Musical Instrument Tuner
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who adjusts the pitch of pianos and other musical instruments and fine-tunes their mechanisms.
Description
Musical instrument tuners are technicians who perform pitch adjustment (tuning), mechanism adjustment, part replacement, and repair on instruments such as pianos, wind instruments, and stringed instruments. They use tuning hammers and electronic tuners in the field or workshop, repeatedly making fine adjustments while confirming acoustic characteristics with their ears and equipment. This includes checking and maintaining the operation of keyboards, strings, body tubes, and valves, providing stable sound quality and performance. They support instrument longevity and enhanced musical expression by performing regular maintenance and overhauls according to customer requests.
Future Outlook
Demand for maintenance of high-end instruments remains stable. While initial tuning has become easier with the普及 of electronic tuners, advanced tuning and repair skills requiring skilled craftsmanship will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work / Patient / Polite and Courteous / Sharp Hearing
Work Style
Field Work / Musical Instrument Manufacturer Employment / Musical Instrument Store Employment / Sole Proprietor / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Assistant Tuner → Musical Instrument Tuner → Senior Tuner → Workshop Manager → Independent Practice (Musical Instrument Tuner)
Required Skills
Basic Tool Use / Instrument Mechanism Disassembly and Assembly / Pitch Sense / Tuning Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Woodworking and Metalworking / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Electronic Measurement Equipment Operation / Instrument Acoustics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute adjustments greatly affect sound quality. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because structures and tuning methods differ by instrument, requiring ongoing learning. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify and improve defects in pitch or mechanisms is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Piano Tuning Technician
- Wind Instrument Adjustment Technician
Aliases
- Musical Instrument Adjuster
- Piano Tuner
- Tuner
Related Jobs
- Piano Technician
- Sound Engineer
- Stringed Instrument Maker
- Wind Instrument Repairer