Professional Care for Cherished Pianos
Authorized Yamaha & Kawai Service
Piano Tuning & Repair
Expert Piano Care You Can Trust
Since 2012, Apollo Piano has tuned and repaired pianos for families, churches, and schools in Chico, CA. As a Yamaha Piano Dealer and Yamaha Service Center, we service pianos throughout The North State. Led by industry veteran Vincent Chambers, our experienced technicians care for every piano with the same dedication—whether it's a cherished family heirloom or a new instrument from makers like Yamaha, Kawai, or Steinway.
Our team specializes in both traditional pianos and advanced digital systems, including:
- Digital hybrids (Silent and TransAcoustic pianos)
- Player systems (Disklavier, PianoDisc, and QRS)
- Digital pianos (Avant Grands, Clavinovas, and Kawai hybrids)
We take pride in offering honest, dependable service to all musicians—from beginning students to accomplished performers, church musicians, and recreational players.
Performance Instruments
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
Fine pianos uniquely translate a player's touch into beautiful musical expressions that move both performer and audience. To maintain this precision, these instruments require regular tuning and adjustment. This service is designed for premium pianos including Yamaha CX/SX/CF, Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Shigeru, Bösendorfer, Bechstein, Blüthner, and Schimmel.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
2 hours with a Master Technician
Initial Evaluation (New Clients)
Pitch Correction +/- 8¢
Fine Tuning
Key Cleaning
Minor Regulation
Voicing
Prelude Service
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
The Prelude Service marks a new beginning for pianos that haven't received regular maintenance. During our first visit, we thoroughly assess areas of deferred maintenance that could significantly improve performance. We'll create a restoration plan, then systematically work to bring your piano back to its full potential.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
2.5-3 hours with Senior technician
Initial Evaluation (New Clients)
Pitch Correction +/- 25¢
Fine Tuning
Light Cleaning
Touch-up Voicing (make it more melodic)
Touch-up Regulation (make keys easier to play)
Institutional Pianos
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
Piano which are played a lot need regular services which go beyond tuning. For these pianos we emphasize tuning stability, regular cleaning, vacuuming, and removal of “foreign objects” like pencils and paperclips, on-the-fly hammer shaping and voicing, and spot regulation.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Initial Evaluation (New Clients)
Fine Tuning
Cleaning & Vacuuming
Light Hammer Service
Reduce Friction and Fix Sticking Keys
Touch-up Voicing (make it more melodic)
Touch-up Regulation (make keys easier to play)
Casual Use
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
The casually or occasionally used home or business piano may not be played all the time, but it always needs to be playable. This service focusses on reliability, functionality, and cleaning.
Special attention is paid to lubricating tight action components,
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
2.5 hour Service
Initial Evaluation (New Clients)
Fine Tuning
Light Cleaning
Pedal Adjustments
Reduce friction, fix sticky keys
Spot voicing
Digital Hybrid
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
For acoustic pianos with electronics, digital pianos with acoustic actions, or a “Digital Pianos” a 15-30 minute phone call + photos and videos is our starting point.
We provide Authorized Warranty Service for Yamaha & Kawai
You can book an appointment below, or read more about our Hybrid services here.
Yamaha Disklavier
PianoDisc, QRS
Silent and TransAcoustic Systems
AvantGrand, NV5/NV10
Yamaha Clavinova
Kawai CA Series
and more…
Rebuilding | Refurbishing, Replacing | Not Sure
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
Interested in rebuilding or refurbishing your piano but you’re not sure where to start?
An evaluation of your piano includes a quick tuning to ascertain tuning stability and structure, touch, tone, and voice.
Once we have all our information we’ll provide an assessment of your piano to help you decide whether rebuilding or replacing makes the most sense.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Phone consultation
Review photos
On-site evaluation
Condition Report
Rebuilding Estimate