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What we have learned from moving pianos every day. Most of it is about what goes wrong when a piano is moved badly, and how to avoid that.
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Playing Piano After Moving: Is It Safe and How Long to Wait?
Is it safe to play your piano after a move? Gentle playing is fine once it stands firm. Tuning should wait two to four weeks.
28 November 2025
Upright Piano Moving Guide: How to Move Yours Safely
An upright piano is heavy and hard to move. Here is how much it weighs, how to move it, and when you need piano movers.
24 November 2025
Grand Piano Moving: Safe DIY Steps & When to Hire Pros
A grand piano is hard to move. Here is the kit and the steps for a simple move, and when to call in piano movers.
17 November 2025
Can You Transport a Piano on Its Back Safely? Here’s the Truth
Can a piano lie on its back in a van? Sometimes, if it is well padded and its weight is spread out. Here is when it is safe.
10 November 2025
How to Tune a Piano After Moving It
Why does a piano go out of tune after a move? How long should you wait to tune it? Here are the answers, and the signs it needs a tuner.
9 November 2025
Piano Moving and Tuning: Why They Should Go Hand in Hand
A move shakes a piano out of tune. Here is why, how long it should settle, and why it pays to book the tuning with the move.
26 September 2025
Why Professional Piano Movers Are Worth the Investment
What piano movers bring to a move: the right kit, the know-how and the insurance. Plus how to pick a good piano mover.
22 September 2025
Avoid Common Mistakes When Moving a Piano
Five mistakes people make when they move a piano, and how to avoid them. It covers the weight, the lifting, the kit and the weather.
19 September 2025
How to Move a Piano Safely: Expert Guide
How to move a piano safely: the kit you need, the steps to follow, and how to look after it once it is in its new home.
15 September 2025