Above — “A full house, seen from the rear of the stage, at the Metropolitan Opera House for a concert by pianist Josef Hofmann, November 28, 1937.” Over 30,000 songs are available for QRS and PianoDisc electromagnetic player systems, including 88 recordings by Hofmann originally made for the Duo-Art & Ampico systems. Read more — Player Systems

About / Owner’s Statement

Formally educated through the University of Western Ontario’s Piano Technology Program, Michael Ruttle is a master-level piano technician experienced in every facet of piano tuning, maintenance and repair. His work can be heard in major venues across Alberta as well as in schools, churches, community centres, restaurants, lounges, on Disney+, and in thousands of private homes — on pianos ranging from the simplest of spinets for first-time students, to the most elaborate concert grands for seasoned performers.

My experience as a technician has taught me to appreciate the subtle complexities of this unique instrument, and to understand the needs of pianists and piano owners. I respect and value an honourable reputation by holding myself and my team to a quality work standard. We look forward to providing you with prompt and professional piano services.
—Mike Ruttle

Thousands of Satisfied Clients

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Our family all felt very welcome! He took extra time to answer our many piano questions:)
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Gwen Karleen
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Excellent tuning. Stayed in touch by phone, text, and email to keep me updated about a part that was ordered. I recommend booking ahead as their home piano service is extremely popular.
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Thank you for the wonderful service
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mara lay
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Thanks Mike, we were impressed by the quality of your work, your professionalism and passion. Best wishes for the future.
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Anika Storey
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Patient piano professionals, they have changed strings, replaced the wheels, repaired the finish and kept my piano in tune.
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I only wish we had found him sooner! Mike noticed some issues in the action that our previous piano tuner was unaware of.
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I used their inspection service to choose between several pianos for sale on Facebook. The one I thought looked best turned out to be quite worn, in terms of the action / mechanics. Thank you for saving me much hassle and unnecessary expense!
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Quality repair to our piano's music shelf (the screw hole was damaged) and lid (scratch caused by moving company).
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Refinishing & Restoration

With decades of experience in restoring grand and vertical pianos, we have had plenty of time to refine our meticulous process. We are sure that you will be delighted with the results of our careful work, as our craftsmen restore your piano according to our method. Contact us for an individual consultation including a detailed inspection of your piano.

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Comparison of two 1890s Steinway Model O, one with matte black finish and another with high-gloss polyester black.
1951 Baldwin Acrosonic spinet, before restoration
1951 Baldwin Acrosonic spinet, after restoration, with glossy varnished finish
1927 Steinway & Sons Model M, before restoration
1927 Steinway & Sons Model M, after restoration with satin black finish
1910 Steinway & Sons vertical, after restoration, with figured wood and mahogany satin finish
1922 Steinway & Sons Model O grand, after restoration with transparent high-gloss polyester

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Player Systems & Digital Systems

Modern, electromagnetic solenoid- based player systems such as Prodigy II by PianoDisc and PNOmation³ by QRS Music are considerably more accurate and expressive than their pneumatic predecessors. Over 30,000 songs from public domain and licensed libraries of popular artists, to suit every taste. Add digital piano functions – including virtual instruments, recording, and silent practice.

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PianoDisc system installed in Mason & Hamlin grand, playing Christmas songs.
PianoDisc system installed in grand piano, with control through iPad
Installation of PianoDisc system
Installation of PianoDisc system
PianoDisc player system features
QRS player system features
PianoDisc simplified speaker connection, iQ App and new releases
PianoDisc digital system - record, play live, learn and practice silently

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String Replacement
& Restringing

All strings are handmade to create the best possible tone. The average piano uses 12 different gauges of wire. Piano strings are divided into three major types – monochord, bichord and trichord.

$100/ea and up for individual strings
$30/ea and up for a full set of 240 ($7200+)

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Regulation & Voicing

The action is the heart of the piano. It contains thousands of moving parts which degrade and shift unevenly through play and over time. Regulation, voicing and key leveling are recommended every five to ten years, to restore uniform tone and touch response.

$1000-$1600* for uprights/verticals
$1600-$2400* for grands
$200/hr

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Action Regulation
Action Regulation
Action Regulation
Action Regulation
Voicing
Voicing
Hammer Replacement
Hammer Replacement
Key Leveling
Key Leveling
Key Leveling
Key Leveling

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Keytop Replacement

Available for most makes and models of acoustic piano. Replace your chipped ivory key tops with durable acrylic, or simply refresh existing yellowed, warped and/or worn out acrylic with brand-new material. Refurbishment of black keys, individual key and keyboard duplication / replacement are also available.

$40/key for high-quality acrylic (pictured)
for all 52 white keys ($2080)
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Automatic Humidity Control

Protects your piano’s components — including the bridges, pinblock, action, soundboard, cabinet, felts, glues and buckskin. Increases tuning stability by minimizing daily/seasonal humidity and temperature cycling. Helps to prevent sticking keys and loose keys.

$930 for uprights/verticals
$1070 to $1420 for grands

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Furnishings & Accessories

step back in time with heirloom-quality accessories including bespoke piano benches and stools, cushions, covers, lamps and sheet music cabinets — built and/or sewn to match your piano and home.

Custom & Bespoke Benches   $1798 and up
Sheet Music Cabinets   $1690 and up
Piano Lamps   $366 and up

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Custom piano benches, over 1,000 standard colours of leather
Our custom benches upholstered with Scalamandre's Zebras fabric
Matching set of piano cover, string cover and double bench in Colony's Ninfa lampas
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Piano lamps - primary styles
Piano lamp finishes
Metronomes by Wittner
Piano dollies and piano movers, stock and custom sizes
Piano Life Saver System Supplies - pad treatment fluid, watering can, wicking pads, tank and bar liner

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Moving & Storage

A quality move is an investment in your piano. Our moves are performed by teams of 2-5 experienced piano movers – depending on the weight of your piano and the complexity of your move – in a dedicated 5-ton piano moving truck. Storage, crating and long-distance transport and are also available.

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Grand piano is moved by crane, between the 2nd floor of a house and its driveway.
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Piano Tuning

The Art & Science of Piano Tuning — No two are exactly alike. Each one is carefully designed by Michael to make your piano sound its best.

$250 in the Edmonton area
Rural clients welcome!

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