Acoustic Pianocraft

Piano technicians blending elements of traditional and modern craftsmanship, combining old world techniques and ideals with modern tools and repair materials. Based in Victoria, BC, serving clients for over 40 years, from living rooms to the concert stage.

• Tuning
• Voicing
• Regulation
• Restringing
• Action Rebuilding
• Keywork/Key Repair
• Refelting
• Ivory Repair
• Restoration
• Harpsichord Service
• Cabinet Refinishing
• College/University Technician

• Harpsichord and fortepiano maintenance
• Touchweight analysis and correction
• Steinway piano care

• Steinway
• Yamaha
• Yves Beaupré

Victoria, BC

• University of Victoria School of Music
• Early Music Society of the Islands
• Victoria Symphony Orchestra
• Pacific Opera Victoria
• Victoria Baroque Players
• University Center Farhquar Auditorium

{'quote': 'Canada’s first All-Steinway School of Music is located at the University of Victoria. We are extremely fortunate to have these wonderful instruments under the care of Jim Anderson and his firm, Acoustic Pianocraft. He has an exhaustive knowledge of his craft, and an interest in continually researching the latest techniques in piano maintenance. This plus his attention to detail, and a love and pride in his work, all contribute to the superb piano care we receive for our wide variety of pianos.', 'author': 'Arthur Rowe'}

{'quote': 'Jim Anderson is a fine technician, highly skilled in all of the aspects of piano care and in finding the optimum possibilities for each instrument. One of his most impressive qualities is his constant search to continue to develop, to find even better solutions. I could not ask for a more valuable colleague.', 'author': 'Bruce Vogt'}

{'quote': "For many years Acoustic Pianocraft has maintained my harpsichord (an Italian-style instrument made by Yves Beaupré) and the large Flemish-style harpsichord owned by the Early Music Society of the Islands (also made by Beaupré). Both of these instruments are regularly used in concerts presented by EMSI, the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Opera Victoria, Victoria Baroque Players and other organizations. Both instruments have been played by many of the world's leading harpsichordists. These distinguished musicians have always been very pleased with both harpsichords and have often commented on how well-maintained and regulated they are. I highly recommend the services of Acoustic Pianocraft.", 'author': 'James Young'}