MASTER THE ART OF PIANO TUNING
NEW! Online course from Apex Piano – Get started today!
Discover how to tune pianos with confidence using the same modern techniques professional piano technicians use every day around the world.
This comprehensive online course is designed to take you from complete beginner to competent piano tuner through step-by-step training, real-world demonstrations, and proven modern methods using an Electronic Tuning Device (ETD).
You’ll learn how to tune with the legendary Sanderson AccuTuner while also understanding the essential fundamentals of pitch, tuning stability, unisons, and professional pin-setting technique that separate average tuners from truly great technicians.
Whether you dream of starting a profitable piano tuning business, adding a valuable skill set to your musical career, or simply learning the craft at a high level, this course gives you the roadmap to success.
What makes this course different?
Most people who try to learn piano tuning quit because they are taught outdated methods, overwhelmed with theory, or guided down confusing paths that delay real progress.
This course was built differently.
From Day One, you’ll learn the practical, modern approach used by successful working piano tuners today. Instead of wasting years trying to “figure it out,” you’ll follow a proven system designed to accelerate your learning and help you start tuning confidently as quickly as possible.
I began earning money tuning pianos after only six months of part-time study with my mentors. In this course, I’m sharing the exact principles, techniques, and shortcuts that helped me succeed — so you can dramatically shorten your learning curve too.
In this Course You Will Get
- Comprehensive video training lessons
- Detailed essays and theory instruction
- Whiteboard teaching sessions
- Downloadable resources and exercises
- Step-by-step demonstrations on grand and upright pianos
- Professional tuning workflows using the Sanderson AccuTuner or Tune Lab Phone App
- Real-world techniques for pitch raises and tuning stability
- Practical instruction for setting tuning pins properly
- Exercises to help you master tension and unison tuning
- Guidance on building confidence and tuning professionally
- A roadmap toward becoming a successful piano technician
All techniques taught in this course can be applied to grand, upright and spinet pianos.
By the end of this course, you will understand
- How to professionally tune a piano using an ETD
- How to perform accurate pitch raises
- How to set tuning pins for stable, long-lasting tunings
- How to clean and tune unisons with precision
- How to hear and correct tuning inconsistencies
- How to develop proper tuning technique and hand control
- How to practice effectively to improve rapidly
- How to approach different types of pianos with confidence
- How modern piano tuners actually work in the field
Can You Really Start Making Money Quickly?
Absolutely. Many people assume they must tune hundreds of pianos before earning income. The truth is, with the right roadmap and focused practice, motivated students can begin tuning for pay much sooner than they think. The secret is not waiting until you “know everything.”The secret is learning the right techniques, practicing correctly, and gaining experience on real instruments. T
At Apex Piano School, success is more than a goal—it’s a proven result. Meet our students who transformed their lives with guidance, tools, and mentorship.
FIRST YEAR... $50K
TJ was living with friends, unsure of his next steps in life. He joined the Apex program, determined to turn things around. In just his first year, he earned $50,000 from piano tuning, launching his very first business. With the support of Apex, he built his own website and set the foundation for success. Today, TJ now runs a successful piano tuning company, proving that change is possible with the right guidance. Visit Oak & Ivory
$5,000+ PER MONTH
Joe, a young family man, was stuck in a typical 9-to-5 job but dreamed of something more exciting. He joined Apex, and within two years, he transformed into one of the top piano tuners in his area in Washington. In May and June of 2025, after just 2 years in the program, Joe sold over $25,000 in piano regulations and now brings in a steady $5,000+ per month tuning pianos. He’s also become a Registered Piano Technician, expanding his business year after year, all with Apex’s mentorship. Explore Bovy Piano Tuning and Services
LAUNCHING SUCCESS
At just 20 years old, Corinna was working as a waitress and struggling to find a better way forward. With Apex, she turned her life around, launching Greenway Piano Tuning in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Corinna built her own website, mastered marketing, and followed the Apex framework to consistently grow her business. She’s now tuned pianos for recording studios, celebrities, and even works as the piano technician for Middle Tennessee State University—proving that ambition, paired with the right program, can open incredible doors. See Greenway Piano Tuning’s web site
$600 PER DAY
As a music educator in the upper Northeast, Emerson already had a thriving teaching business but wanted to diversify his income. Through Apex, he added piano tuning to his skill set and business portfolio. By following the Apex Business Launch Framework, Emerson now routinely earns $600 a day from piano tuning—and it’s only increased his overall business success. His story is proof that Apex’s approach can amplify existing skills while opening new revenue streams. Visit Emerson Gale Piano Service
Your Journey Start Here
Whether your goal is:
- Starting a piano tuning business
- Creating additional income
- Serving churches and schools
- Working with musicians and studios
- Or mastering a fascinating lifelong skill…
…this course will give you the roadmap to begin.
Start today and begin your journey toward becoming a highly skilled modern piano tuner.
Eric Roberts
Apex Founder and Mentor
Your Apex Instructor
Eric has a BA in Music Education and is a Certified Master Piano Technician. Eric has been a full time independent piano technician for over 18 years, tuned tens of thousands of pianos and worked for the world-class artists including Harry Connick Jr., John Legend, Kip Moore, Orville Peck, Idina Menzel (Disney’s Frozen), June Carter Cash, Michael Web (Hank Williams Jr.), Kathy Lee Gifford, James Stafford (Train), Tim Rosenau (Toby Mac), Rob Frazier (Petra), Alex Goot, Mark Lowry, Tony Bennett, Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose, and David Gant (Garth Brooks).
Eric currently works on projects in Nashville for award winning producers including Jay Joyce (Double Grammy Winner and Academy of Country Music Producer of the Year 2023) and Grammy award wining producer, Gena Johnson (also Nominated engineer of the year 2021,2022,2023 by the Academy of Country Music).
"Eric did a fantastic job. He is kind, talented and extremely professional."
BIlly Ray Cyrus
"The very first time Eric Roberts worked on my piano I could tell he’s the best. More than just a master tuner and technician - he makes my piano sing. Eric has an undefinable musical gift and is able to make any instrument better just by giving it his unique attention. I’ve played on several pianos he worked on in other studios and the difference he made in them is undeniable."
Michael Webb, Pianist for Hank Williams Jr.
"Eric at Apex Piano is an amazing way to get started in piano tuning and to really learn what it's actually like to do this trade. He tells you how it is, and is an amazing teacher. Eric made the scary and daunting task of tuning a piano something I can task with confidence and go in believing I can do a good jog tuning a piano."
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