Piano tuning for schools, churches, piano teachers and private clients for over 40 years in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene areas.
I have chaired three Piano Technician’s Guild Regional Conferences and held office in the local Piano Technicians Group. As a Registered Piano Technician, I’ve passed a series of rigorous examinations on the maintenance, repair, and tuning of pianos and is the industry’s proven seal of quality.
I’ve done piano tuning at all regional Concert Venues Supported KPBX Radio with complimentary tunings. Completed numerous restorations for clients in and around the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Restringing and overhauling three 7 foot Steinways for Dave Severance Technician for Washington State University as well as a 7 foot steinway for Walla Walla College.
I’ve been tuning pianos for over 40 years in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area and continue to work to ensure your piano sounds and performs at its best. I’ve had the pleasure to work with some great organizations and clients over the years, many of which I continue to work with. For more of my history working with all kinds of pianos, check out the timeline below.
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Passed the PTG Certification process to become a Registered Craftsmen Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
Moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID and established Colwes Piano Service Northwest.
Became the tuner for North Idaho College, servicing the Spokane Symphony performances and Panhandle Arts Alliance performances.
Began as Head technician for Davis & Hosch Music, Spokane through 2003
Become Piano Technician Spokane Falls Community College (1982 – 2002)
Attended Yamaha’s Piano Technical training program “The Little Red Schoolhouse“
Staff Technician for Eastern Washington University through 1988
Worked with Gunther Schuller at the Schweitzer Mountain Institute as Piano Technician and Organizer/Coordinator.
Joined the Festival at Sandpoint team and became the Piano Technician for the Festival at Sandpoint series at Memorial Field.
Began as a Consultant for School District 81, eventually becoming their head technician. Managed the tuning staff and restoring their three Concert Grand’s at Shadle Park High, Ferris High, and Lewis and Clark High.
Whitworth University Staff Piano Technician restoring their two Concert Grand’s as well as two other teaching instruments. Tuning and servicing their fleet.
Servicing private clientele, churches, schools.
Tuning and servicing the Whitworth University Music Program and Fleet.
