About Eric Donnelly – Piano Tuner
Philosophy:
I strive to provide the highest quality of piano service possible to include everything from a perfect concert tuning for an event or a recording session to an annual tuning and servicing for beginning piano lessons.
Education and Background: Eric grew up in Glen Rock, NJ and has been playing music since the age of 8. He originally attended Montclair State University in NJ for music education while concentrating on the French horn under Dr. Christian Wilhjelm. Eric received a B.A. in Music Education with a concentration on French horn from the University of New Hampshire in 2004 while also studying jazz drum set and both jazz and classical piano. He received his K-12 teacher certification in NH and taught for two years in the public school system.
Eric graduated and received a Certificate in Piano Technology from the North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA in 2008, and earned his RPT (Registered Piano Technician) certification from the Piano Technicians Guild in 2009. The RPT certification is awarded to technicians who have demonstrated a mastery of skills through written and performance exams encompassing aural tuning, grand and upright regulation, and general repair.
Eric has directed and performed and recorded with many groups including the Mango Groove Steel Band, the Gospel Music Project, and his own jazz group, The New Underground on both piano and drum set.