Services

PTS offers services to Harvard FAS and FAS affiliates.

Tuning

The Harvard Music Department receives unlimited tunings on any instrument located in a classroom, office or practice room. All other pianos located outside of the Music Department are tuned 3 times per year, and thereafter by request. All tuning requests should be made 5 working days in advance to assure prompt scheduling.

Repair

Minor repairs are made free of charge to all FAS instruments. Major repairs are made at the cost of parts and labor except for the HMD where there is no charge for labor.

Rebuilding

Action rebuilding is performed at the Harvard Piano Shop for the cost of parts and labor except for the HMD where there is no charge for labor. Soundboard replacement is performed by an outside vendor at current price.

Case Repair and Refinishing

All refinishing and veneer repair is performed by an outside vendor at current market price.

Appraisals / Evaluations

Contact PTS for information regarding cost and extent of piano rebuilding projects, evaluation of prospective donations to FAS and appraisals for tax purposes. We also advise and assist in the purchase of new instruments.

Planning a Music Event?

We are fortunate at Harvard to have many noted musicians, both visiting and in residence. If you are planning a music event on campus that will involve the use of a piano, please let us know at least one week in advance so that we can prepare the instrument properly — helping to insure a successful performance.

Preparing a Piano?

It is the mission of Harvard Piano Technical Services to preserve and maintain the FAS collection of pianos. "Preparing" a piano for practice or performance is considered a non-traditional use of the instrument, and as such must be reviewed and approved by PTS before permission to prepare a piano will be granted. Any member of the Harvard community wishing to prepare a piano for rehearsal or performance must first submit a Piano Preparation Request Form to PTS at least one week prior to your intended rehearsal time. You will be contacted by a member of the department for further information pending final approval and a one-on-one meeting may be required. PTS reserves the right to deny permission for any non-traditional use of a piano if it is deemed to be detrimental to the well being of the instrument.