Talent We’ve Worked With
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Alicia Keys
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John Legend
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Lionel Ritchie
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Aretha Franklin
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BB King
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Tony Bennett
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Herbie Hancock
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Patty Labelle
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Donna Summer
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Everly Brothers
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Exit 0, Jazz Festival
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The Eagles
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Kenny Loggins
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Bob Weir Further Band
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Elton John
Rates & Services
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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.
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$170 tax included
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A standard piano tuning typically takes between 1-2 hours.
Please allow a 30-minute grace period after your appointment in case the prior tuning takes longer than expected.
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We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo
Standard Tuning
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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.
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$400-$650
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Cash is the only accepted form of payment for this service*
Piano Moving
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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.
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$250 tax included
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A major pitch piano tuning typically takes between 2-3 hours.
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We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo
Major Pitch Tuning
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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.
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$100
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We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo
Appraisals & Evaluations
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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.
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$110/hour
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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.
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We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo
Action Repairs
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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.
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Grand Piano $600
Upright Piano $500
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We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo
Climate Control System
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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.
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$550 tax included
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This service typically take between 4-5 hours.
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We Accept Cash, Check, Credit (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and Venmo
“Up-to-Speed Service”
What Our Clients Say
Interested in Piano Lessons?
Below is a list of 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.
Winnie & Quinnie Mei
Ocean City
Primary Phone: (609) 412-8678
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
Linwood
phone: (609) 569-0022
Nancy Orlando
Northfield
Primary Phone: (609)-646-0742
Secondary Phone: (609)-841-7137
Hermene Potts
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
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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!
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Please fill out the contact form below and we will follow up with you to book an appointment.
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It is recommended that you have your piano tuned twice a year, both in the fall and spring.
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Yes, changes in the humidity can affect the pitch of your piano.
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It is recommended that you keep your piano away from any heaters or windows, if possible.
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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.
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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.
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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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Yes! If you have a piano you no longer need, we'd love to hear from you. We purchase pianos directly from owners and can walk you through the process from evaluation to receiving payment.
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Piano consignment is an excellent option if you want to sell your piano but prefer to let us handle the process for you. We list and market your piano on your behalf and work to match it with the right buyer. Once it sells, you receive the agreed-upon proceeds.
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Absolutely! We not only have a selection of pre-owned pianos at any given time, but can also help you source one that has been evaluated and serviced to meet our quality standards. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, we can help you find the right instrument when you’re ready.