Greetings! I am Ms. Choi, a female piano technician based in Hong Kong. I hold master's degrees in Composition and Piano Technology, and enjoy the challenge to bringing the best sound out of pianos!
Professional Piano Service Provider in Hong Kong
Kata Music provides professional piano services, particularly piano tuning, repair,
second-hand piano evaluation and piano tuning lessons.
Professional Piano Service Provider in Hong Kong
Kata Music provides professional piano services, particularly piano tuning, repair,
second-hand piano evaluation and piano tuning lessons.
Like Cars, Pianos Need Regular Maintenance!
1 to 2 regular maintenance each year can keep your piano in good shape for much longer!
Like Cars, Pianos Need Regular Maintenance!
1 to 2 regular maintenance each year can keep your piano in good shape for much longer!
Do You Know?
"Tuning" literally means the adjustment of string tension, hence affecting the pitches. However, pianos often need more than just that. A "professional tuning" is a rather a maintenance type of service that includes regulation and repairs to preserve piano's performance and prolong its lifespan. It takes time to achieve an accurate and stable tuning, any quick job would have to sacrifice any or both of these qualities.
Professionalism costs. If a consumer seeks only cheap and flat-rate services, do you think the piano will receive the care it truly needs?
Three Essences of a "Professional Tuning Service"
- Aside from precision, a professional tuning can enhance the piano's tone quality, making it more enjoyable to play.
- We assign adequate time for a long lasting stable tuning, which reduces the frequency of annual service need.
- While tuning, the technician carefully examines the parts. Any potential problems shall be treated to avoid costly repairs in the future.
Summary: It worths every penny!
Do You Know?
"Tuning" literally means the adjustment of string tension, hence affecting the pitches. However, pianos often need more than just that. A "professional tuning" is a rather a maintenance type of service that includes regulation and repairs to preserve piano's performance and prolong its lifespan. It takes time to achieve an accurate and stable tuning, any quick job would have to sacrifice any or both of these qualities.
Professionalism costs. If a consumer seeks only cheap and flat-rate services, do you think the piano will receive the care it truly needs?
Three Essences of a "Professional Tuning Service"
✔ Aside from precision, a professional tuning can enhance the piano's tone quality, making it more enjoyable to play.
✔ We assign adequate time for a long lasting stable tuning, which reduces the frequency of annual service need.
✔ While tuning, the technician carefully examines the parts. Any potential problems shall be treated to avoid costly repairs in the future.
Summary: It worths every penny!
Our Specialties
Kata Music mainly perform "Aural Tuning", meaning the technician only use his/her hearing (not a machine) to guide the tuning process. This technique is based on the physics of sound, allowing every tuning to be custom-fitted to each pianos. It is highly desired to tune this way in concert halls, but also a fantastic way to bring great sound out of home pianos.
Kata Music also focuses on holistic piano maintenance. Every service is specifically catered to each pianos with consideration of the customer's financial abilities. We shall try our best to explain the pros and cons of each decisions in plain words. While AI can now provided a lot of information, artisan skills and senses are hardly described by words. Please respect a living piano technician's professional advice.
Our Specialties
Kata Music mainly perform "Aural Tuning", meaning the technician only use his/her hearing (not a machine) to guide the tuning process. This technique is based on the physics of sound, allowing every tuning to be custom-fitted to each pianos. It is highly desired to tune this way in concert halls, but also a fantastic way to bring great sound out of home pianos.
Kata Music also focuses on holistic piano maintenance. Every service is specifically catered to each pianos with consideration of the customer's financial abilities. We shall try our best to explain the pros and cons of each decisions in plain words. While AI can now provided a lot of information, artisan skills and senses are hardly described by words. Please respect a living piano technician's professional advice.
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Transparant Pricing
Tuning = Charge Per Service
Cleaning, Regulation, Repairs, Voicing (w/ or w/o Tuning) = Charge by Service Duration
The Worse Shape the Piano, the more Complicated the Procedures, the Higher the Precision = Longer Service Duration/ Higher Fees
In short, "Basic Tuning" for upright pianos is $650. "Pitch Correction" - raising overall pitch from very flat to standard pitch costs $900.
For service involving repair, regulation, and cleaning, an "Integrated Service"'s fee is determined by service duration. For example, 3 hours of tuning and repair costs $900, 4 hours costs $1200.
In short, "Basic Tuning" for grand pianos is $800. Raising overall pitch from very flat to standard pitch costs $1100.
For service involving repair, regulation, and cleaning, an "Integrated Service"'s fee is determined by service duration. For example, 3 hours of tuning and repair costs $1100, 4 hours costs $1450.
Quotations are estimated and might not reflect the final charge.
The contact person is Ms. Choi, the piano technician who comes to tune and fix your piano.
Some repairs require special tools, please check with us first.
Please lent us a vacuum cleaner for cleaning service.
Fee includes most material cost (except bass strings, heat rod, special order items).
Remote areas might be subjected to additional travel or parking compensation.
Payment method: Cash, PayMe, or FPS
Please refer to the page "Service Summary and Fees" for more details.
More details：Service Summary and Fees
Organisations and Schools, Inquire for Quotation
Aside from private customers, Kata Music provides services for local organisations and schools, including:
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Russian Sound Music Academy, Chinese International School, Jockey Club Ti-I College, Hong Kong True Light College, CCC Kei Yuen College, Stewards Ma Kam Ming Charitable Foundation Ma Ko Pan Memorial College, Discovery Park Club House, The Palazzo Club House, Coastal Skyline Club House.
Organisations and Schools, Inquire for Quotations
Aside from private customers, Kata Music provides services for local organisations and schools, including:
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Russian Sound Music Academy, Chinese International School, Jockey Club Ti-I College, Hong Kong True Light College, CCC Kei Yuen College, Stewards Ma Kam Ming Charitable Foundation Ma Ko Pan Memorial College, Discovery Park Club House, The Palazzo Club House, Coastal Skyline Club House.
Ideas behind "Kata"
The idea of "Kata Music" is to serve with solid musical and technical foundation, and with sincere passion and sympathy in providing professional piano services in Hong Kong.
Ideas behind "Kata"
The idea of "Kata Music" is to serve with solid musical and technical foundation, and with sincere passion and sympathy in providing professional piano services in Hong Kong.
Ideas behind "Kata"
"Kata", in Japanese, means “foundation”. During her 12 years in the United States, Ms. Choi was inspired by diverse arts and cultures, and experienced "kata" through studying Japanese drumming (Taiko).
The idea of "Kata Music" is to serve with solid musical and technical foundation, and with sincere passion and sympathy in providing professional piano services in Hong Kong.
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