!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning less than 1 year ago • Piano played at least once a week • Unknown age • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
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Phineas Davenport
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricings are usually set, however, if the job calls for it I will often include other minor work for free. For example, If I was tuning but I noticed a few sticky keys or squeaky pedals, I would fix those up for no extra charge.
Depending on location and transportation, I occasionally charge a small travel fee to be determined upon discussing the appointment location.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically, after setting up the appointment date, I will send an email or a text walking the customer through the tuning process and what they can expect on the day of the appointment, as well as answering any questions they might have about their piano. At the appointment, I will provide a condition report on the piano and let them know what my suggestions would be for the future, as well as offering my advice on how they can best upkeep their piano between tunings.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Initially my relationship with the piano was one of performing. I graduated The New School with a degree in jazz piano performance. Around the same time, I also graduated from the New York School of Piano Tuning, taught by the master technician Lou Tasciotti. Since then, I have been employed by Mannes School of Music (The New School) as a piano tuner/technician, making sure the pianos there are in top shape for the next generation of musical talent. Additionally during that time I have been working privately, servicing the pianos of families, musicians, recording studios, hotels, and other institutions.
