Your piano is an investment and can bring you a lifetime of music and joy. To protect your investment, just about every piano manufacturer -- from Kawai and Steinway to Yamaha and Baldwin --recommends that pianos be tuned 2 to 3 times a year (even if it's not being played, it goes out-of-tune!) When a piano goes too long between tunings, it may need a Pitch Raise. It should also be regulated and voiced every few years depending on the playing conditions. (An out-of-regulation piano will wear out much faster than a properly regulated one.) Pianos should be kept at a constant, moderate temperature (away from outside walls, vents, and sunlight) and also be kept at a constant humidity level with a Humidity Control System.

Remember: Proper piano care is not expensive when spread over the lifetime of the piano--it is the lack of proper care that is expensive in the long run!