Stop trying to get rid of it
Before throwing away or scrapping
your old piano...
Are you looking for someone for a piano pickup or do you think you have a piano to give away? It might be a hidden treasure. Discover its true value before sending it to recycling.
Important clarification I am not a pickup or disposal service for old pianos. If you are looking for a solution, I offer my technical services as a craftsman to evaluate, restore your instrument, and guide you through a recycling process that benefits the community.
The illusion of "free to a good home" ads
Before the era of Kijiji and Marketplace, tuners and music stores used to collect old pianos. They meticulously restored them and enhanced their value before reselling them. The instrument retained all its nobility.
Today, things have changed. The web is flooded with ads for free pianos. The problem? No one wants to pay for the restoration, or even for specialized transport costs.
Result: even if you offer it with a good heart, potential buyers run away from the cost of moving, and charities like Renaissance don't have the space to accept it. Your piano stays in the living room, and the only option seems to be paying a high price to get rid of it at the eco-center.
Do something
useful instead
Since you will have to spend money for transport or to throw it away anyway, why not invest in a smart and generous way?
Give it back its voice
A mechanical regulation and a professional tuning are often enough to resurrect the instrument.
Donate it knowingly
Donate a 100% functional instrument to an organization or a school. You spare them the burden of repairs.
The smart alternative to the trash
Have it evaluated by a piano tuner and technician specializing in antique piano restoration. It is a logical and responsible decision.
Better than the dump
It will often cost you less to restore it than to buy a new instrument, or even to pay a company to send it to the dump or an eco-center.
Responsible Recycling
Of course, not all pianos are salvageable. But when possible, choosing to send to recycling and restore is a much more ecological choice.
Inestimable Value
Antique pianos often have an action and materials (solid woods) of a quality rarely found today. Rediscover its unique tone and its soul of yesteryear.
The false good idea: demolition
Thousands of pianos are sent to the dump every year. A real waste, and above all, a physical danger.
Danger: 20 Tons of Tension
Taking an axe or a chainsaw to scrap the instrument yourself is extremely dangerous. A piano contains a tension of over 20 tons. The shattering of the massive cast iron plate can cause fatal injuries.
The scrap metal myth
Dismantling it for the metal? The recovered cast iron and steel are only worth about $25 after a hard day's work.
A family heirloom... or a fresh start
1. Encourage a child in your family
If you no longer know what to do with it, offer it to a young person around you. Learning on a real acoustic piano develops the ear in a way that a plastic keyboard can never match.
2. Your personal retirement project
Why not keep it for yourself? Learning the piano is an extraordinary retirement project with immense benefits.
- Excellent mental gymnastics against cognitive aging
- An authentic touch essential for true technique
Recycle for the community
If you are looking for a solution to avoid throwing it away, restore it before giving it away. A restored and well-tuned piano is a wonderful gift that can transform a living environment.
"Contrary to what is sometimes thought, the enthusiasm for the piano is still very present! With the success of popular shows like Piano Public, Star Académie or La Voix, the instrument still brings people together and fascinates just as much."
Cafes & Shops
Offer it to a cafe, a restaurant, or a shopping mall. It will quickly become the main attraction!
Seniors' Residences
Offer the magic of music to seniors in residences and care homes.
Youth Centers
An invaluable expression tool for youth in difficulty or reintegration.
Music Schools
Support musical learning by offering a functional piano to local schools.
Libraries
Enrich public cultural spaces with an instrument accessible to everyone.
Public Pianos
Contribute to the self-service piano initiatives organized by your city.
When the music stops
The ultimate resort:
the art of upcycling
"Of course, this avenue is only considered when the diagnosis is final and unfortunately there is nothing more to do to save the piano musically."
Before sending everything to mass recycling, many detachable parts can be saved to create furniture with unique character.
Get inspired by the creations opposite! Hundreds of spectacular transformation ideas are possible from salvaged pianos.
A custom service
Have you found inspiration? I can help you achieve this transformation. As a craftsman, I put my expertise at your disposal to carefully and safely dismantle the instrument.
The acoustic illusion
Removing the old action to insert an electronic keyboard (MIDI) and conceal speakers.
Furniture & Shelves
The woodwork can become beautiful wall shelves, entryway consoles, or desks.
Wall shelf
Piano Desk
Decorations
25 Years
Of Experience
Patrick Brennan
Piano tuner and technician specializing in antique piano restoration in Montreal and surrounding areas.
With 25 years of experience, Patrick Brennan brings back to life instruments that have stood the test of time. Every piano tells a story and has a complex action that requires the touch of a true expert.
From the meticulous evaluation of the structure to the delicate regulation of the action, every step is carried out with the passion of a job well done.
- Complete restoration of the action
- Professional tuning and voicing
- Honest evaluation of feasibility
Let's evaluate your piano
Fill out this form to discuss the condition of your instrument and start your process.
Clarification: Please note that I am not a pickup service for destruction. I offer my technical services as a craftsman.
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Visit the main websitePiano evaluation and restoration service. Are you looking for a solution for your antique instrument? Before considering getting rid of it, throwing it away, contacting the eco-center or Renaissance, or scrapping it to send it to the dump, explore our options. Although we are not a standard piano pickup company, we guide you towards sustainable choices to send to recycling or get your free piano in playing condition for the community. Professional evaluation in Montreal and surroundings.
Important clarification
Please note that I am not a pickup service for destruction. I offer my technical services as a craftsman.