| “Most
people think that piano tuning is something you can learn
from a course and then make a career out of. But as a performing
pianist for many years, as well as a teacher with a busy studio,
I have come to know how technical skills are only a small
part of it---and that special intuitions and talent separates
the garden-variety tuner from the great tuner. Craig Ryder
is a great tuner. Beyond that, he is a true partner to the
pianist in his behind-the-scenes devotion to perfection. He
has transformed many a mediocre or damaged piano coming off
the truck, to a fine stage instrument, often just hours before
a performance, thus transforming the frantic, frazzled pianist
into a comforted and grateful performing artist.”
Carol
Montparker Concert Pianist,Teacher, Author
“My piano has perfect pitch.
That’s because Craig Ryder does all the work on it.
But his service goes beyond Craig’s phenomenal tuning
abilities. He comes right on time, he is very personable,
he cleans the hard-to-reach interior of your piano, and he
fixes anything that needs fixing in an instrument with over
6000 parts. Incredible! If you have a piano, call Craig Ryder
right away. I do.”
Jeffrey
Reid Baker Recording artist, producer, arranger,
composer, teacher
"Bravo, Craig Ryder! There is
no more reliable or responsible man than Craig. He is a consummate
craftsman, a talented musician, and an honorable gentleman.
My Husband and I are priviledged to call him our friend.
Bunny
Hoest Internationally Renown Cartoonist ("The
Lockhorns")
“Craig
Ryder has been my piano tuner since 1985. I first encountered
him when I used him to move my piano from it's previous location
into my house, which he did with great care. A few years later,
being dissatisfied with my tuner of the time, I tried Craig,
and have never looked back. He has a very sensitive ear and
has always made my piano sound wonderful. At one point he
did some repair work for me which resulted from time and use,
and my piano has performed perfectly ever since. I would simply
never consider using anyone else. I highly recommend him.”
E.L. Fort Salonga
- long time customer
“I have been using Craig Ryder to
tune and care for my piano for over twenty five years.
He actually SAVED my Knabe twenty years ago when, after a
leak, he overhauled the action completely. Then, when
the piano needed refinishing, he took care to get the right
people to do the job. It is beautiful still. “I
couldn't recommend him more highly. His service is excellent.“
Barbara long
time customer
“Ridotto’s concerts with a touch
of theater come with an extraordinary complexity – tech
rehearsals, hanging drapes, slide projection, a singer’s
allergy to (silk!) flowers, “are there enough music
stands?”, no heat in the dressing rooms, “who
picks up the conductor”, “where is the violist”,
a noise in the piano bench, the f# key isn’t working,
“Really, water in the piano?”, and more, and more.
Few things are certain until ‘curtain time’, but
when Craig Ryder tunes our Yamaha grand, all is going to be
fine. Pianists and instrumentalists have come to depend on
his wonderful skills as a technician and tuner.”
Margaretha
Maimone director & founder of Ridotto
Chamber Group & Professional Violinist & Violin Instructor
“I
moved from NYC to Long Island in 1988 with my growing
family and a trusty Steinway studio upright. Having used
only certified Steinway tuners since buying the piano
in 1978, I never knew how much I loved it until Craig
Ryder tuned it for the first time. Craig is, quite simply,
an astonishment. Like a brilliant musician, he opens
the ears and heart to new possibilities. I can't recommend
him more highly as tuner, technician, human being. I
never use anyone else."
Kim Oler, two-time Emmy Award-winning composer
for TV, Richard Rodgers and Jerry Bock Award-winning
composer for the Musical Theater, Music Director/pianist,
Choral conductor, composer and arranger, Huntington.
"There is no place where the tuning
of a piano is more critical than in a recording studio. For
more than fifteen years, we have relied on Craig Ryder for skilled technical
care and tuning of our beautiful Yamaha C7 which has been heard on many film
and television soundtracks as well as commercial recordings. We are happy to
recommend Craig to anyone who cares seriously about their piano!"
Doug
Wood President of Omni-Music Recording Studio,
Composer, Pianist
"Because
life is so hectic, I fully appreciate the fact that Craig
Ryder, our piano tuner, takes charge of our piano tuning schedule
so that I don't have to spend time making phone calls and
appointments. We have used Craig's services for the past 4
years and I marvel at how efficient he is. He keeps a record
of when the piano needs tuning, sends a postcard with the
date of his service, and then calls to confirm a week before
as well as the day of service. This leaves me free to manage
the rest of my life. All this, and the piano always sounds
the way it should...spectacular! I trust Craig Ryder to handle
our piano tuning needs and highly recommend his work."
Jane M. long
time customer
"Since
1998, Mr. Ryder has been my Piano Technician ... from the
simplest of tunings to extensive piano repair - Mr. Ryder
is the man for the job."
Wanda Lee Wade, Piano
Instructor
"Craig
Ryder has been taking care of my piano for twenty years. He
schedules an early appointment and arrives on time. We have
a pleasant and good-humored conversation while he unpacks
his tools, and then he gets to work. My piano has never sounded
better!"
William Carmel
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