Greg just finished tuning my Steinway Model B, purchased in 1971 from Steinway in NY and here in…read morethe Bay Area since 1974. Greg did a painstaking, amazing job, for a very reasonable cost. He also educated me quite a bit about Steinway pianos generally and about mine in particular -- not surprisingly, considering his vast expertise, it turns out he does work for Steinway to make sure the pianos they sell locally are perfect. Over the 50 years my piano has lived in the Bay Area I've entrusted its tuning and voicing to perhaps a half-dozen professionals, all highly rated here on Yelp! and well-reputed in the musical community, and from now on Greg is the only one who will touch it ... So There! So glad I found him (thanks, Yelpers!)

Greg did a great job getting my Steinway B tuned and sounding uniform from top to bottom. Very…read moreknowledgable and experienced. Reasonable price. This area is lucky to have him.

Quick response On time…read moreCall ahead of arrival Comparable quotes Friendly staff All the above made our experience great!

Huge thanks to Karl and John for their top quality work on our old Yamaha piano that hadn't been…read moreserviced in years. It sounds AMAZING - night and day from before. Thanks as well to Dawn for her easy and clear communication in setting it all up. Very kind folks, and experts at their craft. I can't recommend them enough.

Having grown up playing a Kawai, I knew I wanted to revisit the brand as an adult. I called on a…read moreSaturday and was able to swing by the showroom that day. The floor had all of the upright and grand models we were interested in; Chris gave us plenty of time to explore them. He also plays beautifully, and was able to bring out the differences in various models. We had some issues with delivery of the piano, to include the states of its initial arrival. Those were beyond the direct control of San Mateo Piano, but they were very responsive and reasonable in finding timely resolutions. Ultimately we are quite happy with our purchase, and would readily buy from San Mateo Piano again.

Andrew was super accommodating when I inquired about purchasing a baby grand. He was also very…read morepersonable and told me about all the services they offered along with differences in the models of pianos. Allowed me to try as many as I wanted to my hearts content, and I'll definitely be back once I'm ready to make my purchase.

Jian Min was responsive and professional. He showed up on time and did a good job…read more As my piano hadn't been tuned in a long time, he provided the option of a longer one time tuning or two separate tuning sessions one month apart. Given that the price difference was minimal and that it would have been easier for him to do a single session instead of coming here twice, I appreciate that he recommended the separate sessions to give the piano time to settle before subsequent fine tuning. He also recommended an in-piano dehumidifier as my location is very humid (which is true) and there are visible signs of moisture damage inside the piano. I appreciate that he informed me of this, but without being pushy about it.

I highly recommend Jian Min. My daughter used to play piano but hasn't in years. Recently my 6 year…read moreold granddaughter started lessons and I decided to get it tuned. It's been about 20 years! Jian arrived on time, after examining he quoted me a price of $145 for medium level tuning and recommended 6 month retuning. It took him about 1 1/2 hours. He needed bright light and absolute quiet. He even had us turn off the heater. One key was stuck and he fixed that as well. I had looked around- several music teachers do this as a side job and a local person wanted more than double for the same service. If you want dependable, high quality workmanship at a reasonable price this is the place!

This guy tuned my Kawai piano and it sounds great, better than a Steinway (my Steinway 1990 B) I…read morehave a Kawai GS-60EP piano that I wanted voiced like my steinway, and Tim knew exactly what to do, spent about two hours tuning and voicing my piano. Other Techs could not do what Tim can do, He was spectacular. This was done about a year ago and It still hold a tune. It is better than the steinway B, which was my dream piano for so many years. I have a GS -60 and it is about 30 years old and it is a dream because of Tim. I think He left for Hawaii, I hope He comes back. I think He got Married there and decided to stay. I am having a tough time getting a hold of him. But he was the best tuner i have ever used. If you can find him and are in need of a tuner, then Use him, you will not be disappointed.

We were recommended by our neighbor about this tuner. Our neighbor and we both have a 100+ old…read moregrand. In the beginning I would like it tuned. Also I was interested to know how to improve the sound of our piano. Same as Tim. Much more than tuning the piano. He tried to persuade me to do expansive stuff. Ended up when he left , 2 of the keys were stuck. I called him several times to come back to check on it. He was quite reluctant. It ended up the keys finally unstuck by themselves. With his attitude (all about money) I definitely won't recommend to anyone.

Very careful and professional. They took great care with my piano. Would hire them again!read more

I used Jacobsen Transfer to move my Knabe 6'4" mahogany grand piano out of my house to a piano…read morere-builder. They had to bring it down an outside double stairway, one stairway very narrow and steep. I have moved this piano three times before, both in New York City and then across the country. I last brought it into my house thirty years ago, and I know the weight and difficulty first hand as the original movers back then showed up with only two men. I had to assemble some neighbors to assist and bring it up the same stairs into the house. There were five of us, all untrained, yet we somehow made it. This time, Jacobsen correctly had the five men as needed, as well as the proper tools and clearly the experience to ensure the safe descent. It was like watching a well choreographed team as they worked together with singular guidance to bring it down to street level without a hitch. If I ever bring in another piano, I know who I'll call on again. Also note that we had to reschedule the job a few times due to wet weather, but they would not risk the move unless they could ensure a safe environment as well as having enough men for the job. While some lighter pianos could be moved with fewer hands, they well knew the size and weight of my piano required five and wouldn't attempt without, nor would they add any risk that might be caused by inclement weather; exactly the right protocols. Hats off to a great company and the team, and much thanks to all.

Richard is a true professional who clearly knows his craft. He arrived promptly and immediately got…read moreto work. He took the time to explain the intricacies of string stretching and the piano tuning process. He is also a warm, personable individual, making the whole experience a delight. I will definitely be calling him again for future services.

I couldn't be happier with the piano tuning for my son's piano! The whole process was quick,…read moresmooth, and very professional. I was amazed at how much better the piano sounds. it has such a beautiful, rich tone now. It's clear that great care and skill went into the work. Thank you for doing such an amazing job! I truly appreciate it and would gladly recommend your service to anyone looking for an excellent piano tuner.

Our piano seller recommended Shawn to us, and Shawn is amazing!! We were going through a rather…read moredifficult time (hint: it involves insurance), and Shawn offered his time and wisdom in coaching us through how to navigate a tricky situation. We're forever grateful for his advice and kindness during this time. Would highly recommend Skylark Piano Service if you're ever in need of any piano servicing!!

Shawn Skylark is a warm, friendly, and thoughtful person. How does this translate into expert…read morepiano services? Perfectly.