Established in 1983, Mendocino Piano Co. is run by pianist/composer Spencer Brewer specializing in piano care in Mendocino and Lake Counties.
Services include piano tuning, repair, piano rentals for that special occasion, sales & purchase of new and pre-owned pianos, restoration and maintenance of your piano.
Whether it's grandma's old upright, Uncle Billy's small spinet or the grand piano of your dreams, each instrument is handled with care, dedication and a lifelong passion in listening to 'what the piano' needs and is telling us.
Our Services
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Piano Tuning, Repairs & Restoration
After servicing over 25,000 instruments, I listen to what a piano tells us, working to achieve a sumptuous playing experience.
Tunings start at $175
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Piano Moving
We have been the only professional piano movers in
Lake & Mendocino counties since 1985 with unequaled
dedication and care when moving your piano.
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Piano Rentals
We rent either a console piano or grand piano for all of those special occasions, like weddings, celebrations, remote vacations just for playing music.
REVIEWS
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Oh my goodness. I feel like a have a new piano after Spencer so expertly tuned it and fixed other issues as well. I also got to hear him play some amazing music which was a true delight. Thank you so much Spencer!
-Marybeth Alteneder
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Spencer Brewer is the only one who has tuned my piano since I purchased it in 1986. Several times it has been really out of tune because I waited too long to call him. But he always brings it back to life again and makes it sound amazing. Spencer is a very talented composer and pianist himself and is really in tune with the instrument. I always enjoy getting my piano tuned, as he always plays a piece on it before he leaves to make sure the sound is right. He is professional and does excellent work. I would not have anyone else tune my piano. I highly recommend him!
-Kristin Surges
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Spencer was flexible with scheduling, showed up on time, did the job quickly and competently. He's also very friendly. What more could you ask for? Highly recommend.
- Eric Reinelt
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Spencer is absolutely the best tuner and technician - knowledgeable and competent. He can do everything, even rebuild your instrument from the bare bones. I finally got to purchase my "forever" piano from him (a 1928 Steinway that he restored), and I wouldn't ever let anyone else touch it. Side benefit of a visit and tuning is that you get to hear him play. Call him! - you'll be glad you did.
-Janice Hawthorne Timm
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We were fortunate to find Spencer Brewer to help us with our vintage baby grand piano. He turned out to be the right person and was wonderful to work with. We asked him to evaluate our 109 year old piano so that we could make some decisions regarding its future. He gave us so much more information than we thought was possible. We found out exactly when our Weber was made and that she was a top of the line piano. He knew whether she had been in humidity or a dry climate. He also filled us in about her architecture and piano architecture of turn of the century. He told us different stages of possible rehabilitation and the prices. We decided to have him tune her that day. He played her beforehand and we heard the tone. Then, when he played her after, we heard the remarkable change from honky tone to an entirely different sweet melodic tone. We are intrigued by how much it changed, even with the 100+ years strings and felt hammers not yet being changed. Spencer is so knowledgeable, and it is clear that he is passionate about his work. We highly highly recommend him!
Sam Euston
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Spencer has tuned my piano since I moved to the Ukiah area 5 years ago. As a former private piano instructor and a teacher in the children's program at the University of Oregon, I have been very pleased with his tuning of my grand piano. Spencer is very professional and my piano sounds wonderful when he is through. I would highly recommend Spencer Brewer for tuning your piano.
Gaye Coffey
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Spencer Brewer is a Master Technician, Tuner, and Performer. Nobody I know has his skill set. He is fair, prompt, fun to work with and his rates are very reasonable. I would recommend his services to anybody seeking to make their beloved piano come alive!!
Dan Williamson
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Spencer is one of those rare people who is equal parts incredibly knowledgeable, talented, and humble. I was forced to teach college music remotely Fall 2020, and we chose to spend the year living in our vacation lake home. The grand piano had not been used much, and was not functioning well enough to record accompaniments and class demos. In a real bind, I called Spencer to come fix and tune the piano. He came immediately and fixed and tuned, and then spent more time working until the piano sounded absolutely beautiful. My husband couldn't believe it was the same instrument. I have made all of the recordings for both classes and the studio on this piano. Spencer is a marvelous pianist himself, and brings that love to every instrument.
Stephanie Letson
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Spencer came to tune my ca 1893 Howard upright grand probably with dread as it had not been tuned since it had been restored in 1984. It was so bad he had to do two tunings. But OMG! What a beautiful sound comes from it now! Spencer is truly a Master Piano Technician, composer, and performer. I cannot say enough about this talented man. Thank you so much, Spencer. I'm in love again with my piano. The highlight of his visit was his performance of several of his compositions. The piano came to life like it never had before.
Carolyn Finch
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