Player piano specialists
Pneumatic restoration across the Southeast. Electronic player repair in your home across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, or by mail from anywhere in the US. Tuning anywhere in Georgia.
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We do three things, for three different kinds of instrument. Pick the one that sounds like yours.
It plays from a paper roll
Ampico, Duo-Art, Welte-Mignon, Aeolian, Gulbransen and other roll-operated players. Perished tubing, leaking bellows, dead notes and roll tracking brought back to working order.
Antique player pianosIt has a screen, an app, or a control box
Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, QRS Pianomation and Steinway Spirio. Power supplies, driver boards, solenoids and connectivity.
In-home player repair Mail-in unit repairIn-home tuning anywhere in Georgia, performed by our partner World Class Piano Tuners and booked through us.
What We Do
Electronic player unit repair, pneumatic restoration of antique players, and tuning handled by our partner — all in your home, across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
A thorough in-home inspection of your player system — Disklavier, PianoDisc, QRS, Spirio, or any other make. You'll know exactly what's wrong and what it costs before any work begins.
Dead system, blank display, or clicking on startup? Failed power supplies are the most common reason electric player systems stop working entirely — and they're repairable.
Notes that won't fire, stick on, play too loud, or fall silent mid-song almost always trace back to solenoid wear or driver board issues. We clean, rebuild, and recalibrate.
Keydriver boards, amplifier boards, and wiring harnesses for PianoDisc, QRS, and Disklavier systems. Component-level diagnosis before recommending any replacement.
WiFi setup, app pairing, firmware updates, and media drive replacement for Spirio, PianoDisc iQ, and modern Disklavier systems. Including floppy and CD drive upgrades for older units.
Antique roll-operated players — Ampico, Duo-Art, Welte-Mignon, Aeolian, Gulbransen. Perished tubing, leaking bellows, dead notes, and roll tracking brought back to working order. Restoration details →
Tuning is performed by our partner, World Class Piano Tuners of Alpharetta. You book and schedule through us exactly as before — they bring the tools. Tuning details →
From standard cleaning to a restoration-grade piano detailing — case, keys, interior, and hardware, all by hand in your home. Bundle it with tuning or repair and save.
Getting Started
Two services, two simple paths. Tell us what you need and we'll confirm the details before any work begins.
Book the $100 flat-rate diagnosis to get on the schedule, or reach out first if you're not sure what you're dealing with — we're happy to talk it through. The fee is due at the visit.
We come to you, inspect the system, and give you a full written estimate. No repair happens without your approval.
Approve the quote and we schedule the repair. If we can't diagnose the problem, there's no charge. If we diagnose it and you choose not to proceed, the $100 diagnosis fee stands.
Name, phone, number of pianos, and when works for you — takes 60 seconds.
$200 for a standard tuning, with a reduced rate for 4 or more pianos. Tuning is billed upfront, before your visit, by invoice or card.
60–90 minutes at your piano. You'll hear the difference before we leave.
Common Issues
Electric player systems — Disklavier, PianoDisc, QRS, Spirio — each have their own failure patterns. Here are the issues we see most often.
The most common failure in older Disklaviers and QRS units. Power supply capacitors fail with age — symptoms are a clicking sound on startup, a blank or flashing display, or nothing at all. Repairable without replacing the whole unit.
The system powers on and appears to play, but the keys stay still. Usually a failed solenoid driver board, a disconnected wiring harness, or a blown fuse on the keydriver — not the control unit.
Solenoid calibration drifts over time, especially in heavily used systems. Individual solenoids wear unevenly — one note hammers while its neighbor barely whispers. Recalibration restores balanced playback.
A solenoid is staying energized — either a stuck relay on the driver board or a mechanically bound solenoid plunger. Left unaddressed it can burn out the solenoid coil.
Common in Disklavier Mark II (floppy) and QRS CD2000 units. The drive mechanism fails before the electronics do. Modern replacement drives and USB adapters are available for most models.
Spirio, PianoDisc iQ, and newer Disklaviers depend on a stable WiFi connection and up-to-date apps. Connectivity failures are often a firmware issue or network configuration — not a hardware fault.
Spirio pianos used heavily fall out of regulation — the system works harder to compensate, overheats, and shuts itself off to prevent damage. Regular calibration keeps this from happening.
Older QRS and PianoDisc controllers can lock up after a power interruption or software glitch. A full reset or firmware update resolves it in most cases — no parts needed.
About
Most piano service companies tune acoustic pianos. Very few have anyone on staff who understands the electronics inside a modern player system — the driver boards, solenoids, power supplies, and control units that make a Disklavier or Spirio perform.
PianoPlayerTech does both. Our tuning technician handles acoustic tuning throughout North Georgia, while our player system technician covers Yamaha Disklavier, PianoDisc, QRS Pianomation, Steinway Spirio, and similar makes.
All service is in-home. Your piano doesn't need to move — we come to you, assess everything on-site, and give you a straight answer about what it needs.
FAQ
Straight answers about player piano repair, pricing, and what to expect.
Where We Work
In-home player repair covers metro Atlanta and North Georgia, with mail-in unit repair from anywhere in the US. Pneumatic restoration serves the Southeast, and tuning is booked anywhere in Georgia. If you don't see your town, just call.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call (470) 758-9572 and we'll let you know.
Work With Us
Player piano technicians are rare. We're building a team across North Georgia and looking for people who take craftsmanship seriously — whether you have years of experience or just a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
We've received your details and we'll reach out personally to talk it through. In the meantime, feel free to call us at (470) 758-9572.
Get in Touch
In-home across metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Tuning anywhere in Georgia. Pneumatic restoration across the Southeast — we travel to you. Mail-in unit repair nationwide.
By appointment — send a message or call and we'll find a time that works
Player piano repair is scheduled by phone — give us a call.