Caleb Ostermann, CPT
Piano Tuner in Ames, IA
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
- Piano 7-20 cents flat: ~35mins
- Pulling pitch above A440
- Settles close to A440 (Standard Pitch)
- Above 20 cents
- Will potentially need two or more tuning appointments (depending on how flat it is)
The flatter the pitch = more time and regular tuning to become stable
Repairs
- Any repairs that take >15mins
- Broken bass strings
- measured and duplicated
- Return visit required
- measured and duplicated
- Broken Treble strings
- if on hand:
- Repinning of any flanges in the piano
- Jack, hammer butt, underlever, etc.
- Broken bass strings
Pricing
Tuning
$120
Pitch Raise
$30
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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