Instrument Repairer And Tuner

Background

Instrument repairers and tuners fix and maintain musical instruments like guitars, pianos, violins, and wind instruments. They diagnose problems, replace broken parts, adjust components to improve sound quality, and restore instruments to working condition. This work requires precision, technical skill, and a good ear for music.

Similar Roles

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Master Instrument Repairer→Instrument Restoration Specialist→Music Shop Manager→Luthier

Publications

The Strad MagazineAmerican Lutherie

Books

The Art of Violin MakingPiano Servicing Tuning and RebuildingGuitar Repair and Restoration

Key Figures

Stew-Mac (Stewart-MacDonald founder)Erwin SomogyiPaul Reed SmithSteinway piano technicians

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference786.19, 621.9For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Piano TechnicianGuitar TechnicianMusical Instrument TechnicianLuthier

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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