Mark Doman Piano Tuner

21/01/2026

Servicing a 1980s Yamaha U1 today.

🔧 Quieting squeaking damper springs using Protek
🧹 Keys removed to clear years of dust, and debris
🎹 Cleaned, regulated, and ready to play again

Piano maintenance is about far more than tuning — it’s the small details that make a piano feel and sound right.

14/12/2025

06/09/2025

🎹 Just 20 piano tuning appointments remain for the rest of this year!
Secure your slot today and keep your piano sounding perfect for the months ahead.
📅 Book now to avoid disappointment!

28/08/2025

“How stable is a piano tuning?
Even the best tuning gradually drifts as temperature and humidity shift the soundboard and strings. For most homes, two tunings a year is ideal; for performance venues, a concert grand may need fine adjustments before every event.

Keeping your piano in a consistent environment — away from radiators, sunlight, and draughts — dramatically improves tuning stability.

Do you schedule your tunings by the calendar or wait until it sounds off?”

12/08/2025

🎹 Secure Your December Piano Tuning Slot – Book Now!

As the festive season approaches, there’s nothing quite like the warm, rich sound of a perfectly tuned piano filling your home. Whether it’s for family gatherings, festive performances, or simply your own enjoyment, now is the ideal time to ensure your piano is sounding its very best.

I’m now taking bookings for December – and spaces fill quickly at this time of year. Regular tuning not only keeps your piano sounding beautiful but also protects its long-term health, ensuring it’s ready for whatever music you have planned.

With over 20 years of experience in piano technology, I care for instruments in schools, concert halls, recording studios, and private homes. Whether it’s a treasured family upright or a world-class grand, every piano receives the same meticulous attention to detail.

📅 Reserve your December appointment today to guarantee your place in my schedule.

📞 Call/Text: 07866132282
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 https://gazelleapp.io//scheduling/5H4GkfzXSZRSDz6rWf1sTkWW

Let’s make sure your piano sings this Christmas. 🎶

Otherwise, to schedule an appointment please email us at [email protected] or call us at 07866 464547 and we will be happy to assist.

05/07/2025

It’s official, I am now a member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology.

Being a member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology (IMIT) means:

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🎓 Professional Recognition
• You’re formally recognised by your peers as a qualified and competent musical instrument technician.
• IMIT membership is by election or invitation, meaning experienced professionals assessed your knowledge, experience, and conduct and approved your inclusion.

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🛠️ Professional Standards
• You are now bound by a code of ethics and professional conduct, which adds credibility and trust for your clients.
• It sets you apart as someone who works to high technical and ethical standards, especially in a field where the quality of work can be difficult for clients to assess without technical knowledge.

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📚 Continued Development
• IMIT provides access to professional development, including:
• Workshops, technical papers, and courses
• Industry updates and innovations in restoration, tuning, and instrument technology
• You’ll be part of a community of highly skilled technicians who share ideas, insights, and support.

24/06/2025

🛠 Rebuild in Progress: Yamaha G2 for Monkton Combe Prep School 🎹

This Yamaha G2 grand has just arrived in the workshop from Monkton Combe Prep School in Bath, where I’ve proudly looked after the pianos for many years.

It’s in for a major internal reconstruction, including:

🔧 A brand new wrestplank
🎼 Full restringing
🎵 And beautifully rich hand-spun bass strings from The Deben Wire Company in Suffolk — crafted specifically for this piano.

This kind of work breathes new life into an instrument and ensures it will continue serving students and staff for many more years to come. Always a pleasure to support a school that values its instruments so highly.

More updates to follow as the work progresses — watch this space!

14/06/2025

🎹 This Morning’s Concert Tuning — Bath Symphony Orchestra

It’s always a privilege to be a small but crucial piece of a big musical picture.

First thing this morning, I was up at Wiltshire Music Centre to prepare their Steinway Model D for tonight’s sell-out Bath Symphony Orchestra concert.

The piano was already in wonderful form — it was performed on last night by Cordelia Williams — but after two careful tunings yesterday, I made sure everything was perfectly settled for tonight’s performance.

While I’m back in the workshop now, it’s a real pleasure to know that this wonderful piano is helping bring great orchestral and piano artistry to a full and enthusiastic crowd.

13/06/2025

🎹 A busy day of piano tunings!

Started off this morning at Wiltshire Music Centre, getting their Steinway ready for tonight’s concert — always a pleasure to work there.

Then I headed over to Millfield School for a few more tunings, making sure everything’s pitch-perfect for their students’ practice sessions.

After that, it was a trip to St Cuthbert’s Church in Wells to prepare for Sunday’s performance of Mozart’s Magic Flute. The church’s acoustics really bring the magic alive — I’m looking forward to that!

Finally, I made my way back to Wiltshire Music Centre for a last-minute check-up and fine-tuning before the doors opened this evening.

It’s been a full-on day, but a rewarding one — there’s something really special about keeping pianos sounding their best for both the players and the audiences.

🎹✨

07/06/2025

A Note About Bookings – Please Read

Firstly, thank you so much to all my loyal customers, old and new, for your continued support. I want to offer a sincere apology to anyone who’s had difficulty getting a booking recently.

I’ve taken on a huge wave of new work following the sad passing of two respected local tuners. As a result, I’ve inherited a lot of new customers and contracts — many of which were urgent — and the diary has filled up fast. What’s normally a 6–8 week wait is now stretching into October in some cases.

I understand this is frustrating, especially for long-standing clients, and I’m truly sorry to those who feel let down. I’m doing my best to keep up, but I’m only one tuner — and my brilliant admin team consists of just my wife, who’s doing an incredible job under a mountain of messages!

We’re both working hard to keep things running smoothly, prioritise urgent cases, and make space where we can. I hugely appreciate everyone who’s chosen to stick with me during this time. Your patience and loyalty really do mean the world.

Thank you for bearing with us,
Mark and Bex