Advanced Piano
Technology Diploma
A post secondary diploma program that systematically equip students with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the entire piano service.
Course Information
Course Outlie
Length: 720 Hours within 36 weeks
Systematically equips you with senior professional skills and expertise in piano tuning and repairing.
Hands-on experience guaranteed by in class delivery
The Advanced Piano Technology course is designed to equip students with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the entire piano
serviceincluding dismantling, rebuilding and repairing pianos. It gives students course content to be well-prepared to experience the responsibilities
of a piano technologist in separate practicum placements where they must perform in a supervised professional setting.
Curriculum
10 Modules
1. Basic Music Theory
2. Musical acoustics
3. Introduction to Piano Tuning
4. Upright Regulation
5. Introduction to Voicing
6. Repair and Parts Replacement for Upright Piano
7. Refined Piano Tuning
8. Grand piano regulation
9. Refined voicing
10. Repair and parts replacement for grand piano
Course Requirements
Application Documents
Ontario Secondary High School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
OR
Mature student status with relevant professional experience (determined by the instructors)
Career
Future Career Path
Advanced Piano Technician
Advanced Piano Tuner
Advanced Piano Repairing Technician
Testimonies
See how students say
"The Advanced Piano Technology program at CMAC was exactly what I needed to take my skills to the next level. From action regulation to digital piano integration, I learned all the technical aspects of piano repair and customization. I now work as a piano technician for a major music store, and the knowledge I gained at CMAC has been invaluable to my career."
– John M.
"As a professional musician, I wanted to understand my instrument better. The Advanced Piano Technology program not only taught me how to repair and maintain pianos but also deepened my appreciation for the craftsmanship behind them. The hands-on approach and real-world experience were fantastic. I now have the confidence to tackle complex repairs and technology integration in any piano."
– Hannah Wong
