For the instrument you love, and the music still to come. Tuning, moving and complete piano care from Fortson’s Forte.
01 / Every instrument has a story
From a well-loved upright to a concert grand, find the right care for your acoustic piano.
I / The regular tune-up
Two passes through the instrument to refine its pitch. A typical tuning takes 90–120 minutes; your piano’s condition may affect the time needed.
Find an appointment ↗A move across the room, town or state. In-town piano moves start at $400; mileage and fees apply beyond a 25-mile radius. Piano disposal is also available.
Tell us your piano type and the pickup and delivery locations so we can prepare a quote.
Regulation refines the mechanical action and touch, starting at $1,300. Voicing refines the instrument’s tone, starting at $500. The team recommends considering them together.
Repinning, rebushing, restringing, hammer or castor replacement and spider dolly installation are also available. Your piano is assessed before a care package is recommended.
Care designed for delicate piano materials. Choose the right level with the team.
Broken strings, sticking keys and damaged lyres: each instrument and repair is different. Repair rates begin at $50/hour, with a free consultation and estimate.
Small, quick repairs during a tuning may be included. Contact the team to discuss your instrument.
Published service prices are shown here as a guide. Travel, the instrument and the scope of work can affect your quote. Confirm the current price when booking. Full service information ↗
In good company
“Personable, knowledgeable, reliable, and musical.”
Organist and choirmaster, St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Selected testimonial excerpt ↗“He and his crew were very professional and took every step to carefully protect my piano during both moves.”
Piano moving
Selected testimonial excerpt ↗02 / Musicians. Neighbors. Piano people.
Founded by Brandon Fortson in Columbus in 2020, Fortson’s Forte cares for pianos in homes, churches, universities, festivals and concerts throughout the Southeast.
Good piano care also means sharing what we know. Customer education and community involvement are part of the mission: helping more people keep their instruments looking and sounding their best.
Our community mission ↗A piano technician since 2017, Brandon holds a Music Education degree from Columbus State University. His work includes tuning, repair, regulation, voicing and moving.
A Columbus native with Fortson’s Forte since 2024, Triston graduated from the Schwob School of Music in 2025 after his apprenticeship with Brandon.
Meet the team ↗A little piano knowledge
A few notes before your appointment.
Read all piano care FAQs ↗
New pianos may need three tunings in their first year, then one or two per year depending on stability. Older pianos need at least one per year, sometimes two depending on use and conditions. Unplayed pianos still need care: humidity and temperature affect tuning.
Keep it away from exterior doors and windows, heating and air vents, fireplaces and direct sunlight. Stable temperature and humidity help preserve tuning and the instrument.
Harsh, bright or uneven tone may benefit from voicing. Uneven or sluggish keys may need action regulation. Sticking keys can have several causes; the technician can assess the problem.
Concert pitch sets the A above middle C to 440 Hz. Some very old or delicate instruments may need a lower relative tuning to avoid excessive tension; the technician can advise.
Fortson’s Forte specializes in acoustic uprights, grands and spinets. Digital piano, keyboard and electronic repairs are outside the service scope.
Yes. The team works across the Southeast, particularly Columbus, LaGrange, Fortson, Phenix City, Opelika and Auburn. Contact the team to discuss travel, access and mileage for your location.
03 / Let’s hear your piano’s story
Schedule routine care online, or call, text or email to talk through a move, repair or new instrument.
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