The streets smell of sulphur from the gas lights and the echoes of ship horns vibrate in the air. Music and arts sweep the city in a flurry of orchestras and leafy boulevards. Early in the morning servants can be seen stoking the fires and preparing the breakfasts. Pianos just like me, were born in this city of thriving culture.

Do cracks in a piano soundboard matter? What does the soundboard do, the impact of cracks and whether or not they are a concern.

AI is arguably the biggest leap forwards in modern technology. How does this affect the world of music and the way it is produced today?

At one point there were over 150 piano builders in London alone and yet now only Cavendish survives, nestled deep in the Yorkshire Dales!

Find out more about our trip to Suffolk to see Woodbridge Violins; one of the leading Violin Restoration Houses in the country!

It is important to respect our fellow technicians and understand that although we are excellent at our skills we can continue to expand.

We spent two days working with technicians at Yamaha Selection Centre in Milton Keynes at the Yamaha YEPTA Tuning Course supporting our CPD.