Alethia Espinal
Alethia Espinal

Alethia Espinal

$175
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It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction
I have been tuning pianos since 2022, despite my current set price i still offer flexible rates and special discounts. I have been teaching violin since 2011 and I have been playing violin since 2006. My focus is providing the tools and techniques necessary for everyone’s specific learning needs and to deliver the best quality in violin performance.
Overview

Hired 81 times

Serves San Diego, CA

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1 employee

14 years in business

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2024

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2023

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2021

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2020

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Zev R.
Oct 14, 2024
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Alethia was thorough, professional, on time, and did a great job with our piano! If we need piano tuning or repairs, we will definitely contact her again!

Details: Upright • Regulation • Fix sticky keys

Piano Tuning
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Nicole d.
Aug 13, 2024
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Alethia was super professional and worked efficiently. Our piano hadn’t been tuned in over 6 years and she spent 1.5 hours with it and it sounds so much better. Thank you!

Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Regulation

Piano Tuning
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Scott F.
Jun 29, 2024
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Alethia did a terrific job tuning our piano, showing terrific attention to detail while being ultra personable. Will be hiring her in the future for my piano and my mom’s. 🎶

Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys

Piano Tuning
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Kerry C.
Jun 3, 2024
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All three of the above responses would apply to Alethia. What a truly beautiful and inspiring woman she is. I will only use her for tuning and repairs for my 1903 Emerson with Tamo Ash Veneer. The piano was a gift to me… and I consider Alethia a gift from the powers that be for me. Kerry

Details: Upright • Not applicable • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys

Piano Tuning
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Mandey E.
May 22, 2024
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I’m so glad I chose Alethia to tune our old (new to us) piano that hasn’t seen much love in the past 30+ years. She had great communication before and during the appointment, making sure to explain pricing up front and discussed any potential repairs with me before going forward. There were a few keys that gave her some extra trouble and she stayed persistently working to resolve the issues. We will definitely be having Alethia back on a regular basis for continued upkeep of our piano.

Details: Spinet • Not applicable • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Voicing • Regulation • Fix sticky keys

Piano Tuning
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Alethia Espinal

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Tunings are $150 and include minor adjustments and repairs My rates depend on the location of the lesson. Lessons at my studio/student’s home are: 30 minutes-$50/$75 45 minutes-$75/$100 60 minutes-$100/$125 For performances or gigs I charge $175 per hour for acoustic performances and an additional $50 for amplified. Each piece or song that needs to be charted will be an additional $10 per song/piece.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Musician Oct 2012 - Present Sensational Strings Hired for music services for weddings, events etc. Performance Expert Apr 2017 - Nov 2017 Grossmont Union High School District Private coaching lessons for Violinists in Orchestra and Violin/Music Theory Class Teacher. Violin Music Teacher Feb 2015 - Nov 2017 Memorial Prep Middle School After school music program for beginners, intermediate and advanced students focusing on violin studies. Orchestra Teacher Assistant Sep 2011 - May 2014 Waldorf School of San Diego Concert Mistress for Handels Messiah Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 USD chamber orchestra San Diego Symphony Best and Brightest Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 Selected from youth orchestra to perform at Copley Hall San Diego Symphony Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 Selected from youth orchestra to perform at Copley Hall with San Diego Symphony Side by Side with San Diego Symphony

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    When I was 17 years old, the middle school I graduated from needed an assistant violin teacher for their 5th-8th grade orchestra class. Shortly after I began assisting, I started my own business as a private teacher and haven’t looked back since.