Course Overview
Teacher
Steve Howard has been a piano technician and the owner of Howard Piano Industries since 2001. Steve has a passion to share his knowledge about how the piano works and teach others about how to tune, repair and service pianos. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 9 min
- Lessons 8
- Attachments 8
- Exercises 23
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39 CQ
8 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEPiano lesson 1Free3 CQ
If your piano is starting to sound a little funky, it might be time for tuning! In this lesson, learn about the basic tools that you'll need to tune a piano.
with Steve HowardIf your piano is starting to sound a little funky, it might be time for tuning! In this lesson, learn about the basic tools that you'll need to tune a piano.
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8 minPiano lesson 25 CQ
Ready to learn how to tune pianos? In this lesson, discover different tuning options and explore how to use the Tune Lab shareware for your piano tuning.
with Steve HowardReady to learn how to tune pianos? In this lesson, discover different tuning options and explore how to use the Tune Lab shareware for your piano tuning.
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10 minPiano lesson 36 CQ
In this piano tuning lesson, learn how to use Tune Lab mobile on an IPad, reviewing its basic functions while also delving into how to do custom tuning.
with Steve HowardIn this piano tuning lesson, learn how to use Tune Lab mobile on an IPad, reviewing its basic functions while also delving into how to do custom tuning.
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7 minPiano lesson 44 CQ
In this lesson, follow along to learn how to control the piano tuning hammer and master proper technique to create a stable tuning that will last.
with Steve HowardIn this lesson, follow along to learn how to control the piano tuning hammer and master proper technique to create a stable tuning that will last.
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13 minPiano lesson 57 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to tune the midrange section of a piano, using a temperament strip, tuning hammer, and a piano tuning software program.
with Steve HowardIn this lesson, learn how to tune the midrange section of a piano, using a temperament strip, tuning hammer, and a piano tuning software program.
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12 minPiano lesson 67 CQ
Time to finish tuning the piano's midrange section! Join in on the lesson to follow along as Steve Howard demonstrates how to tune the unisons on your piano.
with Steve HowardTime to finish tuning the piano's midrange section! Join in on the lesson to follow along as Steve Howard demonstrates how to tune the unisons on your piano.
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3 minPiano lesson 72 CQ
Join in on this piano tuning lesson to discover how to tune the high treble section, by learning how to use the temperamental strip where there are no dampers.
with Steve HowardJoin in on this piano tuning lesson to discover how to tune the high treble section, by learning how to use the temperamental strip where there are no dampers.
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8 minPiano lesson 85 CQ
Your piano is almost completely tuned except for the bass section. Follow along in this piano tuning lesson to learn how to tune the bass of your piano.
with Steve HowardYour piano is almost completely tuned except for the bass section. Follow along in this piano tuning lesson to learn how to tune the bass of your piano.
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6 minMusic Theory lesson4 CQ
In this lesson, learn basic piano tuning theory with a string simulator to illustrate partials, or overtones. Then, watch a demonstration on piano.
with Steve HowardIn this lesson, learn basic piano tuning theory with a string simulator to illustrate partials, or overtones. Then, watch a demonstration on piano.
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10151 min10-part Piano course81 CQ
Is your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
with Paul CorganIs your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
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1177 min11-part Piano course44 CQ
You’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
with Dr. SteveYou’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
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554 min5-part Music Theory course30 CQ
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
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869 min8-part Piano course39 CQ
If you have a piano at home that's sounding out of tune, there's no need to hire a professional tuner. Join in on this piano tuning course and learn what tools you need and how to do it yourself!
with Steve HowardIf you have a piano at home that's sounding out of tune, there's no need to hire a professional tuner. Join in on this piano tuning course and learn what tools you need and how to do it yourself!
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518 min5-part Piano course11 CQ
As a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!
with David Brogan MusicAs a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!