Pickle Piano

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38 Years

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Your Trusted Piano Sales and Restoration Experts in Bloomingdale, IL

At Pickle Piano, we are dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's finest pianos. Established in 1988, our mission has always been to provide the Chicagoland region with high-quality new and used pianos, backed by exceptional craftsmanship and expertise. Our team of skilled technicians, drawn from around the globe, ensures every instrument we sell meets rigorous standards of performance and aesthetics. We specialize in piano restoration, sales, rentals, lessons, and storage, treating each instrument as a piece of art that deserves meticulous care.

Our showroom in Bloomingdale, IL, offers a curated selection of pianos from Europe, North America, and Asia, catering to musicians of all levels. With over three decades of experience, we combine technical precision with a deep appreciation for the emotional and artistic value of pianos, ensuring every customer receives personalized, informed service. We are proud to maintain industry certifications and partnerships with highly skilled piano tuners and movers, all committed to excellence in every interaction.

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Piano Sales Piano Restoration Piano Lessons Piano Storage Piano Rental Piano Moving Tuning Services

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Year established: 1988

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of expertise in piano restoration and sales.
Our skilled technicians hail from global backgrounds with decades of experience.
We maintain a curated inventory of high-quality pianos from renowned international brands.
We are BBB A-rated members committed to industry excellence and customer satisfaction.
Our services span the full lifecycle of piano ownership, from purchase to restoration.

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Services

Piano Restoration

Our comprehensive piano restoration includes replacing actions, pin blocks, strings, and dampers, as well as soundboard repair and cabinet refinishing. We revive vintage and damaged pianos to their original glory, ensuring optimal performance and aesthetic appeal. Trusted by churches, schools, and musicians, our process combines technical precision with artisanal craftsmanship.

Piano Tuning

Maintain your piano's sound quality with our expert tuning services. Our certified technicians, members of the Piano Technician's Guild, adjust string tension and perform tonal finishing to ensure perfect pitch. Regular tuning services start at $90 and are tailored to your piano's age, condition, and environmental factors for lasting results.

Piano Moving

We specialize in safe, professional piano moving for homes, churches, and concert venues. Our team handles all sizes, from spinets to concert grands, with custom padding and rigging to protect your instrument. Rates are competitive, and we provide free estimates for local and regional moves.

Piano Lessons

Adult and adolescent piano lessons are available with our experienced instructors. Whether you're a beginner or refining advanced skills, our curriculum emphasizes technique, repertoire, and expressive playing. Lessons are tailored to individual goals, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music and piano artistry.

Piano Storage

We offer climate-controlled short- and long-term piano storage solutions to protect your instrument from environmental damage. Pickup and delivery services ensure hassle-free transitions, and our facility maintains optimal humidity and temperature conditions. Ideal for seasonal storage or during home renovations.

Questions

What piano services do you offer?

We offer piano sales, restoration, tuning, moving, storage, rentals, and lessons. All services are performed by experienced professionals committed to preserving your instrument's quality.

How often should a piano be tuned?

We recommend tuning twice yearly, ideally in spring and fall, to account for seasonal humidity changes. New pianos or those in unstable environments may require more frequent maintenance.

Do you sell pre-owned Steinway pianos?

Yes, we specialize in pre-owned Steinway pianos at competitive prices. Each instrument undergoes rigorous inspection and restoration to meet our quality standards before resale.

Can I rent a piano before buying?

Yes, our rent-to-buy program allows trial use of pianos. Rental payments may apply toward purchase, offering a flexible option to find the right instrument for your needs.

Are your technicians certified?

Our piano tuners are members of the Piano Technician's Guild and meet strict standards for expertise and professionalism. Many have decades of experience in the field.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the entire Chicago metropolitan area, including suburbs like Bloomingdale, providing sales, tuning, moving, and restoration services to homes, schools, and churches.

Reviews (7)

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Jaia Chin

Apr 05, 2022 Report

I bought a Korg G-1 Air from Pickle Piano, and Matt was extremely kind and very social. There are so many pianos in this place it's unbelievable. I also go for lessons here, which I will NEVER regret doing. Making this decision to go to Pickle Piano was the best I've made since I've taken up classical piano myself. I wouldn't go to any other piano store as I would think you would NEVER get the quality of service there as you would here at Pickle Piano. If I could rate this 10 stars over 5, that's what I'd put.

Jacqueline Nieto

Mar 08, 2022 Report

This company picked up a piano for one of our customers and we have been trying to get the piano back and we haven't been able to get anyone to give us a call back we left several voicemails and they only returned a call to one of our ex-employees telling her they will return the piano some day next week but the week is over and we still cant get the piano back- the person who called my ex-assistant said they we were getting a discount!

I don't even know why are getting charged if i have been trying to get the piano since feb 21st And nobody has been able to return my call to schedule a delivery date/time Please return my call and our piano

M. F.

Dec 05, 2021 Report

Matt, the owner is extremely knowledgeable, kind and honest. It's always a pleasure to come to his store.

John Peacock

Jan 22, 2021 Report

I have bought two pianos from the store over the years. I feel I was treated fairly. They have a nice inventory of new and rebuilt, big name pianos. If you are looking for a piano dealer I definitely would check them out.

Jim Brodnicki

Jul 11, 2020 Report

Matt is extremely informed on pianos and organs. Pickle Piano has an outstanding selection, very competitive pricing, but more importantly - they stand behind everything they sell with supperb customer service.

Sylvie Hutchings

May 25, 2020 Report

Matt was kind enough to meet us at his store after returning from delivering a piano in Pennsylvania on the same day. We spent about an hour disussing the posibity of rebuilding my 1931 Conover 77. Matt's has an in depth enthusiasm, knowledge and historical appreciation of pianos from the golden era which surpasses mine. Places like this are becoming a rare commodity and worth patronizing. I'm very much looking forward to working with Matt. Michael F.

Mandi Burley

Nov 13, 2019 Report

They have everything from budget-friendly refurbs to high-end stuff I dared not touch. The owner and employees (we met everyone!) were knowledgable and their passion for pianos was obvious! The refurbished piano we bought at Pickle Piano was delivered that same afternoon. It sounds wonderful and looks beautiful in our living room.