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About
I have been in business since 2003. The majority of my clients have been private individuals, though I also service pianos for institutions, businesses, and performing artists.
Each client has a particular musical personality. Every piano I tune is different from the next and is part of a 300-year history of the instrument's development.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 931 times
33 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
23 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Piano type
Additional service
Voicing
Regulation
Pitch raise
Fix squeaky pedal
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Tony L.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dennis was on time and performed a detailed tuning and cleaning of an old 1987 upright Kimball piano. He took his time, explained everything as he went and even performed a song for us when he was done. Above and beyond service. Thank you Dennis!!!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Northern Strings Piano Services's reply
You're very welcome!
Piano Tuning
James C.
Sep 30, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was very happy with the work done by Northern Strings Piano Services. My piano is quite old and had not been turned in long time. VERY PLEASED Jim Crangle
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Not applicable - new piano • More than 10 years old
Northern Strings Piano Services's reply
Thank you, James. I appreciate it!
Dennis Hankinson
Piano Tuning
Jen L.
Jul 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dennis did a great job tuning my piano and fixing a challenging clacking key issue. He was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the process. I highly recommend him!
Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Northern Strings Piano Services's reply
Jen, I'm glad the key issue is solved for you. Thank you for your patience during my visit!
Dennis
Piano Tuning
Linda J.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dennis Hankinson did a fantastic job on my piano. He took care of each key and was considerate of it being special to me. I highly recommend him for the best of service.
Details: Spinet • Piano played at least once a week • 6 - 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Northern Strings Piano Services's reply
Thank you so much, Linda!
Dennis Hankinson
Piano Tuning
Amy W.
Jul 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dennis is professional, punctual, and easy to work with. The piano sounds great after the tuning, and scheduling was smooth. Highly recommend.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • 2 - 5 years old
Northern Strings Piano Services's reply
Amy, your review was very appreciated!
Dennis
Piano Tuning
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Dennis Hankinson
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Regular tuning fee $150, all taxes included, if applicable.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was trained by a Piano Technicians Guild technician in 2003 in tuning and string repairs. The classes consisted of four students and a few guest speakers. Up to that point I was a seller of Young Chang and Pearl River acoustic pianos and Technics digital pianos. Before being a piano salesman, I had taken eleven and a half years of piano lessons.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
A friend who knew I taught piano suggested that I buy a tuning business from a technician he knew. A minute or two after he later informed me that he learned the man's business was already sold off, someone who knew me as a piano player (hadn't seen each other in nine or so years) just walked up and asked if I was still into piano. This individual said he knew a fellow looking for people to teach piano tuning to. The day I made inquiry into that, it turned out they had an in-person course they were starting that same evening. The training schedule didn't interfere with my piano sales job, fortunately; but I subsequently dropped being a salesman.
