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2025
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On this page you will find further events of partner associations.
Piano Congress - Meet the Piano
September 25-28, 2025
Warsaw, Poland
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For the first congress in 2022, the theme of the congress has been set on the timeline. The piano - yesterday, today and tomorrow 2025 the goal to bring the piano closer to its users.
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The 2025 Piano Congress will take place from September 25 to 28 and will consist of two parts: a seminar and an exhibition. During the three-day event, the seminar will address issues focused on the following thematic blocks: Around the Chopin Competition / The piano / Relationships around the piano / The tuner / The pianist: education, the path to the stage / Sound engineer. In addition to the seminar part, we have also planned Poland's largest piano exhibition. Piano exhibition planned.
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The seminar and exhibition event will not only make it more attractive, but above all it will contribute to the popularization of the piano and will be a discovery for many participants, as they will have the opportunity to get acquainted with various models and technical solutions of the instrument. In 2025, thanks to the 19th International Chopin Competition, the attention of the entire music world will be focused on Poland. We are very proud that the Piano Congress will be one of the accompanying events to the Chopin Competition.
APTTA Piano Tuners & Technicians Convention
October 3rd to 5th, 2025
Christchurch, New Zealand
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We are delighted to invite you to the APTTA Piano Technicians Convention, taking place October 3–5, 2025, in the heart of the vibrant city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
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The Convention has an international scope with an impressive lineup of expert presenters from the USA, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. With presentations covering topics such as voicing, tuning, dampers, grand regulation, rebuilding, touch design and business strategies, the event offers something for every piano technician.
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Highlights include:
Jason Cassels (USA): Insights into aftertouch, voicing, and much more
Torben Garlin (Bechstein, Germany): Voicing, Bechstein hammers and servicing grand pianos
Sally Phillips (USA): Masterclasses in Tuning and Advanced Concert Prep
David Jenkin (NZ): The Underwater Steinway: Hear the incredible story of the concert grand that was submerged up to its keys in the Christchurch Earthquake of 2011— and its full restoration
Jennifer Roberts (AU) Piano Touch Design
For a full list of presenters and topics see apttaconvention.com
A special feature is the Nickelodeon Collection, a fascinating collection of restored mechanical instruments. Their beautiful cabinets house pianos, violins, drums and even a banjo...
"What comes out of these instruments is pure joy" J.D.
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The venue is the iconic Christchurch Town Hall, on the banks of the Avon River. Its central location means you’re just steps away from cafes, shops, parks, and attractions.
We have arranged discounted accommodation at nearby hotels within a short walk of the venue—making it easy to enjoy everything the convention and the city have to offer without the need for taxis or rental cars.
Whether you’re a seasoned technician or just starting out, this convention offers valuable insights, hands-on learning, and the chance to meet others who share your passion for piano technology.
EuroPiano France conference
April 25th to 27th, 2025
Paris, france
The next EuroPiano France conference will take place at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP) from April 25th to 27th.
Registration is now open. Attached, you will find the program and the registration form, which must be returned to us by April 3rd.
You have two options to register and pay for the conference:
- By returning the attached registration form and paying by check or bank transfer (IBAN on the registration form)
- Or via the following Hello asso link:
These piano gatherings are open to the players of tomorrow and today, with the aim of meeting, discovering, learning, and sharing experiences.
This conference is open to everyone (no membership required).
Alcalá 2025 conference
June 5th to 8th, 2025
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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Practical course on changing fingerings and hammerheads on a grand piano
Speaker: Heinz Letuha