WELCOME
I hope over the following pages you will get a full insight into the services I can offer.
I am an independent Steinway & Sons trained Piano Tuner/Technician specialising in the servicing, rebuilding, tuning and toning of fine German grand pianos, and with 40years experience you can be assured of the highest levels of craftsmanship. Based in south London I am available for work throughout the UK and internationally. Please contact me if you have a Steinway grand piano for sale, I always have customers who want good Steinway pianos.
My work as Piano Technician
My work as a piano technician includes all aspects of piano servicing, from tuning and check-over, to servicing on site, which can be between one and five days, and full grand piano restoration at the workshop, which is around four to six weeks work. Re-polishing can also be arranged.
I am resident technician at London’s Henry Wood Hall where I look after the Steinway concert grands which are used by visiting artists and all the major orchestras on a daily basis for recordings and rehearsals. The newest Steinway D here No 501630 from 1986 has been used on many recordings for EMI, Sony, Hyperion, Deutsche Grammophon and others. We also have the use of a 1935 Steinway D restored by me which is something a little different from a new piano, a different vintage. I’m also service contract holder at Trinity Laban conservatoire and also worked for twelve years at London’s Southbank Centre backing up and standing in for the contract holder in the preparation of their fleet of Steinway Ds. Concert and recording work consists largely of fine tuning and voicing checks and occasional adjustments to refine regulation. It’s all about keeping the pianos working at their optimum.
I try to keep a small stock of very carefully selected Steinway grand pianos for sale. Please see the Steinway Piano Sales page.
Some of the venues I have worked
- Henry Wood Hall, London
- South Bank Centre, London
- Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
- Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- Blackheath Concert Halls
- Royal Northern College of Music
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
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Testimonials
“Iain Gordon seems to have achieved an unusually high level of accomplishment in the field of piano servicing and voicing. Since fitting a new action to our 25 year old Steinway D it has been used regularly by many of the Worlds finest pianists. The remarks and feedback have been almost 100% positive and to name a few, Andras Schiff loves it, Manny Ax wanted to take it on tour, Murray Perahia sat down to warm up and didn’t get up for 30 minutes, when his rehearsal time was over he stayed in the hall and continued practicing…clear approval!! As Simon Perry director of Hyperion Records says, it’s unusual to find such a good resident piano in a recording venue and especially one that top artists are happy to use!! Well done Iain!”
Andrew Stevens & Charles Strickland Managers
To whom it may concern
About two years ago I was asked to evaluate a Steinway ‘B’ which was renovated by Iain Gordon at his workshop. After inspecting the piano I was so impressed by this work that I engaged him to carry out total renovation of my own Steinway ‘D’.
Iain Gordon was trained at Steinways in London and worked there for some years. He is quite simply a first-class piano technician who is completely dedicated to his work.
He rebuilt my piano with enormous expertise and care and his attention to detail and to sound was most impressive. Above all it was his total commitment to delivering a final result of the highest standard.
Furthermore, it was a great pleasure to have him work at the house. He has a very positive approach to life and it is most pleasant and enjoyable to converse with and be with him.
Therefore, I strongly recommend him to whoever may consider having any work done to their piano, for they will be getting outstanding value for money.
Martino Tirimo FRAM, FRSAMD
Iain Gordon has a marvellously sensitive approach, a true feeling for each piano as an individual.
His knowledge and experience is great and his passion and commitment is evident from the start.
He has transformed my piano from a poor, tired-out old instrument into a vibrant beauty, loved by all who touch it.
