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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-9063.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

What this job is about

Repair and tune musical instruments to ensure optimal sound quality.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Inspect instruments for defects

    Examine instruments to locate defects and assess the level of restoration required.

  2. 2

    Disassemble instruments for repair

    Carefully take apart instruments and their components to facilitate repair and adjustment.

  3. 3

    Repair or replace parts

    Fix or substitute damaged musical instrument parts using hand and power tools.

  4. 4

    Tune instruments to correct pitch

    Adjust string tensions and compare pitches with tuning tools to achieve accurate tuning.

  5. 5

    Reassemble and polish instruments

    Put instruments back together and polish them to enhance their appearance and protect their surfaces.

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.