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Joachim informs over "Precision Touch Design" in Wien, Österreich 16-11-2024

Wien,16 Novmber 2024: Joachim shows for the KVO (Klaviermacher-Vereinigung Österreich) how to work with "Precision-Touch-Design"

Logo van Pianoservice Den Haag, opgericht door Joachim en Rani in november 2024, met een stijlvolle en professionele uitstraling.

New corporate identity and website

Since October 2024, we, Joachim and Rani, have launched our joint website. We have been working together from a shared workshop since 2019, and this collaboration has now culminated in our fantastic new website.We would like to extend our gratitude to Julius Smit for building the site, Tjapko for the photography, and Geertje van Emmerik for guiding this project.

Joachim en Rani van Pianoservice Den Haag poseren trots bij een concertvleugel in Theater Schiedam, een theaterzaal met 800 zitplaatsen, waaraan zij onlangs onderhoud hebben gepleegd.

Recent Work: Theater Schiedam

In August, we had the privilege of servicing the two grand pianos at Theater Schiedam, a concert and theater venue with a capacity of 800. The theater features a Yamaha CFIII (275 cm) and a Feurich (190 cm) grand piano. During the summer months, when the instruments are used less frequently, we were able to provide them with essential maintenance.

Afregeltafel voor pianomechanieken, ontworpen door Joachim, die het afregelen van vleugelmechanieken sneller en nauwkeuriger maakt voor optimale service aan klanten.

Regulation Table for Precision and Cost Savings

Regulation of the action is a meticulous process that requires significant time, especially when the grand piano isn’t brought to the workshop. Adjustments such as the string height and hammer alignment need to be repeatedly fine-tuned and checked, making this a time-consuming aspect of any restoration.

To improve efficiency and accuracy when working on detached grand piano actions, Joachim has developed a regulation table. This innovation allows us to perform the regulating process more precisely and quickly, ultimately benefiting our clients.

In het artikel van de WijKrant Rivierenbuurt/Spuikwartier vertellen Jos de Ling, Joachim Stepanik en Rani van Emmerik van het Piano Atelier over het ambacht als Pianotechnicus.

Article Local Newspaper

On August 3, 2023, we showcased our Piano Atelier in the WijKrant Rivierenbuurt/Spuikwartier. The editorial team was curious about businesses operating in this neighborhood. This time, we—Jos de Ling, Joachim Stepanik, and Rani van Emmerik—from the Piano Atelier at Uilebomen 20, had the opportunity to share about our beautiful craft.

In de studio van Den Haag FM op 31 augustus 2023 is een uitzending, met de pianostemmers Jos de Ling, Joachim Stepanik, Rani van Emmerik en vioolbouwer Willem Bouman, die praten over hun vak en de economische aspecten ervan.

Pianotechnic on the Radio

In the studio of Den Haag FM, we had the opportunity to talk about our profession as piano tuners on August 31, 2023. Present were Jos de Ling, a valued colleague piano technician with whom we share the Piano Atelier, Joachim Stepanik, Rani van Emmerik, and violin maker Willem Bouman. We discussed the professions of piano tuning and violin making, how one becomes a professional in these fields, and the economic aspects involved.

Prachtige foto's van de instrumenten en mechanieken in het Piano Atelier, gemaakt door de begaafde pianiste en fotograaf Ayuna voor haar eindopdracht aan de Fotovakschool NAVB

The photographer Ayuna visits Piano Atelier

The photographer Ayuna captured beautiful photos of us and the instruments in our Piano Atelier. Ayuna is studying photography at the Fotovakschool NAVB. As a talented pianist herself, she wanted to create photos of the instruments and their mechanics for her final project. We received stunning photos from her.

Joachim Stepanik geeft het 'Terug naar de Basis Seminar' over intoneren op 24 en 25 april 2023, met zijn ervaring als intoneur bij Steinway en eerdere werkzaamheden voor een grote Steinway dealer in Duitsland.

Joachim gives seminar Voicing Dutch Piano Federation

Back to Basics Seminar 2-Day Event, April 24 & 25, 2023

Voicing with Joachim Stepanik. Joachim has spent his entire career working for a major Steinway dealer in Germany and, in recent years, as a voicing specialist at Steinway factory Hamburg.

Joachim Stepanik en Frans Pietjouw van PTD-Academy Europegeven een voordracht over Precision Touch Design in de Meesterschule voor Pianotechniek in Ludwigsburg op 23 mei 2022.

Joachim conducts a seminar on Precision Touch Design at the German Meister School of Klavierbau.

On May 23, 2022, Joachim Stepanik, along with Frans Pietjouw, was at the Meisterschule für Pianotechnik in Ludwigsburg.

For most of the master students, the topic of Precision Touch Design was new, making it a very engaging day.

To conclude, an analysis of a Steinway grand piano model B (211 cm) with serial number 521597 was conducted as a demonstration.