Beverly Wells has been tuning our pianos for nearly 35 years and I can't imagine entrusting our pianos to anyone else. We have never had the space for our dream pianos, but Beverly was able to manipulate what we had to fool our ears and dreams still came true. She is a true craftsperson and the tuning is just the cherry on top of all the other elements of sound she develops. Even when played by professional pianists, there were positive comments about the tone, the presence, the overtones, the balance, and on and on. I can attest that this had less to do with the piano and so much more to do with the mastery of Beverly. Whatever your piano needs, we recommend Piano Craft and without hesitation. read more

Beverly just finished a bit of repair work (key tops), a cleaning, and a much needed tuning of my beautiful 1916 Steinway A3 piano. Wow! It is amazing. Every note is so perfectly tuned that they sound bell-like. She seems to know and love my piano as if it were her own. Beverly has my highest recommendation. As long as we're in the Santa Rosa area, I can't imagine trusting anyone else with it. read more

We starting using Piano Craft last year to tune my dad's grand. Beverly did a great job, tuning the piano after it had traveled from southern california and got it back to rights. This year Brendan worked on it, tuning and voicing it, and it sounds wonderful. We are very happy to have found Piano Craft! read more

My piano tuner for a long time. I'm always using Beverly. She knows how to keep my cute little Steinway L in top condition. Love her!

Great service friendly educational In-N-Out the left on the minute they said they were going to be done. Quoted price was the same we paid would definitely! read more

About a year ago, I wanted to hire Beverly Wells to tune my piano. She looked at it and immediately said she wouldn't touch it and explained all the issues it had. I was sad since I had my piano for about 40 years and I continued to play it even after her sad news. I was ashamed for a long time to hire someone else to tune it. I finally got the nerve to call someone else recently and now so happy that someone had no problem tuning my precious piano. Beverly explained that she would charge $1,000 to replace piano parts. She also explained that it wouldn't be worth it and suggested I purchase a used piano in the same price of better condition. Why when all I asked for was to have my own piano tuned? Unfortunately we all get attached to things we cherish. read more

I am thrilled with the work that Beverly did on my piano. Finally I had someone who listened to my concerns and was able to make the changes i wanted. The piano is so easy to play now, and the the sound is so mellow . . . no more harsh, bright notes that hurt my ears! I have had several tuners come to work on my Mason & Hamlin grand piano but I have never been satisfied with the results. Beverly did exactly what I asked for and now my piano is a dream. I would highly recommend Beverly of Piano Craft. Janet Wentworth read more

Beverly was amazing! She took my poor Wurlitzer that had not been serviced since 1984 and brought it back to life. Her attention for detail and leaving no rock unturned left my piano clean, all notes and keys totally responsive and the sound? A beautiful sound and perfectly tuned. I had no love for my piano, now I am totally inspired and haven't left the piano seat for hours on end. Thx Beverly and see you next time. I highly recommend!!! read more

What an amazing business. Brendan came out and looked everything over for free. He gave me multiple options for tuning, cleaning, and repairing a piano that had been moved three times and not tuned in 25 years! We agreed on a service plan and when he came back he was such a professional. He made my piano sound amazing and really took his time to do a thorough job. I highly recommend Brendan and Piano Craft to anyone who wants great service and is budget conscious. read more

I spent a few years trying out different piano technicians. Once I found Beverly, my search stopped. I recommend her to all of my clients, as I know any piano she works on will play and sound great. Here is a letter I wrote her after some major work on the Steinway I play most often. I'm quite pleased with the piano. The damper issue in the bass register is gone and the pedal feels more secure and consistent. It also seems like you did some more voicing work to even out the upper register. I haven't noticed much in regards to the action, which is generally a great sign. Overall, it's the best the piano has played and sounded since I first put my hands on it. Also, I know I've mentioned this before, but I really appreciate how you care for the entire instrument instead of just tuning it or dealing with specific problems I mention. Your love for the instrument really shows through in how you approach the work. If only I could find an Allen Organ technician half as good as you, I would have no worries about my church instruments! read more

Brendan did an amazing job. Very prompt and communicative. Prices are very fair. My piano (which I'd neglected tuning for many years even after putting it through two big moves) sounds amazing right now. Brendan was able to quickly diagnose and fix a few other tiny issues that have been bothering me. A wonderful experience and I'll certainly be calling them back for additional tunings! Thanks Brendan! read more

I hired Piano Craft for a pre purchase inspection. I was very pleased with the service. Beverly went (while I was on vacation) and looked at a piano that was being sold on Craigslist. She performed a thorough inspection and I did end up buying the piano. I know very little about pianos so felt comfortable having a professional take a look. We will also be using piano craft for the tuning services. read more

I called to have my piano tuned and ended opting for a cleaning as well. Brendan showed up and I couldn't have asked for a better piano tuner. He was on time, and kind, patient, and so sweet. My kids can be very nosey and he was so kind and patient with them, explaining things about the piano to them, and assuring me they weren't a bother as much as I tried to keep them away. He was so friendly and I look forward to every appointment with him! You can't go wrong with using them for any of your piano needs. Highly recommend. Thanks Brendan! read more

I called Beverly when I inherited a parlor grand piano that was totally out of tune and kind of a mess. She was quick to respond and we were able to set an appointment fairly quickly. She was straightforward about the condition of the piano and helped me maintain realistic expectations- no Carnegie Hall concerts for this piano! Beverly tuned the piano and explained various parts of the instrument to me, which was helpful. I appreciated her professionalism and her willingness to be real. I could have thrown lots of money into a black hole, but she presented the best options for me to be able to at least play a song in tune. I'll definitely use her for piano tuning in the future. read more

If you're in the market for a used piano, you need Beverly on your team. She was so helpful in looking at a nicely priced candidate to assess the likely restoration/repair costs. You need PianoCraft. read more

I would highly recommend Beverly -- she tuned our Yamaha piano beautifully, communicated her arrival timing the day of, and was a pleasure to chat with. We will be using her for all our piano needs going forward. If you are looking for a highly professional piano expert, look no further! read more

I wouldn't recommend Beverly. I liked her confidence when we talked on the phone, but in person she was arrogant and unprofessional. She came today to tune our almost four year old piano. She arrived late (traffic, it can happen to anybody) with only 45 minutes available to work. After checking the piano's sound, she announced that she needed to do a pitch raise for a rate much higher than what we talked on the phone ( from $155-$200) and said she could do it in 45 minutes. When I didn't agree she got upset, and even hit the piano with the tray while she was closing it and saying that she couldn't understand how I wasn't on board for such a small difference in the price. read more

Brendan was kind, non judgmental about the negligence apparent in the tuning and upkeep of our 1906 Wheelock upright Cassette player piano. He kept my husband and I informed of the needed work and repairs, for which we are in agreement with. He explains what he is doing to get the best performance for it's condition, and we are certain that he will gain your trust and confidence in the performance of his piano services. We will be looking forward to a regular tuning schedule to keep our family heirloom it in top top shape. read more

I inherited a old piano that had seen better days. When I finally decided it was time to have it restored, I called Beverly at Piano Craft. That was absolutely the best decision I could have made. She came out to my house and did a very thorough examination of my piano. We then talked through several restoration options and soon found one that both addressed the needs of the piano and fit into my budget. Beverly was prompt, professional and extremely knowledgeable. I immediately knew that my piano was in good hands. Most of the work on my piano was done in Beverly's shop, and finishing touches were then completed when the piano was reassembled at my home. I am totally blown away by how fantastic my piano looks and sounds. It's almost like having a new piano, it's in such distinctly better shape now. I am stunned at how this piano was completely transformed within a budget that I consider very reasonable. I cannot thank Beverly enough for her hard work. There are still a few more things I'd like to do to the piano in time, and I'll certainly be calling Piano Craft when I'm ready to proceed. If you need to have a piano repaired, I cannot recommend Piano Craft enough. read more

After searching for a knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy piano technician, I'm happy to say I found someone. Beverly is all of that and more! Our baby grand needed a tuning and some extra TLC. Beverly was quick to respond to my yelp message inquiry, and after a brief assessment over the phone we agreed on an appointment time. I'm so pleased with the work Beverly did! I appreciated the time she took to explain what needed to be done. She kindly answered all my questions as well. Now my piano is sounding healthy and pleasant again. I will definitely be calling Beverly for the next tuning. I recommend her to anyone who needs tuning or piano services! read more

We thought we were just getting a tuning but we ended up with a beautifully playing piano AND a glimpse into the fascinating biology of a remarkable instrument. Beverly is very professional and good at explaining the complex mechanisms of a piano. We has thought a 'free' piano we got just needed a little tuning to get it back up to speed but it needed a lot more than that. Beverly explained why a tuning wouldn't work if a major structural part was broken and also gave us options for what was essential and what could wait to be fixed. She also pulled an old knife (not ours) and a yellowed wedding RSVP from the 50s or 60s (also not ours) out of our piano and told us stories of other oddities she's found in pianos over the years. Now, we have a beautiful working piano who's story we understand a little better. Thank you Beverly!! read more

Beverly Wells is the consummate professional and her organization reflects that. She made the moving of an heirloom piano a simple, quick and efficient process. Her moving team was confident and careful and great to work with. We couldn't be more pleased with the results. The cost was extremely reasonable compared to other quotes. We look forward to having her tune both of our pianos in the near future. An outstanding service!! read more

The piano move up into my little house with steep stairs was accomplished safely and professionally. I'm very grateful.

My family has owned an older upright piano for over 20 years (originally purchased from an auction), which had only been tuned a couple times during our possession. The piano was eventually passed down to me and mostly sat, being played only periodically. I recently decided to take up piano again and would like to teach my daughter, so set out to locate someone to tune the piano. Beverly was the only 5-star rating, with outstanding reviews, so I thought I'd give her a try and emailed through her website. She contacted me back quickly that evening and I called her the next day to set up a time. The only time that worked was when my husband was available, and he couldn't tell you the first thing about the piano (or any instrument). However, Beverly came and checked the piano out, went over what she could with my husband, and called me and went over the details. It turned out that there was a 9-inch crack behind the bridge, which was only part of the problem. Since this piano means a great deal to me and I would like to pass it down to my children and grandchildren, we decided to go ahead and get the work done. Not only did the crack need to be repaired, but the hammers were very worn, the tuning would need to be done a few times, and something else needed to be fixed. Beverly set up 2 separate times to come out, to repair the bridge and set epoxy, which would need a couple days to set properly, then to place everything back together and tune the piano itself. She worked around my schedule (even offering to work on July 4th, one of our only days off!), and not only did the work efficiently, but shared some of her own history working with pianos. I can't sing enough praises about Beverly and the work she has done! I'm so appreciative and will definitely be contacting her in the future for any other tuning or repairs. Thank you!! read more

I was looking at a piano listed by a private seller in North Bay, which was too far away for me to easily visit. I asked Beverly to do an inspection of the piano. She was fantastic. She visited the piano promptly, and called me afterwards with her opinion and detailed list of the piano's condition. She answered all of my questions. I ended up deciding to go look at the piano, and she met me there to show me her findings and answer additional questions. When I decided to buy it, she did all the work to schedule the movers to come and get it. It was a pleasure working with her, and I highly recommend her. read more

Kudos to Beverly for her great work in bringing our old, out-of-tune console up to its former glory. She was professional, responsive, thorough, and obviously very knowledgeable in piano inner workings as well as fun piano lore. read more

As a professional musician who has had a lifetime of experience dealing with a wide range of piano technicians and tuners on both US coasts, I can rate Beverly Wells with certainty as one of the best. She is exceedingly skilled, knowledgeable and professional, and is also very honest and friendly. I have complete trust in her workmanship, and could not recommend a piano technician more highly than Beverly Wells from Piano Craft. read more

Beverly Wells, owner of Piano Craft, is one of the best in the business. She tunes all of the pianos at my school as well as our home pianos. She has done many repairs on pianos for us in the 20 years we've lived in Sonoma County. Her work is excellent, she is professional and friendly, and she really knows her craft. I recommend her to all of my music students who ask for piano tuner recommendations. If you need a piano tuned or repaired, call Beverly. You will be happy you did. read more

I am the music director at Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa where Beverly has been our piano tech for many years. Whether it is tuning a piano, getting it moved, rebuilt, worked on in any way, she is our one stop shop for all of our pianos. Her work is excellent and she is very good at assessing each piano and letting me know what it needs and giving me options that work within our budget. She has rebuilt the action, replaced the hammers and the bass strings on our main grand piano and all of that work has turned a pretty good instrument into a very good instrument that suits our needs well. She is prompt with communications and scheduling and also very easy to work with. No matter what kind of instrument you have I am confident she will be able either upgrade and improve the instrument or be honest and tell you if it's not worth putting work into. And if you're looking for a piano to purchase and want it assessed before you buy it, she can help you with that as well. read more

Beverly is a true professional. Not only does she do a great job tuning, but knows her way around the inside of a piano. My piano has always been overly bright and a little hard, but Beverly did an amazing job "Voicing" the piano. I am very happy with the new tone of the piano. She is always on time and calls if something comes up. I would absolutely recommend Beverly for any of your piano needs. read more

I can't say enough positive about Piano Craft. When I called, I didn't know if I needed a complete strip and refinish that would include having the complete piano moved out and at great expense, or if a touch up could be done. They came out and said it could be done in my home, what was involved and what it would cost - and didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. They showed up in timely fashion and worked neat and effectively. They buffed and polished the bad spots and blended it all in, replaced 6 ivories, totally and thoroughly cleaned the inside. It looks brand new. They will come back and tune it about a month, and may do some needed maintenance on the "action". All and all it was a first rate job in a tough situation. The grand piano was built in 1911. I am over the top satisfied. Betty Johnson read more