Forget champagne problems – piano problems are a little more pressing right now. Wondering how professionals get pianos from one house to the next, damage-free? Nashville experts break it down.
Even those who can play Moonlight Sonata and Nocturne in E flat major like a virtuoso might be stumped by one piano challenge. That’s moving their piano from their old house to their new property. One look at the instrument is usually enough to cross off “DIY moving” from your list of considerations.
That only leaves professional help. So how do the professionals deal with pianos?
Most moving companies describe pianos as items that warrant “specialized” care. No wonder, given their expensive parts and complex disassembly process. And it’s not just about evaluating the piano itself - you’ll also need to take into account the surrounding environment.
If there are any narrow hallways or staircases in your house, getting a piano outside into the waiting moving truck can be even more difficult. “Why’d I have to keep the piano on the top floor?” you wonder. Well, it’s too late to worry about that now - but it’s not too late to come up with a plan.
On a DIY basis, this is easier said than done - but professionals won’t be fazed. They’ve come up against homes with all kinds of obstacles, from low ceilings to spiral stairways. That means they won’t shy away from your piano move, no matter the challenges.
Your piano is a high-value item. That’s exactly why the prospect of moving it is so stressful.
You just can’t shake the feeling that something will go wrong… leaving your piano short a few keys, or more. Moving a piano on your own only worsens such fears. But when you work with professionals, you’ll find that most will be able to offer suitable insurance coverage.
That way, you can make sure that a piano gets to your new home one way or the other. Either the original - or the brand-new one you’ll buy with your insurance payout in the worst-case scenario.
As with any item, disassembling will protect individual parts and make maneuvering a whole lot easier. That said, pianos can be difficult for laymen to take apart without specialized skills.
Nashville-based True Friends Moving Company highlights its own approach (and equipment) in response.
“We carefully dismantle any removable parts such as legs and pedals to minimize damage risks. Using high-quality padding, we wrap the piano securely, ensuring that any exposed parts are protected. Straps are then used to stabilize the piano while it’s being moved.”
When transporting pianos and other exceptionally heavy objects, safety should be the priority. Safety for your belongings, safety for the one carrying them. Professionals understand this - so why not leave your piano move to those who make moving their business?
Dubbed ‘Music City,’ Nashville’s constant live concert scheduling has been known to contribute to congested traffic conditions as locals and visitors flood the streets.
The solution? Find a professional mover whose crew hails from the city proper. A local company will be better positioned to navigate buzz-worthy music events while planning around likely traffic buildup. They’ll choose routes with efficiency in mind for streamlined moves - preventing your piano from getting caught up in a crowd of cars.
