50 Hands Playing 25 Pianos

25 pianos ready for a concert
25 pianos ready for a concert
25 pianos ready for a concert

Roll these pianos in and get them set.
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to see and hear what 50 hands playing on 25 pianos simultaneously might sound like?  Then you don’t want to miss “The Monster Piano” event this Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Join us in the Cogswell Music Building at 2:30 PM as local piano teachers and Dr. Henry Wong Doe work with elementary to high school students preparing them for this exciting event!
Don’t miss it.  $5.00 donations to benefit the advancement of piano music. 2:30-4:30.
Come and enjoy the fun!

Transport System

grand piano transport system
grand piano transport system

Dan Alberts Piano Service can supply and install a grand piano transport system that will allow you to move the piano in your church, school, studio, stage, or home with greater ease and control. Move grand pianos safely and smoothly with a professionally installed grand piano transport system. No more damaged floors, broken piano legs and strained backs. Contact us today for more details and a personalized quote.

grand piano transport system
grand piano transport system
grand piano transport system

Fred King

Fred King's Steinway & Sons grand piano

Fred is a retired choral director from Norwin Middle School. He serves his community as a festival accompanist and also composed his own music. After retiring, Fred finds great enjoyment in playing piano music and spending many hours at his Steinway & Sons model B grand piano. Retirement is good for Fred!

Fred King's Steinway & Sons grand piano

Jacqueline Herbein

jacqueline herbein

Jacqueline Herbein is an active teacher, pianist, and arts advocate in Western
Pennsylvania. Her students of all ages and advancement consistently perform, audition, and compete in local and state events. In addition to her respected private studio teaching, she is also widely known for her creative approach to unraveling musicians’ pain and injury issues by working with biofeedback, imagery, and alternative therapies in order to awaken connections within the body. Her articles have appeared in a number of professional journals in the US and Canada and she regularly presents workshops on technique, perception, and wellness at state, national, and international conferences. An
energetic member of the Music Teachers National Association, Jackie holds numerous leadership positions at local, state, and national levels and has previously been honored with state service and teaching awards.

jacqueline herbein

Piano Saved from Separated Bridge Cap

separated bridge cap

While keeping a piano in good tune is very important, Dan Alberts Piano Service has the expertise to recognize problems and the skills to make necessary repairs. Sometimes a bridge cap will separate from the bridge. When this occurs, all tonal quality is lost and the piano will sound absolutely dead in the area of the damaged bridge.

The client thought that their piano would need to be replaced. Dan made the necessary repair and rejuvenated the beautiful tonal quality. This piano should now provide many additional years of service and piano playing enjoyment. It’s Dan’s pleasure to serve his clients.

separated bridge cap
separated bridge cap
separated bridge cap
separated bridge cap
separated bridge cap

West Mifflin High School

tuning Yamaha U1 at West Mifflin

In preparation of the choral concert that was held on December 14th, Mrs. Melissa Prutz of West Mifflin High School and Dan Alberts Piano Service were moving non-stop. Now that the concert is over, Mrs. Prutz’ work is still not complete.

Immediately after school is dismissed each day, Mrs. Prutz continues working to prepare the cast for Mamma Mia. The spring musical will open February 23-26, so get your tickets now!

tuning Yamaha U1 at West Mifflin

Pictured here is a Yamaha U1 upright piano. From a technical perspective, it is one of the finer upright pianos and is referred to as an all time favorite. 

tuning Yamaha U1 at West Mifflin
tuning Yamaha U1 at West Mifflin

Up, Up, and Away

piano moving

When was the last time you saw the Pittsburgh skyline have a piano hanging in it? Well, when the new home happens to be in Mt. Washington, you do what you have to do! Dan Alberts Piano Service no longer moves pianos, but they can refer you to folks who do. 

Signs of Piano Needing Regulation

playing the piano

What are the signs that your piano needs regulation? Visit our FAQ’s page to learn this information plus many more answers to your tuning questions. 

Photo credit: Josh Hild via Unsplash

Kohler & Campbell Baby Grand Piano for Sale

baby grand piano for sale

Kohler & Campbell baby grand piano in excellent condition. Piano has been maintained regularly and recently serviced. Piano is in the Farmington area and the owners asking price is $2500. For any of those interested, feel free to contact Dan at 724-366-4815 and he can put you in direct touch with the owners.

baby grand piano for sale
baby grand piano for sale

Music Is Educational

music is educational

When one learns to play music, they learn about everything. Music is math, physical education, language, history, art, life, science, and reading all rolled into one. Should we add enjoyment or essential to life also? You are never too old to learn and never too old to play music!

Piano Needs a Good Home

This piano located in Scottdale, PA needs a new home. Please contact DAPS at 724-366-4815 for more information.

piano
piano
piano

Disinfecting Precautions

As Dan Alberts Piano Service has always had the utmost respect for their clients and the customer’s best interest at heart, these pressing times are no different. Feel safe and secure knowing that your service will be carried out with the strictest measures of precaution. Here is an image of Dan performing his duties in perfect health, doubled masked and disinfecting every key on this Steinway & Sons. Keep your spirits bright with a freshly tuned piano knowing that all measures will be taken to insure your good health.

disinfecting piano
disinfecting piano
disinfecting piano

Do All Pianos Need Regulated?

inside of a piano

Or… How often is regulation needed? You can find the answers to these two questions and many more on our FAQ’S page. Click here to learn invaluable information about the care of your piano.

Photo credit: Markus Gjengaar via Unsplash

Dementia, Mental Health and Music

paul harvey
Eighty year old, Paul Harvey, exemplifies how music aids in dealing with dementia and mental health. Despite his diagnosis, Mr. Harvey is able to still compose music and play pieces from memory. In fact, the BBC Philharmonic orchestra has recently recorded one of Paul’s pieces earning it top spots on iTunes and Amazon.

This story alone strikes a chord with Dan Alberts Piano, but even more so, because Dan’s father also struggled with dementia. Dan saw first hand how he could communicate/relate with his father using music when no other language would work. Confirming what Dan experienced first hand, he encourages others walking a similar road with loved ones to reach out with music to build a bridge or fill in the gap.

Click this link to view Mr. Harvey’s story.

How a Vertical Piano Action Works

Interestingly this video from the Piano Technicians Guild shows how a vertical piano works. Inquisitive folks, both young and old, will truly enjoy the demonstration. Explaining the parts and their functions, one can grasp a better understanding of how a piano works and why it takes a specialized technician in order to keep it in tune. Have fun and enjoy!

IUP Music Program

Did you know that we had such a caliber of music education programs right in our own back yard? Anyone interested in studying music should certainly consider the Indiana University of Pennsyvania.

Strong Selected for Master of Music Program at Jacobs School of Music

Benjamin Strong has been offered an assistantship with full tuition waiver at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Benjamin will be pursuing a master of music in vocal performance studying under Metropolitan Opera and international bass, Peter Volpe. The Jacobs School is arguably the finest program in the country for vocal performance.

While at IUP, Benjamin garnered national acclaim when he competed at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in the Pittsburgh District. He won the Demareus Cooper Encouragement Award while being the youngest competitor by 10 years. Also, Benjamin placed second at the National Association of Teachers of Singing National competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Benjamin wishes to fulfill his professional goals by performing opera around the world.
While at IUP he studied voice with Joseph Baunoch.