The Battlefield Boulevard shop where Ted DeWitt long coaxed music out of intricate machinery is gone. But DeWitt’s player piano repair business continues, operating out of his Chesapeake apartment and ...

Q: Where can I find someone to repair a player piano? The player part seems to have a hole in it since it doesn’t work. The rest of the piano works just fine. Thanks so much. — Ellen Keith Thompson, ...

John Talbot enjoys what he does for a living. “It ain't work if you enjoy what you're doing,” said John “The Piano Man” Talbot. Since 1996, Talbot has been restoring player pianos and converting ...

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A piano carries more than sound. It holds memory, craftsmanship, and intention. For owners of heirloom and high-end instruments, the decision to invest in piano restoration is rarely simple. It ...

URBANA — You may have seen a player piano, but it's unlikely you ever saw one like this. The 1927 piano is a treasure of the University of Illinois Music and Performing Arts Library and has a room of ...

The resurgence of the player piano represents a unique intersection of historical appreciation and technological advancement. For homeowners and venue managers who prioritize atmosphere and authentic ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) - With so many distractions in our lives today, it’s difficult to imagine a time when the highest form of entertainment in a home could be a piano. In fact, at Ewing Manor, the ...