David Andersen
David Andersen, owner of David Andersen pianos in Los Angeles has been a professional musician, recording artist, and piano technician/consultant for nearly four decades. He has overseen the restoration and maintenance of hundreds of Steinway and Mason & Hamlin pianos during that time. Beginning in 1975 he apprenticed for two and a half years under Jack Cofer in Atlanta, Georgia; during the 1980s he studied at Steinway facilities both in New York and London.
Appears in 67 Episodes
Harmonicity, Intuitive Care and Piano Tuning w/ Dan Levitan
In this session we have with us Dan Levitan, the piano technician turned author who has a lot to offer all the way from taunting lever and tuning theory to the piano t...
Quick Analysis of Aftertouch w/ Wayne Ferguson
In this session, we meet with Wayne Ferguson, a piano tech who has worked around the globe and visited all the major factories in Europe. He talks about how he makes t...
Anecdotes from Experts w/ David Andersen
In this session, David, our resident expert talks about the power of presence and gratitude. These can drastically change your life and have an impact on your professi...
Highlights of the Piano Convention w/ David Andersen and Eathan Janney
In this session, our hosts David and Eathan review the 1st PTM global convention's content, identify the highlights and share some of their key takeaways. Eathan tells...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work w/ David Andersen
Tune in to this session and get some great insights from our wise and charming co-host, David Andersen. He’s a highly respected and experienced piano technician in LA,...
The Piano Tech Life w/ Isaac Sadigursky
In this following episode, you’ll meet our guest, Issac Sadigursky, the prototypical piano tech. He has been a piano technician for the past 30 years and is a cornerst...
Voicing Secrets Shared w/ David Andersen
In this session, our host turned speaker, David Anderson, does a deep dive into the topic of voicing. When you’re voicing a hammer, you’re making it sound deeper, fatt...
Building A Sustainable Piano Business w/ Melanie Brooks
Today, we are joined by Melanie Brooks who has been in the piano business for over 30 years and has wonderful insights about how to sustain a piano industry career ove...
Piano Business Basics w/ Steve Brady
In this session we are joined by Stephen Brady, the author of Under the Lid - the Art and Craft of the Concert Piano Technician. He has been in the piano business for ...
Tracing Steingraeber Piano’s Lineage w/ Udo Steingraeber
In this hour, we are joined by Udo Steingraber from Germany, who took over the Steingraber Company at the tender age of 24 and has created a whole new line of products...
One Thing For Spectacular Regulation w/ Hosts David Andersen And Eathan Janney
Have you ever wondered if there's one thing that will make your regulation work spectacular? Today you're in luck because our co-host David Andersen talks about exactl...
Letting Your Intuition Tune The Piano w/ Hosts David Andersen And Eathan Janney
How often have you let your intuition take the upper hand while tuning?In this episode, David Andersen sheds light on a rarely spoken-about aspect of piano tuning. He ...
What Does A Sound Engineer Want In A Piano? w/ Frank Wolf
You must have tuned a piano for a recording at least once in your life. If not, you might wish to tune for a recording studio at some point…Our Radio Hour guest in thi...
A Concert Pianist On Pedals & Voicing w/ Frederic Chiu
In this episode of our podcast, join us as we delve into the world of pedaling technique, piano hammer shaping, and voicing with classical pianist, Frederic Chiu. With...
Piano Design - The Specifics w/ Del Fandrich
Today’s session features Del Fandrich, an icon in piano design and a leading industry expert. He talks about his transition from working in the field and tuning pianos...
Failing Upwards Towards Golden Tone w/ David Andersen
David Anderson, our co-host, turns guest today. He has been in the industry for decades, has made nearly every mistake, and has acquired so much excellent knowledge al...
Updating Your Toolkit, Learning & Growing w/ Boaz Kirschenbaum
We piano techs all tend to nerd out about our piano tools every once in a while, don’t we?Tune in to this Piano Tech Radio Hour episode and learn what our guest, Boaz ...
Trial & Error In Piano Tuning w/ Chris Brown
Learn how guesstimating is a crucial part of piano tuning from Chris Brown. According to him, trial and error learning, guessing, and estimating are some of the strong...
Organizing Shops, Rebuilding Pianos w/ Bill Monroe
Today’s episode features Bill Monroe, an expert at rebuilding grand pianos and a top technician with over 20 years of experience. In covering a range of topics, Bill s...
Concert Tuning Tips To Create The Kinesthetic Snap w/ David Andersen And Eathan Janney
Concert tuning can easily go wrong by under or overdoing it. The reason? You have to keep in mind that what an artist hears won’t be the same as what the concert hall ...
Following Your Tech Passion w/ Eric Johnson
Today's guest is Eric Johnson. A man whose true calling is with pianos. He tried to leave the piano industry at one time, pursuing a degree in business and a different...
Always Strive For Better w/ Thomas Zoells And David Graham
In this week's episode, David Graham and Thomas Zoells of PianoForte in Chicago join us. David pays homage to the great Virgil Smith, a renowned piano tuner. The icon ...
Jurgen’s Insights On Cultures And Tools w/ Jurgen Goering
In today’s session, Jurgen Goering talks about his journey of becoming a German-trained piano maker. Ever wondered how to navigate having clients from different cultur...
Tips For Piano Industry Entrepreneurs w/ Timothy Barnes
In this session, Tim Barnes, a serial entrepreneur currently running two successful, well-loved piano companies, discusses his journey. Tune in and listen to Tim talk ...
Global Piano Thinking With Glenn w/ Glenn Treibitz
In today's episode, we host Glenn, a trained music educator, and award-winning musical theater composer, lyricist, and librettist. He shares his experience running Hol...
Perfecting Concert Piano Prep w/ Sally Phillips
In this information-packed session, Sally Phillips, a globally sought-after Steinway and concert prep expert, shares some of her most powerful secrets. She takes apart...
Caring For The Piano, But Also The Piano Technician w/ Steve Brady, RPT
Our guest for this episode, Steve Brady, finds that the CA glue used in many technical situations is a little invasive for our bodies. Have you noticed that about the ...
Piano Tone Is Completely Subjective w/ Chano Dominguez and David Andersen
So much in life is subjective. And you’d think with a “machine” like the piano, the way it should sound is set in stone. However, when analyzing a single piano’s sound...
The Value of Charging More w/ Carl Lieberman
The first price you tell to your new customers sets the tone and sets expectations for future pricing, as well as the quality of your work. Our guest in this episode, ...
Through The Eyes Of A Pianist w/ Alan Eder and Danny Holt
A competent pianist should understand the Tuning, Touch, and Tone circle. Knowing these basics can help them be intentional about the sounds they want to create.Our gu...