Blackwell Tunings​
Amanda Blackwell
Amanda Blackwell
My first piano was an out-of-tune, chipped, upright Ivers & Pond built in 1883. I played that thing into the ground. My second piano was a 1931 Sohmer & Co. baby grand, which I still play to this day.
Since I can remember, I’ve had a passion for pianos, and an ardent interest in finding the best possible sound. As a musician myself, I find it deeply rewarding to bring
out-of-tune pianos back to life with the proper tuning and care. I graduated as a certified piano technician from the North Bennet Street School in Boston, and moved to Northampton to continue my work.
I love the Pioneer Valley, and I’m so happy to be working here!
My mission is to help you find the best sound for your piano, recommend and evaluate new instruments, and find solutions for the out-of-the-box issues that some pianos can have. Each and every piano is unique, and I pride myself on catering to each instrument’s individual needs, from loose tuning pins to sticky keys. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I also became skilled in
piano sanitation, and work hard to keep my clients and myself safe, while still providing my best service.