Your Local Piano Experts
Supporting musicians & families across North London for over 35 years
Expert friendly advice, tuning & repairs, servicing.
All types of piano repairs undertaken.
Discounts available for schools, local arts, and choirs.
Islington Pianos are proud to maintain the instruments at the Almeida Theatre . Photo from production of Summer & Smoke. Photo by Marc Brenner.@marcsbrenner
Your Piano
We know all about pianos so you don’t have to. Many of our North London customers are families whose children are having lessons. We understand how important its is to get the most out of those lessons.
We can keep the piano maintained to get the most from the piano and to keep your child engaged with their piano playing. Contact us for friendly practical advice.
Steve Droy has been tuning pianos across North London and beyond for over 30 years. His customers include the beginner on the old family upright to professional musicians and concert pianists.
Steve has trained at Steinway in Hamburg and was an active member of the Piano Tuners Association for many years. He is the founder The Piano Technology School; provider of the Uk’s Leading piano tuner training course and has also been senior piano lecturer on the Degree course in Musical Instrument Craft at Lincoln College. In 2023 Steve passed his exams and is now an RPT in the Piano Technicians Guild. He is the only piano technician working in the UK today, to have earned this Internationally renowned award.
Islington Pianos wants you to enjoy playing your piano and is here to help you keep it working at its best.- even if it is not the best piano!
Call us for advice on your existing instrument, on buying your first piano or to book a tuning.
Free Friendly Advice
Tuning & Repairs
Regulation & Voicing
Timed Appointments
Courtesy Reminder Price for our Customers
Piano Stools & Accessories
Piano Tuning
Qualified Professional Tuners
Pianos need to be tuned at least once a year to maintain their internal tension and to keep them in good working order.
We offer a full range of tuning services. Have a question or need to get your piano tuned then we are happy to help.
Piano Repair
Professional Service
Our technicians can carry out many running repairs that can be easily fixed without needing to remove the Piano or take the action away.
Discuss your sticky notes or squeaky pedal with us and we can arrange an appointment to suit you.
Piano Regulation, Servicing, & Restoration
Over 30 Years Experience
Pianos benefit from having a service every few years. Instruments might need some TLC to get the lifeless strings working again.
We give you an honest appraisal and if we feel restoration is a viable option you can be sure we will get your instrument to it's best.
Fast, Friendly, and Qualified
Islington Pianos Ltd
Our professional piano tuning services are well renowned throughout the London area.
Our team is up for every job; from offering free expert advise on buying the family's first piano, to supporting live events and professional musicians with the experience our clients have come to expect.
We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfaction being our number one priority.
Contact us to learn more about how we can get the best from your piano.
Professional & corporate work
Steve is a highly respected senior tuner with experience in both live performance and studio settings. He has worked with well known musicians, composers and producers.
To discuss live events, film and tv, concert tune & attend, or studio recording please contact Tabitha on 07872 956786
“I am really happy to have Islington Pianos looking after my piano . Reliable, knowledgable and setting up appointments booking is never a problem.”
— Andrew Pink, N4
“As a space that is in almost constant use, Islington Pianos work very hard to accommodate the tight studio schedules we have and always deliver an excellent service.”
— Craig Philips, Urdang Academy
Meet the Team
Laurence
An accomplished organist Laurence is a natural piano tuner who loves problem solving and getting the best out of your piano; which is why we love having him as part of the Islington Pianos Team.
Laurence graduated from The Piano Technology School in 2022. He has experience of both domestic and commercial tunings, including film work and you will often see him tuning the Pianos at St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International. Make sure you say hi!
When he is not piano tuning, Laurence composes for the Organ and carries out several recitals around the country throughout the year.
Jack
After moving to the UK from Hong Kong aged just 16 for a music scholarship at Harrow School, Jack continued his music studies at The Royal Academy of Music, where he developed his love of piano and conducting choir.
He trained to be a piano technician with Steve at The Piano Technology School and we are delighted to have him as part of our tuning team.
Jack LOVES cats and they seem to love him!
