Testimonials
THE AVID PIANO TECHNICIAN
“It is an honor to recommend Peter Acronico. He has been my piano technician for over a decade and has taken care of my New York Steinway D and two C7 Yamaha pianos. He takes great care in making sure that all my concerns are taken care of immediately. Peter prepared my Steinway D to record my debut album and he took complete care to make sure that the instrument reacted well to the glissandos (!) and make sure that the piano had a clean sound. I highly recommend Peter Acronico’s gift of talented ears and technical expertise.“
– Rebecca-Sen Chan Recording Artist/Concert Pianist
“Peter Acronico is a pianist’s treasure in every sense. He has handled countless concert preparations for me on Bay Area stages and I have always been completely impressed. His attention to detail, understanding of specific needs and his commitment to problem solving are all at the highest level. He simply brings out the best an instrument has to offer. The big bonus is that he is also an incredibly warm and approachable presence—just what a pianist wants both at home and in the hall.
I feel lucky to know and work with Peter. I would recommend him most highly to anyone.”
– Jon Nakamatsu Concert Pianist
“WOW!! You’ve improved the piano immensely! Generally, it’s juicier and more resonant and more bell-like in tone. The previously razor’s-edge soprano is much richer now, with more sustain. The whole sound is more beautiful, musical, colorful. Somehow, in a weird kind of perception on my part, the sound seems to smile now, seems happy, even joyous! Perhaps the piano isn’t a “lemon” after all, but just needed the attention of a superb technician! THANK YOU!!!”
– Hans Boepple Professor of Piano / Santa Clara University
“It had the Acronico sound – balanced, rich, resonant, pitch perfect, and as varied asthe pianist asked it to be, and he asked a great deal.it was a marvelous afternoon of grand music wonderfully brought to life.”
– Larry Koran Client / Former President, Steinway Society the Bay Area
“Loved it! Much wisdom and humility, myths debunked, nuggets of insight, great tone, TED-ready. The editor in me applauds! Humanizes all humans involved.
I imagine the attendees dug it as well. Ciao for now!”
– Brian Fox, RPT Registered Piano Technician /
Former editor of Bass Guitar Magazine
“Peter, Peter, Peter! That was a most wonderful read, I’m honored to have such a smart friend that is also a concert technician!..I just loved it.”
– Fenton Murray, RPT Registered Piano Technician
“She is very pleased with what you did with her piano, tuning and voicing it. I want to thank you for taking care of her. Many of my customers are particular — but they are very gratifying to work for. They know when work is done right, so our effort is rewarded by them judging us favorably and being happy with their pianos.”
– Roland Kaplan, RPT Registered Piano Technician
“The piano was PERFECT! Always a great job. Thanks so much.”
– Joseph Ordaz Professor of Piano / Mission College
“Thanks for sharing this wonderful, informative experiences you associated with this great artists. I can’t imagine there is such great involvement, responsibility that you encountered and to have the flexibility to make changes under different circumstances. What a great honor and privilege to be a concert piano technician! I am very grateful that you share your view. With all your hard work, your efforts and accomplishments are laudable! Thanks for sharing, Peter!”
– Margaret Chan Music Teacher / Client
“Wonderful format, provocative presentation, authoritative control of the room, mastery of your subject. Thanks so much Peter for stepping up. I would love it if you would consider ‘Part II’ next year.”
– Fenton Murray, RPT Registered Piano Technician
“Special mention needs to be made about the McAfee Center’s fine new Steinway concert grand, which proved itself capable of delivering fabulous sound from ppp to ffff (and a lovely quality sound at that). Despite the very hard playing Zhang subjected this instrument to, there was not a unison anywhere drifting out of tune by the end of the concert — thanks to the fine concert tuning and prepping from master technician Peter Acronico.”
– Lyn Bronson Peninsula Review
“I just want to send you a thank you note for your “keys out” service. It was an extraordinary learning experience for me to see your skills and techniques in action servicing my piano. Best of all was the result. I finally had some quality time this past weekend to spend with the piano. What a joy it was to play, and the sound was just brilliant! So now I should be all set for superb playing time during the fall and winter months. I ‘ll look forward to your spring visit for tuning.
Stay safe.”
My best regards,
– Jon Anderson Client
“What a wonderful job you have done with our piano! The touch, the sound – it just comes together so nicely. You are an artist. Thank you!! Our piano teacher who is a phenomenal musician came by today and raved at the sound of our piano. All because of you. So glad we found you.”
Warmly,
– Peter Cellarius Client
“Happy Thanksgiving to you! I cannot be more thankful for spending time tuning my piano yesterday. The touch was marvelous, and the tone was gorgeous, beautiful. I can see the difference. Why! You have a great heart and just phenomenal!!
Thanks, Peter!”
– Margaret Chan Music Teacher / Client
“Bravo!! Let your personality shine! Let’s talk about it later today. Again – BRAVO!”
– Gino Client / Musician
“Maestra Daria Rabotnika asked me to personally thank you so much for servicing the piano for her today. I don’t know what we would have done if you weren’t there to work the ragged piano back in decent shape for her. You are the BEST!”
Gratefully,
– Nancy Jensen Music teacher / Artistic Director / The Steinway Society the Bay Area
“That’s fantastic! Very interesting to learn about the intricacies of the piano and how the adjustments you made help the pianists to play better. Great job on the film!”
– Tricia Hansen Client
“I just wanted to tell you again how much Lindsey and I appreciate how you took it upon yourself to restore our “baby” to near perfection! What a remarkable difference it made – night and day. It’s such a pleasure to play now. And it’s so nicely polished! What did you use to get it that glossy?
We don’t often run across people who give so much of their time and talent in such a generous way, and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to meet you and to get to know you as one of those rare people! Thank you again for the wonderful gift!”
With much gratitude,
– Holly Maguire Client
“Thank YOU! It was great meeting and most definitely can be repeated a couple of times. An excellent open yet structured conversation.”
– Jewel Hutt, RPT
“It is always a pleasure to work with Peter. He is personable and warm. He is passionate about his work, and he takes time to care for the instrument. He is patient when working through problems and works wholeheartedly. He makes my Steinway resonate in harmony!”
– Sandra Wright Shen Concert Pianist
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