Joe DeFazio is featured today in the People at Work Series- Primarily Pittsburgh
From upstairs, I could hear him playing the piano after it was tuned and it sounded wonderful. (after years of neglect) He’s an excellent musician.
It was my first time seeing a piano tilted to be worked on. I asked if he would be part of my People at Work Series and he graciously agreed.
These photos are not in chronological order.
Drawing angle lines in case the keys fall out they can easily be put back in order.
and the gas mask portion of sealing a crack with the seemingly toxic (but not) fumed glue
My neighbor recommended him. Thank you.
If you need your Pittsburgh piano tuned, you can get in touch with him defaziomusicAThotmaildotcom
(Hopefully this listing will not result in his inbox being overwhelmed with you know what)
A special talent!
Fascinating Ruth. Did you do the videos? They were very good 🙂
Yes with the iPhone. Just handheld Thanks Rainee. Thought seeing the actual tilting would be interesting. It was to me
Cool series! And complete post on getting a feel for this work!
And it is involved work. Thanks Yvette.
Yes – my MIL has to decide if she wants a piano broken down in order to move it – and it is an old one more of sentimental value – but very unique work.
How many jobs have you featured in your series so far?
I mentioned your question in Saturdays post but will have to let you know how many/ it will be a lot!
oh thx – and keep you posted –
What an amazing skill!
Yes, it is a tremendous amount of work and it was fascinating to watch him at work.
An artist at work!
Absolutely an artist!
Very cool post. It’s rare we get to see a master at work.
Yes, he is a master for sure.
Truly a professional. Fascinating photo’s, Ruth!
Thanks Marion.
I had to watch the video twice. This is such a great post. Thanks, Ruth.
PS – Ruthe E – He tunes our piano also. I thought he looked familiar. I see him once or twice a year!
Very cool
I’ve never seen a piano tuned like this. So thorough … and it makes me miss my piano that was sold when downsizing. Here’s a fascinating book you might want to read. “The Piano Shop on The Left Bank”, by Thad Carhart
I will check out your recommendation JB. Thanks
Fascinating photos, Ruth. My daughter told me yesterday that she’s just had my piano which I gave her when we left South Africa. completely overhauled, and it now looks and sounds like new. It was also taken to pieces. I’ve never seen the tilting before. 🙂
What a coincidence. Glad your daughter was able to restore your piano. They are an investment. Yes the tilting was something to see. He’s got it down, though.
Superb shots Ruth and what a master of the piano is Joe!
Yes, he was absolutely amazing to watch. He plays beautifully, too.
I’ve also never seen a piano tilted (or tuned) – what a cool experience to have! Thanks for sharing virtually with all of us. (And drawing an angled line on the keys… smart!)
Believe me, it was even more impressive in person.
What creative workmanship … !!! He’s a master at what he does. ~~~ : – )
A master for sure!