From delicate tuning to full restoration, Homestead Pianos provides trusted, expert care to keep your instrument sounding its best for years to come.
At Homestead Pianos, we understand the importance of your instrument — whether it’s a family heirloom, a church centerpiece or a school’s pride. Our owner, Ray Loree, brings over two decades of passion and expertise to every piano service.
We offer expert piano services—from careful moving and climate-controlled storage to precision tuning, specialized repairs and full restorations for acoustic pianos including acoustic pneumatic players and digital acoustic players.
“Much too often I'll receive a customer’s call to inspect and estimate their highly valued and often very expensive piano which was damaged by a moving company loading, in-transit or un-loading. If it's not totaled, the repairs are usually costly...especially if the case finish is high-polish. During that initial visit, I'm often made aware of the customer's nightmare dealing with the mover and their insurance company.” Plan your next transport with Homestead Pianos. “We’ve put together a short video that we entitled…“A Moving Experience.”
Protect your investment with Homestead Pianos’ secure, climate-controlled piano storage. Whether you’re relocating, remodeling, downsizing or need temporary space, we offer short and long-term storage tailored to your piano’s needs. Our facility maintains optimal humidity and temperature conditions. With 21 years of trusted experience, your instrument is in expert hands from pickup to placement.
“Most pianos should be tuned 1 to 2 times a year. Throughout the year as heat comes on or when the A/C comes on, the swings in temperature and humidity affect the tuning. To keep the piano at concert pitch of A440, usually requires raising the pitch in the winter months. As the heater runs, it shrinks the piano soundboard and the instrument goes flat. The reverse is true when the A/C is blasting in the Texas heat. The pitch spectrum from sharp to flat usually varies from the bass to the mid-range up to treble. Depending on how diverse that spectrum is, the tuning time ranges from 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If it’s been twenty years since you had it tuned, there’s a good possibility you’ll need to have several tunings within a year to lock it in… We’ll send our reminder card that says,”Support your local piano tuner!
We specialize in the meticulous Restoration and repair of institutional and family pianos,
recapturing the elegance and tonal richness of each instrument. Trusted by discerning collectors and family heirloom owners alike, our craftsmanship ensures every detail meets the highest standards of excellence.
“Steinway’s designated title for the Model B is “The Music Room Grand””A piano designed for spacious homes, smaller auditoriums, broadcasting or teaching studios.” The earliest Model B grand was introduced in 1872 and had a case size length of 6’8″. This model was redesigned in 1884 with structural and case changes to 6’10-1/2″ and is still being produced today in New York as well as in Hamburg, Germany. Net weight is 760 pounds.”
When you choose Homestead Pianos, you’re choosing decades of experience, unmatched craftsmanship, and a deep respect for every instrument. We prioritize your satisfaction through expert care, transparent communication, and reliable service tailored to your piano’s unique needs.
Decades of skilled piano care ensuring precision, quality, and lasting performance every time.
Reliable, honest communication and punctual appointments that respect your time and instrument.
Tailored solutions for each piano’s unique needs, preserving sound and structural integrity.
Serving Central Texas with a passion for music and community-driven commitment.
Whether you need a tuning or a full restoration, Homestead Pianos is here to help. Contact us now to book your service and hear the difference expertise makes.
“Ray tuned our grand piano and made it sound better than it ever has. His attention to detail and true love for the instrument shine through.”
Music Director
“We’ve been proudly using Homestead Pianos for our school district for many years — their professionalism and reliability are truly unmatched.”
Serving Waco and Central Texas since 2003 with expert piano tuning, repair, restoration, moving and storage — trusted, precise, professional.
Melinda R.
Homeowner