Amidst the mediocrity in piano maintenance, tuning and general knowledge of keyboards Nic Hamilton sets an enviable and uncommon standard in excellence, which is underpinned by a personality which exudes integrity, a quick wit and a marvellous attitude towards performing artists.
Nic has been looking after our pianos for more years than I can remember. He is a highly skilled technician and tuner, but he also has the knowledge and experience to get the best tone, touch and tuning out of our instruments, not just when they are new, but also over the course of their (sometimes extended) lives. It is a treat to come back home to instruments, which, due to his skillful care and maintenance, work and sound at their best - as they were designed to do!
Hi Nic,
Just wanted to extend an extra thank you for your continued, consistently excellent work on my piano. Every visit breathes new life into my very well played 1980s Yamaha U3, keeping us together another year! Your last visit truly transformed the instrument’s sound and personality, and enhanced my own playing experience.
Thanks and see you next December.
Hi Nic,
I always enjoy playing the Bosendorfer but what a difference since you worked on it! Thanks very much for the job you did.
Cheers.
I’d like to extend a huge recommendation for piano technician Nic Hamilton. Nic is based in Lyonville and looked after my beloved Kawai upright piano today. Nic is a licensed and qualified professional with decades of experience. This is something of a rarity in the piano tuning world. His wealth of experience and knowledge about pianos extends way beyond simple tuning. I was amazed by how much I learned about the workings and dynamics of my piano. He was prompt, reasonably priced and a cracker of a guy. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Playing my piano after Nic has tuned it is an inspiring experience. I rely on him both to tune my own instrument and to tune for recordings.
Nic is very skilled – Thanks to you today Nic for de-jangling my beloved Yamaha U1 and saving me $10K for at least a couple more years! The conversation about the real mysteries of pianos is a lovely bonus.
Thank you so much – the piano sounds so much better. Our six year old freaked out when he played it because it sounded so different!!!
Nic is that rare beast of piano technicians who has mastered all the 'dark arts' of his craft - tuning, regulation, voicing, the list goes on. After knowing him for more than 20 years, he is truly the best in the business, an alchemist that can conjure up the best out of any instrument, no matter what the challenge. Nic has a great affinity with people and it is always a pleasure to have him visit.
Nic Hamilton has wrought his magic on my ninety year old concert grand piano, restoring correct functioning to its action and making it a joy to play. Few people would have had the skill, patience and ingenuity to solve the problems we encountered along the way! What sets Nic apart from his peers is his thorough understanding of how a piano action should work properly.
I had to write and tell you what bliss it is to play my piano since you worked on it on Friday. I was almost overcome when I started playing for a singer yesterday afternoon because the sound was so lovely. She also commented on what a gorgeous sound the piano was making. You certainly have the magic touch!
I've never met a piano technician and tuner who cares so much about the sound and touch of the instrument! It amazes me how knowledgable he is with the instrument and always brings the best out of not just new ones, but even the old ones as well. He surely is one of the best in this business!
Nic is by far the most passionate, knowledgeable and technically gifted piano technician I have used. I have complete confidence in his ability to look after my piano.
When the time came to say good-bye to a much loved companion and upgrade to a new model Nic was truly understanding. He was able to recommend the right instrument for my purposes, advise on purchase and arrange for seamless installation. Our new family member is now settled comfortably in my teaching room. To me he has the best ears in the business!