Alex Thiessen of Oak Lake is a musician who, as a Registered Piano Technician, earns a living for his family tuning and repairing pianos. His motivation for becoming a Registered Piano Technician was born from a love of music and working with his hands.

Alex apprenticed under Mark Cramer, who works at Brandon University and is a registered piano technician. He completed his RPT exams in August 2016 and started his own business serving rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

It is recommended to tune your piano yearly. Your piano is an investment and will bring you and your family a lifetime of music, bringing joy & beauty to your home. Since buying a piano is a large investment, it should be maintained with the utmost care. Regular servicing by a qualified technician will preserve your instrument and help you avoid costly repairs in the future.

A registered piano technician knows what your specific piano requires, how to clean it and best practices to keep your instrument sounding great for many years.