Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Piano Showroom & Service Center in Raleigh
Since 1958, Ruggero Piano has been North Carolina's premier destination for piano sales, service, and expertise. Our team of Registered Piano Technicians, with over 150 years of combined experience, specializes in new and pre-owned piano sales, tuning, restoration, and maintenance. We offer a comprehensive selection of high-quality instruments from renowned brands like Yamaha, Bsendorfer, Schimmel, and Estonia, alongside accessories, rentals, and institutional solutions.Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our personalized approach, technical excellence, and dedication to preserving musical heritage. With climate-controlled storage, concert-grade tuning services, and Bsendorfer Hall event rentals, we cater to individual musicians, educators, and institutions. As a family-owned business, we combine generational expertise with modern technology to meet evolving customer needs.
Services
Piano Sales
Tuning Services
Restoration
Refinishing
Piano Rentals
Maintenance
Storage
Moving
Institutional Sales
Accessories
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years of combined experience in piano expertise
- Our team includes Registered Piano Technicians with specialized training
- We maintain climate-controlled storage for optimal instrument preservation
- We provide institutional sales solutions for educational and performance venues
- Our service department handles complete piano restoration and maintenance
What people say
Excellent services
Knowledgeable staff
Professional and friendly
Highly recommended
Great customer service
Services
Piano Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of new and pre-owned pianos from renowned brands including Yamaha, Bsendorfer, Schimmel, and Estonia. Our inventory features grand, upright, digital, and hybrid models to suit every musical need and budget. Our expert staff provides personalized guidance to help customers find the perfect instrument for their specific requirements.
Tuning Services
Our Registered Piano Technicians provide precision tuning services for all piano types, maintaining proper pitch and tension for optimal performance. We recommend annual tuning for regular users, with more frequent service for institutions facing environmental challenges. Our technicians ensure long-term stability and sound quality through meticulous maintenance.
Restoration
We specialize in complete piano restoration, including soundboard replacement, action rebuilding, and case refinishing. Our technicians perform comprehensive disassembly, inspection, and repair of all components to restore instruments to like-new condition. This service preserves the integrity of high-value pianos for continued performance and longevity.
Refinishing
Our refinishing services restore piano cabinets to original condition using polyester, lacquer, and wood finishes. We repair scratches, dents, and chips, followed by polishing to achieve the desired satin or gloss finish. This process revitalizes both the appearance and value of aging instruments while maintaining structural integrity.
Piano Rentals
We offer performance-grade rental pianos for concerts, weddings, and special events, including digital grand, upright, and concert grand models. Our rental fleet includes Yamaha and Bsendorfer instruments, with optional on-site tuning services. This service provides access to high-quality instruments for temporary needs without long-term investment.
People
Richard Ruggero
Owner
Richard Ruggero leads with decades of piano expertise, combining technical mastery with personalized customer service. He oversees all restoration projects and maintains the highest quality standards for every instrument sold or serviced at Ruggero Piano.
Chris Ruggero
General Manager
Chris Ruggero manages daily operations and customer relations, offering expert guidance in piano selection and institutional sales. With extensive technical knowledge, he ensures each client receives tailored solutions for their musical needs.
Zach
Piano Technician
Zach specializes in piano tuning and maintenance, bringing technical precision to every service appointment. His expertise ensures optimal instrument performance for both residential and institutional clients.
Questions
What piano brands do you carry?
We offer new and pre-owned pianos from Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Schimmel, Estonia, and Clavinova, including grand, upright, digital, and hybrid models.
Do you provide piano tuning services?
Yes, our Registered Piano Technicians offer tuning services for all piano types, with recommendations for annual or more frequent maintenance based on usage.
Can I rent a piano for an event?
We provide performance-grade piano rentals including digital grand, upright, and concert grand models for weddings, concerts, and special events.
Do you offer restoration services?
Yes, we specialize in complete piano restoration including soundboard replacement, action rebuilding, and cabinet refinishing to restore instruments to like-new condition.
What payment options are available?
We offer financing options for piano purchases and accept major credit/debit cards for all services and rentals.
Do you serve institutional clients?
Yes, we provide tailored piano solutions for schools, churches, and performance venues including instrument selection, maintenance, and bulk purchases.
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Reviews (4)
David Heath
Jun 22, 2022
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Very happy with recent purchase of piano! Great experience with Chris and with delivery team who brought to second floor thought tight flight of stairs.
David Heid
Jun 07, 2022
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Ruggero piano long has a reputation as the leading and most respected piano store in the region. My biggest problem purchasing an instrument there was deciding among the many excellent options. The store carries not only new instruments but high quality (like new) refurbished pianos. I probably require less assistance in a piano store than many customers so I appreciated the space to browse and play but there was an employee nearby with ready answers to my specific questions. The entire process was low stress and incredibly efficient. Rare to make a purchase of this size and have nothing but positive feelings when it was all complete.
Richard Lambert
Apr 28, 2022
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Our Steinway Piano from Ruggero Piano is everything we hoped it would be and then some. The Ruggero family worked hard to find us the "right" piano. The delivery team did an excellent job. Everyone we encountered were professional, considerate, and knowledgeable.
Kavya Sriram
Mar 10, 2022
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Super friendly staff when we bought our Yamaha, gorgeous performance hall and Bosendorfer with stunning tone. Must go if you are interested in pianos!
