Kurt Wieland, the piano tuner Bern, tunes and maintains pianos with professional and careful service, restoring your piano or grand piano to optimal condition so that you can fully enjoy playing it.
Kurt Wieland has been tuning pianos and grand pianos in the Bern area since 1990. With care and a trained musical ear, the piano tuner Bern tunes instruments of all brands and offers pre-purchase assessments as well as maintenance and minor repairs on site.
Whether in Bern, Fribourg, Biel, the Emmental, the Seeland or the Oberaargau region, I look forward to helping your instrument regain a clear, well-balanced sound.
Services – Piano Tuner Bern
As an experienced piano tuner in Bern, I offer:
- Piano tuning (uprights)
- Grand piano tuning
- Concert tuning
- On-site minor repairs and maintenance
- Pre-purchase assessments
- Advice & care tips
Pricing
- Piano tuning (upright or grand): CHF 200.–
Fixed price, no travel fees in the region - Pre-purchase assessment / expertise: CHF 100.–
- Payment options: cash, bank transfer or TWINT.
Contact – Piano Tuner Bern (Kurt Wieland)
- Mobile: 077 407 02 36
- E-mail: qrtwie@gmail.com
- Or go on the contact page here
I look forward to your message or call.
About me
The piano has been part of my life since my youth, and I began tuning pianos at an early age. Much of what I learned was self-taught and later deepened through a placement at a piano workshop in Bern. I have been working as a piano tuner in the Bern-Fribourg-Biel area since 1990. It gives me great pleasure to tune pianos and grand pianos so that their owners can once again play with enjoyment and a renewed sense of sound.
I grew up in Bern and Murten. From 1985 to 1989, I studied languages and literature as well as musicology at the University of Fribourg, and received a broad piano education covering classical music, jazz, and popular music.
In addition to piano tuning, I give piano lessons in Bern and offer private tutoring and academic support in other subjects.
Piano Tuning in Bern and Surrounding Areas
As a piano tuner Bern, I offer professional piano tuning Bern services in the city of Bern as well as in Köniz, Ostermundigen, Zollikofen, Bümpliz, Muri/Gümligen, Worb, Belp, Kehrsatz, Neuenegg, Flamatt, Laupen, Münchenbuchsee, Schönbühl and Jegenstorf.
Emmental & Oberaargau
With piano tuning Bern and regional service, I regularly visit Langnau, Burgdorf, Trubschachen, Signau, Sumiswald, Hasle-Rüegsau, Lützelflüh, Kirchberg, Langenthal, Herzogenbuchsee, Lyssach and Gerlafingen.
Fribourg & Murten Lake Region
As a piano tuner Bern, I also tune pianos in Fribourg/Freiburg, Düdingen, Marly, Romont, Kerzers, Schwarzenburg and Murten/Morat.
Biel / Seeland / Solothurn
My piano tuning Bern service extends to Biel/Bienne, Lyss, Aarberg, Schüpfen, Ins, Erlach, the Seeland region and Solothurn.
Bernese Oberland
I offer piano tuning in Thun, Steffisburg, Spiez, Interlaken, Wilderswil, Grindelwald, Adelboden, Frutigen, Zweisimmen and Kandersteg.
Central Switzerland & Aargau
Pianos are tuned in Lucerne, Malters, Wolhusen, Entlebuch, Sursee, Zofingen and Olten as part of my extended piano tuning Bern coverage.
Additional Regions
On request, piano tuner Bern services can also include Zürich, Neuchâtel, Visp, Brig and Naters.
Customer Feedback
“Kurt Wieland brings out an exceptional richness of tone from my 80-year-old Steinway grand. A rare combination of musicality and craftsmanship.” – Hannes Thommen, Bern
“Very professional, calm and flexible. We are extremely satisfied and highly recommend him.” – Tanja
“The clarity of the sound after tuning was a wonderful surprise.” – Miss Lotha
Stable Pitch & Optimal Sound Quality
Regular tuning keeps your piano stable and sounding at its best. As a professional piano tuner in Bern, I recommend:
- for frequent players: every 6 months
- for moderate use: once per year is ideal
Standard pitch is A4 = 442 Hz, and lower instruments can be raised to standard pitch in one or two sessions if desired.
Concert Tuning & Historical Instruments
I tune not only modern pianos and grands but also harpsichords and fortepianos.
For concerts, I ensure your instrument is perfectly prepared before the performance.
Previous work includes venues such as:
Piano Transport
For safe and professional piano transport in Bern, I recommend Kompholz Musik AG.
Piano Lessons – Bern Länggasse
I also offer piano lessons in Bern-Länggasse.
➡️ More information about piano lessons
Piano Care Tips – From Your Piano Tuner Bern
Regular tuning
Even if seldom played, a piano should be tuned once or twice a year. New or restored pianos may need tuning every 3–6 months.
Humidity & temperature
The ideal room humidity is 40–50%.
Avoid:
- <30% (risk of cracks in the soundboard)
- >60% (swelling of wood)
Room temperature should stay around 20–22°C.
Dampp-Chaser climate systems can help maintain stability.
Placement
Avoid placing the piano:
- near radiators, fireplaces or heaters
- next to windows or exterior walls
- in direct sunlight
A carpet or piano mat can improve acoustics and reduce vibrations.
Cleaning
- Keys: soft cloth, slightly damp, mild soap only
- Cabinet: microfiber cloth, light cleaning polish if needed
- Interior: only by a professional
Protection
Use a dust cover when the piano is not played for long periods.
Avoid food near the instrument.
Professional maintenance
Every 1–2 years, a technician should check:
- hammers
- dampers
- action parts
- pedal mechanism
If the tone becomes too bright or too dull, hammer voicing (intonation) may be required.
Grand piano care
Avoid leaving the lid open for long periods and ensure wheels are locked.
Additional information about piano tuning
For technical details and a piano-tuning overview, click HERE.
Learn about the basics of piano tuning HERE.
Piano tuners apply stretched tuning instead of tuning octaves to an exact 2:1 frequency ratio. Learn more about this HERE.
Read about piano maintenance and tuning HERE.
Ever wondered what happens when you press a piano key? Learn more about the instrument’s inner mechanics—hammers, dampers, and more—HERE.