Learn How To Tune Pianos - Learn Piano Tuning

The Butler School of Piano Technology

~ Winning Independence as a Professional Piano Technician ~

Be your own boss, have your own business without an initial capital investment, work based on your interests instead of a set schedule, sell your skills instead of hours, do enjoyable work instead of tedious tasks, and increase your financial prosperity by taking advantage of lucrative opportunities in a less competitive profession—these are some of the benefits of the Independent Piano Technician!

An Interactive Online Piano Tuning School
featuring
The Internet Learning Exchange®

How is our School different than other Online Piano Technology Courses?

One obvious difference is we teach aural tuning! You'll have One-on-One training and observation with your personal teacher on a regular basis via the "Internet Learning Exchange". Who else includes this kind of personal aural tuning training in the tuition of their course? Is there a better way to learn this coveted skill? How does the "Internet Learning Exchange" work?

We cover all phases of aural piano tuning, including the concepts on which equal temperament is founded. This includes advanced tuning features not offered by other schools.
Our students are in the United States and many countries worldwide, including Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Japan, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Learn how to aurally tune a piano

If you cannot afford, in time or money, to attend a one or two-year program at a residential school for piano technology, our piano tuning school is your best alternative. There isn't another school I am aware of that provides the personal, timely, and comprehensive instruction, particularly in aural tuning, you will receive here.

We cover all phases of aural piano tuning, including the concepts on which equal temperament is founded. This includes advanced tuning features not offered by other schools. We want our students to pass the PTG certification exams at a high level. We don't care too much for mediocrity.
Our students are in the United States and many countries worldwide, including Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Japan, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

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A few words about the school from Rick Butler, RPT, CTE, TEC

Suppose you want to become a professional piano technician, ready to handle routine tuning, service, and repair. Why not qualify as a Registered Piano Technician - RPT - a member of the Piano Technicians Guild? If you're a member of the PTG, I invite you to enroll in my school and prepare to pass the PTG Certification Exams! Here's a video you might enjoy watching to learn a little about where this profession could take you. I am very proud to introduce my brother, Rodney, who followed me as the chief concert technician at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Our Mission

Our school is dedicated to providing quality education. We wish to offer a unique and interactive learning experience for those who want to begin a new career or part-time business in tuning and servicing pianos as a certified professional piano technician.

Live Stream Tutoring

If you have access to a good internet connection, you can take advantage of the opportunity to have supervised aural tuning practice sessions right from your home.

Instructional Videos

The online video library is a significant part of our course. These videos allow you to watch how the information presented in the instruction manual is applied. We are constantly adding videos to our library.

Is Piano Tuning for you?

Piano Technology is an excellent profession for those who like to work independently. Piano technicians report a high level of job satisfaction, a low stress level, and a serious commitment to continued personal and professional growth.

Our Students

"As a working musician and teacher, I was looking for ways to expand my income. Rick at The Butler School provides a fun yet challenging course into the world of piano technology.”
Tim P.

About Rick Butler

Rick Butler has been a full-time piano technician for over four decades. He has been teaching piano technology at some level throughout his career. His school has helped many people enter this profession.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Our School values all students as unique. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, citizenship, or any other such characteristic.