Caleb Ostermann, CPT
Professional Piano Tuning and Repair in Ames and Central Iowa
Accurate tuning, pitch raises, and expert care for your acoustic piano
Services
Tuning
- Standard tuning: ~2.5 hours
- Includes:
- Initial assessment
- Tuning
- Pedal regulation
- Minor Repairs (<15mins)
- Recommendations for improvements
- Includes:
I charge a flat rate noted below.
Pitch Raise
- Standard pitch raise: ~ 35 minutes
- If your piano hasn’t been tuned in over a year or is unstable for any reason, it’s likely dropped below standard pitch and needs an extra step before a normal tuning will hold.
The flatter the pitch = more time and regular tuning to become stable
This should be expected on the first visit
Repairs
- Any repairs that take >15mins
- Sticking or sluggish Keys
- Double striking notes
- Loose
- Noisy Pedals
- Pedals not working
These generally have simple solutions, but there are times where more work will be needed. A follow-up appointment may be required
Pricing/Packages
Pitch Raise +
Tuning
$150
Tuning
$120
Repair
$40/ hour
+ cost of parts
Travel
$10/ 15mi
*Outside of Ames*
Other Services Pricing
Piano (Deep) Cleaning
$100
Regulation
$200
Contact
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Reviews
“Caleb was very professional and thorough. The piano gets a lot of use during the week from students of various levels and he got the instrument sounding great and performance ready. I am very pleased with his work and recommend him to anyone looking for a piano tuner in the area.”
— Aaron Lott – Lott Music Studio
‘Caleb is on-time, professional, and knowledgeable. He even performed an additional service with this tuning which he suggested would improve the tone quality of our Boston grand. We are completely satisfied! He goes above and beyond expectations.’
— Jaime West – Ames Piano Teacher
“We were pleased with how the pianos sounded after Caleb tuned them for the jazz competition at Scheman. The event went great, and we look forward to working with Caleb again in the future.”
— Josh Oakland – Iowa State University
I cant say enough good things about Ostermann Piano Services! Caleb not only tuned our grand piano, but also gave it a thorough and much needed cleaning. He did an excellent job, was very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommended Ostermann Piano Services!
— Emily Hilleman – Gilbert Piano Teacher
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