• Established in 1981

    Ucci Piano Service is currently in its 43rd year of serving the needs of the South Jersey community. We provide the highest level of service possible to all of our clients by contributing to the beauty of your music and the quality and ease of your musical expression.

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  • Who We Are

    For over four decades, Ucci Piano Service has passionately served the South Jersey community and is committed to helping clients achieve optimal musical expression and performance from their pianos. Rick Ucci, owner and founder, brings over 43 years of experience. He takes a collaborative approach, contributing to the beauty of clients' music while ensuring quality and ease in their musical journeys. Through dedication to piano artistry, Ucci Piano Service has been the trusted partner for the region's piano enthusiasts and professionals for over four decades and counting.

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  • What We Do

    Here at Ucci Piano Service, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including tunings, repairs, refinishing projects, maintenance, climate control systems, and much more—all delivered with the highest quality and reasonable pricing.

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Talent We’ve Worked With

  • Alicia Keys

  • John Legend

  • Lionel Ritchie

  • Aretha Franklin

  • BB King

  • Tony Bennett

  • Herbie Hancock

  • Patty Labelle

  • Donna Summer

  • Everly Brothers

  • Exit 0, Jazz Festival

  • The Eagles

    The Eagles

  • Kenny Loggins

    Kenny Loggins

  • Bob Weir Further Band

  • Elton John

Rates & Services

Standard Tuning

  • A standard piano tuning involves precisely adjusting the tension of each string to achieve optimal pitch, improving tone quality, and allowing the instrument to sound its best.

  • $155 tax included

  • A standard piano tuning typically takes between 1-2 hours.

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

Piano Moving

  • Our professional piano moving service safely transports pianos to a new location, using proper techniques and equipment to navigate through doorways, up/down stairs, and load/unload the instrument without risk of damage. We ensure your valuable piano arrives securely at its new home.

  • $295-$600

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

Major Pitch Tuning

  • A major pitch tuning is a more extensive service that involves adjusting the entire pitch level of the piano up or down by a semi-tone or more. This is recommended when the piano's overall pitch has significantly drifted from the standard concert pitch over years of use.

  • $250 tax included

  • A major pitch piano tuning typically takes between 2-3 hours.

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

Appraisals & Evaluations

  • Our appraisal and evaluation services provide an expert assessment of your piano's condition, value, and any repair needs. Whether for insurance purposes, estate planning, or determining if restoration is warranted, we give you an informed status on your instrument.

  • $100

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

Action Repairs

  • Action repairs involve fixing or regulating the internal mechanical parts of a piano's action - the system of levers and hammers that allows the keys to strike the strings. This restores the piano action's responsiveness, evenness of touch, and optimizes performance.

  • $100/hour

  • Action repairs depend heavily on the state and condition of the piano. The full duration of this service will be determined after an initial consultation.

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

Climate Control System 

  • We offer the installation and maintenance of specialized climate control systems designed to regulate humidity levels and temperatures for pianos. These systems help protect your valuable investment by preventing damage from dry conditions that can cause cracking, sticking keys, and other issues.

    For more information about climate control systems, visit the link below. Click on their products page to see which system you will need for your piano.

    Piano Lifesaver

  • Grand Piano $575

    Upright Piano $475

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

“Up-to-Speed Service”

  • Our comprehensive 12-point Up to Speed Service is recommended for pianos that have gone 10+ years without proper maintenance. This thorough service addresses a multitude of issues that arise from a long-term lack of care, getting your piano back into optimal playing condition. Clients will be advised if this rebuild service is necessary for their instrument, or if a referral to another technician is more appropriate.

    How to know this service might be for you:

    • Your piano hasn't been tuned for 10 or more years

    • You aren't sure how long it's been since the piano was tuned

    • It was a "free" piano

    • It was left by the curb

    • It was left behind in the home you recently purchased

    This service includes:

    • Evaluate the piano and discuss any repairs

    • Major pitch correction

    • Fine-tuning to concert pitch

    • Clean the interior of the piano

    • Clean under the keys

    • Clean and lubricate key pins

    • Ease key bushings to eliminate sticky keys Minor voicing and regulation adjustments.

    • Clean keytops and level keys as needed.

    Please Note:

    Replacement of strings broken during tuning is not included in the fee. While every effort is made to minimize the breaking of strings, no technician can control whether or not a string will break.

  • $475 tax included

  • This service typically take between 4-5 hours.

  • We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo

See What Our Clients Have to Say

  • "Rick cares for our piano as he would for his own. It sounds as good as it did from Day One. It sounds so wonderful, it makes my playing sound good. Would recommend Rick's service to everyone."

    -Lynnie Braun

  • "Rick takes care of my vintage Steinway as if it was his own. He is pleasant and accommodating with my busy schedule. I am a piano teacher and always recommend him to my students."

    -Lu Ann Blumenstock

  • "Because of the rave reviews in the press, Alicia Keys performance was probably enhanced by the piano, which was tuned by Rick. My piano was tuned just days before and I give it rave reviews too. Thanks."

    -Joan Maguire

Interested in Piano Lessons?

Here are some of our most highly recommended piano instructors, located in the South Jersey area. Please contact them separately if you or someone you know is interested in lessons.

Kathy Pignatore

Ventnor City

Primary Phone: (609) 822-7304

Patrick Gardner

Ocean City

Primary Phone: (856) 412-2012

Mays Landing & Egg Harbor Township

Primary Phone: (609) 272-0105

Maria Douknai

Margate & Egg Harbor Township

Primary Phone: (609) 823-1217

Secondary Phone: (617) 548-2959

Kathy Ford

Egg Harbor Township

Primary Phone: (609) 272-1199

Cygnus School

Nancy Orlando 

 Marmora 

phone: (609) 569-0022

Galloway, EHT, Linwood, or Northfield

Primary Phone: (609)-415-7756

Noah Kaplan

Northfield 

Primary Phone: (609) 646-0742

Jim Hee Shim

Brigantine 

Primary Phone: (609) 266-6698

Secondary Phone: (609) 332-7058

Leslie Hammer

Smithville, New Jersey 

Primary Phone: (609) 377-5362

Ron Giampino

Cape May County

Primary Phone: (401) 855-5156

Liz Henigan 

 Cape May 

Primary Phone: (609) 884-4875

Helen Vile

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We currently serve the following areas:

    Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township, Ocean County, Atlantic County, Cumberland County, Winslow Township & Cape May County.

    Don’t see your county listed above? Reach out to us and see if we are able to service your area!

  • Please fill out the contact form below and we will follow up with you to book an appointment.

  • It is recommended that you have your piano tuned twice a year, both in the fall and spring.

  • Yes, changes in the humidity can affect the pitch of your piano.

  • It is recommended that you keep your piano away from any heaters or windows, if possible.

  • The installation of a climate control system is entirely dependent on the humidity changes within your space. If you are wondering if your piano needs a climate control system, your piano tech will be able to discuss the next steps for that process.

  • The price and evaluation of your piano typically depends on the maker, age, and condition. Ucci Piano Services will happily appraise and evaluate your paint for a fee. Please fill out the contact form below if you are interested in this service.

  • You can typically determine the age of a piano based on the serial number it has, which provides the date it was made. If you would like to determine how old your piano is, our piano tech will happily date it during a service or appraisal/evaluation. For more information, please fill out the contact form below.

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