Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Piano Services in South Bend
Merrimans' Complete Piano Service has been dedicated to piano restoration, tuning, and community enrichment since 2018. With over 40 years of expertise, our team specializes in rescuing neglected pianos, restoring them to optimal condition, and reintroducing them to homes and facilities across South Bend and the Michiana region. Our services include precision tuning, reconditioning, regulation, and safe piano moving, all performed with a commitment to preserving musical heritage. We also champion jazz through Merrimans' Playhouse, hosting live performances and educational initiatives that strengthen cultural connections.Our mission extends beyond technical excellencewe strive to make high-quality pianos accessible through our Virtual Adoption Gallery while promoting environmental sustainability by diverting instruments from landfills. Backed by decades of hands-on experience and a deep passion for music, we combine craftsmanship with community impact to deliver lasting value to our clients.
Services
Piano Tuning
Piano Moving
Restoration
Reconditioning
Regulation
Hammer Replacement
Damper Replacement
Event Rental
Recital Hall Rental
Virtual Adoption
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in piano restoration and tuning.
- Our mission focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating neglected pianos.
- We host live jazz events to enrich the community.
- Our team includes certified piano technicians with specialized skills.
- We offer a virtual piano adoption gallery for affordable options.
Services
Piano Tuning
Regular piano tuning maintains optimal pitch stability and sound quality. Our technicians use precision techniques to adjust string tension, compensating for humidity-related changes. Ideal for homeowners and institutions seeking reliable performance from their instruments.
Piano Moving
Professional piano relocation services ensure safe transport of your instrument. Our experienced team uses specialized equipment to navigate challenging spaces while protecting your piano's structural integrity during transit.
Restoration
Comprehensive piano restoration revives vintage instruments to functional excellence. We address soundboard issues, replace worn components, and preserve historical value while enhancing playability for modern use.
Reconditioning
Piano reconditioning extends instrument lifespan through component repair and replacement. Our process includes action cleaning, keybed felt replacement, and hammer voicing to restore consistent performance characteristics.
Virtual Adoption
Our online piano adoption program connects pre-owned instruments with new owners. The service includes condition assessments, moving estimates, and guidance for matching available pianos with suitable homes.
People
Stephen Merriman
Piano Technician/Tuner
Stephen Merriman brings 40+ years of piano restoration expertise, trained in New York and Colorado. He specializes in technical precision while promoting jazz through community events and educational initiatives.
Mary Merriman
Office Manager
Mary Merriman manages daily operations and co-hosts jazz programs at Merrimans' Playhouse. She contributes to community music education through event coordination and radio broadcasting.
Questions
What piano services do you offer?
We provide tuning, moving, restoration, reconditioning, and regulation services for all piano types.
Do you offer piano adoption programs?
Yes, our Virtual Adoption Gallery connects pre-owned pianos with new owners through an online platform.
Are your technicians certified?
Our team includes experienced piano technicians with specialized training in instrument maintenance and repair.
Do you host live music events?
Merrimans' Playhouse presents jazz concerts and open sessions featuring artists from across the country.
What areas do you serve?
We serve South Bend and surrounding Michiana communities within a one-hour radius of our location.
Can I rent your recital hall?
Our venue accommodates student recitals and private events with stage facilities and piano rental options.