I always get a pamphlet in my mail for Hollywood Piano, that is also affiliated with Pasadena…read moreSymphony & Pops. I love and play the piano SO much and wanted to give this place a try and see what they had in store for me. I walked in on Friday, March 27th and was greeted by 2 of their employees that were nice, kind and helpful. They wanted to know what was it that I needed? I just wanted to see what my options were. With that being said, I started to play on few of their pianos, but didn't really get to the point of purchase. They have a variety of pianos: to rent, sell, they also come to your house or wherever that you have the instrument and will tune it for you for a reasonable cost. Also have movers to help you move your piano. This visit was mainly to check out and see what they had. Since I live in an apartment, our landlord doesn't allow us to have any musical instruments in the building. What a BUMMER!! They do financing and will work out a plan with you and negotiate a price for you. If and when I ever move into a house, I will definitely keep this place in mind. They've been established since 1928. By appointment only and the sale was going on March 27-29. Hours of operation is 10AM to 6PM. Don't know much about their parking situation, because I parked outside on the street.

I recently accompanied my mother to Hollywood Piano for her second visit, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. A huge thank you to Mr. Fred. He was incredibly warm, patient, and professional during both of our visits. He truly listened to my mother's needs and used his expertise to help her select a brand-new Baldwin piano that was not only perfect in quality but also came with a fantastic discount. We also had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, who was very friendly. He shared some wonderful stories about his past business trips to Shanghai, which made the atmosphere feel very personal and welcoming. The entire process was seamless--we purchased the piano over the weekend, and it was delivered to our home this past Monday. The delivery team was punctual and professional. Highly recommend Hollywood Piano if you are looking for quality instruments and heartfelt service!

A hidden place for Piano enthusiasts. Located next to Sam's Club & a wash. This is a family owned…read more& ran for several generations of the Tudor Family. John Tudor gave us a tour of the place along with information & history on pianos. John's father learned his trade in Germany back in the days & passed on the knowledge & craftsmanship to the next generation. There are hundreds of pianos in this warehouse. Some are being restored & Some are being repaired. According to John. Most pianos nowadays are mass produced, & are made with a foam like material to cut cost down & weight. There's only 1 company left that makes pianos by hand & made with hard wood. Only 300 are produced yearly. John explains the difference in upright & Grand pianos. Within the upright, there's 3 different sizes. Upright pianos usually has 2 pedals. You may find some with 3 but it is not a Sostenuto pedal. It is a mute pedal. Sostenuto pedal is only found on Grand pianos. Steinway & Sons perfected this & patent it in 1847. It became a standard but is rarely used. There's only I piece (music) that has the usage of the Sostenuto pedal in play. The Grand Piano has several sizes & names. Baby Grand to Concert Grand! (Largest size, 9 ft long) Very informative tour. If you're looking to purchase a piano & would like a little bit of history & information on where to start in choosing the right piano for you or whom ever, give this place a try. They have "technicians" who could also tune your piano if you already own one.

There's a bit of bias here because Ivan Tudor and his crew happen to be my buddies-of-sorts…read more I'm not sure how useful this review would be aside from serving as a "shout-out" to let you Yelpers know about the existence of this place! Why? Because I'm not a fan of the piano as we know it today. This is Tudor's specialty--the repair, restoration, and sale of fine modern pianos (modern meaning post-1850 or so). He's won numerous awards for his work and has even repaired pianos owned by some very notable people. But anyway, let me tell you a little about why I like them so much. I repair harpsichords and early pianos as a hobby. Aside from his showroom, Ivan Tudor keeps a HUGE warehouse full of pianos from all periods in various stages of repair and disrepair. They're sort of my "piano junkyard" when I need a part for one of my projects. Several years ago, I bought every single harpsichord and fortepiano they had--totaling about seven or eight instruments in all. Evidently a few of them were movie props in the 1940s and 1950s because they had small metal plates on their undersides indicating they were the property of Warner Brothers. How cool is that? I actually found one of them--a piano from 1815--in a picture book of old pianos published in 1953 indicating the photo was furnished by the studio! Their on-site piano tuner and regulator, Vivian, does a very fine job and will come out to tune your piano for what I believe is a standard rate of $85. Voicing and other piano services are by quote. But yeah, the folks here are übercool and while I haven't made use of their restoration services or bought a high-end piano from them, I'd imagine that since this is their bread-and-butter business, they'd be just as accommodating in that regard as they are with my offbeat inquiries about obsolete instruments!

My daughter just started her piano lessons. I came across William's piano and made an appointment…read morewith William to visit his showroom. He has an amazing selection of pianos that fits your budget. Since my daughter is just a beginner in piano, William took his time explaining different levels of piano which and how material affects the sound etc. He recommended a beginner level piano which is an amazing value! The piano is so beautifully built, maintained and the best part is the after service and option to trade in for another one within 2 years. WIlliam is not only kind but also knowledgeable with his over 40 years experience in piano including maintenance and tuning. I am so happy that I found this place and have a peace of mind knowing the money I spent and my piano is in go hand and great value! Thank you so much William!

Absolutely the worst! This man is a crook!! I saw his…read moreadvertisement on craigslist for piano benches and gave him a call to ensure the one I wanted from his pictures was available. He assured me it was. After driving for two hours in LA traffic to his store not only is that bench unavailable but the selection is awful. I finally decided to settle on one of the benches he had there only to discover he upped the price and his credit card machine "just broke" and he wanted cash. I went to a nearby ATM pulled out the exact amount and when I got back he informed me that there would also be a extra service charge. At that point I left. This man is rude, and a cheat. Save your time and money!! The items were awful quality anyway.

I own a 1912 Chickering upright which used to be a player piano. Both Todd and Sharon have tuned…read morethis piano for over 20 years. I also had them do extensive work on the action and it has played beautifully ever since. They were able to successfully fix a squeaky petal which another tuner told me was unfixable. 10 out of 10 for knowledge, friendliness, reliability and fair pricing. I would definitely consult them if you were interested in purchasing a piano as they have worked on all types and models in their career.

Todd did another great tuning job for me on Monday. My daughter's 40 yr. old Kawai upright never…read moresounded so good ! The pitch had fallen so far that he had to tune the whole piano three times to bring it up, and with no extra charges.

We feel very fortunate to have found the perfect Kawai piano at German Piano City. The owner,…read moreEdison, and his wife, Yuki, are friendly, approachable, and genuinely customer-oriented. They introduced their products honestly and professionally, without putting any pressure on us to make a purchase. Based on our needs and budget, they recommended a high-quality piano at a very reasonable price. The store also included a complimentary piano bench, free delivery to our home, and a free tuning service. It was truly a one-stop professional experience that made our purchase both enjoyable and worry-free. In addition, all pianos come with a 10-year warranty, which gave us even greater peace of mind. Edison is highly skilled in piano technology and tuning. After he tuned our piano, the tone became even more beautiful, rich, and expressive. We highly recommend that anyone looking to purchase a piano visit German Piano City in Temple City. You will receive professional service, excellent value, and a truly satisfying piano-buying experience.

We had a great experience buying our used piano from German Piano City. The price was very…read morereasonable, delivery and tuning were included, which made everything easy and smooth. The owner, Mr. Huang, answered all of my questions and listened to my concerns. He was very helpful, and we never felt pressured. He is also a very experienced professional piano tuner and tuned our piano when it was delivered. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to buy a piano or needs a good piano tuner.

Best piano tuner I've ever used. Thorough and knowledgeable. Made our pianos play better…read more Explained all he was doing really well. Bob is great!

Bob has been tuning my piano for four years now. I have continued to use him due to how…read moreprofessional and expert he is with his tuning. He is also a musician and one of the few tuners in Los Angeles who can tune purely my sound. I thought I'd leave a review today because of how impressed I was with his work after this months piano tuning visit. His trouble-shooting was spot on. We had a few drops of wax from candles we burned atop the piano over the holidays. He was able to hear the faint change in sound where the key felt had been damaged by the wax. It was nearly imperceptible to the eye until he dug deeper and found the drops of wax. He repaired all damages and completed the tuning. I was so relieved, but when I got the bill I felt like I was underpaying him for the work. I recommend him to anyone who asks. He truly is a piano whisperer.

I found Blaine via Yelp and invited him out to tune our Behning & Sons piano - which is about 100…read moreyears old. Blaine is extremely knowledgeable about pianos and he was a straight shooter. I asked about repairing a leg on the piano and he told me all the options - even how to do it myself if I wanted to save money. I also asked him about a piece I was trying to repair myself and he gave me advice on how best to make it match and how to attach it. I had him do the leg repair, tune, and clean up the piano. His prices were very reasonable and he did an excellent job! He also advised about the various options with pianos like ours and at what point you may want to consider a new one versus ongoing repairs. After looking at ours though, he said it might have another 25+ years if taken care of. Highly recommended! I think we only touched on the very basics of Blaine's piano knowledge. Sounds like he can do a lot more than what he did for us - including full restorations and rebuilds too. Lastly, he was professional, timely, and I enjoyed learning from him. Thanks Blaine! Will certainly share your info with other piano owners!

I am a piano teacher and I have referred Hebert for tuning my students pianos for over 10 years…read morenow. He does great work and I have never heard of a complaint . This is a generation of tuners in the family and they take pride in their work . He is straight forward and will be honest about the condition of your piano and what it needs or if it's even worth tuning .

Krys, Subject:…read more"While You Wait" Clarinet Repair Thank you, thank you. You save me a lot of travel time, by offering an afternoon repair. 1.What is amazing is the clearer, brighter tones I get, particularly in the throat tones and the Bb (thumb and forefinger) and highest register. 2.Wobble is gone. I have greased the cork and am being carefull as I put it together. 3.Low register C# key/high G# works smoothly, the "catch" is gone. 4.Most important - the low E to F# (left little finger to right little finger) now works perfectly, the delay and muddled tones as I changed notes are gone. New pads and the small spacer pad seem to have soved my problem. My original pads looked terrible and changing them made the difference. The dirt between the keys was absolutely surprising. Jay

Recently I had my C melody serviced by Krys , he's very knowledgeable, 5 stars service, I wish I…read morefind him sooner